Indonesia's transition to a centralized "single-door" export mechanism for key strategic natural resources remains on track, with full implementation scheduled for the end of December 2026, Trade Minister Budi Santoso said Tuesday.

2. RI STILL NEGOTIATING ELECTRICITY PRICE FOR ASEAN POWER GRID -- ANTARA

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Indonesia's Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia said the country has yet to join the ASEAN Power Grid, as negotiations over electricity pricing remain ongoing.

PHILIPPINES

1. PH PUSHES COORDINATED ACTION VS. PLASTIC, GARBAGE PROBLEM -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The Philippines is working to bring together government programs, private-sector efforts and development assistance to address the worsening plastic and garbage problem, with a national plastics roadmap being prepared to identify gaps and guide investments.

2. NOV. 16-18 SPECIAL NON-WORKING DAYS DECLARED IN NCR FOR ASEAN SUMMIT -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. declared Nov. 16 to 18, 2026 as special non-working days in the National Capital Region (NCR) to help ease traffic and ensure the safety of participants in the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings.

SINGAPORE

1. MALAYSIAN MAN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY MASTERMINDING SCAM, MONEY LAUNDERING OPERATIONS IN SINGAPORE - CNA

A 27-year-old Malaysian man suspected of masterminding scam and money laundering operations in Singapore has been arrested in Malaysia and handed over to the Singapore Police Force (SPF).

 2. COMFORTDELGRO, STRIDES PREMIER EXTEND TEMPORARY FARE INCREASES TO END-NOVEMBER -- THE STRAITS TIMES

ComfortDelGro and Strides Premier customers can expect elevated fares to continue through Nov 30, as both taxi operators extend their temporary fare surcharges amid rising fuel costs triggered by escalating tensions in Iran.

THAILAND

1. MARS OPENS THB 7BN-PLUS THAI PRINGLES PLANT ON SEPT 18, EMPLOYING OVER 170 -- THE NATION

Mars, Incorporated has officially opened Thailand’s first Pringles factory following an investment of more than THB7 billion, establishing a production and export base in Chonburi. The opening ceremony took place on September 18, 2026, according to the Board of Investment’s announcement.

2. RETAIL STIMULUS GETS 2-MONTH LEASE ON LIFE -- BANGKOK POST

Business executives and economists are lukewarm on the second phase of the "Thais Help Thais Plus" co-payment scheme, saying a limited budget means the economic impact will be minimal.

-- BERNAMA