Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam : Oct 3, 2026
INDONESIA
1.PRABOWO SWEARS IN 26 PRESIDENTIAL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS -- ANTARA
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated 26 members of the Presidential Advisory Council (Wantimpres), appointing Pratikno as chairman and Muhammad Hatta Rajasa as deputy chairman, during a ceremony at the State Palace in Jakarta on Friday.
2.DANANTARA TO DISCUSS JAPAN TRAIN IMPORT PLAN WITH TRANSPORT MINISTER -- ANTARA
Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara will discuss with Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi on Friday a proposal to import used train sets from Japan for electric commuter rail services.
MYANMAR
1.MINISTRY WARNS OF RISING HEART DISEASE -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Health Ministry warned that the risk of heart and vascular disease among adults in Myanmar could rise by 20 percent or more over the next decade.
2.PRESERVING ETHNIC CULTURE -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Ethnic Affairs Minister has channelled 45 million kyat (RM85,000) to 11 ethnic organisations in Shan State (South) to help preserve and promote the languages, literature, culture, arts and traditions of ethnic groups.
SINGAPORE
1. EXISTING SAFEGUARDS BY AI COMPANIES INSUFFICIENT AS MODELS GROW MORE CAPABLE: JOSEPHINE TEO - CNA
Safeguards put in place by frontier artificial intelligence (AI) companies are important but insufficient to address the risks posed by increasingly capable systems, said Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo.
2. AT LEAST S$1.4 MILLION LOST TO SCAMS INVOLVING FAKE SOCIAL MEDIA ADS OFFERING CHEAP GOODS SINCE JULY -- THE STRAITS TIMES
At least 246 people have fallen victim to phishing scams involving fraudulent social media advertisements since July, losing at least S$1.4 million after being lured by deals for cheap food, fashion and household products.
THAILAND
1. 13 BANGKOK DISTRICTS FACE HEAVY RAIN RISK ON OCTOBER 3-4 -- THE NATION
Thirteen Bangkok districts face heavy rain and flooding risks on October 3–4, 2026, according to the Hydro-Informatics Institute, whose broader October 2–4 outlook forecasts isolated heavy rain, particularly in eastern, central and northern parts of the capital.
2. CENTRAL BANK TIGHTENS GRIP ON GREY MONEY -- BANGKOK POST
The Bank of Thailand has tightened deposit account requirements, introducing customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) to curb mule accounts and transactions involving grey money.
VIETNAM
1.EXPANDING TRADE TIES WITH SOUTH AFRICA -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam officials are seeking stronger trade ties with the South African business community, leveraging complementary strengths in resources, manufacturing, technology and wider access to African and ASEAN markets.
2.COLD WAVE TO HIT NORTHERN VIETNAM -- VIETNAMPLUS
Weather experts predict a cold spell arriving late afternoon and night on October 4 in northern Vietnam and northern Central Vietnam. Some mountainous areas could experience freezing temperatures during the period.
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