Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam : Nov 9, 2025

INDONESIA

1.INDIKATOR POLL SHOWS STRONG PUBLIC APPROVAL FOR PRABOWO-GIBRAN’S FIRST YEAR -- JAKARTA GLOBE

The majority of Indonesians say they are satisfied with the first year of President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, according to a new survey by Indikator Politik Indonesia.

2.INDONESIA ENSURES INCLUSIVE ENERGY TRANSITION AHEAD OF COP30 -- ANTARA

Indonesia’s ongoing energy transformation aims to deliver benefits for all citizens, Special Envoy for Climate and Energy Hashim Djojohadikusumo said ahead of the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30).

MYANMAR 

1.AGRI SECTOR WELCOME FOREIGN INVESTORS  - - THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

The government is inviting foreign investments in the agriculture-based industries. Forty new international investment projects worth about RM1billion (US$249 million) were approved during the first half of the current financial year.

2.INDIA INVITED TO BUILD AVOCADO PROCESSING PLANT - - THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

Myanmar has invited India to invest in the construction and operation of an avocado processing plant in the country. It has also sought India’s assistance to export 200 metric tonnes of avocados this year. 

PHILIPPINES

​​​​​1.UWAN NOW A SUPER TYPHOON; SIGNAL NO. 5 UP IN BICOL -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

Uwan (international name Fung-wong) has intensified into a super typhoon, threatening to unleash catastrophic winds and flooding as it barrels toward Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services (PAGASA) said Sunday.

2.ZUS COFFEE BEATS CHOCO MUCHO TO STAY PERFECT -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

ZUS Coffee pulled off a 25-20, 25-22, 24-26, 25-19 victory over Choco Mucho Saturday night to stay perfect in the PVL Reinforced Conference at the Candon City Arena in Ilocos Sur.

SINGAPORE

1.PHILIPPINES EVACUATES 100,000 PEOPLE AS FUNG-WONG INTENSIFIES INTO SUPER TYPHOON -- THE STRAITS TIMES 

The Philippines evacuated over 100,000 residents across its eastern and northern regions as Fung-wong intensified on Sunday into a super typhoon ahead of its expected arrival later in the day, threatening to unleash torrential rains, destructive winds, and storm surges.

2.JAPAN POLICE DISCOVER STAND-INS TAKING ‘SPECIFIED SKILLED WORKER’ VISA LANGUAGE TESTS FOR FOREIGNERS -- THE STRAITS TIMES 

The Osaka prefectural police have uncovered a series of proxy test-taking cases in connection with Japanese language tests required for foreign workers to obtain the specified skilled worker (SSW) residence status.

THAILAND

1. THAILAND'S FOREIGN MINISTER OUTLINES PLAN TO RESTORE GLOBAL INFLUENCE, FOCUSES ON PROACTIVE DIPLOMACY -- THE NATION

Thailand’s Foreign Minister discusses the nation’s waning global influence and unveils a 4-month recovery plan, with a focus on proactive diplomacy and economic leadership.

2. MINISTRY UNVEILS 5-POINT ACTION PLAN TO IMPROVE THAIS' LIFE -- BANGKOK POST

The Ministry of Interior has launched an urgent initiative titled "Mahadthai Thum Thun Thee (Interior Ministry expedites now): Action 5", aimed at delivering swift improvements to the quality of life for Thais through five key measures.

VIETNAM

1.EXPANDED HO CHI MINH A NEW TOURISM HUB -- VIETNAMPLUS

The merger of Ho Chi Minh City with Binh Duong and Ba Ria–Vung Tau provinces has now become a major tourism destination. The city’s marine coastline now covers nearly 100 kilometres of beaches.

2.TEXTILE-GARMENT SECTOR ENJOYS ROSY GROWTH -- VIETNAMPLUS

The textile and garment industry has shown a robust recovery this year, with export turnovers reaching RM146 billion (US$35 billion). Vietnam is now ranked third in the global textile and garment exports segment.

--  BERNAMA