Balinese throw flowers at the monument of the 2002 Bali bombings during a memorial service to mark the 22th anniversary in Kuta near Denpasar, on Indonesia island of Bali on Saturday, October 12, 2024. - AFP
Malaysia:
* Malaysia poised to lead Asean in 2025, driving regional growth and amplifying global voice
* GISB: Six members to be charged tomorrow in Johor, says IGP
* M'sia has ample rice supply despite disruptions in local production, says Mat Sabu
* Workplace mental health issues cost M'sia RM14.46bil in 2018 alone, says psychiatrist
* Senior cop among seven detained for extorting and molesting woman
* Educators must embrace AI, says Saifuddin
* Heart and Soul: Buddhist villagers care for iconic Catholic chapel in Perak
* Ringgit seen trading cautiously vs US dollar next week ahead of Budget 2025
* Dungun crash: Suspect's neighbours shocked by accident involving UiTM students
* Missing tahfiz students showed signs of injuries, says KL top cop
* TikTok layoffs: Malaysian operations not affected, cooperating with authorities, says Fahmi
* Malaysia still a transit hub for illegal ewaste disposal, says Nik Nazmi
Mount Lewotobi spews volcanic ash from its crater during an eruption as seen from Duripali village in East Flores, Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province on Saturday, October 12, 2024. - AFP
Singapore:
* Integration, not isolation: Asean and partners must show a different way forward, says Singapore PM Wong
* Singapore colleges are new travel hotspot for China’s tiger moms
* Singapore: Prisons, AGC acted unlawfully, in breach of confidence over death-row inmates’ letters, says Court of Appeal
* Tourism Malaysia unveils exciting midnight sale for Singapore shoppers during Deepavali season in JB
* No abnormalities detected on repaired tracks after major East-West Line disruption, says Singapre rail operator
* Singapore's 13-year-old lass performs piano piece on climate change at cultural festival for Bhutan’s king
* Pink snail eggs removed from Singapore's Lower Seletar Reservoir
* Woman rescued after getting leg stuck in platform gap at Bugis MRT station
* Mansion on sale for over RM1bil after failed attempts
Indonesia:
* Chinese premier and Asean leaders eye joint efforts to maintain Asia-Pacific peace, stability
* Indonesia pushes for effective Asean-Australia agreement implementation
* Chinese fugitive on Interpol's most wanted list arrested in Bali; suspect linked to a major fraud case stealing billions
* Australian PM commemorates victims of 22nd anniversary of Bali Bombings
* Indonesian tech giants prefer Malaysia for data centres, says minister
* Indonesia asks Apple and Google to block China's Temu to protect small merchants
* Oil settles down as Mideast risk drives weekly gains
Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul tees off during the third round of the Shanghai LPGA golf tournament in Shanghai on Saturday, October 12, 2024. - AFP
Thailand:
* 'Everybody loves little star' - Baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng causes traffic chaos at Thailand zoo
* Thai government to meet on new stimulus measures this month, official says; consumer confidence falls to 17-month low
* 'Best way forward' - Thai PM Paetongtarn reaffirms her country's commitment to regional cooperation
* Vijayadashami procession of Wat Khaek in Bangkok to take place on Saturday (Oct 12) evening
* Five days of spine-chilling horror in Ayutthaya
* Thai national killed by anti-tank missile in north Israel, say first responders
* Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau confident Thailand will host Formula 1 race in 2027
Philippines:
* Govt sound the alarm; Philippines concern over rise of advanced HIV disease cases
* Mister Global 2024: A historic win for the Philippines and a new era of Gentlemen with Essence
* Shocker in Philippines - Soldier shoots dead wife, mom-in-law and army driver at camp; suspect in police custody
* 12-year-old student fires gun inside classroom in Dumaguete City, Philippines
* Philippines calls for urgency from China and Asean in negotiating South China Sea code
* Early morning fire in Mambaling, Cebu leaves over 100 displaced
Vietnam's President To Lam (R) and China's Premier Li Qiang (3L) shake hands before their meeting at the Party Central Committee office in Hanoi on October 12, 2024. (Photo by LUONG THAI LINH / EPA POOL / AFP)
Vietnam:
