Thousands of tourists and locals flocked to Lamphun province’s Wat Phra That Hariphunchai district in Thailand to light lanterns in honour of Buddha’s relics as part of the annual “100,000 Lantern Festival”. The relics are enshrined in the temple’s golden stupa, and are paid homage to along with the monument of Queen Chamdhevi, the first ruler of ancient Lamphum. The festival kicked off on September 27 and runs until November 15. - Photo: The Nation/ANN
Malaysia:
* I never ordered Altantuya's murder, says Najib
* Rosmah’s tax-related charges violate right to fair trial, argues lawyer
* Malaysia set to assume Asean chairmanship
* 10 of 100 humanitarian aid containers from Malaysia reaches Gaza
* Malaysia could supercharge FDI through Budget 2025 initiatives
* Proposed acquisition of Kuwaiti Hornet jets aligns with RMAF plans
* Govt to subsidise Borneo rural air services for another year, says Loke
* High Court acquits, discharges single mother of murdering her six-year-old
* M’sia welcomes planned US$14.7bil investments by US tech giants, says Anwar
* Weekend shift based on wishes of the people, those unhappy can move to other states, says Johor Regent
* Dungun crash: Suspect's husband apologises, says wife never the same after losing baby 10 years ago
*High Court acquits 75-year-old father in son's murder case
* It’s a No on dual citizenship policy for now, says Saifuddin
* GISB probe: Thorough investigation necessitates child separation, says Home Minister
Singapore:
* Singaporean tourist dies after being found unconscious in Hong Kong hotel jacuzzi
* No legal restraints on Lee Hsien Yang returning to Singapore, says Police
* Singapore Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong attends funeral wake of sister Lee Wei Ling
* Singtel outage: Experts call for review of emergency hotline contingency plans
* Oil retreats, but heads for weekly climb on potential Mideast supply disruption
* Malaysia ranks 5th best for food lovers in Asia with Singaporeans our biggest fans
* Prisons, AGC acted unlawfully, breached confidence over death row inmates’ letters: Singapore's Court of Appeal
* Singaporean actor Ryan Lian, arrested for allegedly tampering with lock, currently on medication
Indonesia:
* Biomass drive threatens key forests, says report
* Indonesia's President-elect Prabowo Subianto has defended his plan to expand government agencies
Thailand:
* Global fame of Thai baby hippo inspires make-up products, life-enhancing US$150,000 gift
* High-profile Thai star bows in sorrow over fatal road crash
* Floods impact Thai tourism, but recovery plans emerge and will be in place, says govt
* Thai opposition MP wins ‘rare’ royal defamation acquittal
* Activist threatens legal action if Thai PM Paetongtarn doesn’t drop Nattawut as adviser
Philippines:
* Blinken tells Asean the US is worried about China's 'dangerous' actions in disputed sea
* Philippines arrests alleged Chinese scam farm chain boss
* Cases against Quiboloy to continue despite Duenas’ guilty plea in United States
Vietnam:
* Vietnam government says state utility EVN had losses of US$879 mil in 2023
* Foreign investors keen on chip production in Vietnam
* Alleged Vietnamese woman kingpin and 34 accomplices to face trial for smuggling over 626kg of drugs
Myanmar:
* Malaysia calls for global action as Asean leads efforts for a peaceful Myanmar resolution
* Myanmar open to peace talks, M’sia keen to play mediator, says Tok Mat
* 5.3-magnitude quake, with a depth of 10km, hits central Myanmar
* Myanmar's Junta arrest prominent student union leader in raid
* Death, detention and dissolution - fear from the junta's wrath has decimated Aung San Suu Kyi’s political party
Cambodia:
* World Bank lowers growth forecast for Cambodia to 5.3 per cent this year
* Cambodia and Thailand reaffirm resolve to bolster strategic partnership
* Cambodia advances automotive and electronics sector development
Laos:
* Asean foreign ministers endorse key documents to spur regional development
* China, Asean poised to tap greater trade potential with major FTA upgrade progress
* Mekong River Commission: Trudeau’s visit ‘historic milestone’
* Laos, South Korea ink three key agreements
Brunei:
* Oil markets may draw strength from Middle East flare-up, China stimulus
* First reef ball made by Brunei students commemorated
* Brunei Legislative Council member joins Asean-AIPA Leaders’ Interface Meeting
AseanPlus:
* S.E. Asia gets set for a biggie - Malaysian legendary hip-hop group KRU are back to strut their stuff with new album Kaset
* M’sia hopes for early conclusion of South China Sea code of conduct in 2025, says Tok Mat
* Malaysian film 'Tiger Stripes' to get cinema release in South Korea this November
* TikTok lays off staff in Malaysia, hundreds affected globally
* Asian shares set for first weekly loss in five, China stimulus eyed
* East Asia Summit held in Vientiane calls for cooperation to foster mutual trust
* Asean bolsters ties with key partners in time of growing protectionism
* China to resume Australian lobster imports after years-long freeze
* China and Russia stage joint anti-submarine exercise in Pacific
* S. Korean wins Nobel literature prize - indeed a rare feat
* Seeking deeper Asean ties - a mission from China's top brass
* Japan seeks to draw digital nomads, who are seen as beneficial to economy and society
* Tata Group's remarkable revenue journey from US$4bil to US$100bil under the enigmatic Ratan Tata
* ByteDance cuts over 700 jobs in Malaysia in shift towards AI moderation, sources say
* New monetary tool to support capital market in China
* Kunqu Opera, China's ancient art form, tunes into modern times
* Japanese auto giant Toyota returns to Formula One as Haas partner
* Was doomed US submarine caught by a monster whirlpool in the South China Sea?
* At least 20 killed in attack on miners in southwestern Pakistan, police say
* North Korea's Kim lauds 'longest ruling party' on anniversary with Russian guests
* India's high food inflation leaves less in lunch boxes of poor school children
* Tech war: China sees glut of AI data centres as GPU mismatches exacerbate weak demand
* Malaysia calls for diplomatic approach in South China Sea issues and problems
* Japan's Nihon Hidankyo wins 2024 Nobel Peace Prize
* Aunt sentenced to 15 years for throwing 11-month-old nephew from high-rise apartment
* Half-blind ex-soldier China grandma, 92, amazes many with high scores at shooting range
* Chinese actress Eva Huang has considered divorcing billionaire husband for 3 years
* Malaysia committed to exploring new business opportunities in Laos
* Missing US citizen found inside shark's stomach in Timor-Leste
* Miti launches anti-dumping duty probe on steel wire rods from China, Indonesia, Vietnam
* Malaysia will continue demanding justice for Palestine on international platforms, says Anwar
* For Hiroshima survivor hugged by Obama, Nobel puts focus on denuclearisation
* Ringgit rebounds to end firmer against US dollar
* Focus on inclusivity, sustainability: Malaysia receives Asean chairmanship baton from Laos
* Indian PM Modi meets East Asian leaders on margins of Asean engagements
* Noel Tata appointed as new Tata Trusts chairman, local media reports
* From Laos to Malaysia, chairing Asean in 2025
* ‘Doraemon’ voice actress Nobuyo Oyama dies at 90; also voiced Katsuo in anime ‘Sazae-san’
* Japanese atomic bomb survivors' group wins Nobel Peace Prize
