Top News Headlines In Singapore, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Indonesia & Thailand : Oct 28, 2024

SINGAPORE

1.TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE COULD PLAY A ROLE IN HEALTHIER SG: ONG YE KUNG -- THE STRAITS TIMES

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioners may in future partner Western doctors under an expanded Healthier SG programme.

2.MOH TO 'SYNERGISE' EFFORTS BETWEEN TCM AND HEALTHIER SG: ONG YE KUNG -- CNA

The Ministry of Health (MOH) is exploring the integration of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) into Singapore’s healthcare reform initiative Healthier SG.

CAMBODIA

1.ICAPP IDEAL PLATFORM TO RESOLVE GLOBAL ISSUES - - AGENCE KAMPUCHAE PRESSE

Cambodia as the host of the 12th International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) General Assembly, thinks it is an opportunity to discuss political regional and global issues. Themed 'A Quest for Peace and Reconciliation', the ICAPP will be held in Phnom Penh from 21 to 24 November.

2. PHNOM PENH TO HOST INDEPENDENT ART MARKET -- THE PHNOM PENH POST

Cambodia's only independent art market will be held at the Ground Market in Phnom Penh, where  60  artists, designers and students will participated under this year’s theme, “More Than Just a Market!”, from 2-3 November to showcase the Kingdom’s creative talents.  

LAOS

1.LAOS WANTS TO SUPPORT MULTILATERALISM BY JOINING BRICS -- VIENTIANE TIMES 

  Laos said it is ready to become a full-fledged BRICS member in Kazan, Russia. It wants to be part of the international grouping to support sustainable development, upholding the principles of multilateral cooperation, peace, security and equal development.

2. BETTER SALARY FOR LAO CIVIL SERVANTS -- THE VIENTIANE TIMES 

The government is considering raising the minimum salary for civil servants and increasing the quota of personnel allocated to various public agencies next year. The move is to ensure that sufficient officials are available to carry out the government’s work continuously, efficiently and productively.  

VIETNAM

1. ASEAN MEMBERS MOBILISE  SUPPORT TO PHILIPPINES -- VIETNAM NEWS

Four ASEAN members – Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore are sending transport aircraft to provide humanitarian relief after Typhoon Trami devastated the Philippines. Death toll has risen to 100 and at least 36 people are still missing due to massive flooding and landslides in the country.

2. VIETNAMESE FOUR AIRPORTS RESUME OPERATIONS -- VIETNAMPLUS

Four airports in Vietnam’s central region that were temporarily closed on Sunday due to Typhoon Trami have resumed their operations after the storm passed through the region. Typhoon Trami is the sixth typhoon in the East Sea this year.

INDONESIA

1.CABINET ‘BOOT CAMP’ DRILLS TEAMWORK, KEY PROGRAMS -- THE JAKARTA POST

President Prabowo Subianto concluded a military-style boot camp for his Red and White Cabinet on Sunday, during which he drilled his executive team on his flagship programs at the country’s military academy in a bid to foster teamwork and build a sense of solidarity within the expansive group.

2.RIDWAN KAMIL PROMISES FREE EDUCATION AT PRIVATE SCHOOLS -- JAKARTA GLOBE

Gubernatorial candidate Ridwan Kamil pledged on Sunday to provide free education for students at private schools from elementary through high school if elected next month. His campaign platform also includes a promise to create 1 million new jobs over the next five years.

THAILAND

1. MOTOGP THAILAND ROUND: BAGNAIA TRIUMPHS AMID RAIN -- THE NATION

The MotoGP Thailand Round, the PT Grand Prix of Thailand 2024, was a resounding success, featuring intense 5-star competition amid 205,343-speed enthusiasts over three days. 

2. 'NO RUSH' ON CASINO PLANS -- BANGKOK POST

The Finance Ministry is prepared to pursue talks with government coalition partners to advance a casino-entertainment complex project which is part of the Pheu Thai-led government's policy statement, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat. 

-- BERNAMA