CAMBODIA
1. KING CALLS FOR SOLIDARITY TO DEVELOP CAMBODIA -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
King Norodom Sihamoni appealed to Cambodians to unite to protect and build the Kingdom. He said this in conjunction with the 20th Anniversary of the King’s Coronation Ceremony, which was held from 28 to 30 October 2024. The King ascended the throne on October 29, 2004.
2.CAMBODIA CONFIDENT TO HOST 2029 ASIAN GAMES -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE Prime Minister Hun Manet said Cambodia will continue developing sports facilities and infrastructure to host the 5th Asian Youth Games and the 6th Asian Youth Para Games in 2029. He said hosting sporting events brings economic, political and social benefits to the nation.
INDONESIA
1.PDI-P SAYS MEETING WITH PRABOWO TO HAPPEN SOON -- THE JAKARTA POST
The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has floated renewed plans for a meeting between its matriarch Megawati Soek-arnoputri and President Prabowo Subianto, amid a closely watched race for the Central Java governorship less than a month before voting day.
2.BRICS MEMBERSHIP MAY OPEN UP INDONESIA’S ACCESS TO NDB LOANS -- JAKARTA GLOBE
Indonesia’s possible membership at the BRICS grouping will likely open up access to new sources of funding, particularly from the alliance's New Development Bank or NDB, according to an analyst.
LAOS
1.VIENTIANE BUS SERVICES 30 PER CENT COMPLETE -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Almost 30 per cent of the construction the Bus Rapid Transit has been completed. The transit system under the Vientiane Sustainable Urban Transport Project will ease traffic flow, reduce road mishaps, slash transportation costs, and improve air quality.
2.HEALTH EXPERTS DISCUSS REGIONAL COLLABORATION -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The Asia-Pacific Action for Health Conference held in Vientiane from 28-30 October aimed to strengthen health workforce, deploy digital tools and cross-sector cooperation to prepare for future public health emergencies. The conference offers a platform to promote a resilient health workforce.
SINGAPORE
1.NOW, I’M A STAR: FREE MAKEOVER BY SINGAPORE FASHION LABELS TURNS MIGRANT WORKERS INTO MODELS -- THE STRAITS TIMES
On a typical workday, Mr Madhurajan Prakash wears his company’s T-shirt and a simple pair of trousers as he checks electrical containment installations.
2.TANJONG KATONG COMPLEX SALE: FORMER TENANTS MISS MALL; ENTREPRENEURS LOOK FORWARD TO NEW DEDICATED SPACE -- CNA
Mr Abu Bakar Abdullah Bagarib's traditional Malay clothing business first took off at Tanjong Katong Complex more than 20 years ago, with the tills ringing most frequently in the lead-up to the Hari Raya festivities.
THAILAND
1. FINANCE MINISTRY URGES 'SUITABLE' POLICY RATE -- The Nation
The Finance Ministry has called upon the Bank of Thailand (BOT) to employ monetary policies that facilitate economic growth, including setting a suitable policy rate, in a bid to keep the bank’s proposed inflation framework of 1-3%.
2. THAI TERRITORY IS SAFE, SAYS GOVT --Bangkok Post
The government denied taking action regarding Koh Kut in Trat province while assuring the public that Thailand would not lose it to Cambodia.
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