CAMBODIA
1.MANET THANKS MALAYSIA FOR ENDING BORDER CONFLICT -- FRESH NEWS
Prime Minister Hun Manet thanked Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, as ASEAN Chair, for resolving the Cambodia–Thailand border conflict. Both neighbours signed the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord on October 26 during the 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.
2.RUSSIA-CAMBODIA FORGE STRONGER RELATIONS -- FRESH NEWS
Russia assured Cambodia of its continuous support as both nations will mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties next year. Russia will continue to cooperate in trade, economy, vaccine production, agriculture and energy security.
INDONESIA
1.KPK OPENS GRAFT PROBE INTO WHOOSH -- THE JAKARTA POST
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has announced an investigation against alleged graft pertaining to the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway (HSR) Whoosh, which has recently been in hot water over the debt incurred by the infrastructure project.
The case is currently in the preliminary investigation stage, according to KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo.
2.PURBAYA WARNS 1 PCT VAT CUT WOULD WIPE OUT RP 70 TLN IN STATE REVENUE -- JAKARTA GLOBE
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa signalled on Tuesday that the government is unlikely to reduce the value-added tax (VAT) rate, warning that each percentage-point cut could cost the state as much as Rp 70 trillion (US$4.2 billion) in potential revenue.
The government raised the VAT rate by one point to 11 per cent last year.
MYANMAR
1.BUDGET TO REPAIR DAMAGED INFRASTRUCTURES - - THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The supplementary budget for the 2025-2026 financial year will primarily focus on repairing damaged infrastructure resulting from the major earthquake that occurred on March 28.
Funds will be allocated to repair key infrastructures such as roads, bridges, schools and hospitals
2.OVER 10,000 ONLINE SCAMMERS DEPORTED - - THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The government has deported more than 10,000 illegal immigrants detained in the country in connection with illegal online scam operations. Many of them were sent back to their respective countries via the Thai border.
PHILIPPINES
1. PHILIPPINES' MARCOS: CORRUPTION ISSUES WILL NOT HAMPER ASEAN 2026 HOSTING
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said corruption issues hounding the Philippines will not hamper the country’s preparations for hosting the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits in 2026.
In a media interview in Kuala Lumpur, Marcos said domestic concerns, such as the alleged anomalies in flood control projects, have no bearing on the Philippines’ ASEAN chairmanship next year.
2. PHILIPPINES WORKING TO ‘REDEFINE’ TIES WITH CHINA - MARCOS -- PNA
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said the Philippines is working to “redefine” its partnership with China by balancing cooperation with the continued assertion of its rights and sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea.
“I continue to find ways to redefine our relationship with China. I really believe that the way forward is to change,” Marcos said during a Kapihan with the media session here.
SINGAPORE
1.PM WONG TO ATTEND APEC MEETING, LAUNCH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP IN SOUTH KOREA --THE STRAITS TIMES
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will be in South Korea from Oct 29 to Nov 1 for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) leaders’ meeting in Gyeongju.
2.PM WONG TO MAKE INTRODUCTORY VISIT TO SOUTH KOREA, MEET WITH PRESIDENT LEE JAE MYUNG -- CNA
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will visit South Korea from Wednesday (Oct 29) to Sunday and meet President Lee Jae Myung in Seoul.
THAILAND
1. THAI HERBAL HONG THAI RECALLS CONTAMINATED BATCH OF HERBAL INHALERS, PLEDGES STRICKER PRODUCTION CONTROLS -- THE NATION
After the FDA detected microbial contamination in Lot 332 of its herbal inhalers, Thai Herbal Hong Thai recalled 200,000 units and vowed stronger safety checks.
2. STRICT SAFETY RULES IN PLACE FOR 'RESPECTFUL' LOY KRATHONG -- BANGKOK POST
Government agencies are moving forward with preparations for the Loy Krathong Festival, which falls on Nov 5, while ensuring the celebrations are conducted respectfully during the national mourning period and with strict safety measures in place.
VIETNAM
1.SHRIMP EXPORTS EARN RECORD RM14 BILLION -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam’s shrimp exports hit a record high in three years, generating RM14 billion (US$3.4 billion) from January to September. The robust growth is buoyed by strong demand from China, the United States and the European Union.
2.FELET VIETNAM BADMINTON TOURNAMENT BEGINS -- VIETNAMPLUS
A total of 253 players from 18 countries are competing in the Felet Vietnam International Series 2025 in Bac Ninh province which began yesterday. Players are contesting in men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles.
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