* Vietnamese and Indonesian coast guards hold joint exercise near South China Sea
* Vietnam turns to nuclear technology for development of major sectors
* Vietnam backs United Nation’s central role in global governance: PM Chinh
* AI candidates in Vietnam offered higher salaries, says report
* 99 per cent of Vietnam's population to be covered by 5G mobile network by 2030
* Huge opportunities with North-South high-speed rail in Hanoi
Myanmar:
* Thai PM Paetongtarn ready to host Asean meeting to resolve Myanmar crisis
* East Asia Summit: Singapore urges Asean’s partners to ‘lean forward’ to help stop violence in Myanmar
* Myanmar approves 30 foreign investment projects in H1
* Fisherman killed, dozens detained by Myanmar navy
* Myanmar hosts 18th Asean Navy Chiefs' Meeting
(From left to right) Myanmar Foreign Ministry Permanent Secretary Aung Kyaw Moe, Philippine's President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Thailand's Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Laos' Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Brunei King Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, Indonesian Vice President Ma'ruf Amin and East Timorese Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao hold hands during the 14th ASsean-UN. Summit in Vientiane, Laos. - AP
Cambodia:
* Rising alcohol consumption among Cambodian youth raises health concerns
* Cambodian fishermen turn to raising eels as Tonle Sap lake runs out of fish
* Cambodian courts resolve over 130,000 cases as campaign picks up steam
* Cambodia advances automotive and electronics sector development
Laos:
* China ready to join Laos in building high-level community with shared future: Chinese premier
* ‘Our aim is to stop spread of conflict’
* Asean, Beijing committed to diplomacy on waterways
Brunei:
* King, Queen to embark on state visit to Brunei from Oct 13
* Brunei Sultan attends Australia, India summits in Laos
* Financial aid for fire-affected families in Brunei
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (second left) with Indian President Droupadi Murmu (third from right) aim the arrow at the effigy of demon king Ravana, marking the end of Dussehra festival in New Delhi, India, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Dussehra commemorates the triumph of Hindu god Rama over the demon king Ravana, marking the victory of good over evil. - AP
AseanPlus:
* China’s investors left wanting after ministry keeps mum on stimulus plan / * China offers $325bil in fiscal stimulus for ailing economy
* Magical night - Comet last seen by Neanderthals were alive, almost 80,000 years ago, could be visible over the weekend
* At 75, celebrity chef Martin Yan is not slowing down - A pioneer of Chinese food in the West
* China and Asean take new steps in building community with shared future
* Air India express flight lands safely after mid-air scare caused by glitch
* Famous red gate at University of Tokyo said in danger of collapse in case of earthquake or strong wind; reinforcement work planned
* Mysore-Darbhanga Bagmati Express collides with goods train, several injured
* Everest climber's remains believed found after 100 years
* The 81YO South Korean whose fashion model dreams came true after five decades
* China men’s clothing influencer sells a million pairs of trousers using ‘emotional value’
* Analysis - Tesla's sporty, two-seater robotaxi design puzzles experts
* Ratan Tata - State funeral for tycoon and philanthropist icon of India
* No angpow, no problem: Young Chinese opt for simpler, fuss-free weddings
* Elderly passenger handcuffed, escorted off Cathay flight from Hong Kong to San Francisco
* Donald Trump doubles down on China carmakers being unwelcome in US market
* US hurricanes followed by Republican storm of misinformation about relief efforts
* China unpacking economic stimulus in steps to avoid ‘overleveraged’ response: economist
* Panda Watch: Hong Kong cubs starting to develop their own distinctive features
* China’s dinosaur research ready to go global in first Central Asia expeditions
* South Korean travel agencies rush fall tourism products as fall foliage expected to arrive early
* Author Han Kang's books sell out in South Korea after Nobel prize win
* Han Kang speaks up on Nobel Prize, thanks ‘enormous wave’ of blessing / K-novels steal limelight from K-pop
* Japan rail company starts hands-on train driver experience on real tracks in Shimane Prefecture; costs US$672 per person
