SINGAPORE
1.PLATFORM WORKERS LAW: DRIVERS, RIDERS WELCOME WORK INJURY INSURANCE, BUT MIXED ON CPF CONTRIBUTIONS -- THE STRAITS TIMES
In his eight years as a private-hire car driver, Mr Kelvin Lam, 49, has met with at least two accidents that put him out of action for a month or two.
2. AI IN SOUTHEAST ASIA: NEW INNOVATIONS BREAKING DOWN HEALTHCARE BARRIERS, BUT TECH NOT A CURE-ALL, WARN EXPERTS -- CNA
Dr Azzeem Shahren, a Kuala Lumpur-based physician, used to find himself distracted during consultations.
CAMBODIA
1. HUN SEN: ASEAN UNITY KEY FOR PEACE -- KHMER TIMES
Former Prime Minister Hun Sen said ASEAN’s success story in promoting peaceful coexistence is due to two key principles — consensus-based and non-interference. Speaking in South Korea, he stressed that the prudent implementation of ASEAN’s principles contributed to the significant growth of the regional trade bloc.
2. EXPERTS TACKLE TRAFFICKING OF DISABLED PEOPLE -- KHMER TIMES
The workshop “Exploring the Intersection of Disability and Trafficking in Persons in ASEAN to Combat Human Trafficking in Asian Region” discussed disabled people being trafficked and pushed into forced labour or other unlawful activities in Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia.
MYANMAR
1. RISING SEAFOOD EXPORTS FROM MYANMAR -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar shipped out over 124,700 tonnes of various fish worth about US$137 million in the past five months. Seafood, including fish and shrimp, are exported to more than 40 countries directly through Yangon, while some are delivered through land borders.
2. INCREASING SUNFLOWER CULTIVATION FOR OIL -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Sunflower cultivation will cover some 20,000 acres this winter in Yangon to meet the growing local demand for its oil. Edible oil crops such as sunflower, peanut and sesame will be grown in 14 townships in seven districts. Technical assistance to assist farmers is being rolled out.
VIETNAM
1.FURNITURE EXPORTS TOUCH US$4.2 BILLION -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam’s leading wood processing hub Binh Duong province exported wood products worth over US$4 billion in the first eight months. Producers adapt to new market requirements by investing in green production and clean supply chains to meet the demand for quality wood products.
2. GLOBAL AID AFTER TYPHOON YAGI -- VIETNAM NEWS
ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management has joined a list of international donors in offering humanitarian aid to those affected by Typhoon Yagi that ravaged some Vietnams in recent days. Australia, Japan and the US have started sending assistance to the Vietnamese people.
THAILAND
1. FOUR MORE SUBDISTRICTS IN MAE SAI, CHIANG RAI BRACE FOR FLOOD -- THE NATION
More misery to come for residents of parts of Chiang Rai as the after-effects of storm Yagi cause waterways to overflow
2. PM TO LAUNCH POLICY 'WHIRLWIND' -- BANGKOK POST
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed confidence that the government's policy, which will be declared before Parliament on Thursday, especially the digital wallet handout programme, will serve as an economic whirlwind to help propel the economy.
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