INDONESIA
1.OJK URGES BANKS TO BRACE FOR CYBERATTACKS, REASSURE CUSTOMERS -- ANTARA
Financial Services Authority (OJK) urged the national banking industry to remain highly vigilant against the growing threat of cyberattacks, while also advising the public, particularly bank customers, to stay calm regarding the issue.
2.INDONESIA EVALUATES WILDFIRE AIR OPERATIONS FOLLOWING TWO CRASHES -- ANTARA
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) is thoroughly evaluating the safety of air operations in handling forest and land fires following the crash of two helicopters on Borneo.
PHILIPPINES
1. BRAZIL’S LULA TO MEET MARCOS, ATTEND ASEAN SUMMIT DURING HISTORIC PHILIPPINE VISIT -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will make the first state visit by a sitting Brazilian president to the Philippines on Nov. 14, meeting with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to strengthen bilateral ties and attending the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.
2. CONTINGENCY PLANS READY FOR 49TH ASEAN SUMMIT -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
A ranking official of the ASEAN 2026 National Organizing Council on Monday assured the public that contingency plans for accidents and medical emergencies are already in place for the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits set Nov 15 to 18.
SINGAPORE
1. PUNGGOL RESIDENTS CONCERNED ABOUT AV SAFETY AFTER TWO NEAR MISSES, BUT OPEN TO TRIALS CONTINUING -- CNA
After two near misses involving autonomous vehicles (AVs) in Punggol on Thursday, residents told CNA they had safety concerns but were open to trials continuing once the incidents were reviewed.
2. MOST S’PORE PARENTS SEE KIDS’ TUITION AS NECESSARY DESPITE WANTING LESS ACADEMIC PRESSURE: SURVEY -- THE STRAITS TIME
Three in four parents polled believe tuition outside primary school is necessary for their children to do well, according to a new survey released on Nov 9.
THAILAND
1. SEVEN THAI INDUSTRIES TARGET THB5.37 TRILLION IN ADDED REVENUE BY 2030 -- THE NATION
Seven private-sector groups propose a national action plan to generate THB5.37 trillion in additional revenue by 2030, with a government review set for December 2.
2. BOT URGES BANKS TO STEP UP CYBERSECURITY -- BANGKOK POST
Commercial banks are being urged to strengthen their cybersecurity measures amid a global rise in cyberthreats involving artificial intelligence (AI) over the past 1-2 weeks.
-- BERNAMA