Cambodian First Vice-President of the Senate urged parliamentarians across the Asia-Pacific region to advance Universal Health Coverage, amid the growing challenges of climate change and advances in artificial intelligence.

2.UPPER SECONDARY SCHOOL EXAMS END -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE

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A total of 151,238 candidates sat for Cambodia’s 2026 Upper Secondary School Examination. Commonly known as the Baccalaureate, it concluded on Tuesday.

INDONESIA

1.INDONESIA SPEEDS UP CHARGING STATION EXPANSION TO MATCH EV GROWTH -- ANTARA

The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is accelerating the expansion of public electric vehicle charging stations (SPKLUs) to keep pace with the growth of electric vehicles (EVs) through cross-stakeholder collaboration.

2.INDONESIA CONTAINS BROMO FIRE HOTSPOTS AFTER 900 HECTARES AFFECTED -- ANTARA

Indonesian authorities have contained fire hotspots at Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, preventing the blaze from spreading further after it affected an estimated 899.35 hectares, an official said on Tuesday.

MYANMAR

1.FLOOD WARNINGS IN FIVE TOWNSHIPS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology declared that river levels across five townships in Myanmar continue to rise dangerously. Authorities have urged residents to relocate swiftly.

2.BAGO FISHERMEN AIM FOR BETTER HARVEST -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Bago Region aims to boost fish production to meet local demand, with about 1,200 hectares of freshwater fish farms currently in operation. It is expanding artificial breeding and releasing juvenile fish into natural waters and aquaculture areas.

PHILIPPINES

1. ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES SAYS NO FOREIGN POWER APPROVAL NEEDED IN RESUPPLYING BRP SIERRA MADRE -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday said no approval from any foreign power is needed in resupplying BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57), which is standing watch over Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

2. DOE SEEKS ‘TOUGHER’ STANCE IN ENERGY GOVERNANCE TO PROTECT CONSUMERS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The Energy Department on Tuesday underscored the need to strengthen governance in the energy sector, and among the focus areas is on the erring power producers to ensure adequate and affordable supply for consumers.

SINGAPORE

1. SINGAPORE'S UPGRADED ECONOMIC OUTLOOK A 'BULLISH SIGNAL' OF AI-DRIVEN EXPANSION, BUT OTHER SECTORS ALSO CONTRIBUTING: EXPERTS - CNA

Singapore’s move to upgrade its GDP forecast for 2026 signals confidence in artificial intelligence-related growth, but it does not mean that the country is overly reliant on the technology as other sectors also contribute to the overall economy, economists said.

 2. GOOGLE ROLLS OUT NEW AI-POWERED ASK MAPS FEATURE IN SINGAPORE -- THE STRAITS TIMES

Google Maps users here can now use the application as more than a navigation tool with the roll-out of new updates, which tap agentic capabilities to help people with everyday tasks.

THAILAND

1. POLICE IDENTIFY STUDENTS LINKED TO CHIANG MAI SCHOOL THREAT -- THE NATION

Chiang Mai police identified students linked to online shooting threats at Montfort College and increased security at schools across the province.

 2. COURT SETS NOV 23 FOR FACEBOOK LAWSUITS -- BANGKOK POST

A legal battle brought by the Thailand Consumers Council against businesses allegedly involved in online scams conducted through Facebook has moved forward, with the Bangkok South Civil Court scheduling the next hearing for Nov 23.

 VIETNAM

1.VIETNAM, US INTENSIFY SEARCH FOR WAR REMAINS -- VIETNAMPLUS

Vietnam and the United States'  (US) researchers from the Vietnam War Accounting Initiative will share data and mobilise resources to locate and recover the remains of Vietnamese soldiers killed during the Vietnam War under a 500-day campaign.

 2.IOT TO POWER SMARTER TRAFFIC IN SOUTHERN CITY -- VIETNAMPLUS

Ho Chi Minh City plans to integrate Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and smart monitoring systems into transport infrastructure to improve traffic management, enhance road safety and detect and address traffic violations.

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