The government called for Cambodia’s circular-economy policies to drive practical changes in factories, supply chains and business operations. This is to boost industrial efficiency, resilience and competitiveness.

2.FANS CAN WATCH ASEAN FOOTBALL MATCHES LIVE -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE

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Telecommunications company Metfone has secured exclusive broadcasting rights in Cambodia for the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 on its TV360 platform, allowing Cambodian football fans to watch the matches live.

INDONESIA

1.RI AWARDS MILITARY HONOR TO 361 JAPAN DISASTER RELIEF PERSONNEL -- ANTARA

Indonesia's Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin awarded Satyalancana Dharma Samudera to 361 Japanese personnel for their support in handling forest and land fires in Indonesia.  

2.INDONESIA TARGETS NUCLEAR PLANT SITE SELECTION BY 2027 AT LATEST -- ANTARA

Indonesia plans to finalize the location for its first nuclear power plant by 2026 or 2027 at the latest, signaling a firm commitment to integrating atomic energy into the country's clean energy transition.

LAOS

1.COMPENSATION FOR VILLAGERS AFFECTED BY ROAD PROJECT -- VIENTIANE TIMES

Construction of an expressway linking Lao and Vietnamese capitals is on track after the government awarded compensation to residents affected by the project. Those affected by the 203.8-km Pakxan–Thanh Thuy section will receive compensation.

2.PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY FOR BOATS OF LIGHT FESTIVAL -- VIENTIANE TIMES

Preparations are underway for the annual Festival of the Boats of Light, scheduled for October 27 in Luang Prabang. Held in towns across Laos, the festival marks the end of Buddhist Lent.

MYANMAR

1.ASEAN RICE FOR AYEYARWADY FLOOD VICTIMS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

China and South Korea donated about 1,300 metric tonnes of rice under the ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve Tier 3 Programme to the Ayeyarwady Region government to assist those affected by the recent floods.

2.EYEING KOREAN SKILLS TO REPAIR ANCIENT PAGODAS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Authorities are in discussions with Korean experts regarding the repair and conservation of the ancient Payathonzu pagodas—three interconnected shrines—in Myanmar’s Mandalay Region. Ongoing conservation efforts are currently led by Indian and Chinese specialists.

PHILIPPINES

1. PHILIPPINE PCO AGENCIES TURN TO SENATE OVER 2027 FUNDING SHORTFALLS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

  State broadcasting, passport production and temporary office requirements emerged as major funding pressure points on Wednesday as agencies under the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) asked the Senate to reconsider amounts cut or left out of the proposed 2027 national budget.

2. PHILIPPINES TARGETS MORE PROTECTED AREAS BY 2040 -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The Philippines is targeting the protection of 24 percent of its terrestrial areas and 16 percent of its coastal and marine areas by 2040 while seeking greater international financing to support biodiversity conservation.

SINGAPORE

1. RETAILERS RACE TO LABEL OR REMOVE UNMARKED STOCK AS BEVERAGE CONTAINER RETURN SCHEME’S TRANSITION PERIOD ENDS  - CNA

As the Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS) enters full implementation on Thursday (Oct 1), retailers across Singapore raced against the clock to pull unmarked drinks from shelves and restock their inventory with compliant products.

2. GOVT INTERVENTION TO ADDRESS DISRUPTION, UNCERTAINTY MUST FOLLOW BASIC ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES: PM WONG -- THE STRAITS TIMES

Amid disruption from artificial intelligence and global uncertainty, the Government must actively help workers and others who are adversely affected, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Sept 30.

THAILAND

1. SUPHAJEE PRESSES THAI AIRWAYS OVER SEVEN-DAY CARGO SUSPENSION -- THE NATION

Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has urged Thai Airways International to resolve its air cargo disruption more quickly, warning that a seven-day suspension is too long and could affect perishable agricultural exports.

2. TRAVEL AGENTS CALL FOR PASSENGER PROTECTION -- BANGKOK POST

The Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) is urging the government to amend passenger protection regulations to extend coverage to associated costs beyond airfares in the event of flight disruptions, as massive flight cancellations by Thai Airways (THAI) are estimated to cost tour companies more than 10 million baht in damages.

VIETNAM

1.CRAFT EXPO TO DRIVE RURAL ECONOMY -- VIETNAMPLUS

Vietnam will connect craft villages and rural tourism to promote local products, expand market access and drive sustainable rural economic development. A series of events will be held in Hanoi from October 8 to 12.

2.CONFERENCE A BOOST TO ASEAN SECURITY -- VIETNAMPLUS

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said the ASEAN Law Enforcement High-level Conference on Cooperation in Combating Criminal Fugitives, held in Hanoi, would strengthen regional security and promote a resilient ASEAN Community.

 -- BERNAMA