2. MORE TRADE FROM UK PRIVATE SECTOR -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE 

The United Kingdom will further strengthen trade relations with Cambodia and support its sustainable development. Both countries will focus on the UK–Cambodia Joint Trade and Investment Forum to encourage private-sector engagement.

INDONESIA

1. FROM FREE MEALS TO UN DEBUT: PRABOWO MARKS FIRST YEAR IN OFFICE -- JAKARTA GLOBE

President Prabowo Subianto wrapped up his first year in office on Monday, marking a presidential term that sees Indonesia growing its global influence and keeping millions of schoolchildren fed. Prabowo took his oath of office on Oct 20, 2024, officially ending his predecessor Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s decade-long rule. 

2. PRABOWO TAKES OVER RP 13T SEIZED FROM PALM OIL FIRMS -- THE JAKARTA POST

The law will prevail over corrupt business interests, President Prabowo Subianto declared on Monday as the government formally received some Rp 13 trillion (US$825 million) recovered from a high-profile crude palm oil (CPO) corruption case.

LAOS

1. FIVE YEAR GROWTH CROSSED FOUR PERCENT -- VIENTIANE TIMES

Laos’ average annual economic growth was 4.24 percent during the 2021-2025 period despite facing multiple challenges. During the five years, Loas faced domestic financial and economic woes, COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters.

2. NEW CENSUS WILL BEGIN ON NOV 5 -- VIENTIANE TIMES

The government has launched the fifth Population and Housing Census project on Sunday and data collection will begin on Nov 3. The survey will enable the government to plan its national development programme.

MYANMAR 

1. GIRL SURVIVES FALL FROM EIGHT FLOOR -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

It was a miracle escape for a four-year old girl who fell from the eighth floor of a building in Yangon. The girl trapped between two buildings was rescued by the Myanmar Fire Brigade and suffered minor injuries.

2. ART EXHIBITION TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

The Anawrahta Art Gallery is holding an art exhibition “Healing in Colour” at the Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon until November 15 to raise funds to support mental health programmes. The exhibition will showcase  25 paintings. 

PHILIPPINES

1. FAIR WEATHER, ISOLATED RAINS FORECAST ACROSS PH

Much of the country can expect generally fair weather on Tuesday, with isolated rain showers due to the prevailing easterlies, the Philippine’s weather bureau said Tuesday.

2. SENATE, DPWH ALIGN ON COST CUTS, REFORMS TO CURB CORRUPTION

The Philippines’ Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is fully supportive of the Senate’s call to cut project costs by up to 30 percent as part of a broader reform push ordered by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to clean up the agency and ensure value for money in public works spending.

SINGAPORE

1. ‘FOREIGN POLICY NOW HAS DOMESTIC SALIENCE’: VIVIAN BALAKRISHNAN ON A DECADE OF REPRESENTING SINGAPORE -- THE STRAITS TIMES

Of late, Singapore’s Foreign Minister has been directing much of his diplomatic energies to a different audience – those at home.

2. WHY 7 IN 10 SINGAPOREANS HAVE YET TO USE S$500 SKILLSFUTURE CREDIT THAT EXPIRES END-2025 -- CNA

Unlike many others who have yet to tap their SkillsFuture credits, data analyst Randi Ang, 34, has used all of his credit on a course that allowed him to pivot to the technology sector from healthcare administration.

THAILAND

1. "EKNITI NITITHANPRAPAS" FORMS CONNECT THE DOTS TEAM TO TRACK GREY MONEY, AIMS FOR CLEAR RESULT BY DECEMBER -- THE NATION

Finance Minister launches Connect the Dots team to trace grey money and scam networks, targeting clear action by December.

2. BMA SPEEDS UP LUMPINI RENOVATIONS -- BANGKOK POST

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is accelerating renovation work at Lumpini Park in preparation for its 100th anniversary and the centennial commemoration of King Vajiravudh (King Rama VI).

VIETNAM

1. SPECIAL TAX SOPS FOR ELECTRONIC COMPANIES  -- VIETNAMPLUS

The government is planning to introduce corporate income tax incentives for companies involved in electronic equipment manufacturing. A company’s 70 per cent revenue must come from product manufacturing to be eligible. 

2. RAISING NATION'S GROWTH BAR -- VIETNAM NEWS 

Authorities are drafting the 2026-30 Socio-economic Development Plan to achieve an average annual GDP growth rate of 10 per cent or higher during the period. The private sector will be the primary engine of growth and innovation. 

-- BERNAMA