Asean news headlines as at 9pm on Thursday (March 7)


People visit an art exhibition by Imagispace with the theme "About Time" at a shopping mall in Jakarta, Indonesia, on March 7, 2024. - Reuters

Malaysia

* A decade after MH370, hopes for a new search to end all speculation blossoms

* Look at Malaysia as top-tier investment, capital destination, says Anwar

* Malaysia, Australia can join forces to promote global fairness and mutual respect, says Anwar

* Former minister calls for govt action amid Goodyear plant closure allegation

* Was house arrest part of Najib's pardon, Ismail Sabri asks in Parliament

* PM Anwar embarks on back-to-back official visits from Melbourne to Canberra

* Kuching man loses RM40,500 to a fake lawyer

* Kedah govt open to investors building international specialist hospital in Langkawi

* Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim hits out at Pulai MP's alcohol vending machine suggestion

* Mayon volcano quietens down; alert now at level 1

* Former banker admits BSI bank didn't check Jho Low's claim of acting on Najib's behalf

* Rapid KL's MyCity pass for Malaysians to go up in price starting tomorrow

* Banks blocked RM383mil worth of fraudulent transactions in 2023, says ABM

* Malaysia was never offered to host Taylor Swift concert, says Adam

* Sabah’s rural tourism efforts draw attention in Europe

* Man claims trial to threatening to set mother on fire, exposing genitals to daughters

* New ETS coaches expected to serve over 7.5 million passengers, says Loke

* PKR veep slams Hadi for misleading public over govt's pension plans

Singapore

* Jail for unlicensed driver who used dad’s details to rent car, then blamed him for accident

* Su Wenqiang to be first accused in S$3bil money laundering case to plead guilty on April 2

* Wise to allow visitors in Singapore to scan and pay through its app

* Singapore’s swim sisters aim to create more history at Paris Olympics

* Taylor Swift invited to go see her mother’s alma mater in Singapore

* Travis Kelce to join Taylor Swift at Singapore shows

* OceanX research vessel to study marine life in South-East Asia

* Iswaran advised by doctor not to travel for 12 days after discharge from hospital: AGC

* Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour dancer Kameron Saunders charms Swifties with Singlish slang

Thailand

* King's son ‘Than On’ back in Thailand for third visit in 7 months

* Thailand to offer incentives, targets THB1bil investment from foreign filmmakers

* Thailand revokes visa of Swiss man who allegedly kicked doctor in Phuket

* It ‘feels like’ 48 deg C in Bangkok: Thailand warns of intense heat this hot season

Negative economic sentiments keep Thailand’s growth forecast at 2.8-3.3%

Philippines

* Two Filipinos killed in Houthi strike on ship, says Philippines

* Imelda Marcos’ fever subsiding, recovering from pneumonia: Marcos Jr

* Mayon volcano quietens down; alert now at level 1

* Two Philippine transgenders in Bangkok brawl face possible deportation, fine

Indonesia

* Presidential campaign teams allege foul play in Indonesia's vote tally portal Sirekap

* Bali airport to close for 24 hours for Nyepi Day

* Five soldiers named suspects in Jayawijaya police station attack

* Indonesian single mom makes ends meet as autorickshaw driver

Vietnam

* Vietnam 2024 rice exports seen falling to 6.5-7.0 million tonnes

* Gold price sets new record in Vietnam, fuelled by global trend

* Foreign firms warn Vietnam of investment freeze without new tax offset: source

* Australia signs comprehensive strategic partnership with Vietnam

Cambodia

* Unicef warns of junk food ‘devastation’ to kids in East Asia and Pacific region

* Cambodia, Philippines elevate ties in trade, defence and connectivity

* US$574mil Sihanoukville construction project sign of ‘rebound’

Laos

* Lao Airlines to launch Vientiane-Phnom Penh direct flight

* Farmers in southern Laos benefit from solar-powered irrigation

* Laos to continue investing in nutrition for prosperous future

Myanmar

* Nine suspects arrested for trafficking timber in Myanmar

Brunei

* Cable thefts in Brunei result in hours of connectivity loss

* Brunei Sultan hails Asean-Australia economic alliance

Aseanplus

* China will be global 'force for peace': foreign minister

* US mentality has not changed despite improvement in ties: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi

* China’s ambassadors urge top advisory body to engage more with foreign media

* China FM calls war in Gaza a 'disgrace for civilisation'

* N. Korea's Kim handles gun as he inspects training base

* More Chinese women choosing singledom as economy stutters

* Bruce Lee film studio weighing sale of Singapore, Taiwan cinemas for US$400mil: sources

* Tourists banned from private alleys in Kyoto's geisha district

* 900 luxury watches worth US$13mil ‘go missing’ in Japan as rental firm shuts down

* Japanese Olympic Committee pays $13 million bill for back taxes

* Taiwan labour minister apologises for ‘racist’ comments regarding Indian migrant workers

* Japan's new female 'role models' seek to empower other women

* HK singer Steven Cheung slammed for posting QR code online asking for financial help

* Award-winning Hong Kong actor Francis Ng spotted in Penang

* Malaysian fans confused by HK actor Kenneth Ma’s ‘aku makan' greeting

* Asian shares broadly higher; BOJ chatter lifts yen, dents Nikkei

* Asian markets swing ahead of key US jobs data

* China's Jan-Feb imports and exports beat forecasts, signals global trade rebound

* Oil prices hold gains on upbeat China trade data

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