INDONESIA
1.AGRICULTURE MINISTRY SUIT THREATENS PRESS FREEDOM -- THE JAKARTA POST
Press freedom in Indonesia has once again come under attack from the corridors of power, with the Agriculture Ministry becoming the latest to allegedly employ intimidation tactics in a dispute with a critical outlet that had already been mediated by the Press Council.
2.FINANCE MINISTER: ‘NUSANTARA WILL NOT BECOME A GHOST CITY’ -- JAKARTA GLOBE
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa tries to ease concerns that Indonesia’s new capital Nusantara could become a “ghost city”, saying the massive East Kalimantan development remains firmly on track and is backed by binding medium-term state planning.
LAOS
1.CHARTING NATIONAL VISION 2045 - - VIENTIANE TIMES The government plans to implement Vision 2045, a long-term development strategy to shape Laos's future growth. The plan focuses on sustainable development and economic modernisation.
2.CHINA-LED ANIMAL HUSBANDRY RESEARCH CENTRE - - VIENTIANE TIMES An international feed testing centre was inaugurated in Vientiane under the China-Lao bilateral cooperation to promote sustainable agriculture. The centre will spearhead research and standardisation of feed testing technology.
PHILIPPINES
1. ILOILO CITY TO COMPLETE PRE-EMPTIVE EVACUATION BEFORE TUESDAY NOON -- PNA
The city government here aims to finish evacuating thousands of residents from coastal communities by 10 am Tuesday, ahead of the expected landfall of Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) in Iloilo.
2. EUMIR, WELJON FOR SEA GAMES? -- PNA
While already thriving in their respective professional careers, Eumir Marcial and Weljon Mindoro could find themselves making a return to Olympic-style boxing in the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
THAILAND
1. RTA ASSURES PUBLIC HEAVY WEAPONS CAN BE MOBILISED IN TIME IF CLASHES OCCUR AGAIN -- THE NATION
The Royal Thai Army assures the public it can quickly mobilise tanks and artillery if Cambodia breaches the peace accord, as mine clearance continues along the border.
2. EC WARNS PARTIES OVER FAKE MEMBERS -- BANGKOK POST
The Election Commission (EC) has warned political parties that falsifying membership registrations using citizens' names or ID numbers is a criminal offence punishable by imprisonment and fines.
VIETNAM
1.SHOWCASING VIETNAMESE TRADITIONAL DRESSES - - VIETNAMPLUS The Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival 2025 will be held at the Hanoi Museum and nearby Hoan Kiem Lake from November 7 to 9. The annual event will showcase Vietnamese traditional costumes.
2.VESSEL CAPTAINS CHARGED FOR UNLAWFUL FISHING - - VIETNAM NEWS Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have charged two vessel captains for organising illegal fishing trips in international waters. The two brothers allegedly transported 14 crew members to engage in unlawful fishing activities.
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