Philippines urges closer ASEAN ties to strengthen food security
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said trade arrangements and investment between ASEAN members could help address shortages when domestic output is strained.
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Malaysia to raise haze response gaps at ASEAN ministers’ meeting
Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan says haze falls outside ASEAN’s existing natural-disaster mechanisms, while poor visibility is hampering firefighting in Indonesia.
BII pledges US$1.6 billion for Southeast Asia’s renewable energy shift
British Climate Partners will channel about half of the investment, while private investors are expected to contribute a similar amount.
Indonesia discusses cross-border QR payments with India and Hong Kong
Timor-Leste joined the QRIS network on 25 September 2026, becoming its seventh country. A payment connection with Saudi Arabia is also being sought.
Thailand and Timor-Leste agree to accelerate pact for direct flights
An air services agreement could open a Bangkok-Dili route, while the two countries also outlined cooperation on investment, development and security.
Singapore’s 2027 ASEAN chairmanship to prioritise green and digital cooperation
ASEAN official Satvinder Singh said energy security and cross-border electricity links would be major issues as Singapore takes the chair.
UOB and AWS explore Singapore cloud environment for ASEAN banking
The proposed hybrid infrastructure would serve UOB’s five ASEAN markets, with AI applications and employee training also under consideration.
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Cambodia to use National Games as rehearsal for international events
The domestic competitions are scheduled for November 5 to 13, with 4,773 coaches and athletes taking part in 304 events.
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Yangon and Mandalay to introduce four-hour rotating power cuts
Ayeyarwady Region faces tighter rationing, with electricity supplied for two hours followed by six hours without power.
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Cambodia puts nearly US$500 million towards energy price relief
The measures include per-litre fuel subsidies and cuts to special taxes and value-added tax on petrol and diesel.
