INDONESIA
1.INDONESIA BANS ISRAEL HOUGHTON CONCERT OVER SECURITY CONCERNS -- ANTARA
The Indonesian government has banned the scheduled concert of American gospel singer Israel Houghton and his band, Israel & New Breed, which was set to take place in Jakarta on October 24, 2026.
2.INDONESIA WINS FIFA ASEAN CUP AFTER SHOOTOUT VICTORY OVER THAILAND -- ANTARA
Indonesia claimed a historic triumph in regional football history after securing the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup title with a dramatic 4–2 penalty shootout victory over Thailand, following a 2–2 draw through extra time at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, on Monday (October 5).
LAOS
1.LAOS OVERHAULS TOP LEADERSHIP -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Laotian lawmakers on Monday elected Saleumxay Kommasith as the
new prime minister and Sonexay Siphandone as President of the 10th National Assembly.
2.STRONGER MEASURES TO HIT GROWTH TARGET -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The National Assembly urged stronger measures to meet Laos' 5.5 per cent 2026 growth target, citing global volatility, instability in West Asia, fuel shortages, inflation, flooding and livestock disease.
MYANMAR
1.SLOW GROWTH AT THREE PER CENT -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The government said the economy grew by about three per cent but lagged behind other regional economies. Political instability and insecurity have hampered production growth, destroyed key infrastructure and industries.
2.CRACKING DOWN ON FAKE AIRLINE TICKETS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Civil Aviation authorities have warned that individuals found selling airline tickets through fake accounts or at prices exceeding prescribed fares will face severe legal action. Passengers who have purchased such tickets have been urged to lodge a report.
PHILIPPINES
1. PRESIDENT MARCOS ORDERS NFA TO BUY MORE PALAY, BUILD RICE STOCKS AHEAD OF EL NIÑO -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s administration is stepping up measures to protect food and water supplies as the government prepares for the possible effects of El Niño.
2. TEACHERS’ WELFARE REMAINS CENTRAL UNDER PRESIDENT MARCOS’ ADMIN -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Teachers’ welfare remains central in the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Department of Education (DepEd) said on Monday.
SINGAPORE
1. AFTER 7 DEATHS, MOM URGES SAFETY TIME-OUT, TIGHTENS ENFORCEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION, TRANSPORT -- CNA
Companies in the construction industry and the transportation and storage industry are being urged to conduct a voluntary safety time-out from Oct 5 to 18, following seven workplace deaths since last month.
2. SINGAPORE TO JOIN INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT ON NEUTRALITY OF THE PANAMA CANAL -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Singapore will join an international agreement to observe and respect the permanent neutrality of the Panama Canal, one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world.
THAILAND
1. EKNITI OUTLINES 3-PILLAR STRATEGY TO STRENGTHEN THAILAND'S ECONOMY IN A FRAGMENTED WORLD -- THE NATION
Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Thailand’s deputy prime minister and finance minister, outlined a three-pillar economic strategy on October 5, 2026, to safeguard financial stability, accelerate the clean-energy transition and strengthen investment in an increasingly volatile and fragmented world.
2. PM ORDERS FLOOD AID SPED UP -- BANGKOK POST
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered authorities to ensure the first batch of flood relief payments reaches affected households this week, with verified claims to be paid without waiting for nationwide processing to finish.
VIETNAM
1.ASIAN GAMES RESULTS EXPOSE ATHLETE GAPS -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam's performance at the 20th Asian Games in Japan has shown the need to strengthen key sports, improve training quality and cultivate world-class athletes. Vietnam finished 20th overall with 25 medals.
2.RICE EXPORTS FALL AMID WEAK GLOBAL DEMAND -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam exported 6.4 million tonnes of rice worth US$3.11 billion (RM13 billion) in the first nine months, down 6.1 per cent in volume and 10.9 per cent in value amid weak global demand and prices.
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