LAOS
1.AUSTRALIAN COMPANY INVESTS IN BLUEBERRY FARMING -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Australian horticulture company Costa Group will invest RM270 million (AUD100 million) over the next five years in the Costa Blueberry Farm in Champasak province. The investment will modernise berry farming and create about 2,000 jobs.
2.LAO-VIETNAM TO SET UP EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The Vietnamese and Lao governments are working to establish the Laos–Vietnam University and the Vietnam Cultural Centre as part of their bilateral relations. Lao will allocate the land and draw out plans for the education institutions.
MYANMAR
1.BUILDING LONG-TERM RELATIONS WITH ALGERIA -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar and Algeria are working to establish long-term diplomatic ties by focusing on developing strategic areas of interest. Both governments will target cooperation in key sectors such as trade, economic and tourism.
2.CHINA-MYANMAR TACKLING NARCOTIC-LINKED CRIMES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
At the 20th Myanmar-China Joint Drug Control Meeting held yesterday, officials agreed to deepen intelligence sharing and tighten precursor chemical imports to halt narcotic production. Monitoring of poppy plantations using satellite imagery and the arrest of drug fugitives were also discussed.
PHILIPPINES
1.3 WEATHER SYSTEMS TO SOAK MUCH OF PH THURSDAY -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Three prevailing weather systems will bring rainfall in several areas across the country on Thursday, the weather bureau said.
2.SENATE, HOUSE CONCLUDE ‘TRANSPARENT, RESPONSIVE’ BICAM ON 2026 GAA -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Senate and the House of Representatives early Thursday concluded the bicameral conference committee deliberations on the proposed 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA), capping six days of discussions aimed at producing a transparent and responsive national budget.
SINGAPORE
1.LEVERAGING TECH, RESKILLING AND UPSKILLING: HOW SINGAPORE FIRMS ARE FUTURE-PROOFING THEIR WORKFORCE -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Supported by the Jobs-Skills Integrator for Retail Industry initiative, Luxasia and FotoHub are proving that job redesign and having structured career conversations with employees can foster employee growth and retention
2. ALREADY AT 3-YEAR LOWS, WILL SINGAPORE'S HOME LOAN RATES KEEP FALLING IN 2026?-- CHANNEL NEWSASIA
Mortgage rates in Singapore have fallen to their lowest in three years, and experts say the reprieve for home owners could extend into 2026 – though further declines may be modest.
THAILAND
1.ANUTIN URGES CAMBODIA TO NEGOTIATE IF IT ACTS RATIONALLY AMIDST ESCALATING BORDER TENSIONS -- THE NATION
Prime Minister Anutin says Thailand is doing its utmost to resolve the border conflict with Cambodia and urges Cambodia to negotiate if it acts rationally.
2. EC RULES OUT POSTPONING ELECTION -- BANGKOK POST
The Election Commission (EC) has ruled out postponing the general election planned for Feb 8, next year, despite clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border, saying it has contingency plans in place to ensure voting can proceed as scheduled.
VIETNAM
1.GIA LAI HOSTING VISIT VIETNAM YEAR 2026 -- VIETNAMPLUS
The central province of Gia Lai will host the Visit Vietnam Year 2026, which will transform the province’s economic landscape. The event will contribute to the development of cultural, heritage, community, sports, and eco-tourism.
2.HO CHI MINH MODERNISING FISHING SECTOR -- VIETNAMPLUS
Ho Chi Minh City will allocate RM10 million (US$2.54 million) to support the fisheries sector and ensure social security for fishermen. The project plans to upgrade fishing vessels to reduce environmental impact.
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