Asean News Headlines at 9pm on Saturday (May 20, 2023)


Cambodian actress Shin Yubin arrives for the screening of the film "The Zone Of Interest" during the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France. - AFP

Malaysia:

* Coldplay’s upcoming concerts in Malaysia, Indonesia ignite ticket wars

* Purchase Coldplay concert tickets through official channels, ministry advises buyers

* Weekly hand, foot and mouth disease cases exceeds national alert level, says Health DG

* Not a threat, says Ahmad Maslan of former Umno leaders joining Opposition

* M'sia ready to expand student exchange programmes with Russia, says Khaled

* Incredulous Muhyiddin takes a swipe at Umno for asking supporters to vote for DAP

* Haj: Pilgrims at risk of heatstroke, urged to be cautious

* Woman recorded abusing babies at JB childcare centre to be charged on May 21

* Malaysia wants to continue working with US on climate issues, says Anwar

* No sugar 'crisis', supply still under control, says Salahuddin

* Malaysian goes missing on Mt Everest climb

* Hot spell: Students, teachers can continue wearing sports attire, says Fadhlina

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, right, meets Indonesian President Joko Widodo during their bilateral meeting during the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, western Japan Saturday, May 20, 2023. - APBritain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, right, meets Indonesian President Joko Widodo during their bilateral meeting during the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, western Japan Saturday, May 20, 2023. - AP

Singapore:

* UN report on Myanmar: Singapore has taken principles position against junta's use of lethal force

* Sri Lanka to investigate death of migrant worker in Singapore

* First a Malaysian, now a Singaporean climber also missing after reaching summit of Mount Everest

* Singapore’s world-class gastro credentials imperiled by staffing woes

* A Singapore issue: Beating the hot weather with water

* Oil slips as debt talks pause, Fed warns of high inflation

Indonesia:

* Indonesian medical association renews call for health omnibus bill deliberation halt

* Two bodies found in search for capsized ship carrying Indonesians - others including Chinese and Filipinos still missing

* Indian citizens held over Bali murder in Indonesia

* Indonesia: Acting minister appointed after incumbent arrested

* Reaping more misery than profit - A tale in Indonesia

* Limiting pigs supply due to swine fever virus in Indonesia

Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of the Move Forward opposition party, smiles at visual journalists crowding around an elevator as he leaves party headquarters, in Bangkok, Thailand. Following a stunning election victory in which they together captured a majority of seats in the House of Representatives, Thailand's top two opposition parties began planning for the next stage in their bid to replace the military-dominated government. - APPita Limjaroenrat, leader of the Move Forward opposition party, smiles at visual journalists crowding around an elevator as he leaves party headquarters, in Bangkok, Thailand. Following a stunning election victory in which they together captured a majority of seats in the House of Representatives, Thailand's top two opposition parties began planning for the next stage in their bid to replace the military-dominated government. - AP

Thailand:

* There’s nothing women cannot achieve, says Miss Universe Gabriel upon landing in Bangkok

* Thai top job favourite is confident of senators’ support in PM vote

* Thai foreign visitors hit 9.47 million, driven by Asian Tourists - Malaysian and Indian visitors lead the way

* Thailand: Teen who criticised monarchy released after 50 days

Philippines:

* Vietnam and Philippines will help each other in tackling maritime, ocean concerns in special meeting

* Philippine central bank holds rates as expected as inflation eases

* French boy who was born in the Philippines found living as recluse with mother and now in state cre

* Philippines: Sara Duterte resigns from ruling party

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) shaking hands with Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Leaders' Summit in Hiroshima on Saturday (May 20, 2023). - AFP India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) shaking hands with Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Leaders' Summit in Hiroshima on Saturday (May 20, 2023). - AFP

Vietnam:

* Vietnam's Vinfast to expand into South-East Asia electric mobility market

* Experts hail Vietnam's power plan for carbon neutrality

* Vietnam PM says power shortages may last until May 25; govt starts planned blackouts as heat stretches grid

* Vietnamese banks cut deposit rates further to boost economic growth

Myanmar:

* Cyclone Mocha: Asean to send humanitarian aid to Myanmar on Sunday (May 21)

* Some 800,000 people affected by Cyclone Mocha in Myanmar, says UN

* S’pore ‘to act’ over junta shipments

* Cyclone Mocha death toll reaches 145 in Myanmar

Philippine navy ship BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) launches bullfighter chaff decoys during a navy's capability demonstration, witnessed by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (not pictured) aboard the Philippine navy ship BRP Davao del Sur, a Tarlac-class landing platform dock, off Zambales, facing the South China Sea. - AFPPhilippine navy ship BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) launches bullfighter chaff decoys during a navy's capability demonstration, witnessed by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (not pictured) aboard the Philippine navy ship BRP Davao del Sur, a Tarlac-class landing platform dock, off Zambales, facing the South China Sea. - AFP

Cambodia:

* Cambodia elections will be 'joke', says opposition figure Sam Rainsy

* World Bank raises Cambodia's 2023 growth forecast to 5.5 per cent

* Cambodian government approves draft law on rules of origin

Laos:

* Dengue fever cases in Laos increase to 2,041 in midweek data

* Brunei hikes taxes on motorcycles and sugary drinks

Brunei:

* Big boost for Brunei's SDG programme as it gets support from United Nations

* Brunei hikes taxes on motorcycles and sugary drinks

US President Joe Biden, left, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, (second left), Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, (third left), and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend a Quad Leaders' meeting, on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Hiroshima, western Japan, Saturday, May 20, 2023. - APUS President Joe Biden, left, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, (second left), Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, (third left), and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend a Quad Leaders' meeting, on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Hiroshima, western Japan, Saturday, May 20, 2023. - AP

AseanPlus:

* Malaysia's fine run in Sudirman Cup ends in semi-final defeat to South Korea

* Flights suspended for 12 hours due to suspected UFO in south-eastern Turkiye

* China to boycott G-20 meet in Kashmir, calls it disputed region

* Top Australian TV journalist quits show over racism

* G7 countries 'failed the gobal south', activists say of Japan summit

* Global debt tops US$300 trillion, and emerging markets owe more than ever

* Zelenskiy invites India PM Modi to join Ukraine's peace formula

* G7 calls for adoption of international technical standards for AI

* Could the US missile defence system used by Ukraine help Taiwan? Analysts are split

* Joe Biden set to unveil ‘substantial’ new G7-backed sanctions aimed at Russia’s war in Ukraine

* Hong Kong High Court upholds government decision to bar British lawyer frommedia mogul Jimmy Lai collusion trial

* Chinese increasingly put health, family above professional success after pandemic, survey shows

* ‘Hotpot spiciness index’ on cards as culinary chiefs in China’s spice capital Sichuan try to scientifically define heat range for diners

* As China’s foreign direct investment falls, is its charm campaign paying dividends or falling on deaf ears?

* 30 years’ jail for couple in South Korea who starved toddler to death

* Hong Kong issues second amber alert under new heat-warning system for workers amid industry calls to boost public awareness

* France's Macron: Zelenskiy's Japan visit a 'game changer'

* Should pay rise for Hong Kong civil servants be lower? Business leaders call for less pressure on private sector amid post-Covid recovery

* Large-scale Covid reemergence ‘unlikely’ despite uptick in cases in China

* Australian police hold fire on charging officer who tasered 95-yr-old grandmother

* Luggage mishandling soars as air travel rebounds, says study

* Golf: Hovland makes statement with game and orange pants at PGA Championship

* Cricket-Gavaskar says Rajasthan's Jaiswal ready for India call-up

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