CAMBODIA
1.KING SALMAN’S AID TO DEVELOP EDUCATION -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre has provided RM3.4 million (US$800,000) in aid to support the Cambodia University of Management and Technology. This funding will help promote academic development in Cambodia.
2.READY TO SHARE MINE CLEARANCE SKILLS -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
Cambodia is willing to share its expertise in mine clearance with the world to foster peace and stability. The government said it didn’t want other countries to suffer the same tragedy it faced in the past.
INDONESIA
1.‘FASTER IS BETTER’: CENTRAL BANK CALLS ON LENDERS TO REDUCE RATES -- JAKARTA GLOBE
Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo on Wednesday called on national banks to immediately lower lending and deposit rates, saying the central bank’s monetary easing should be reflected more quickly in the commercial banking sector.
2.‘INDONESIA INCORPORATED’ FACES TEST OF MARKET TRUST -- THE JAKARTA POST
President Prabowo Subianto’s call for “Indonesia Incorporated” reflects his nationalist drive to rally public and private sector stakeholders for collective action, but business leaders and experts say the state-centric approach may stifle market forces unless accompanied by reforms to lower business costs and strengthen the rule of law.
LAOS
1.EXHIBITING MODERN ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIES -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Industry experts are sharing their professional knowledge at the Association of Lao Architects and Civil Engineers Expo 2025. During the week-long expo that ends on Sunday, about 90 exhibitors are displaying the latest innovations in architecture, engineering and building materials.
2.LAO READYING FOR LDC EXIT IN 2026 -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Lao and its development partners are stepping up efforts to prepare for the nation’s graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2026. Lao could lose about RM279 million (US$66 million) from the European Union market.
MYANMAR
1.EMBRACING TECHNOLOGY TO RAISE PRODUCTIVITY -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The government is urging small businesses to embrace technology to enhance their efficiency and remain competitive rather than merely focusing on profits. It also wants farmers to focus more on value-added products, especially in rubber and bamboo products.
2.BOLSTERING ENERGY SECTOR WITH CHINA’S SUPPORT -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar is tapping Chinese expertise to improve its energy sector. Both are discussing cooperation in the exploration, drilling and production of oil and natural gas in Myanmar’s offshore areas. And, developing human resources for the energy industry.
PHILIPPINES
1. CAAP REPORTS 9.7 PCT DROP IN BIRD STRIKE INCIDENTS - THE PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines said on Wednesday bird strike incidents in airports across the country dropped 9.7 percent in September compared to same month last year.
2. DFA CHIEF: PH TO HELP BOOST TIMOR-LESTE’S AGRI, MSME SECTORS - THE PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Philippines has expressed readiness to provide capacity-building assistance to support Timor-Leste’s agriculture and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sectors, Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said on Wednesday.
SINGAPORE
1.NEW FOUNDERS’ MEMORIAL EXHIBITION SPOTLIGHTS MULTICULTURALISM IN SINGAPORE -- THE STRAITS TIMES
When Dr Uma Rajan entered National Gallery Singapore’s City Hall Chamber on Oct 22, she felt like she had been transported back to 1959, when she had performed classical Indian dances in a multicultural concert series.
2.MORE SINGAPORE PARENTS HEADING TO JOHOR FOR POSTNATAL CONFINEMENT SERVICES; DOCTORS NOTE TRAVEL RISKS -- CNA
Drawn by lower prices and the convenience of a specialised team caring for their newborns, more parents from Singapore are heading to Johor for post-childbirth confinement "retreats" during their parental leave.
THAILAND
1. PAETONGTARN STEPS DOWN AS PHEU THAI LEADER, PLEDGES TOTAL 'OVERHAUL' -- THE NATION
Former Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra officially confirmed her decision to resign as the Leader of the Pheu Thai Party in a statement on Wednesday, clarifying that the move was necessary to completely overhaul the party structure ahead of the crucial upcoming election.
2. BoT PREDICTS STIMULUS DRIVES GDP GROWTH IN Q4 -- BANGKOK POST
The Bank of Thailand expects the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme to help drive GDP growth in the final quarter this year.
VIETNAM
1.NEW METROPOLIS TO FUEL ECONOMIC GROWTH -- VIETNAMPLUS
The merger of Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong, and Ba Ria–Vung Tau will become a regional economic powerhouse. The new metropolis is projected to generate RM508 billion (US$120 billion) in gross regional domestic product this year.
2. BANKS TIGHTENING DATA PROTECTION -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnamese banks are stepping up cross-sector collaboration to protect financial data following a recent data breach at the National Credit Information Centre. About 52 million individuals’ and 1.2 million businesses' data were leaked during the security breach.
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