INDONESIA
1. TWO NEW ISLANDS FORM NEAR MOUNT ANAK KRAKATAU AFTER ERUPTIONS -- ANTARA
The Geological Agency of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has detected two new islands northwest and southeast of Mount Anak Krakatau in the Sunda Strait following a series of continuous eruptions in early September 2026.
2. INDONESIA, RUSSIA EXPLORE COOPERATION IN SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY AND AI -- ANTARA
The Ministry of Communication and Digital and the Government of the Russian Federation are exploring cooperation in satellite technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to support digital transformation and expand digital access across Indonesia.
MYANMAR
1. MARITIME SECTOR EYES DIGITAL SHIFT -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
On World Maritime Day, observed annually on the last Thursday of September, Myanmar officials discussed digital transformation, collective bargaining agreements for coastal vessels and measures to expand employment opportunities for seafarers.
2. POOR DOMESTIC FERTILISER OUTPUT -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Local factories can only produce about three per cent of Myanmar’s total fertiliser demand. Of the five existing factories, only two are operating and produce about 10,000 metric tonnes of urea fertiliser a month.
PHILIPPINES
1. QUEENIE UNLIKELY TO AFFECT PH WEATHER -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Tropical Storm Queenie is unlikely to directly affect the country's weather conditions, the weather bureau said on Friday.
2. NGCP SEEKS INVENTORY OF ROOFTOP SOLAR TO PREVENT GRID INSTABILITY -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is seeking for a mandatory policy to track all installed rooftop solar systems, warning that unrecorded installations threaten grid stability.
SINGAPORE
1. OVER 80,000 FINANCE WORKERS TO GET AI TRAINING BY 2028 AS INDUSTRY LAUNCHES JOB TRANSFORMATION INITIATIVE -- CNA
More than 80,000 finance workers in 23 financial institutions will be trained in critical artificial intelligence skills by 2028, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Thursday.
2. SFA INVESTIGATING ONLINE CLAIMS OF DOG MEAT BEING SOLD TO CONSUMERS IN SINGAPORE -- THE STRAITS TIMES
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is investigating the alleged sale of dog meat to consumers in Singapore, after social media posts advertising various dishes and cuts of the meat surfaced online.
THAILAND
1. THAILAND PLANS TO RAISE RICE AND CRUDE PALM OIL RESERVES FOR EL NINO -- THE NATION
Wittayakorn Maneenet, director-general of the Department of Internal Trade (DIT), said the department had prepared a plan to address drought caused by El Niño, including a proposal to increase rice and crude palm oil stocks for national food security and as a mechanism to stabilise the market.
2. ANUTIN COURTS US INVESTMENT -- BANGKOK POST
Thailand is positioning itself as a gateway to ASEAN's 700 million people, offering US businesses access to regional markets through trade and investment, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said in New York.
VIETNAM
1. CHINA MAJOR BUYER OF SHRIMP -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached US$3.3 billion (RM14 billion) in the first eight months of this year. China remained the major importer, followed by the United States and the European Union.
2. DONG THAP FLOODS BRING NEW TOURISM ATTRACTION -- VIETNAMPLUS
Southern Vietnamese province Dong Thap’s annual flood season is drawing visitors to its waterways and flooded fields, where they can explore scenic landscapes, taste local produce and experience the daily life of Mekong Delta communities.
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