2.CAMBODIA-THAILAND READY FOR PEACE AGREEMENT -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE  Cambodia and Thailand are set to sign a strategic peace agreement to restore diplomatic relations following a four-party meeting held in Malaysia on October 17. The peace deal will be signed during the upcoming ASEAN Summit next week.

INDONESIA

1.PRABOWO DEFENDS FREE MEAL PROGRAMME, CITES 99.99 PER CENT SUCCESS RATE -- ANTARA

President Prabowo Subianto defended Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme on Saturday, saying it has achieved a 99.99 per cent success rate despite a few cases of food poisoning.

2.FROM HEATWAVE TO HEAVY RAIN, BMKG WARNS OF SUDDEN WEATHER CHANGES -- JAKARTA GLOBE

After enduring scorching heat with temperatures reaching up to 37.6 degrees Celsius in recent days, parts of Indonesia are now preparing for a wave of heavy rains, thunderstorms, and strong winds, according to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG).

MYANMAR 

1.ARMY COMBAT-READY TO DEFEND NATION -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR  Myanmar State Security and Peace Commission Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing urged the armed forces to be combat-ready at all times. He said they must have a defensive mindset, acquire military skills and be physically fit while in the forces.

2.EYEING SAINT PETERSBURG TOURISM POTENTIALS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Officials from Myanmar and Saint Petersburg held talks in Yangon on Friday to improve the tourism sector between the two locations. They covered topics such as air connectivity, popular destinations, and currency exchange to facilitate travel.

PHILIPPINES

1.RAMIL MAINTAINS STRENGTH, NOW OVER ALABAT, QUEZON -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

 Tropical Storm Ramil maintained its strength and is now over the coastal waters of Alabat, Quezon as of 4 a.m. Sunday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. 

2. PALACE OFFICIAL ASKS: IS VP SARA AFRAID OF ICI PROBE OUTCOME? -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

Malacañang on Saturday turned the tables on Vice President Sara Z. Duterte for questioning the creation of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), suggesting she appeared concerned about the potential outcome of the flood control probe. 

SINGAPORE

1.$1,500 FOR LOWER-INCOME FAMILIES WITH PCF PRE-SCHOOLERS TO ENHANCE HOME FOR LIVING, LEARNING - THE STRAITS TIMES

A new initiative aiming to make homes more conducive for children to learn and thrive will provide 260 lower-income families with up to $1,500 for household appliances, as well as items that can be used for a child’s development.

2.AT LEAST S$160,000 LOST TO LUCKY DRAW, E-COMMERCE SCAMS SINCE AUGUST -- CNA

The police have warned of lucky draw and e-commerce scams involving livestreams on social media platforms, with total losses of at least S$160,000 (US$123,500) since August.

THAILAND  

1. THAILAND AND LAOS ADVANCE RAILWAY BRIDGE LINKING NONG KHAI AND VIENTIANE TO BOOST REGIONAL LOGISTICS -- THE NATION

Thailand and Laos discuss a new rail-dedicated bridge across the Mekong between Nong Khai and Vientiane to enhance trade and connectivity.  

2. WAN SEEKS INTERNATIONAL BACKING TO TACKLE FRAUD -- BANGKOK POST

Thailand will propose a draft resolution on combating global scammers as an emergency item at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) assembly, seeking international cooperation to tackle rising cross-border fraud.

VIETNAM

1.HANOI, HAVANA SHARE MEDICAL EXPERTISE -- VIETNAMPLUS Medical experts from Vietnam and Cuba discuss the prevention of heart disease and stroke to promote public health and longevity during a health symposium in Hanoi. Scientists from Cuba, Japan, and South Korea also shared their scientific findings.

2.HANOI’S FLOWER INDUSTRY BLOOMS  -- VIETNAMPLUS  Hanoi is embarking on hi-tech flower cultivation on a commercial scale by expanding greenhouse and net house production areas. It is introducing new varieties, advanced techniques and converting low-yield rice fields into flower-growing zones.   

-- BERNAMA