INDONESIA
1. ONE DEAD, TWO SURVIVE HELICOPTER CRASH IN S KALIMANTAN -- ANTARA
The National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) confirmed that one Indonesian crew member died after a firefighting helicopter crashed into the Barito River in Barito Kuala District, South Kalimantan, on Sunday.
2. INDONESIA ENTERS SECOND YEAR OF RICE IMPORT INDEPENDENCE: MINISTER -- ANTARA
Indonesia has maintained its policy of not importing rice for the past two years, Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said, highlighting the country's resilience amid global uncertainties.
LAOS
1. RAISING FOOD PRODUCTION TO SLASH POVERTY -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The government will improve food production and nutrition to tackle poverty, as nearly 15 per cent of households are living in poverty and malnutrition among children under five remains high.
2. NATIONAL UNIVERSITY TOLD TO RAISE STANDARDS -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The National University of Laos has been urged to improve the quality of higher education, strengthen scientific research and produce skilled graduates. The call was made at the university’s 30th anniversary.
MYANMAR
1. AYEYARWADY ENSURES FUEL SUPPLIES FOR FARMERS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Ayeyarwady government has urged officials to ensure adequate fuel supplies for agricultural machinery during the monsoon paddy harvest season and farmers to expand oilseed cultivation to achieve edible oil self-sufficiency.
2. UPGRADING MEDICAL CARE FOR WOMEN FOOTBALLERS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Myanmar Football Federation is implementing a FIFA-standard medical care programme for women players during training sessions and matches by engaging international sports medical experts.
PHILIPPINES
1. NCRPO ORDERS STRICT ACCESS CONTROLS FOR ASEAN SUMMIT SECURITY -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Sunday ordered the strict enforcement of security perimeter protocols to ensure that only authorized individuals and vehicles can enter restricted areas during the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits on Nov. 15 to 17.
2. NINE NEGOCC STUDENTS TO COMPETE IN JAPAN ROBOTICS TILT -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Nine students from four public high schools in Negros Occidental will represent the Philippines at the 2026 World Robot Games (WRG) in Chiba, Japan on Nov. 16 to 19.
SINGAPORE
1. CLIMATE TALKS WILL BE TOUGHER AT COP31 AMID HEIGHTENED GLOBAL TENSIONS: GRACE FU -- CNA
Talks at COP31 this year are expected to be tougher than in previous years amid heightened global tensions and competing domestic priorities, said Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu.
2. COMFORTDELGRO TO STOP U-TURN TESTING FOR AVS AT PUNGGOL JUNCTION AFTER NEAR MISS; LTA INVESTIGATING -- THE STRAITS TIME
ComfortDelGro (CDG) has been directed to suspend testing of U-turns for its autonomous vehicles at a traffic junction in Punggol after a near-accident between one of its AVs and another vehicle there on Nov 5.
THAILAND
1. BANGKOK BTS GREEN LINE TRANSFER PLAN AIMS TO END DUPLICATE ENTRY FEES -- THE NATION
The government aims to transfer the Green Line rail project from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) as part of a restructuring of rail transport in Bangkok and surrounding areas.
2. NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL MEETS TO ASSESS READINESS -- BANGKOK POST
The National Security Council (NSC) will meet on Monday to discuss potential security threats stemming from instability in the Middle East and cyberattacks, as the government steps up preparations for possible disruptions to energy supplies and supply chains.
VIETNAM
1. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES NEEDED FOR PROGRESS -- VIETNAMPLUS
A Vietnamese academic has urged Vietnam to master system integration, control software, artificial intelligence applications and commercialisation to move up the industry value chain, rather than adopting, assembling and using equipment.
2. ECONOMIC COOPERATION DEEPENS VIETNAM-JAPAN TIES -- VIETNAMPLUS
Since upgrading their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2023, Vietnam and Japan have deepened cooperation, with economic, trade and investment links remaining the main pillar of their bilateral relations.
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