CAMBODIA
1.COMMITTED TO KUALA LUMPUR PEACE PACT -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
The Foreign Ministry said it remains committed to the Kuala Lumpur Joint Declaration, also known as the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords, to pursue lasting peace between Cambodia and Thailand.
2.CLIMATE PROJECT TO PROTECT TONLE SAP FARMERS -- FRESH NEWS
A Green Climate Fund-backed project aims to help about 450,000 smallholder farmers in the northern Tonle Sap basin by 2029 and restore more than 7,600 hectares of vulnerable ecosystems.
INDONESIA
1.INDONESIA EVALUATES SITES FOR MAIDEN NUCLEAR POWER PLANT -- ANTARA
Indonesia is evaluating potential sites across several regions-including the Riau Islands and Halmahera-for its maiden nuclear power plant as part of broader efforts to strengthen long-term energy security, officials announced Monday.
2.INDONESIA OFFERS 43 OIL AND GAS DISCOVERIES FOR INVESTMENT -- ANTARA
Indonesia’s Special Task Force for Upstream Oil and Gas (SKK Migas) is offering investment opportunities to develop 43 oil and gas discoveries in basins that remain in the exploration stage.
LAOS
1.UNDP TO ASSIST ECONOMIC REFORMS -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Laos and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are preparing for the 2026 meeting, which will focus on economic restructuring, stability, domestic production, food security, exports and workforce development to achieve upper-middle-income status.
2.KOICA BOOSTS FLOOD PREPAREDNESS, DAM SAFETY -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has completed a six-year project to improve water management and disaster response in Nam Ngum River Basin, establishing monitoring networks and digital systems for flood preparedness and dam safety.
PHILIPPINES
1.NFA EASTERN PANGASINAN HAS 354K BAGS OF RICE IN RESERVE -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The National Food Authority (NFA) in Eastern Pangasinan has 300,000 50-kilo bags of unhusked rice and 54,000 bags of clean rice as buffer stock, an official said Monday.
2.CORNICK PRODUCTION SUSTAINS LOCAL LIVELIHOODS IN ILOCOS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Cornick production continues to provide livelihood opportunities for local entrepreneurs in Ilocos, where the crunchy corn nut Filipino snack supports small businesses and showcases local food craftsmanship.
SINGAPORE
1.GERMAN CHANCELLOR FRIEDRICH MERZ TO MAKE FIRST OFFICIAL VISIT TO SINGAPORE FROM OCT 27 TO 28 -- CNA
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will make his first official visit to Singapore from Tuesday to Wednesday, Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said.
2.SINGAPORE’S WEALTHY KEEP MORE THAN 70% OF ASSETS IN CASH DESPITE RISING WEALTH: CITI -- THE STRAITS TIME
Singapore’s wealthy investors are accumulating more assets but are keeping the bulk of their money in cash and deposits, highlighting a preference for liquidity and a challenge for bankers when it comes to persuading clients to put more of their money to work in investments.
THAILAND
1.THAILAND SEIZES OVER 3.1 TONNES OF IVORY HIDDEN IN TIMBER FROM ZAMBIA -- THE NATION
Customs Department director-general Panthong Loykulnunt joined Police Captain Piya Raksakul, director-general of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), Prateep Hermpayay, deputy director-general of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, and representatives of other relevant agencies at a press conference on Monday (October 26, 2026) to announce a major interception at Laem Chabang Port involving a network smuggling ivory into Thailand.
2.PM SAYS AIRPORT RAIL LINK CONTRACT REMAINS BINDING -- BANGKOK POST
The high-speed rail link connecting three airports must proceed under the existing contract, and any unresolved disputes would face legal proceedings, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Monday.
VIETNAM
1.PUSHING GREEN AGRICULTURE AT APEC -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam will focus on regional cooperation on green agriculture, innovation and food security at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation 2027 meeting. It aims to build a sustainable and resilient food system.
2.LAWMAKERS TO QUIZ FINANCE, SCIENCE MINISTERS -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly will devote its entire November 12 session to questioning the finance and science and technology ministers, with proceedings broadcast live on television and radio.
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