Asean News Headlines as at 9pm on Wednesday (Nov 23)


Municipal workers clear the street a day after a car bomb exploded outside a police accommodation, in Muang district in Thailand's southern province of Narathiwat on Nov 23, 2022. One person died and more than two dozen were injured in southern Thailand after a car bomb exploded outside police accommodation on Nov 22, 2022. - AFP

Malaysia:

* Umno supreme council meeting Nov 23 night

* BN not giving support to anyone to be PM, says MCA sec-gen

* GPS will abide by King's decision on new govt, says Fadillah

* Pahang BN in talks with PH, PN on forming state govt

* We have received details of proposed unity govt, says SUPP

* Ismail Sabri arrives at St Regis Hotel where BN, PN leaders are meeting

* Man arrested over Instagram post containing death threat against the King

* Malaysia lagging behind neighbour countries in terms of full tourism recovery

Singapore:

* Singapore projects GDP growth to ease in 2023 amid global slowdown

* Man jailed for splashing hot oil on wife during argument and assaulting his friend

* Singapore and three other nations to nominate kebaya for Unesco intangible cultural heritage list

* Six Aussie schoolgirls nabbed for suspected shoplifting in S’pore have returned home: media

* Blue glow returns to S’pore waters, but frequent appearance a concern, says scientist

* Woman jailed for attacking bus driver after she missed her stop

Thailand:

* Thai police arrest 656 so far for gambling on World Cup matches

* Alleged Chinese drug-ring boss surrenders to police in Bangkok

* Thai navy to seek guarantee from Chinese counterpart on Chinese-made submarine engine

Indonesia:

* Indonesia quake survivors appeal for supplies as rescuers trawl rubble

* 'That was my daughter': parents grapple with loss from deadly Java quake

* China and Asean join hands to bring the ‘Asian moment’ in global governance: Jakarta Post contributor

Philippines:

* Philippines wants China to explain 'benign' account of rocket debris seizure

* Philippine court finds cop guilty of torturing teens, planting evidence during drug war

* No more ambiguity: Inquirer

Vietnam:

* Singapore man, Vietnamese woman found in stable condition after getting lost in Vietnam forest

* Total of 39 foreign providers register for tax in Vietnam

* Vietnam police bust US$1.2bil dollar betting ring

* Ho Chi Minh City hosts S.E.A Connect trade fair

Myanmar:

* Myanmar's Suu Kyi denies latest corruption charges in court appearance

Cambodia:

* Hun Sen asks US for ‘humanitarian’ shift in deportation policy

* Asean-Plus defence ministers gather in Cambodia to discuss solutions to key security challenges

* Rare bird’s nest count doubles in sanctuary

Laos:

* Lao govt vows action to improve business environment, address economic hardships

* Inflation giving Lao people serious concerns about the future

Brunei:

* Over 700 affected by Tutong floods

* Brunei and Australia strengthen defence ties

Aseanplus:

* Violent protests erupt at Apple’s biggest iPhone plant in China

* IMF urges China to boost Covid-19 vaccinations, restore property sector confidence

* S. Korean police probe parents after finding baby’s body in kimchi container

* China has ‘solved’ youth gaming addiction, says industry body

* Taiwan says it sees less Chinese interference ahead of elections

* Michelle Yeoh's film tops indie Spirit Award nominations with eight nods

* S. Korea braces for supply disruptions as trucker strike looms

* China tightens Covid restrictions in big cities as cases climb

* Elon Musk names S. Korea among top candidates for EV investment

* Asian markets rise on rate hopes but China Covid casts shadow

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