INDONESIA
1.EXPERT SAYS RUPIAH REDENOMINATION MAY CREATE ‘ILLUSION OF STABILITY’ AND ECONOMIC CHAOS — JAKARTA GLOBE
An Indonesian economist has warned that the government’s plan to redenominate the rupiah by removing three zeros without altering its purchasing power would be an expensive and risky project, potentially causing confusion across the financial system and among the public.
2.RISING TEMP JOBS, JOBLESS YOUTH STRAIN RI’S JOB MARKET — THE JAKARTA POST
Indonesia’s job market showed renewed strain in August, with unemployment ticking higher as tens of thousands lost their jobs and young workers once again bore the brunt of the slowdown.
LAOS
1.GOVERNMENT FIRM ON ENDING HUNGER, POVERTY — VIENTIANE TIMES
Laos has pledged to end hunger and combat poverty on the 45th World Food Day. The production of essentials – rice, meat, eggs, and fish – is sufficient to meet domestic demand as the country’s agriculture sector continues to grow.
2.FUNDS TO IMPROVE FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION — VIENTIANE TIMES
The World Bank has approved RM73 million (US$17.5 million) for Laos to enhance public financial management. The funding will support the adoption of digital tools and improve staff efficiency, making government spending more transparent and accountable.
MYANMAR
1.FIVE COSMETIC PRODUCTS UNDER SCRUTINY — THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Authorities have warned consumers not to purchase five cosmetic products containing prohibited chemical substances that pose health risks. These beauty products can lead to multiple disorders, especially skin problems.
2. RISING DEMAND FOR HOME-GROWN POTATOES — THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The demand for local potatoes has increased due to the festival season in Myanmar and the growth of the potato chips industry. Potato planters are now enjoying good returns due to the surge in demand.
PHILIPPINES
1.OCD: 2 DEAD, 1.4M INDIVIDUALS EVACUATED DUE TO UWAN — PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Two fatalities are being validated in the Bicol Region and Eastern Visayas, while some 1.4 million individuals were preemptively evacuated as Super Typhoon Uwan (international name Fung-wong) pummeled a large part of the country over the weekend, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said on Monday.
2.OVER 60 TRANSMISSION LINES UNAVAILABLE DUE TO UWAN — PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
A total of 61 transmission lines in Luzon and the Visayas are unavailable due to strong winds caused by Typhoon Uwan (international name Fung-wong), the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines reported.
SINGAPORE
1.CHINA CONSUMER PRICES UNEXPECTEDLY RISE ON HOLIDAY DEMAND — THE STRAITS TIMES
China‘s consumer prices unexpectedly increased in October, as holidays during the month boosted travel, food and transport demand – a pick-up many economists saw likely as fleeting.
2.MALAYSIA GROUP WANTS DURIAN, THE KING OF FRUITS, TO GET RIGHTFUL CROWN — THE STRAITS TIMES
For generations, it has been known as the “king of fruits”, yet it has never officially been crowned as the national fruit of Malaysia.
THAILAND
1. TOUR BUS OVERTURNS ON LAMPANG-CHIANG MAI HIGHWAY, 12 FOREIGN TOURISTS INJURED — THE NATION
A tour bus carrying 38 foreign passengers overturned on the Lampang–Chiang Mai highway on Sunday, injuring 12 people and forcing authorities to close the road temporarily.
2. GREATER BANGKOK ‘FACES HIGHER RISK OF FLOODS’ — BANGKOK POST
Bangkok, along with some parts of Pathum Thani and Nonthaburi provinces, face higher risk of floods over the next several days as authorities increased the water discharge rate of the Chao Phraya Barrage in Chai Nat in the wake of recent rainfall, warned the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).
VIETNAM
1.VIETNAM EYES BIGGER BRAZILIAN FARM EXPORTS — VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam and Brazil are building a stronger partnership in the agriculture sector as both countries are major producers of farm products. Vietnam plans to increase the export of aquatic products, cashews, wood items, and processed farm goods to Brazil.
2. HANOI POISED TO BE PREMIER GOLF DESTINATION — VIETNAMPLUS
Hanoi plans to position itself as the world’s best golf city destination to attract affluent tourists. The Vietnamese capital was honoured as the “World’s Best Golf City Destination” for 2023 and 2024 at the World Golf Awards.
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