Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Tuesday (Aug 6, 2024)


A costumed student from the Princess of Naradhiwas University takes part in the university's annual parade in Thailand's predominantly Muslim province of Narathiwat on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. - AFP

Malaysia:

* Malaysia's efforts in fostering unity, inclusivity acknowledged internationally, says Sultan Nazrin

* Malaysian economy on track despite external challenges, says Amir Hamzah

* MyJPJ app can now display vehicle ownership certificates

* Budget 2025 aims to reduce cost of living, says Anwar

* PM Anwar accepts Meta's apology, says Fahmi

* First steps in civil service pay review to be revealed soon, says PM

* Car bursts into flames after plunging into ditch, firemen find charred body

* Man remanded seven days for pushing wife into ravine on East-West Highway

* Bukit Aman denies claims of major reshuffle of top leadership

* RM3.9mil worth of unregistered sexual stimulants, cosmetics seized in Penang-wide raids

* Marine DG ordered to vacate office, go on leave pending court case, says Loke

* OCM clarifies presence of Norza's family in Paris, says athletes' quota not affected

Maximilian Maeder of Singapore crosses the finish line as he competes during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024, in Marseille, France. - APMaximilian Maeder of Singapore crosses the finish line as he competes during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024, in Marseille, France. - AP

Singapore:

* World of plants a click away: Singapore to launch South-East Asia’s largest digital plant database around 2027

* Pei Pa Koa-flavoured food products unlikely to have food safety issues and allowed in Singapore, says food agency

* Singapore’s Max Maeder tops standings after Day 2 of Olympic kitefoiling

* Accused in Yishun murder case escorted back to scene where body was found

* Youngsters in Singapore prioritise careers and financial security over getting married: Study

* Man faces weapons charge after grabbing gun from auxiliary cop Abraham Lincoln

* Olympics: Shanti Pereira misses out on 200m semi-finals after finishing last in repechage heat

* Jail for man who worked with three colleagues to cheat firm of over S$451,000

* Oil prices climb more than $1 on fear of spreading Middle East conflict

Indonesia:

* Indonesia targets beef and dairy self-sufficiency as govt aims to be world's food barn by 2045

* Indonesian police probe social media terrorism recruitment after arrest of teen suspect

* Indonesian forces retrieve body of New Zealand pilot killed in Papua

* Big lo$$ for Indonesia badminton team

* Jokowi insists 2025 budget must fit all Prabowo programmes

* PDI-P says it won’t let Bobby run uncontested in North Sumatra

* Man kills neighbour who kept asking why he wasn’t married at 45

Indonesian protesters shout slogans during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Surabaya onTuesday,  August 6, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. - AFPIndonesian protesters shout slogans during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Surabaya onTuesday, August 6, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. - AFP

Thailand:

* Thai and Malaysia police to strengthen cooperation against cross-border crime

* New travel series shows why Chiang Mai is chef Darren Chin's favourite place

* Olympics: Thai badminton hero Kunlavut to get 11 million baht for win

* More Chinese investors entering Thai property market

* Japanese mother suspects kidnap after son misses embezzlement trial

* Thailand shines in ‘The White Lotus’ trailer, boosting tourism hopes

Philippines:

* 5.2-magnitude quake hits Philippine Islands Region on Tuesday (Aug 6), confirms GFZ

* Philippine inflation rises as central bank prepares to cut rates

* Cavite govt readies suit vs owner of sunken tanker MT Terranova

* Olympics: Another medal awaits Filipino gymnast Yulo upon return home

* Emerging markets - Asian equities bounce off global carnage as Philippine inflation quickens in July

Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara (second right) and Vietnamese Defense Minister Phan Van Giang exchange cooperation signed documents in Hanoi, Vietnam Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. - APJapanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara (second right) and Vietnamese Defense Minister Phan Van Giang exchange cooperation signed documents in Hanoi, Vietnam Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. - AP

Vietnam:

