INDONESIA
1. GOV’T TO SHARE WHOOSH FINANCIAL BURDEN AS PROJECT STRUGGLES WITH CHINA LOAN REPAYMENTS — JAKARTA GLOBE
The Indonesian government will shoulder part of the operating costs for the Whoosh high-speed rail, which continues to face heavy debt from China, a senior official said on Wednesday.
2. EXPORTS HELPED KEEP GDP GROWTH ABOVE 5 PCT IN Q3 — THE JAKARTA POST
National economic growth remained above the five per cent mark in the third quarter, thanks to strong growth in exports.
LAOS
1. GEARING TO HIT 5.5 PER CENT ECONOMIC GROWTH — VIENTIANE TIMES
The government has identified key sectors to drive the economy to achieve 5.5 per cent growth in the next five years. Hydropower, agriculture, mining, tourism, transportation and logistics will be the main engines of growth.
2. POLIO ALERT AFTER TWO CASES AMONG KIDS — VIENTIANE TIMES
The Health Ministry confirmed three cases of polio among two children in Savannakhet province recently. After declaring a national public health emergency, authorities have mobilised resources to strengthen vaccination, surveillance and disease control.
MYANMAR
1. KACHIN COSTUMES GOES INTERNATIONAL — THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Myanmar Arts and Culture Development Association plans to showcase traditional Kachin ethnic costumes at upcoming international costume exhibitions. The association aims to highlight the traditional costumes of all Myanmar’s ethnic peoples.
2. OVER 600 CONTAINER VESSELS ARRIVE IN YANGON PORT — THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Port authorities announced that 609 container vessels arrived at Yangon Port over the past ten months and 60 vessels are scheduled to arrive in November. More large vessels are arriving after the draft was extended by another 10 meters.
PHILIPPINES
1. REPORTED DEATH TOLL FROM TYPHOON TINO RISES TO 114 — PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The reported death toll from the effects of Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi) has climbed to 114, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Thursday.
2. TINO OUT OF PAR, POSSIBLE SUPER TYPHOON ON SATURDAY — PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi) has further intensified as it continues to move west- west-northwestward over the West Philippine Sea, north of Kalayaan Islands, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said early Thursday.
SINGAPORE
1. SINGAPORE PARLIAMENT PASSES ONLINE HARMS BILL AFTER MORE THAN EIGHT HOURS OF DEBATE — THE STRAITS TIMES
A new law to offer timely redress and better protection to victims of online harms was passed in Parliament on Nov 5, paving the way for the set-up of a one-stop government agency by June 2026 that can direct platforms to take down harmful content.
2. SINGAPORE SEES MORE JOB OPENINGS BUT TOUGHER COMPETITION, SAY JOB-MATCHING PLATFORMS — CNA
Job postings are on the rise in Singapore – but so is the competition for them, job-matching platforms told CNA. This comes amid growing job uncertainty as sluggish global growth becomes the new normal.
THAILAND
1. MASSIVE LANDSLIDE AT MAE MOH MINE CAUSES OVER 100 MILLION BAHT IN DAMAGE — THE NATION
A massive landslide at Mae Moh mine in Lampang has caused significant damage to offices and equipment, with an estimated loss of over 100 million baht.
2. PM ‘WON’T TOLERATE ATTACKS’ — BANGKOK POST
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has warned that he may dissolve the House of Representatives before Jan 31 if a no-confidence motion is submitted against his government, asserting he will not allow political opponents to “attack the government for free”.
VIETNAM
1. NEARLY 15 MILLION SMOKERS FUEL ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION — VIETNAMPLUS
There are about 15 million smokers in Vietnam and roughly 4.5 million hectares of land are destroyed yearly for tobacco cultivation. Smoking has also been identified as a major source of environmental pollution.
2. KEY COMMODITY EXPORTS TOUCH RM243 BILLION — VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery product exports reached RM243 billion (US$70 billion) in the first 10 months of this year. The exports were driven by popular commodities such as coffee, cashew nuts and pepper.
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