INDONESIA
1. DEADLY FLOODS DEAL MASSIVE BLOW TO BALI ECONOMY -- THE JAKARTA POST
Bali suffered significant economic losses after severe flooding on Wednesday, an event authorities and residents described as the worst in years.
2. GOVERNMENT PUSHES NEW INDUSTRIAL PARKS AMID CONCERNS OVER SEZ PERFORMANCE -- JAKARTA GLOBE
The Indonesian government plans to launch six new Special Economic Zones in the near future, including the country’s first halal industrial park in Sidoarjo, East Java, with a projected investment of Rp 40 trillion (US$2.4 billion).
LAOS
1. EXPANDING HEALTHCARE TO RURAL COMMUNITIES -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The Asian Development Bank has approved RM172 million (US$41 million) to modernise primary health care services in Laos. The Green Primary Care Project is designed to promote an inclusive, climate-resilient and sustainable health system.
2. LAO JOURNEYS INTO BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The Lao Blockchain Fest 2025, under the theme “Building Resilient Future-Chain”, will be held in Vientiane from November 21–22. The event will provide a platform for knowledge sharing, dialogue and business networking.
MYANMAR
1. MYANMAR-GUANGXI REGION DEEPEN TRADE TIES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region are planning to further promote trade and investment. Officials from both sides discussed sharing agricultural technologies and promoting tourism.
2. MONSOON RICE PLANTING ALMOST COMPLETE -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
More than 405,000 hectares of monsoon rice were planted across nine districts of the Yangon Region this year. Farmers have cultivated 18 rice varieties, including the high-yield, high-quality, and local variants.
PHILIPPINES
1. COMELEC TARGETS TO REGISTER AT LEAST 3M OVERSEAS VOTERS FOR 2028 POLLS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) targets to register at least three million overseas voters for the 2028 national and local elections (NLE).
2. AFP ON RED ALERT, VOWS LOYALTY TO CONSTITUTION AMID PROTESTS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has been placed on red alert as part of standard security protocols ahead of nationwide demonstrations calling out alleged corruption in government infrastructure projects, particularly flood control.
SINGAPORE
1. FORMER ITE HQ AND ITE DOVER CAMPUS TO BE DEMOLISHED BY HDB FOR NEW HOMES -- THE STRAITS TIMES
The former ITE headquarters and ITE Dover campus in Dover Drive are set to be demolished by the Housing Board, with most of the site slated for housing development.
2. SINGAPOREANS, PRS AND SOME WORK PASS HOLDERS TO GET PRIORITY FOR CLASS 4 DRIVING LESSONS TO CUT WAIT TIMES -- CNA
From Monday (Sep 15), Singaporeans, permanent residents (PR) and work pass holders employed as full-time drivers will be given priority for Class 4 driving lessons to manage high demand.
VIETNAM
1. HANOI ROLLS OUT EIGHT INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS -- VIETNAMPLUS
Hanoi has approved eight key projects to enhance socio-economic development, and they will be launched in October. They include a bridge, roads, a school and a kidney hospital.
2. UPGRADING STOCK MARKET TO WOO FOREIGNERS -- VIETNAM NEWS
The government plans to upgrade the stock market to make it more transparent, increase liquidity and make it internationally competitive to attract foreign investors. The plan outlines a comprehensive roadmap for short and long-term reforms.
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