INDONESIA
1. TRADE SURPLUS HIGH DUE TO MANUFACTURED GOODS EXPORTS -- THE JAKARTA POST
Indonesia has achieved the highest trade surplus in years thanks to soaring exports of manufactured goods as traders sought to place orders ahead of rising United States import tariffs.
2. BGN CONFIRMS OVER 6,500 STUDENTS FALL ILL FROM FREE MEAL PROGRAMME -- JAKARTA GLOBE
More than 6,500 Indonesian students have fallen ill from suspected food poisoning linked to the government’s flagship Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG) between January and September, the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) told lawmakers on Wednesday.
LAOS
1. EMPOWERING YOUTH FOR NATIONAL PROGRESS -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Laos will unlock the country’s demographic dividend by accelerating investment in education and employment to empower its youth. The government made its commitment at the second National Conference on Population and Development on October 1.
2 . TYPHOON BUALOI KILLS THREE, DESTROYS INFRASTRUCTURE -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Three people have died when Typhoon Bualoi hit the country this week and caused severe damage to key infrastructures. Farmland, schools, houses and bridges were destroyed by the storm in several villages across Lao.
MYANMAR
1. FOREIGN COOPERATION TO STEM CRIME -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar will continue to collaborate with foreign law enforcement agencies to tackle transnational crimes. Regional police organisations have been formed to combat cross-border crimes and also cooperate with Interpol.
2. MYANMAR TO BE A KEY AQUATIC EXPORTER -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Authorities are laying out ambitious plans to transform the country into a major aquatic exporter within the ASEAN region. Processing of fish, prawns and other aquatic products will be given priority, which will also create job opportunities.
PHILIPPINES
1. MORE AREAS UNDER SIGNAL NO. 1 AS PAOLO INTENSIFIES INTO TROPICAL STORM -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
More areas were placed under wind signal No. 1 as tropical cyclone Paolo intensified into a tropical storm, the weather bureau said in its 5 am bulletin on Thursday.
2. PH TO OPEN CONSULATE IN BUSAN -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Philippine government is planning to open a consulate in Busan, South Korea, as it seeks to further strengthen economic and people-to-people ties with the country, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.
SINGAPORE
1. NEW 3D MOTION DETECTOR BY S’PORE RED CROSS WILL BETTER ENSURE SAFETY OF SENIORS LIVING ALONE -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Madam Ng Ban Wee wants to spend her remaining years at home, in the community she is familiar with.
2. EXXONMOBIL EXPECTS TO CUT UP TO 500 WORKERS IN SINGAPORE BY END-2027 -- CNA
Exxon Mobil Corp expects to cut the number of its employees in Singapore by 10 per cent to 15 per cent and move its office to the site of its Jurong plant from downtown by the end of 2027, the company said on Wednesday (Oct 1).
THAILAND
1. CABINET EXTENDS 20-BAHT FLAT FARE ON RED AND PURPLE LINE TRAINS UNTIL NOVEMBER 30, 2025 -- THE NATION
New Cabinet extends the 20-baht flat fare for Red and Purple Line electric trains to Nov 30 and sets up a joint committee to evaluate the programme.
2. CALLS FOR 24-HOUR SADAO CHECKPOINT -- BANGKOK POST
The number of arrivals and revenue from the Malaysian tourism market can increase by 20-30 per cent if bribery at the border is resolved and the new government extends the operating hours of border checkpoints, according to Hat Yai tourism operators.
VIETNAM
1. FURY OF TYPHOON BUALOI CONTINUES -- VIETNAM NEWS
The meteorological agency has warned that parts of the country could experience strong winds and heavy rainfall due to Typhoon Bualoi, which is forecast to strengthen in the coming days. Vessels have been advised to avoid danger zones due to high seas.
2. AN GIANG TO BE MAJOR MARITIME ECONOMY -- VIETNAMPLUS
The Mekong Delta province of An Giang is planning to position itself as an integrated maritime economic hub by 2030. It aims to achieve a gross regional domestic product of over RM100 billion (US$24 billion) by then.
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