CAMBODIA
1. ASEAN PEACE MONITORS VISIT BORDER AREA -- AGENCY KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
The ASEAN Observer Team continued its observation, verification and reporting mission at the Chey Chomneas Border Checkpoint area in Pursat province on Thursday to assess the situation along the Cambodia-Thailand border.
2. UNLOCKING KAMPOT’S RURAL ECONOMY -- FRESH NEWS
The government is calling for coordinated land-use planning, infrastructure development and community-based investment along Kampot’s coast to attract tourists and unlock local potential to develop the economy.
INDONESIA
1. INDONESIA WELCOMES AUSTRALIAN SUPPORT, TACKLE FIRES IN KALIMANTAN -- ANTARA
Indonesia will receive firefighting support from the Australian government, comprising two aircraft and 20 firefighting personnel, to tackle forest and land fires in East Kalimantan from November 6–12, 2026.
2. INDONESIA ALLOCATES RP2 TRILLION FOR BALI ELECTRIC TRAM PROJECT -- ANTARA
President Director of state-owned railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) Bobby Rasyidin said the government had allocated approximately Rp2 trillion (US$110 million) for the development of a rail-based transport system in Bali.
MYANMAR
1. ENDANGERED BIRDS ARRIVE AT WETLAND -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Migratory birds, including 12 globally endangered species, have begun arriving at Myanmar’s Moeyungyi Wetland Wildlife Sanctuary for winter, including the black-headed ibis, sarus crane and Baer’s pochard.
2. RIGHTS BODY INSPECTS DETENTION FACILITIES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar’s National Human Rights Commission inspected prisons, labour camps, lock-ups and care centres, assessing services for elderly residents, including access to basic healthcare and social support.
PHILIPPINES
1. PHILIPPINE CAMPAIGN AT YOUTH OLYMPICS GOES FULL SWING THIS WEEKEND -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Philippine campaign shifts to gymnastics on Saturday and goes full swing on Sunday at the 4th Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.
2. BARMM CHIEF MINISTER NAMES MEMBERS OF REGIONAL CABINET -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua on Thursday announced the composition of his regional cabinet, naming the officials to lead the ministries and offices under the new Government of the Day.
SINGAPORE
1. GOVTECH MUST KEEP RENEWING CAPABILITIES, WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT RETRENCHED OFFICERS: PM WONG -- CNA
The Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech) must continually renew its capabilities while remaining a place where people can do work that matters, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Thursday.
2. S’PORE MEDIA MUST BE CREDIBLE AND TRUSTED OBSERVER, INTERPRETER OF DEVELOPMENTS: PRESIDENT THARMAN -- THE STRAITS TIMES
The role of Singapore media is to be a credible and trusted observer and interpreter of developments for the country, the region and the wider world, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
THAILAND
1. THAILAND'S CHINA TRADE DEFICIT HITS THB2.43TN, WITH THB3TN POSSIBLE IN COMING YEARS -- THE NATION
Thailand’s trade deficit with China reached THB2.43 trillion in the first nine months of 2026, up 53 per cent, as an economist cautions it could exceed THB3 trillion in coming years.
2. MINISTRY MULLS THIRD PHASE OF EV PROMOTION -- BANGKOK POST
The Finance Ministry is considering introducing a third phase of policies to promote the electric vehicle (EV) industry, which would enforce new local content requirements.
VIETNAM
1. TAPPING HAI PHONG’S NATURAL HERITAGE -- VIETNAMPLUS
Hai Phong will develop high-quality, sustainable and culturally distinctive tourism products by leveraging the natural heritage and coastal attractions of Cat Ba and Do Son. This will boost northern Vietnam’s tourism.
2. MONG CAI BORDER TRADE CROSSES US$5 BILLION -- VIETNAMPLUS
Trade through border gates in Mong Cai, in the northern province of Quang Ninh, reached nearly US$5.7 billion in the first 10 months, up 19 per cent year on year.
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