INDONESIA
1. PRABOWO APPROVES REGIONAL WILDFIRE AID, FOREIGN MINISTER SAYS -- ANTARA
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has approved accepting assistance from neighboring countries to help fight forest and land fires, Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir said.
2. INDONESIA OPENS NEW LPG PLANT IN WEST JAVA WITH 52,800-TON CAPACITY -- ANTARA
Coordinating Minister for Downstreaming and Energy Transition Bahlil Lahadalia inaugurated a new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) plant in Cilamaya, Karawang District, West Java, on Thursday.
LAOS
1. AVIATION SAFETY TAKES PRIORITY -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The government is seeking to strengthen civil aviation safety and modernise the sector through amendments to the Law on Civil Aviation. This is to ensure that civil aviation businesses operate safely and transparently.
2. HIGHER AGE LIMIT FOR KOREA FARM JOBS -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Laos plans to raise the age limit for farm workers heading to South Korea and introduce quotas for married couples, prioritising applicants with crop cultivation experience.
MYANMAR
1. UNDP PROJECT REACHES 54 VILLAGES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is supporting 54 villages and 96 camps in Kachin State to help people rebuild their livelihoods, access emergency assistance, and restore essential services and infrastructure.
2. MARKING 11 YEARS OF PEACE PACT -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The government, political organisations and armed ethnic groups marked the 11th anniversary of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement yesterday. Negotiations will continue to encourage other ethnic armed organisations to sign the peace agreement.
PHILIPPINES
1. DFA FLAGS CHINESE ENVOY OVER ‘THINLY VEILED THREAT’ OF FORCE; CAUTIONS ALL DIPLOMATS IN PHILIPPINES -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday night flagged the “poor choice of words” made by Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan, who said China could “easily win” if it wants to use force.
2. PHILIPPINES SEEKS EXPANDED TOLL REBATES FOR AGRITRUCKERS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Philippines’ Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday said it is seeking expanded support for agricultural truckers in partnership with tollway operators under a rebate program.
SINGAPORE
1. SINGAPORE LOOKING INTO WHICH COMPANIES RESPONSIBLE FOR HAZE-CAUSING FIRES, MAY TAKE LEGAL ACTION: PM WONG - CNA
Singapore is looking into which companies may be responsible for the forest and peatland fires in Indonesia that have caused the worsening haze, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said.
2. SINGAPORE Q2 TOURISM RECEIPTS DOWN 6.2% AT S$7.21 BILLION AMID GLOBAL UNCERTAINTY -- THE STRAITS TIME
The Republic collected S$7.21 billion in tourism receipts in the second quarter of 2026, marking a 6.2% decline year on year, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) figures released on Oct 15 showed.
THAILAND
1. KANCHANABURI DISTRICTS ON ALERT AS LAM TAPHOEN RESERVOIR OVERFLOWS -- THE NATION
Residents in Kanchanaburi’s Nong Prue and Bo Phloi districts have been urged to remain alert to flash floods around the clock and move belongings to higher ground as water surges over the spillway at Lam Taphoen Reservoir.
2. CREMATORIUM 90% COMPLETE -- BANGKOK POST
Construction of the royal crematorium for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother is more than 90% complete, with the final detailing expected to be finished by the end of this month, the Fine Arts Department said.
VIETNAM
1. TIGHTENING INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT -- VIETNAMPLUS
Hanoi plans to ensure all industrial solid waste from hi-tech parks, industrial parks and clusters is properly collected and treated, while tightening controls on scrap collection, storage and recycling facilities.
2. AN GIANG FLOOD BATHING TOURISM -- VIETNAMPLUS
An Giang’s annual flood season offers visitors a unique experience, bathing in flooded fields, reliving childhood memories, strengthening community bonds, and discovering the Mekong Delta’s distinctive riverine culture.
-- BERNAMA