CAMBODIA
1.REMOVING MILITARY EQUIPMENT ALONG DISPUTED BORDER -- FRESH NEWS
Cambodia and Thailand began removing heavy military assets along the disputed border on Sunday night, following the signing of the Joint Declaration in Malaysia. The ASEAN Observer Team is monitoring the exercise.
2.JAPAN WELCOMES CAMBODIA-THAILAND PEACE PACT -- FRESH NEWS
Japan applauds the signing of the Joint Declaration between Cambodia and Thailand to reduce border tensions. Japan hopes that relations between the two neighbouring countries will improve through the implementation of this agreement.
INDONESIA
1.TIMOR-LESTE’S ENTRY CENTER STAGE AT ASEAN -- THE JAKARTA POST
Timor-Leste’s long-awaited admission into ASEAN and United States President Donald Trump’s attendance, his first since returning to office, have dominated the first day of the bloc’s 47th summit on Sunday, when its members reiterated the importance of unity and cooperation amid rising global tensions.
2.ASTRA GROUP’S DIVIDEND WAVE SIGNALS CONFIDENCE IN INDONESIA’S RECOVERY -- JAKARTA GLOBE
A wave of higher interim dividends across major subsidiaries of Indonesia’s Astra Group underscores growing corporate confidence in the country’s post-pandemic economic recovery. The payouts, led by Astra Agro Lestari, Astra Graphia, and Astra Otoparts, reflect robust first-half earnings and strong balance sheets across the diversified conglomerate’s portfolio.
LAOS
1.JOINING GLOBAL INITIATIVE AGAINST CYBERCRIME -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Laos signed the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime over the weekend in Hanoi, Vietnam, reflecting its commitment to join the global community in tackling online fraud. It wants to harness information and communication technologies in a safe manner to advance its economy.
2.LAO ECONOMY STEADY DESPITE HEADWINDS -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The ANZ’s Research forecast shows Laos' economy is on a positive trajectory despite the global challenges and is expected to achieve 4.8 per cent gross domestic product growth this year. Tourism and services will drive the Lao economy.
PHILIPPINES
1.MARCOS: TIMOR-LESTE ADMISSION SHOWS ASEAN PUSH FOR UNITY, COOPERATION -- PNA
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday said the admission of Timor-Leste as a full member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) demonstrates the bloc’s strengthened commitment to regional unity and cooperation.
“Today marks a historic milestone for Southeast Asia as we officially welcome Timor-Leste into the ASEAN family. Its admission reflects our region’s collective commitment to unity, cooperation, and shared prosperity,” Marcos said in a statement.
2. PHILIPPINES, CANADA SET TO LAUNCH FTA TALKS, TARGET COMPLETION BY 2026 -- PNA
The Philippines and Canada are set to launch negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), with both countries targeting completion by 2026.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney reached the agreement during a bilateral meeting on Sunday, held on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings.
SINGAPORE
1.OVER 1,600 HDB CARPARKS NOW HAVE EV CHARGERS; 150 MORE TO GET THEM BY END-2025 -- THE STRAITS TIMES
About 85 per cent – or over 1,600 of some 2,000 – Housing Board carparks have been equipped with chargers for electric vehicles (EVs), with another 150 carparks to get them by the end of 2025.
2.MORE BENCHMARKS ON PRIVATE HOSPITAL FEES HELP, BUT MAY NOT BRING DOWN COSTS: DOCTORS, HEALTHCARE EXPERTS -- CNA
Expanding fee benchmarks for private hospitals may bring greater price transparency and modest savings, but authorities must look beyond pricing controls to tackle the root causes of rising healthcare costs, doctors and experts said.
THAILAND
1. THAI MINISTRY OF CULTURE MOBILISES NATION FOR QUEEN MOTHER'S FUNERAL RITES -- THE NATION
Thailand’s Ministry of Culture confirms meticulous plans for the highest state honours, including a Royal Crematorium and religious ceremonies across multiple faiths, following the Queen Mother’s passing.
2. THAI INDUSTRY JITTERY OVER US TARIFF RULES -- BANGKOK POST
Thailand's manufacturing sector is struggling to deal with challenges raised by US tariff rules on Thai imports, even as the rate was cut significantly in early August.
VIETNAM
1.VIETRAVEL INCREASES FLIGHTS DURING HOLIDAY SEASON -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietravel Airlines has added an Airbus A320 with 180 seats to its fleet to meet travel demand during the year-end period. The aircraft officially entered service on October 26 and the carrier has also increased flight frequency.
2.VIETNAM RICE EXPORTS SURPASS SEVEN MILLION TONNES -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam had exported more than seven million metric tonnes of rice as of October 15, which generated RM15 billion (US$3.6 billion) in revenue. But domestic paddy and rice prices fell due to weak demand from buyers.
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