SINGAPORE
1. FIGHT GLOBAL POVERTY THROUGH OPEN TRADE AND INVESTMENTS: PM WONG -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Countries can fight poverty by sustaining economic growth through open trade and investments, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Nov 18.
2. CPF SPECIAL ACCOUNT WILL BE CLOSED FOR THOSE 55 AND ABOVE NEXT YEAR. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? -- CNA
You may have heard by now that the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Special Account will soon cease to exist for those aged 55 and older.
INDONESIA
1. INDONESIA MAKES NO CONCESSION IN SCS DEAL -- THE JAKARTA POST
Indonesia aims to enhance “good neighborliness” through its new joint development plan with China, the Foreign Ministry said on Sunday, assuring it will not compromise legal rights or jurisdiction in waters adjacent to a contested sea. The remark follows President Prabowo Subianto’s recent assertion that “partnerships are better than conflicts,” amid fears Indonesia could back China’s broad claims in the South China Sea over other Southeast Asian jurisdictions.
2. INDONESIA VS SAUDI ARABIA: SHIN TAE-YONG AIMS FOR CRUCIAL WIN IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIER -- JAKARTA GLOBE
Indonesia’s national football team coach, Shin Tae-yong, is confident that his side can defeat Saudi Arabia in the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The match will take place at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK) on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
THAILAND
1. DOWNPOURS FORECAST FOR SOUTHERN THAILAND -- The Nation
According to the Thai Meteorological Department's weather advisory on Monday, the strengthening northeast monsoon is forecast to bring isolated heavy rains in the south of the country.
2. CRACKDOWN ON CHEAP FOREIGN GOODS PLANNED -- Bangkok Post
The Commerce Ministry has drafted a plan to deal with an influx of cheap substandard goods from abroad.
CAMBODIA
1. CAMBODIA IS ALL FOR PEACE IN THE REGION -- FRESH NEWS
Prime Minister Hun Manet said Cambodia’s focus is not on building military strength but on promoting peace across the region. Adopting an independent foreign policy will strengthen the Kingdom’s resilience in political, security, socio-economic and cultural fields.
2. CAMBODIA-PHILIPPINES SHAPING BILATERAL TIES -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
Prime Minister Hun Manet and the Philippine House of Representatives President Ferdinand Martin G Romualdez discussed improving cooperation in key areas - agriculture and food security, tourism and health sector, defence and security, and adding more air connectivity between both countries.
LAOS
1. LAOS APPOINTS NEW FOREIGN MINISTER -- VIENTIANE TIMES
In the latest cabinet reshuffle, the government has appointed Lao People's Revolutionary Party’s Head of the Central Committee for External Relations, Thongsavanh Phomvihane as the new foreign minister. The party’s National Assembly’s Standing Committee approved the reshuffle at its extraordinary meeting last week.
2. FIVE MILLION VISITORS VACATIONED IN LAOS THIS YEAR -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Over five million local and foreign tourists vacationed in the country during the Visit Laos Year 2024 until today. Laos earned about RM4.3 billion in tourist revenue. Tourism boomed this year due to promotions and the Laos-China Railway facilitating travel.
MYANMAR
1. NATION’S CAPITAL HOSTING GEMS EXPO -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
About 4,500 local and foreign gem merchants will be participating at the Mid-Year Gems Emporium being held at Nay Pyi Taw from 18 to 27 November. Pearls, gems and jade will be sold in an open market system at the exhibition that is being held since 1964.
2. ANCIENT ”CINLONE” FLOURISHING AMONG LOCALS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar’s favourite ancient sport “chinlone” or cane ball, which can be traced back 1,500 years ago continues to be the nation’s signature sport. A group of six or a single player control the cane ball in a circle using various parts of the body.
VIETNAM
1. VIETNAM WARNS CITIZENS OF RISING CYBER CRIMES -- VIETNAMNET
Ahead of the forthcoming Lunar New Year, the Authority of Information Security warned about fraud schemes targeting bank transactions and a surge in sophisticated cybercrime. Fraudulent online medicine and insurance sales, airline ticket and credit card fraud scams are becoming prevalent.
2. VIETNAM-LAOS-CAMBODIA CONDUCT SEARCH, RESCUE DRILL -- VIETNAM NEWS
Neighbouring Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia conducted joint search and rescue exercises to strengthen cooperation between the nations’ armies and to be ready to roll out emergency humanitarian support during natural disasters. About 700 soldiers participated in the exercise held in Cambodia.
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