INDONESIA
1.BNPB REVIEWS MALAYSIA'S OFFER TO HELP FIGHT FOREST FIRES -- ANTARA
The National Agency for Disaster Countermeasures (BNPB) discussed offers of operational assistance and technology cooperation from the Malaysian government to support handling of forest and land fires.
2.INDONESIA, SINGAPORE AGREE TO FORM TASK FORCE TO TACKLE FOREST FIRES -- ANTARA
Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir said Indonesia and Singapore have agreed to form a task force to strengthen joint efforts to handle forest and land fires and their impacts.
LAOS
1.WIND POWER TO GENERATE US$200 MILLION -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The Monsoon Wind Power Project located in southern Laos — the largest in Southeast Asia — is projected to contribute nearly US$200 million (RM818 million) over 25 years and support local communities.
2.KOREAN EXPERTISE TO PROPEL FARMING -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Laos and South Korea are strengthening cooperation to improve product quality, promote technology transfer and enhance farmers' and agricultural cooperatives' technical skills.
PHILIPPINES
1.DTI: CHOOSE QUALITY, SAFETY IN BUYING PRODUCTS - PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Philippines’ Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has urged consumers to prioritise product safety and quality over low prices, warning that substandard goods can lead to greater financial losses and even endanger lives.
2.PNP BEEFS UP ROAD SAFETY OPS, INFO DRIVE AS UNDAS TRAVEL PEAKS - PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said that it stepped up road safety operations ahead of the Undas exodus, directing police commanders nationwide to prevent road accidents and help ensure that families reach their destinations and return home safely.
SINGAPORE
1.SINGAPORE, INDONESIA SETTING UP JOINT TASK FORCE TO PROBE FIRMS LINKED TO FOREST FIRES; HOTLINES TO MANAGE DIFFERENCES -- CNA
Singapore and Indonesia will set up a joint task force to investigate companies linked to forest and land fires behind the transboundary haze, the two countries' foreign ministers said on Tuesday
2.NUCLEAR CONSULTANTS, LAW FIRMS APPOINTED BY EMA TO PREPARE S’PORE FOR 2027 MISSION BY UN WATCHDOG -- THE STRAITS TIME
The authorities are seeking help from legal and nuclear experts to prepare for a 2027 review by the UN nuclear watchdog, which will assess if Singapore is ready to make an informed decision on deploying nuclear energy.
THAILAND
1. THAILAND LAUNCHES THB50,000 SOLAR SUBSIDY FOR ONE MILLION HOMES -- THE NATION
Thailand launches a solar programme offering up to THB50,000 per household, targeting one million homes to cut power bills and expand clean energy.
2. COP RAIDS SMASH MULE ACCOUNT RING -- BANGKOK POST
Police have arrested 11 suspects in a nationwide crackdown on a Transnational network accused of creating and selling corporate mule accounts to scam gangs, money launderers and online gambling operators.
VIETNAM
1.EXPANDING BOUNDARIES TO PROMOTE ECO-TOURISM -- VIETNAMPLUS
Hanoi will expand its boundaries by including more than 4,000 hectares in neighbouring Phu Tho province, prioritising the conservation of Ba Vi National Park and the protection of local cultural heritage.
2.MARGIN LOANS HIT US$10 BILLION -- VIETNAMPLUS
The 10 largest securities companies in Vietnam held a combined US$10.6 billion (RM43 billion) in margin loans at the end of September. Margin lending has become an important source of income.
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