INDONESIA
1. MINISTER BANS TRANSSHIPMENT OF INDONESIAN ENERGY EXPORTS -- ANTARA
Coordinating Minister for Downstreaming and Energy Transition Bahlil Lahadalia announced Monday a ban on transshipping Indonesian natural resource exports through third countries, requiring direct transit to destination markets.
2. INDONESIA TO DIVERSIFY FUEL IMPORTS WITH CHINA, INDIA SUPPLIES -- ANTARA
Indonesia is diversifying its sources of Pertalite (RON 90) gasoline imports by adding China and India to its supplier network to bolster national energy security, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources announced Monday.
LAOS
1. ELECTRICITY EXPORTS TO SINGAPORE -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Laos is planning to sell about 500 megawatts (MW) of renewable electricity to Singapore, expanding the country’s regional electricity market. It will also strengthen the ASEAN Power Grid's development.
2. AI TRAINING FOR MEDIA PROFESSIONALS -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Media professionals are learning AI-powered content creation in a five-day programme as part of the 2026 Lancang-Mekong Audiovisual Week, aimed at boosting efficiency and digital skills.
PHILIPPINES
1. TOP DIPLOMATS REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO INTENSIFY PHILIPPINES-INDONESIA TIES - PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro formally received on Monday new Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs Arrmanatha “Tata” Christiawan Nasir, who is in Manila for an introductory visit after his appointment as Indonesia’s top diplomat last month.
2. ILOCOS NORTE PROVINCE'S FIRST AUTOMATED WEATHER STATION TO HELP FARMERS MAKE CLIMATE-SMART DECISIONS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Ilocos Norte is taking another step toward smarter, more productive and climate-resilient agriculture with the establishment of the province's first automated weather station (AWS), providing timely weather information to guide farm operations and improve crop management.
SINGAPORE
1. PARLIAMENT TO DISCUSS HAZE, PROPOSED COE CHANGES AND PUBLIC HEALTHCARE DISRUPTIONS -- CNA
The transboundary haze and efforts to hold companies accountable for forest fires in Indonesia will be in focus when parliament sits on Tuesday
2. MOM PROBES 45 FIRMS INVOLVED IN CHANGI AIRPORT OPERATIONS FOR WORK PASS OFFENCES -- THE STRAITS TIME
Around 45 companies are being investigated by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) for suspected work pass offences, including false declarations and illegal deployment of foreign workers.
THAILAND
1. THAILAND RECORDS 25.46M ARRIVALS AS LONG HAUL GROWTH BUILDS -- THE NATION
Thailand’s long-haul tourist arrivals rose 13.60% week on week, extending growth to a fifth consecutive week ahead of the winter holiday season, while total foreign arrivals reached 25.46 million in the first 10 months of 2026.
2. PM PLEDGES TO PROTECT BORDER -- BANGKOK POST
The government has stepped up security along the Thai-Myanmar border after fighting between Myanmar government forces and rebel troops caused damage to homes and injured people on the Thai side.
VIETNAM
1. QUOC TU GIAM’S 950TH ANNIVERSARY -- VIETNAMPLUS
Hanoi will host cultural, artistic and academic events from November 5 to 15 to mark the 950th anniversary of ancient Quoc Tu Giam, Vietnam’s first national university.
2. BUSTLING TRADE AT HAI PHONG PORT -- VIETNAMPLUS
Hai Phong seaport handled 182.4 million tonnes of cargo in the first 10 months of 2026. The growth reflects a robust recovery in export-import and maritime trade this year.
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