INDONESIA
1. KPK PUSHES AHEAD WITH PROBE INTO WHOOSH — THE JAKARTA POST
The Corruption Eradication Commission’s (KPK) probe into alleged corruption in the construction of the Jakarta-Bandung high speed railway Whoosh is proceeding apace after President Prabowo Subianto reassured the public about having “no major problems” with the project’s lingering debt.
2. KPK: PRESIDENT’S SUPPORT FOR WHOOSH DOESN’T INTERFERE WITH CORRUPTION INVESTIGATION — JAKARTA GLOBE
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has responded to President Prabowo Subianto’s recent remarks in which he said he was ready to take responsibility for the financing of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail project, known as Whoosh, including its debts.
LAOS
1. PEOPLE-FRIENDLY DEVELOPMENT AGENDA — VIENTIANE TIMES
At the Second World Summit for Social Development that concluded in Qatar yesterday, Laos outlined its people-centric agenda to move forward. Priorities include improving education and public health services in remote areas.
2. AUSTRALIAN AID TO PROTECT MEKONG RIVER — VIENTIANE TIMES
Australia has allocated RM7 million (US$1.7 million) to the Mekong River Commission to enhance river monitoring and water management. This funding is part of the Mekong-Australia Partnership aimed at strengthening water security, economic resilience and sustainable growth.
MYANMAR
1. CASH FOR EARTHQUAKE-HIT SHAN STATE VILLAGERS — THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar Red Cross Society provided cash assistance to 546 households in several villages in Shan State that were affected by the Mandalay earthquake. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies supported the programme.
2. CHARTING ASEAN PORT STRATEGIES IN YANGON — THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Myanma Port Authority hosted the 49th meeting of the ASEAN Ports Association in Yangon yesterday. Participants discussed strategies and collaborative initiatives to strengthen maritime trade networks, enhance port performance and promote sustainable development.
PHILIPPINES
1. REPORTED DEATHS FROM TINO ONSLAUGHT CLIMB TO 188 — PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The reported death toll from the impact of Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) has climbed to 188, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Friday.
2. FUNG-WONG NOW A SEVERE TROPICAL STORM, TO ENTER PAR SATURDAY — PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Tropical Storm Fung-Wong has intensified into a severe tropical storm while moving northwestward over the Pacific Ocean, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Friday.
SINGAPORE
1. COULD THERE BE JUDGES WITHOUT LAW DEGREES? JUDGE OVERSEEING INNOVATION IN COURTS THINKS THE DAY MAY COME THANKS TO AI — CNA
With artificial intelligence (AI) already employed in complex legal case summaries and the processing of motor accident claims, the idea of AI transforming Singapore’s justice system, including the role of judges, is not far-fetched.
2. MAJORITY OF F&B OUTLETS HERE THAT CLOSED IN 2025 DID NOT LAST OVER FIVE YEARS: MTI –THE STRAITS TIMES
More than six in 10 food establishments here that closed between January and October 2025 had been registered for five years or fewer.
THAILAND
1. TMD WARNS OF HEAVY RAIN IN THE SOUTH AS TYPHOON KALMAEGI MOVES TOWARDS VIETNAM — THE NATION
The Thai Meteorological Department warns of heavy rain and strong seas in southern Thailand as typhoon Kalmaegi approaches Vietnam before weakening inland.
2. KITTHARATH VOWS CRACKDOWN ON SCAMS AMID CRITICISM — BANGKOK POST
National police chief Pol Gen Kittharath Punpetch said the Royal Thai Police (RTP) will continue to diligently crackdown on scamming operations, while disregarding external accusations labelling the force as a criminal gang.
VIETNAM
1. COMPUTERS, ELECTRONICS DOMINATE EXPORTS — VIETNAMPLUS
Computer and electronic sectors generated nearly RM343 billion (US$82 billion) in export revenue by October, driving Vietnam’s export growth. The machinery, equipment, tools, and spare parts segment made significant contributions.
2. VIETNAMESE STUDENT CROWNED MISS EARTH WATER — VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnamese contestant Trinh My Anh was crowned Miss Earth Water at the Miss Earth 2025 pageant in Manila, Philippines, on Wednesday. A student at Thuong Mai University Anh pledged to promote awareness of environmental protection.
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