INDONESIA
1.FIVE MORE BODIES RECOVERED FROM VIRGO TRANSPORT 8 FERRY WRECK -- ANTARA
A joint team of divers recovered five more bodies from the wreckage of Virgo Transport 8 ferry which sank in the Java Sea, during a search and rescue (SAR) operation on its 16th day.
2.INDONESIA CENTRAL BANK KEEPS RATE AT 5.75 PCT, CITING STABLE INFLATION -- ANTARA
Bank Indonesia kept its key benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5.75 percent in September, pointing to well-controlled inflation and a negative output gap that allows space for economic expansion, an official said, Monday.
LAOS
1.FINE-TUNING DEVELOPMENT AGENDA -- VIENTIANE TIMES
At the extraordinary plenary meeting from Sept 28 to Oct 2, policymakers will focus on strengthening key economic sectors to build a more independent and self-reliant economy while improving human resources to meet development needs.
2.LAOS, HONG KONG EDGE CLOSER TO TAX AGREEMENT -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Laos and Hong Kong officials are finalising a double taxation agreement to avoid duplicate tax payments, clarify regulations regarding cross-border income and bolster their growing economic ties.
PHILIPPINES
1.NO COMMODITY PRICE HIKE REQUESTS SO FAR -- DTI PHILIPPINES:PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Despite the significant increases in domestic fuel prices, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque said they have yet to receive requests for price hikes in basic necessities and prime commodities.
2.FUEL PRICES TO DROP BY OVER SEVEN PHILIPPINE PESO/LITRE TUESDAY-- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Domestic fuel prices will decline this week by more than PHP7 per litre, following the drop in global oil prices last week.
SINGAPORE
1.AIR QUALITY IN ALL SINGAPORE REGIONS IN UNHEALTHY RANGE - CNA
Air quality in the central, southern, western and eastern parts of Singapore remained in the unhealthy range on Tuesday morning, with the northern region crossing the threshold at 7am.
2.RSAF MOVES OPERATIONS TO NEW RUNWAY IN CHANGI AIR BASE EAST -- THE STRAITS TIMES
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is shifting its operations in Changi Air Base East to a new runway, allowing for its move away from Paya Lebar Air Base.
THAILAND
1.NINE BANGKOK ROADS REMAIN FLOODED AS RAIN EASES AND PUMPING CONTINUES -- THE NATION
Rainfall in Bangkok showed signs of easing on Monday (September 28), but nine major roads remained heavily flooded as the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) continued pumping water and lowering levels in four key canals.
2.MINISTRY MOVES TO HELP EASE SHORTAGES -- BANGKOK POST
Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has ordered the ministry to closely monitor supplies and prices in flood-affected areas and coordinate deliveries to communities where flooding has disrupted transport.
VIETNAM
1.BRAZIL MAJOR MARKET FOR TILAPIA -- VIETNAMPLUS
Brazil has emerged as a major importer of Vietnamese tilapia, with imports worth US$44 million (RM180 million) in the first eight months of the year. Japan is the second-largest importer of the fish variety.
2.AI PROGRAMME OFFERS MAJOR FUNDING -- VIETNAMPLUS
The National Technology Innovation Foundation is preparing a programme to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) adoption among businesses and expand opportunities for domestic AI solution providers.Participating projects eligible for funding of up to US$150,000 (RM613,000).
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