INDONESIA
1.PRABOWO LAUNCHES FIRST EV BATTERY EXPORT FROM INDONESIA -- ANTARA
President Prabowo Subianto launched Indonesia's first export shipment of electric vehicle batteries in Central Halmahera, North Maluku, describing the milestone as a tangible result of the country's natural resource downstreaming policy.
2.INDONESIA DEPORTS THAI FUGITIVE WANTED IN CORRUPTION CASE -- ANTARA
The Directorate General of Immigration at Indonesia's Ministry of Immigration and Correctional Affairs, in collaboration with the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), has deported a Thai corruption fugitive identified as PV.
LAOS
1.LAOS EV IMPORTS SURGE 107 per cent -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Laos imported 8,330 electric vehicles in the first eight months, up 107 percent from a year earlier. It aims to tap abundant hydropower to cut reliance on imported fuel and ease pressure on foreign currency reserves.
2.STATE CHASES US$313M CORRUPTION LOSSES -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Authorities are pursuing corruption cases that caused losses of about US$313 million (RM1.3 billion) over nine months. The case involves state enterprise employees, Lao citizens and a foreigner.
MYANMAR
1.MYANMAR-MALAYSIA PUSH TIES TO NEW LEVEL -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar and Malaysia aim to strengthen cooperation in defence and security, including efforts to combat online scams and gambling, human trafficking, narcotic drugs and transnational crime.
2.GOVERNMENT ALERTS EL NINO RISKS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The government is preparing for adverse weather that could result from El Nino phenomenon. El Nino could bring extreme heat and drought, while sudden storms and unusually heavy rainfall could also occur.
PHILIPPINES
1.ASEAN EXECS POLISH FUEL STOCKPILING BID -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The possibility of the Philippines being a regional fuel stockpiling hub remains under study, but Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said making the country a priority once the need arises will be among the considerations.
2.NAVAL PERSONNEL ABOARD BRP SIERRA MADRE EVACUATED – AFP -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday night said it is facilitating and monitoring the emergency medical evacuation of one naval personnel aboard the BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
SINGAPORE
1.‘NO BOOM IS FOREVER’: SINGAPORE MUST SEIZE AI OPPORTUNITY BEFORE CORRECTION, SAYS PM WONG - CNA
The artificial intelligence (AI) boom that has benefitted Singapore economically will not last forever, and the country's approach is to make good use of this window of opportunity to build new capabilities and create better jobs for Singaporeans, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Thursday.
2.HAZE IN SINGAPORE: PSI READINGS ACROSS ISLAND INCHING UPWARDS IN THE UNHEALTHY RANGE -- THE STRAITS TIMES
The hazy condition in Singapore persisted on Oct 9, with PSI readings across the island inching upwards within the unhealthy range in the morning.
THAILAND
1.THAILAND PLANS BANGKOK DECLARATION FOR IMF-WORLD BANK MEETINGS -- THE NATION
Thailand plans to propose a Bangkok Declaration at the 2026 IMF-World Bank meetings, focusing on digital finance, climate resilience and global cooperation.
2.ANUTIN HIT WITH NO-CONFIDENCE MOTION -- BANGKOK POST
Opposition parties have filed a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and 17 ministers, citing alleged Senate election collusion, exam fraud and administrative failures.
VIETNAM
1.PARK IN QUANG TRI FREES 17 WILD ANIMALS -- VIETNAMPLUS
Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri province released 17 wild animals into their natural habitat on October 8, including macaques, slow lorises, hornbills, goshawks, eagle, langur and pangolin.
2.HANOI-VIENTIANE WIDEN INFRASTRUCTURE COOPERATION -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam and Laos pledged to promote strategic infrastructure connectivity projects and boost cooperation in sectors such as energy, minerals, rubber, railways, roads, and seaports.
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