INDONESIA
1. PRABOWO GIVES NUSANTARA NEW REGULATORY CERTAINTY — THE JAKARTA POST
President Prabowo Subianto has moved to give Indonesia’s future capital Nusantara greater certainty by issuing a regulation that formally designates it as the country’s political centre by 2028, his greater signal yet of commitment to the project, even as doubts persist over funding and timelines.
2. GOVT ORDERS EVALUATION AFTER 5,000 POISONING CASES IN MBG PROGRAMME — JAKARTA GLOBE
More than 5,000 food poisoning cases have been linked to Indonesia’s flagship Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme as of September, prompting the government to pledge corrective measures and a full evaluation of the scheme.
LAOS
1. OVER 3,000 GRADUATES READY TO JOIN WORKFORCE — VIENTIANE TIMES
More than 3,000 students graduated from the National University of Laos, which will provide a strong human capital base for its workforce. The university has established itself as a premier institution to produce talented graduates.
2. ADDING MORE POWER TO NATIONAL GRID — VIENTIANE TIMES
The national utility board will acquire additional electricity from the Nam Theun 2 hydropower plant to meet the increasing energy demand. Nam Theun 2 is one of Laos’ major renewable energy projects recognised for its clean power generation.
MYANMAR
1. RESOURCES-RICH TANINTHAYI BOASTS MARINE EXPORTS — THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Tanintharyi Region earned RM1.3 billion (US$304 million) from exporting 285,315 tonnes of fish, prawns, shrimp and other marine products in the 2024-2025 financial year. Marine exports are expected to generate more revenue for the country this year.
2. CHINA SHARES INTERNATIONAL GOVERNANCE NORMS — THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Chinese Embassy in Myanmar and the China Media Group jointly organised a China-Myanmar Dialogue to promote global governance.
China pledged to strengthen exchanges of governance experience with Myanmar to promote modernisation and development.
PHILIPPINES
1. ‘NANDO WEAKENS’, ABOUT TO EXIT PAR — PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Super Typhoon Nando (international name Ragasa), one of the strongest tropical cyclones to hit the country this year, continues to weaken and is about to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the weather bureau said in its 5 a.m. bulletin on Tuesday.
2. DPWH SEEKS OTHER AGENCIES’ HELP IN SOLVING FLOOD CONTROL MESS — PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has asked the assistance of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Department of National Defense (DND) in its investigation into anomalous flood control projects nationwide.
SINGAPORE
1. SINGAPORE TO ASSIST EGYPT TO DIGITALISE PORT AFTER TALKS BETWEEN PRESIDENTS THARMAN AND SISI — THE STRAITS TIMES
Singapore companies will assist Egypt to digitalise a port in the Suez Canal, following talks between President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and his Egyptian counterpart, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, during the Singapore leader’s state visit to the North African country.
2. SINGAPORE REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR TWO-STATE SOLUTION AT UN CONFERENCE ON PALESTINE — CNA
Singapore reiterated its support for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, as Minister of State (MOS) for Foreign Affairs Gan Siow Huang represented the country at a United Nations (UN) conference in New York on Monday (Sep 22).
THAILAND
1. IMF ADVISES THAILAND TO REINSTATE 60 PCT DEBT CEILING — THE NATION
Thailand’s public debt remains elevated and is edging closer to the fiscal ceiling, posing growing risks to the economy despite staying just within the legal limit.
2. PM EYES ATTENDING UN EVENT — BANGKOK POST
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed on Monday that preparations are underway for his potential trip to New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where he plans to raise several issues, including the Thai-Cambodian border conflict.
VIETNAM
1. TOLERANCE KEY TO VIETNAM-US RELATIONS — VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong said the reconciliation between Vietnam and the United States is a testament to the power of tolerance. Both nations announced the normalisation of relations thirty years ago.
2 . HANOI TO BOAST NEW PUBLIC SQUARE — VIETNAMPLUS
Hanoi will construct a new public square on the eastern side of Hoan Kiem Lake on 2.14 hectares. The park will create a new community space for cultural activities, exhibitions and artistic events.
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