INDONESIA
1.OPPOSITION GROWS OVER NATIONAL HERO TITLE FOR SOEHARTO -- THE JAKARTA POST
Denouncements are mounting over the controversial proposal to grant national hero status to former president Soeharto, notoriously known for leading an authoritarian regime rife with corruption and human rights violations, as President Prabowo Subianto begins to review nominations for this year’s awards.
2.INDONESIAN ARMY TO BUILD 750 COMBAT BATTALIONS BY 2029 -- JAKARTA GLOBE
The Indonesian Army plans to establish 750 combat battalions across strategic and conflict-prone regions, including border areas, by 2029 as part of a broader effort to strengthen national defence. “There are currently 105 territorial combat battalions. Next year, more battalions will be established using Army-owned land,” said Army Information Service Chief Colonel Donny Pramono, as quoted by Antara on Sunday.
LAOS
1.CAPITAL HOSTS RELIGIOUS FESTIVAL, TRADE FAIR -- VIENTIANE TIMES
This year's That Luang festival and trade fair commenced in Vientiane on Saturday, marking Laos' most significant religious and cultural event. The festival, which concludes on November 5, is anticipated to attract both local and international tourists.
2.LAO TAP JAPANESE LEGAL EXPERTISE -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Laos and Japan will continue their collaboration in the legal field to enhance Laos' expertise in the legal profession, with support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
MYANMAR
1.TAZAUNGDINE HOT AIR BALLOON CONTEST BEGINS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Tazaungdine hot-air balloon releasing competition opened yesterday in Nay Pyi Taw. The three-day festival will feature the recitation of religious verses and the lighting of 9,000 oil lamps.
2.RAILWAY TICKET SALES GO ONLINE -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar Railways will launch an online ticketing and payment system, initially piloted on passenger trains operating along the Yangon-Mandalay route. This initiative aims to simplify the ticket purchasing process and enhance services.
PHILIPPINES
1. MANDATORY TECH-BASED TRACKING OF INFRA PROJECTS PUSHED -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Sen. Francis Escudero on Monday called for stronger budget safeguards through making feasibility studies and technology-based tracking mechanisms mandatory before any project is included in the national budget.
2. BICOL PROVINCES SUSPEND CLASSES DUE TO STS TINO -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Classes in all levels, both public and private schools, are suspended in Sorsogon and Masbate due to the anticipated impact of Severe Tropical Storm Tino (international name Kalmaegi).
THAILAND
1. THAI COMMERCE MINISTER VOWS RETURN TO GLOBAL STAGE AFTER KEY ASEAN AND APEC WINS -- THE NATION
Thailand chairs ambitious new digital trade framework and repositions itself as a global food security hub following high-level summits in South Korea and Malaysia.
2. PM SORRY FOR BORDER GAFFE -- BANGKOK POST
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has apologised for suggesting that “Thailand has also encroached upon Cambodia,” admitting shortcomings in communication and pledging that such a mistake will not happen again.
VIETNAM
1.TECHNOLOGY DRIVING LIVESTOCK SECTOR -- VIETNAM NEWS
Livestock farmers are adopting technology to transform the sector into a modern and circular agricultural ecosystem. Smallholders and commercial-scale operators are embracing digitalisation and automation to enhance productivity and ensure food safety.
2.ALERT AS STORM KALMAEGI THREATENS -- VIETNAM NEWS
Authorities are preparing for another major storm, Kalmaegi, expected to impact Da Nang City and Khanh Hoa Province on Thursday and Friday. All marine activities may be suspended due to the likelihood of strong winds, rough seas and thunderstorms.
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