The Information Minister urged media outlets to accelerate digital content production and adapt to technological changes to remain competitive. The ministry wants traditional media — newspapers, radio, and television — to undergo digital transformation. 

2.FOREIGN TRADE REACHED RM90 BILLION -- FRESH NEWS

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Cambodia’s total international trade exceeded US$23 billion (RM90 billion) during the first four months of this year. China remained Cambodia’s largest trading partner, while the United States ranked second. 

INDONESIA 

1.INDONESIA SEES Q3-Q4 2026 GROWTH ABOVE 5.5 PERCENT-- ANTARA

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said on Tuesday that he expects Indonesia's economy to grow by more than 5.5 percent in the third and fourth quarters of 2026.

2.Govt to intervene in bond market as rupiah hits 17,500 per U.S. dollar -- ANTARA

The Indonesian Government will step into the bond market to stabilize yields and ease pressure on the rupiah, which weakened to 17,500 per U.S. dollar, Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said Tuesday.

LAOS

1.PROPOSED CABLE CAR TO MODERNISE TOURISM -- VIENTIANE TIMES 

A Vietnamese company will conduct a feasibility study next month on the cable car project in Champasak province in southern Laos. The project can modernise tourism, attract more international visitors, create jobs and stimulate economic growth.

2.MEDIA TO SPEARHEAD AWARENESS ON ENVIRONMENT -- VIENTIANE TIMES

Journalists were advised to report extensively on environment issues so an informed public can play an important role in protecting the green space. This will help the government to achieve its green development goals. 

MYANMAR 

1.LAMPI PARK WOOING MORE WESTERN TOURISTS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

More European tourists are visiting the Lampi Marine National Park, located in the Mergui Archipelago. It is popular for its marine scenery, natural forest cover, mangrove ecosystems and coral reefs.

2.EXPANDING EDIBLE OIL PRODUCTION -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

More than 140,000 hectares of oil crops will be cultivated in Magway Region this year. It will help to increase oil crop production and promote the development of the oil crop sector in Myanmar.

PHILIPPINES

1.PHILIPPINES’ 1ST SINGLE-PORT ROBOTIC SURGERY PLATFORM LAUNCHED AT CGHMC-- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center (CGHMC) on Tuesday officially launched the Toumai Endoscopic Single-Port Robotic Surgical System, marking a historic milestone as the first single-port robotic surgical platform introduced in the Philippines.

2.PHILHEALTH BUDGET TRIPLES AFTER P60-B FUND RETURN, BENEFITS EXPANDED-- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Tuesday announced a significant expansion of its benefit coverage, with its projected budget for benefit payments nearly tripling to around PHP378 billion to PHP400 billion this year.

SINGAPORE

1.SINGAPORE LAUNCHES NEW DEFENCE VOLUNTEER NETWORK; AIMS TO DOUBLE POOL TO 3,000 IN 3 TO 5 YEARS -- CNA

Individuals residing in Singapore can now apply to join a new volunteer network to contribute to the nation's defence, with a range of civilian volunteer opportunities available.

2.FEES COLLECTED BY GOVT AGENCIES LEGAL AND PROPER, EVEN THOUGH NOT SET OUT IN LAW, SAYS MND --  THE STRAITS TIMES

The fees charged by four government agencies for services such as expediting building inspections were legal and proper, even though they were not set out in legislation, the Ministry of National Development (MND) said.

THAILAND  

1. NAVY READIES 52 BARGES AND 2,200 PERSONNEL FOR ROYAL PROCESSION -- THE NATION

The Royal Thai Navy is checking readiness for the upcoming Royal Barge Procession to Wat Arun on November 6, featuring 52 vessels and more than 2,200 personnel.

2. TOURISM OPERATORS HIT OUT AT NEW TAXES -- BANGKOK POST

Tourism operators say plans to introduce or raise taxes on travel services in Thailand remain unjustified and inappropriate at this time, given the lack of clarity on how the revenue would be allocated for development.

VIETNAM

1.QUANG NINH WIND POWER PLANT APPROVED -- VIETNAMPLUS

Authorities have approved the Quang Ninh 4 Wind Power Plant project in Co To special zone in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh. The project is expected to generate 50 megawatts of wind power.

2.HYBRID VEHICLE SALES SOAR -- VIETNAMPLUS

While Vietnam’s automobile sector slowed down in the first four months of this year, the hybrid vehicle segment grew by 86 per cent. Nearly 6,850 units were sold during the period. 

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