SINGAPORE
1.APPLE'S IPHONE 16 LAUNCHES TO CHEERS AND APPLAUSE AS HUNDREDS QUEUE OUTSIDE ORCHARD ROAD STORE -- The Straits Times
“Five, four, three, two, one!” The crowd outside the Apple Store on Orchard Road counted down, erupting in cheers and applause as the first customers in queue entered the store in an orderly manner at 8am on Sept 20 to get their hands on the latest iPhone.
2.AMAZON BACK-TO-OFFICE POLICY 'A BUMMER' FOR SINGAPORE EMPLOYEES, BUT MORE TECH FIRMS COULD FOLLOW SUIT -- CNA
Amazon's decision to end its hybrid work policy and return to the office five days a week did not go over well with staff, the tech giant's Singapore employees told CNA.
CAMBODIA
1. MINIMUM WAGE FOR GARMENT WORKERS IS US$208 -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
Workers in Cambodia's garment, footwear and travel goods industries will receive US$208 as the monthly minimum wage starting next year. The National Council for Minimum Wage fixed a minimum monthly salary of US$206 and the government added another US$2.
2. ASIA FOUNDATION PLEDGES CONTINUES SUPPORT -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
The government and Asia Foundation have re-energised cooperation to continue supporting the country’s strategic framework and key development priorities — as the Kingdom aims to transform into a high-income country by 2050. Human capital development and promoting governance are key areas of cooperation.
LAOS
1. ASEAN MAYORS AGREE ON SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT -- VIENTIANE TIMES
ASEAN capital leaders vowed their commitment to advancing sustainable urban development by fostering innovations and mobilising resources in line with the 2030 Agenda, the Paris Agreement, and the New Urban Agenda global goals. The Vientiane Declaration was adopted at the ASEAN governors and mayors’ forum.
2. CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY HANDLES OVER 10 MILLION TONNES OF GOODS -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The China-Laos Railway handled more than 10 million tonnes of goods worth US$5.76 billion since its operations in December 2021. It transports about 3,000 products — China-made mechanical and electrical items, and agricultural products like natural rubber and tropical fruits from Laos and Thailand.
MYANMAR
1. WFP DONATES FOOD AID FOR FLOOD VICTIMS — GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The World Food Programme (WFP) launched an emergency food aid operation for about 500,000 people trapped in floods triggered by Typhoon Yagi. The floods, caused by the typhoon is considered one of the worst in Myanmar’s modern history that has impacted food security.
2. NORWAY’S US$500,000 AID FOR FLOOD RELIEF -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Norway contributed US$500,000 to rehabilitate regions impacted by floods. Relief supplies include shelter, food, purified water, and medicines, which will be distributed by the Norwegian Red Cross and its partner organisations through the Myanmar Red Cross Society
INDONESIA
1.NEW PRESIDENT’S ADVISERS LAW DRAWS FLAK -- THE JAKARTA POST
Critics have slammed a law passed on Thursday that would allow president-elect Prabowo Subianto to appoint allies, including outgoing President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, as his advisers once he takes office next month.
2.INDONESIA WELCOMES UN RESOLUTION TO END ISRAEL’S UNLAWFUL OCCUPATION -- THE JAKARTA GLOBE
Indonesia welcomed a freshly adopted UN General Assembly resolution that demanded Israel to end its “unlawful presence” in Palestinian territories.
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