Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore & Thailand: Nov 7, 2024

CAMBODIA

1.HUN SEN CONGRATULATES TRUMP ON ELECTION VICTORY -- FRESH NEWS

Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen congratulated Donald Trump on his presidential victory Wednesday. The former Prime Minister said bilateral relations will continue to flourish as Cambodia and the US celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in July 2025.

1.CHINA’S AGRI COMPANY KEEN TO SET UP DURIAN FACTORY - - FRESH NEWS

China’s Zhengzhou Chen’s Sun Fruit and Vegetable Trade Co Ltd is keen to invest in a durian processing plant in Cambodia. The durians will be exported to China to meet the growing demand for the fruit. The investment will help create jobs for Cambodians. 

VIETNAM

1.BAMBOO AIRWAYS TO RESUME INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS -- VIETNAMPLUS

Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways will resume its international flights on November 26 after halting services for a year for a restructuring exercise. The airline will return with a daily round-trip flight between Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport.

2.TWO PILOTS SAFE AFTER MILITARY AIRCRAFT CRASH -- VIETNAM NEWS 

The two pilots involved in a military aircraft crash during a training flight over Tay Xuan Commune in the south-central province on Wednesday are safe. Advanced technology is being deployed to rescue the pilots of the Yak-130 aircraft.

INDONESIA 

1.APPLE REPORTEDLY PLEDGES INVESTMENT AFTER BAN ON IPHONE 16 -- THE JAKARTA POST

Apple is reportedly planning to make a US$10 million investment in Indonesia in what is seen as an effort to ensure the new iPhone 16 can be legally bought and sold in the country, after a weeks-long public standoff between the United States tech giant and the government over local content requirements.

2.VP GIBRAN HAS FRIENDLY CHAT WITH LAWRENCE WONG -- JAKARTA GLOBE

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka hosted a meeting with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Wednesday, where he shared memories of his years as a student in Singapore. Gibran studied at Orchid Park Secondary School and earned his undergraduate diploma from the Management Development Institute of Singapore in 2010.

SINGAPORE

1.TRUMP ON TRACK FOR A TRIPLE WIN: ELECTORAL LANDSLIDE, POPULAR VOTE AND CONGRESS SWEEP -- THE STRAITS TIMES

Former president Donald Trump has pulled off a stunning comeback in the 2024 US election, riding on a multiracial coalition of supporters that not only powered his Electoral College win, but also appeared to vindicate his controversial politics by awarding him the popular vote.

2.AS YIELDS ON T-BILLS AND SAVINGS BONDS FALL, WHAT LOW-RISK ALTERNATIVES SHOULD INVESTORS CONSIDER? -- CNA

When the US Federal Reserve meets this week and again in December, the market overwhelmingly expects the central bank to cut interest rates.

THAILAND

1. BANGKOK POLICE BUST POKER GAME, ARREST 16 FOREIGNERS -- The Nation

Police arrested 14 Chinese and two Taiwanese nationals early on Wednesday for allegedly playing poker for money inside what was once a restaurant in Bangkok’s Wang Thonglang district.

2. THAILAND TARGETS 8 MILLION EUROPEAN TOURIST IN 2025 -- Bangkok Post

Thailand is targeting 8 million European tourists next year, contributing to a new high of 11 million long-haul visitors, as the Tourism and Sports Ministry pledges to expedite efforts with airlines and ambassadors for a full international flight resumption. 

-- BERNAMA