Southeast Asia News Update
Indonesia
- Forcing 8% Growth Risks ‘Economic Overheating’ — The Jakarta Post
Indonesia could face an overheating economy if President Prabowo Subianto goes ahead with his plan to push the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 8 percent per year, analysts have warned, suggesting that the archipelago does not have enough capacity to handle that surge in output, which would come with consequences.
- Bali Gov’t Seeks Dutch Support to Preserve Local Cultural Heritage — Jakarta Globe
Bali’s Acting Governor SM Mahendra Jaya hosted a meeting with Dutch Ambassador to Indonesia Marc Gerritsen in Denpasar on Tuesday to discuss potential collaboration on preserving the Balinese culture. The Governor appreciated the Netherlands’ efforts in preserving Bali’s cultural heritage, including the country’s valuable contribution to the Bali Museum, which houses many artifacts.
Laos
- Laos Improves Rehabilitation Workforce — Vientiane Times
The Ministry of Health and the United States Agency for International Development are working to overcome the shortage of qualified professionals and limited access to rehabilitation services. They aim to build a strong rehabilitation workforce to improve the quality of rehabilitation services.
- Capacity Building for Lao Journalists — Vientiane Times
The Lao Journalists’ Association and CARE International in Laos launched a website to enhance the capacity of nearly 6,000 media professionals and civil society organisations. It offers information, resources, and tools related to environmental issues, news updates, and training materials.
Vietnam
- Vietnam to Host 2024 Asian Police Taekwondo Meet — Vietnam.VN
The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security will host the 2024 Asian Police Taekwondo Open Championship from 6 to 10 December. Police officers and soldiers from Asian countries, men and women of all ages and weight categories, are eligible to participate in the competition.
- ASEAN Ceramics and Stone Exhibitions — Vietnam News
Vietnam will host the ASEAN Ceramics 2024 exhibition at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City from 11 to 13 December. It will be held concurrently with the inaugural ASEAN Stone 2024 exhibition, which will feature international companies.
Singapore
- Planned Injection of 20,000 COEs May Dampen Short-Term Demand; Long-Term Impact Unclear — The Straits Times
The impending injection of up to 20,000 additional certificates of entitlement (COEs) over the next few years may cause potential car buyers to stay on the sidelines while they anticipate the supply of COEs to grow.
- Bullying in Singapore Schools – Is It on Teachers, Parents or Even the Police to Fix Things? — CNA
It began with being ostracised, escalated to dropping out of school and came to a head when she was blackmailed into having sex.
Thailand
- Mercury Drops in Upper North and Northeast as Cool Season Starts — The Nation
People in the upper North and the upper Northeast regions will experience cool weather in the morning on Tuesday (October 29) as Thailand officially enters the cool season, the Thai Meteorological Department said.
- Phuket Posts Over 10% Rental Yield — Bangkok Post
The rental residential market in Phuket has generated an annual yield of more than 10% this year, driven by the ongoing tourism and property boom, which has fuelled high demand for short- and long-term rental properties in prime areas.
Conclusion
This news update provides an overview of the current situation in the Southeast Asia region, covering developments in Indonesia, Laos, Vietnam, Singapore, and Thailand. The articles highlight various topics, including economic concerns, cultural preservation, education, and tourism. This information can be useful for individuals and organizations interested in staying up-to-date with regional news and trends.
FAQs
- Q: What is the economic concern in Indonesia?
A: The government’s plan to push GDP growth to 8% per year may lead to economic overheating. - Q: What is Laos improving in terms of rehabilitation workforce?
A: The country is working to overcome the shortage of qualified professionals and limited access to rehabilitation services. - Q: What is Vietnam hosting in 2024?
A: The country will host the 2024 Asian Police Taekwondo Open Championship and the ASEAN Ceramics and Stone Exhibitions. - Q: What is the rental yield in Phuket?
A: The rental residential market has generated an annual yield of over 10% this year, driven by the tourism and property boom.