INDONESIA
1.INDONESIA WEIGHS HYBRID VEHICLE INCENTIVES, PROPOSAL DUE THIS YEAR -- ANTARA
The Indonesian government is reviewing an incentive package for hybrid vehicles to stimulate the domestic automotive market, with a formal proposal expected to be submitted later this year.
2.UAE TO SUPPLY INDONESIA WITH UP TO 30 MILLION BARRELS OF CRUDE OIL -- ANTARA
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) offers to supply up to 30 million barrels of crude oil to Indonesia under favorable commercial terms, Indonesia’s upstream oil and gas regulator SKK Migas stated.
LAOS
1.DIRECTIVE TO SURRENDER ILLEGAL FIREARMS -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The government has ordered all individuals and entities in possession of illegal firearms and explosives to surrender them to authorities by October 31. This aims to improve weapons management, reduce violence and accidental injuries, and strengthen public safety.
2.TIGHTENING SECURITY ALONG MEKONG RIVER -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Laos, China, Myanmar and Thailand will continue to strengthen border security and information sharing at the 170th Meeting on Cooperation in Joint Patrols along the Mekong River, held in Bokeo province.
PHILIPPINES
1.DOPPLER RADAR STATION BREAKS GROUND IN BATAAN - PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA) on Tuesday broke ground the Doppler Weather Radar Station in Abucay, Bataan.
2.MORE PINOYS SEE US, JAPAN, AS IMPORTANT ECONOMIC PARTNERS - SURVEY - PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Results of a recent survey, commissioned by Stratbase Group, showed more Filipinos looking to the United States and Japan as the country’s most important economic partners.
SINGAPORE
1.INTERESTED PARTIES, COUNTRIES CAN COME TOGETHER TO LAUNCH AI INCIDENT REPORTING PILOT: PM WONG -- 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.LEADERS OF FIRMS PROBED FOR HAZE LINKS SUMMONED TO MEET S’PORE MINISTERS, WARNED TO COOPERATE -- THE STRAITS TIME
he haze-causing fires in Indonesia are caused by irresponsible business practices, and Singapore will use all the powers it has to hold to account those responsible, Senior Minister K. Shanmugam said on Oct 28.
THAILAND
1.THAI COMMERCE MINISTRY JOINS 3 E-COMMERCE PLATFORMS TO CUT SME FEES -- THE NATION
Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun said on Wednesday (October 28, 2026) that the Commerce Ministry had worked with three major e-commerce platforms, Shopee, TikTok Shop and Lazada, to lower sales fees (GP) and ease costs for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which had been affected by repeated fee increases since the start of the year.
2.PHUKET MAYOR BLAMES MUDSLIDE IN HILL ENCROACHMENT -- BANGKOK POST
The mayor of Patong municipality has blamed encroachment on nearby hills by property developers for causing the huge mudslides that struck the area on Monday.
VIENTAM
1.AIRCRAFT INVENTORY ON THE RISE -- VIETNAMPLUS
The Civil Aviation Authority said Vietnam has 261 aircraft registered under its nationality as of October 15, 2026, up 26 compared to last year.
2.VENTURING INTO SPACE EXPLORATION -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam has joined the Artemis Accords on space exploration, a strategic step to boost national science and technology capabilities and support sustainable growth. The country aims to build a robust space economy ecosystem.
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