SINGAPORE
1.POLICE PATROLS HEIGHTENED AT PLACES OF WORSHIP AFTER STABBING OF CATHOLIC PRIEST : MHA -- THE STRAITS TIMES
The police have stepped up patrols at places of worship here after a priest was stabbed at a Catholic church in Upper Bukit Timah on Nov 9.
2.POLICE STEP UP PATROLS AT PLACES OF WORSHIP AFTER ST JOSEPH'S CHURCH STABBING -- CNA
The police have stepped up patrols at places of worship, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said on Sunday (Nov 10), a day after a Catholic priest was stabbed at St Joseph's Church.
INDONESIA
1.PRABOWO CONCLUDES CHINA TRIP, JETS OFF TO US -- THE JAKARTA POST
President Prabowo Subianto ended his state visit to China on Sunday and left directly for the United States as his administration seeks to maintain balanced ties with the two rival powers. Prabowo, who is seeking to make Indonesia more active on the global stage while sticking to the country’s traditionally nonaligned policy, kicked off his first foreign tour as President by jetting off to China on Friday.
2.ANIES BASWEDAN DISTANCES HIMSELF FROM NEW PARTY ESTABLISHED IN HIS NAME -- JAKARTA GLOBE
Anies Baswedan clarified on Sunday that he has no affiliation with the recently established Party of Change, despite its leaders claiming the party was inspired by the former Jakarta governor’s political vision and journey. The new political party, officially announced earlier in the day, has been using Anies’ image in its fundraising materials, including campaign flyers and banners, to solicit donations.
THAILAND
1. THAILAND READY TO BECOME A WORLD-CLASS BLOCKCHAIN HUB: PRASERT -- THE NATION
Thailand has the potential to become a world-class digital hub, which could offer a lot of economic opportunities for the country, Digital Economy and Society Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong said on Saturday.
2. CALL FOR AUTO TAXES TO MATCH GLOBAL SHIFT -- BANGKOK POST
The structure of Thailand's automotive excise taxes must align with global trends, particularly the shift towards the electric vehicle (EV) industry, says Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.
MYANMAR
1.OCTOBER RICE EXPORTS HIGHEST IN SEVEN MONTHS - - THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar’s exports of 424,784 tonnes of rice and broken rice in October were the highest in the last seven months and generated RM813 million. In the region, Myanmar’s major rice importers were Indonesia, the Philippines and China.
2.HIGH DEMAND FOR DRIED SNAKEHEAD FISH -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Demand for Myanmar’s dried snakehead fish and croakers has increased from Thailand this month due to the cold season, while domestic demand has declined. Retailers are also seeing growing orders for dried anchovies in the local market as prices drop.
VIETNAM
1.VIETNAM KEEN TO PROMOTE STRONG TIES WITH CHILE -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam president Luong Cuong expressed interest in promoting strong relations with Chile during his visit to the South American nation yesterday. He said both governments can cooperate in security and defence, science and technology, green development, digital transformation, and renewable energy.
2. CONSUMER GOODS AND SERVICES HIT RM890 BILLION -- VIETNAMPLUS
Retail sales of consumer goods and services in January and October generated nearly RM890 billion. The top categories in consumer spending included food and foodstuffs, household appliances, clothing, vehicles (excluding cars), and cultural and educational products.
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