* Vietnam and Malaysia among Asean countries recording EV sales surge

* Vietnam’s To Lam elected party chief, vows to continue anti-graft push

* Vietnam's international passengers forecast to reach 43.5 million in 2024

* Vietnam market requires prolonged period to reach stability

* Vietnam city speeds up spending to achieve target

Myanmar:

* Experts believe good personal ties between Myanmar and Cambodia leaders, can help solve matters in troubled country

* Myanmar military says it withdrew 'for safety of people'

* Myanmar introduces electric bus service for public transport

Conor Nicholas and Nia Jerwood of Australia, left, and Keiju Okada and Miho Yoshioka of Japan cross the finish line in the 470 mixed dinghy race during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in Marseille, France. - APConor Nicholas and Nia Jerwood of Australia, left, and Keiju Okada and Miho Yoshioka of Japan cross the finish line in the 470 mixed dinghy race during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in Marseille, France. - AP

Cambodia:

* Cambodia govt urges women’s economic empowerment to combat human trafficking

* Cambodia govt says new China-funded canal will be built 'no matter the cost' after breaking ground on project

* Cambodia strengthens fishery export standards for global markets

Laos:

* Laos launches electronic certificate to facilitate trade activities

* Laos, Vietnam join hands to protect forest

* Laos, UK forge partnership on green economy framework

Brunei:

* Prince Sufri attends Olympic high tea, meets Brunei delegation

* Police thwart major smuggling attempt in Brunei waters

Sweden's Christina Kallberg eyes the ball as Sweden's Filippa Bergand looks on during their women's table tennis doubles match in the team quarter-finals between Sweden and South Korea at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the South Paris Arena in Paris on Monday, August 6, 2024. - AFPSweden's Christina Kallberg eyes the ball as Sweden's Filippa Bergand looks on during their women's table tennis doubles match in the team quarter-finals between Sweden and South Korea at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the South Paris Arena in Paris on Monday, August 6, 2024. - AFP

AseanPlus:

* Stronger together: Pearly grateful for Thinaah's steadfast partnership

* The BOYZ are hot: Tickets selling fast for 'Generation II' World Tour as organisers announce more ticket sales

* Hiroshima remembers A-bomb victims as 'global tragedies' unfold

* Chinese megacity limits outdoor lighting as record heat strains grid

* US to ban Chinese software in self-driving cars amid national security fears

* Australian fisherman killed by croc after falling into river

* Olympics: Park 'less uncomfortable' than beds, says Italian swim winner

* Japanese stocks soar as wider markets bounce from brutal selloff

* Chinese pick pets over kids as shifting demographic trends reshape economy

* Snail shells, a ‘once-in-a-millennium’ storm and what it all means for climate studies in China

* ‘Little sister copies big sister’: Social reacts to Chinese gymnast’s cute Olympics moment

* Olympic star and multiple medallists Siobhan Haughey: representing Hong Kong in Paris a ‘huge honour’

* China wife disconnects life support of dying husband who left her for mistress a decade ago, some netizens call it his karma

* Major setback - Australian team hit Covid-19 badly but athletes still competed while positive

* Hong Kong Airlines customers told to expect 2-hour wait online for free flights to 13 cities

* Unhygienic kitchen practices linked to 160 people falling ill after eating eel in Japan

* Mercedes gets nod to test high-level self-driving in Beijing

* China’s future tech race with US set for a boost with new Fudan brain chip centre

* Will Google’s historic monopoly lawsuit be the death knell for Mozilla and Firefox?

* Riots in Bangladesh: Over 20 dead and 150 hospitalised after protesters set hotel on fire

* Bangladesh turmoil poses new challenge for US-India alignment in Indo-Pacific/Bangladesh Parliament dissolved, president's office says

* Soft-spoken sociology student led campaign to oust Bangladesh's Hasina / Sheikh Hasina to stay in India until she gets asylum in Britain

* Bangladesh student protesters want parliament dissolved, warn of strict programme / Riots in Bangladesh: Over 20 dead and 150 hospitalised after protesters set hotel on fire

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