Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (Oct 27, 2024)


Thai oarsmen take part in Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn's royal barge procession to mark his 72nd birthday, along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand, on Sunday, October 27, 2024. - Reuters

Malaysia:

* PKR to continue to strengthen ties with Umno and Barisan, says PM

* MetMalaysia: Tropical Storm Trami to cause severe weather in northern peninsula

* China flag waving incident: Cops investigating gathering of 400 people waving Jalur Gemilang in Teluk Intan

* Govt mulling subsidy cuts only for T10 income earners, says Anwar

* I accepted Najib's apology, like any leader should, says Anwar

* Police probing alleged child grooming group on social media

* National Service training only after sitting for SPM, says Defence Ministry

* Digital Ministry hopes Cyberbullying Bill to be tabled in Parliament next year, says Gobind

* Malaysia receives strong support to join BRICS from founders, says Anwar

* Ringgit expected to stay below 4.35 against the dollar and trade sideways this week ahead of US election

* High Court dismisses preliminary objection by prosecution against Clare Rewcastle-Brown's appeal

* Meet Mirabel - All primed up to the Malaysia's next big 'Ting' and she sure is on the way after superb run at Maybank Championships

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arrives for the Leaders' Retreat during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa. - APSingapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arrives for the Leaders' Retreat during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa. - AP

Singapore:

* Trust and unity in the community is Singapore’s armour against radicalisation, says social development minister

* News analysis - Moving away from fossil fuels will be costly; but that goes for climate inaction too

* Singapore beat Malaysia 54-46 to reach Asian Netball Championship final

* Now grown up, children who inspired Penang’s iconic murals 12 years ago reunite with artist

* Singapore: Stateless unemployed youth who has never gone to school lands job offer

* Singapore to roll out out updated Covid-19 vaccines from Monday (Oct 28)

Indonesia:

* iPhone 16 allowed into Indonesia for personal use, not to be sold, says government

* Indonesia bets on South-East Asia's first battery plant to become EV hub

* Indonesia drives Chinese ship away from disputed waters again

* Bali set to build long-awaited second airport

* Prabowo: Sailing through US-China rivalry

Ducati Lenovo Team's Francesco Bagnaia celebrates on the podium after winning the MotoGP title at theThailand Grand Prix in Chang International Circuit, Buriram, Thailand  on Sunday, October 27, 2024. - AFPDucati Lenovo Team's Francesco Bagnaia celebrates on the podium after winning the MotoGP title at theThailand Grand Prix in Chang International Circuit, Buriram, Thailand on Sunday, October 27, 2024. - AFP

Thailand:

* Thousands of well-wishers turn out for Thai royal barge pageantry

* Motorcycling - Bagnaia inches closer to Martin with victory in rain-hit Thai GP

* Thailand's Tak Bai massacre families staring at gross injustice

* Thailand central sees no need for inflation target change, no easing cycle ahead

Philippines:

* A Philippine town in the shadow of a volcano is hit by landslides it wasn't prepared for

* Malaysia and Singapore air assets arrive in the Philippines to aid storm Trami relief efforts

* Malaysian Cops rescue young Filipino girl forced to beg

* Trapped families fight for survival in the Philippines after Tropical Storm Trami / Death toll from Tropical Storm Trami rises to 110

Volunteers continue rescue operations after a recent landslide triggered by Tropical Storm Trami struck Talisay, Batangas province, Philippines leaving thousands homeless and several villagers dead. - APVolunteers continue rescue operations after a recent landslide triggered by Tropical Storm Trami struck Talisay, Batangas province, Philippines leaving thousands homeless and several villagers dead. - AP

Vietnam:

* Storm Trami lands in central Vietnam posing flood risks; death toll rises in Philippines

* Vietnam aims to elevate trade with UAE; PM Chinh makes historic trip to Middle-East country on Sunday (Oct 27)

* Four Vietnamese airports to suspend operations as Typhoon Trami approaches

* Storm Trami lands in central Vietnam posing flood risks

Myanmar:

* China's gateway port to Asean sees skyrocketing NEV parts exports

* The son-in-law of former Myanmar's strongman is arrested over Facebook posts

* 3.98 million stimulant tablets seized in Myanmar's Yangon

A vendor (left) adjusts clothing on mannequins at the Tanah Abang market in Jakarta on Sunday, October 27, 2024. - AFPA vendor (left) adjusts clothing on mannequins at the Tanah Abang market in Jakarta on Sunday, October 27, 2024. - AFP

Cambodia:

* PM Hun Manet says Cambodia-China ties a 2,000-year legacy of friendship and cooperation

* Asia-Europe trade on fast track as Asean express accelerates from Chongqing

* Cambodia attracts 4.8 million international tourists in first nine months of 2024; 22% increase from same period in 2023

Laos:

* Laos to improve health service capacity

* China leveraging Laos to link up its South-East Asian economic interests

Brunei:

* Brunei and China enhance cooperation in hybrid rice technology

* Brunei Minister stresses digital innovation in sustainable agriculture at Asean meeting

People drink beer during the Oktoberfest in Phnom Penh. - AFPPeople drink beer during the Oktoberfest in Phnom Penh. - AFP

AseanPlus:

* China's world number four Yin Ruoning edges past her close friends in epic victory at Maybank Championships

* 'They really helped me a lot' Red-hot Yin Ruoning thanks local fans support after epic Maybank Championships win at KLGCC

* 'Hot Aces' day continues in KLGCC as hole in one efforts at Maybank Championship raise RM434,000 for St. Jude

* Japan Elections - 79% in favour of national, local governments supporting bookstores; support roughly equal among age groups

* Japan's ruling party braces for a blow to its comfortable majority in the lower house in elections

* Japan votes: Experts believe new PM Shigeru Ishiba on shaky ground

* Japan ruling party misses majority in snap vote: broadcaster NHK projections

* Priyanka Gandhi enters electoral politics, stoking Congress’ revival hopes in India

* 'Environmentally conscious decision': India's fashion lovers embrace secondhand

* Nine million watch video in shock as burned China mum screams in pain while protecting toddler

* Turkiye aims to strengthen ties with Asean under Malaysia's chairmanship next year, says envoy

* Vladimir Putin says no Brics plan to create alternative to Swift banking system

* An overdue restoration for KL’s iconic heritage buildings

* South Korean Christian groups in massive protest against rights for same-sex couples

* South Korean adoptee sisters meet for the first time in 39 years

* Insurance policy for Hong Kong visa? Why top talent from mainland opt to become agents

* Why are Hong Kong’s brokers eschewing the digital age with bricks-and-mortar branches?

* Editorial: The danger North Korea’s dispatch of troops to Russia

* Iran plays down Israel's strikes, says they caused 'limited damage'

* Israeli army leaves north Gaza hospital, detains medics, says health ministry

* Tennis-Danilovic cruises past Dolehide to claim Guangzhou title

* Four middle schoolers in S. Korea arrested for producing deepfake porn of classmates

* Resources needed to help cope with climate anxiety / Climate anxiety: Malaysian youth are very concerned about the climate

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