SINGAPORE
1.SG60 AN OPPORTUNITY FOR S'POREANS TO REFLECT ON SHARED VALUES, RENEW COMMITMENT TO COUNTRY:PM WONG -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Singapore will mark 60 years of independence in 2025 with a series of celebratory events, and its people are being asked to pitch in for the occasion.
2.SINGAPORE'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY A SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE, OPPORTUNITY FOR US TO RENEW OUR COMMITMENT TO NATION:PM WONG -- CNA
The 60th anniversary of Singapore’s independence is and should be an opportunity for Singaporeans to reflect on their shared values and build a shared future together, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday (Nov 4).
CAMBODIA
1.CHINA-CAMBODIA BOLSTERING INDUSTRIAL COOPERATION - - AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
China and Cambodia are exploring ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in industrial development and advancing science, technology, and innovation. Cambodia is preparing its economy ahead of its graduation from Least Developed Country status in 2029.
2.CAMBODIA TO HOST TRADE EXPO IN DECEMBER - - AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
The Ministry of Commerce will organise the Cambodia Trade Expo, themed "Trade Renaissance,” from 13 to 16 December this year to promote trade and investment. The Digital Trade Forum and Cambodia-Korea Trade and Investment Forum will be held concurrently.
VIETNAM
1.HANOI FILM FESTIVAL TO BE HELD IN NOVEMBER -- VIETNAM PLUS
The 7th Hanoi International Film Festival will take place from 7 to 11 November and will feature 117 films from 51 countries. The festival is aimed at promoting the Vietnamese cinema industry and positioning the country as an exciting destination for filmmakers.
2.VIETNAM EYES TO BE INDUSTRIAL LEADER IN ASEAN -- VIETNAM NEWS
Vietnam aims to be among the top three ASEAN countries in terms of industrial competitiveness. By the end of the decade, the sector's share in GDP will exceed 40 per cent. The government plans to build more domestic international-standard industrial clusters.
INDONESIA
1.US ELECTION: ANALYSTS SEE HARRIS AS THE SAFER CHOICE FOR INDONESIA'S ECONOMY -- JAKARTA GLOBE
As the US presidential election on November 5 nears, analysts express a preference for Kamala Harris over Donald Trump, citing her economic policies as more conducive to stability and growth in global financial markets, particularly in Indonesia.
2.GOVT KEEN TO END ONLINE GAMBLING PRACTICES -- THE JAKARTA POST
Online gambling has taken center stage in the two weeks since the start of President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, following the arrest of nearly a dozen state employees, four private sector workers and an overnight social media sensation allegedly involved in the illegal activity.
THAILAND
1. BOT POSTPONES MEETING ON APPOINTMENT OF NATIONAL BANK BOARD CHAIRMAN -- THE NATION
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has announced the postponement of its meeting to consider the appointment of a new chairman of the National Bank Board.
2. KOH KUT IS THAI TERRITORY: PM -- BANGKOK POST
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said there is no doubt about Koh Kut's status as a Thai sovereign territory, amid growing concern over the island's inclusion in a 2001 memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cambodia about the management of resources in the overlapping claims area.
-- BERNAMA
