Indonesia's National Police have named 245 people and 20 companies as suspects in forest and land fire cases across the country, the force's Criminal Investigation Agency said.

The Directorate of Immigration Supervision and Enforcement under Indonesia’s Ministry of Immigration and Corrections detained 21 foreign nationals in Bali for their alleged involvement in an international online gambling syndicate.

Laos is set to benefit from more air links with neighbouring countries, with new services connecting Vientiane and Luang Prabang with Phnom Penh, Singapore and Bangkok.

Inflation eased to 7.7 per cent in October from 7.8 per cent in September but higher electricity, fuel, and food prices continue to strain household budgets.