Heavy rain since the afternoon has once again triggered flooding in several areas in the city of Padang, West Sumatra, on Saturday afternoon. This recurring flood has inundated and damaged residents' homes, including those in Kampung Guo and the Luminpark Cluster housing complex.

2.EGYPTIAN PRESIDENT ARRIVES IN JAKARTA AHEAD OF TALKS WITH PRABOWO -- ANTARA

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi arrived in Jakarta on Saturday for a state visit ahead of talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday, Oct. 11.

PHILIPPINES

1.MARCOS UPBEAT ON ASEAN’S POTENTIAL ROLE IN AI DEVELOPMENT -- PHILIPPINES NEWS AGENCY

President Ferdinand R.Marcos Jr. is pushing for Southeast Asia to play a greater role in artificial intelligence (AI) development, highlighting the region’s collective effort to accelerate digital transformation and build a seamless regional digital market. 

2.ASEAN EXECS POLISH FUEL STOCKPILING BID -- PHILIPPINES NEWS AGENCY

The possibility of the Philippines being a regional fuel stockpiling hub remains under study, but Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said making the country a priority once the need arises will be among the considerations.

SINGAPORE

1. SINGAPORE, BRUNEI MARK 50 YEARS OF DEFENCE TIES WITH JOINT MILITARY PARADE

Singapore and Brunei marked 50 years of defence relations on Saturday with a joint military parade involving personnel from both countries.

2. HAZE IN SINGAPORE: AIR QUALITY ACROSS THE ISLAND IMPROVES SLIGHTLY BUT REMAINS IN UNHEALTHY RANGE

The haze situation here eased slightly overnight even as the air quality across the island remained in the unhealthy range.

THAILAND

1.ANUTIN STEPS UP FLOOD RESPONSE AS BANGKOK PREPARES FOR IMF-WORLD BANK MEETINGS -- THE NATION

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered agencies to assess flood risks, accelerate recovery and prepare vulnerable communities ahead of the IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok.

2.PM WARNS OF RAIN AS CLEANUP BEGINS -- BANGKOK POST

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul urged authorities to accelerate post-flood recovery efforts and warned 14 southern provinces to prepare for another round of heavy rainfall.

VIETNAM

1.MASSIVE YOUTH PATRIOTISM CAMPAIGN -- VIETNAMPLUS

The 2026 “I Love My Fatherland” campaign has generated nearly 1.3 billion social media reach. The event aimed to engage millions of young people and promote patriotism, community service and national pride.

2.JATROPHA GIVES VIETNAM BIOFUEL EDGE -- VIETNAMPLUS

Vietnam could become a regional supply hub for Jatropha seed oil, commonly known as physic nut, for biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel production.

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