Asean news headlines as at 10pm on Thursday (Nov 7)


A visitor walking past a light installation during a preview of "Awakening Bangkok", an annual light and digital arts festival in the old town of Bangkok on Nov 7, 2024.- AFP

Malaysia

Anwar: Malaysia committed to strengthening collaboration with China beyond trade

HR Ministry, Huawei to establish world-class, high-tech TVET institutions across Malaysia

Tengku Zafrul: Malaysia secures potential exports to China worth RM3.2bil

Malaysia ready for new investment era with clear economic vision - MoF

Spurned lover stabs woman, her father to death, turns knife on himself

Ten including bank managers, teacher to face trial over RM24.2mil embezzlement case

Missing RM1mil in Ampang found, say Selangor cops

Cops raid call centre operated by syndicate, Chinese nationals arrested

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds forecast for Malaysia, says MetMalaysia

New Japanese ambassador to Malaysia pledges to boost ties, focus on people-to-people links

Six Bangladeshi nationals arrested for illegal money lending in Muar, RM176,250 seized

Madani plates: 'If he wants to sue, let him try his luck,' says Loke

Electrocution incident: Express bus company fails ICOP audit

Those jailed for over 10 years not eligible for house arrest, says Saifuddin

Proposed House Arrest Bill would affect mostly detainees under remand, says Home Minister

Housewife fights for life after being hit by driver avoiding crossing cat

Member of Pahang royalty among five charged with injuring man with knife

Student dies after fall from school’s fourth floor in Negri Sembilan

Boatman nabbed for people smuggling in Semporna waters

Use of sockets in express buses temporarily banned by APAD

Close to 900 death row prisoners spared execution as of Oct 14

Singapore

Changi Airport to raise passenger and airline fees over six years to fund S$3bil improvement plans

Singer Dua Lipa ups her culinary game at Singapore's food court

Singapore PM reaffirms commitment to strengthening ties with US under Trump

Jail for temple clerk who misappropriated more than S$150,000 in donations

One of the world’s rarest monkeys to make Singapore debut in new wildlife park

Singapore and UK sign AI safety agreement

Your evidence is incredible,’ says prosecution to Pritam Singh: Key points on Day 12 of WP chief’s trial

Thailand

Thai PM meets Myanmar junta chief on sidelines of summit in China

Thai court clears woman over deadly 2015 shrine bombing

Moo Deng ‘congratulates Trump’ on his election as US president

Prominent Thai lawyer and wife stopped at Cambodian border over embezzlement probe

Moo-ve over Moo Deng, here comes Haggis, the Scottish baby pygmy hippo

Indonesia

Prabowo asks ministers to contact him directly during his trip abroad

Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano belches colossal ash tower

Indonesian president Prabowo hails 'immense potential' of ties with Trump

Mount Marapi in West Sumatra erupts once again

Indonesia chief economic minister confident palm oil production can be boosted

Indonesian star Barbie Kumalasari reveals shocking 9th plastic surgery; aspires to get Kylie Jenner's eye shape

Philippines

Philippines' Marcos congratulates Trump, pins hope on 'unshakeable alliance'

Typhoon Yinxing slams into northern Philippines, thousands evacuated

Philippines unlikely to turn up heat in South China Sea dispute after US election: report

Philippines evacuates thousands ahead of Typhoon Yinxing

Philippine hotel named biggest chicken-shaped building in the world in Guinness records

Vietnam

Nearly 136,100 new firms established in Vietnam in 10 months

Uncertainty prevails as top exporter Vietnam braces for volatility with Trump

Vietnam military jet crashes in training, missing pilots found

Cambodia

Illegal gold mining crackdown in Cambodia sees 100 sites closed

Hun Sen and Hun Manet congratulate Trump on US election victory

Cambodia produces almost 13 tonnes of gold dore bars: senior official

Myanmar

Myanmar junta chief discusses civil war with key ally China

China pledges support for Myanmar's political transition

Laos

Laos drafts 10th five-year socio-economic development plan

China-Laos Railway sees passengers up 44% in 10 months

Brunei

Malaysian, Brunei troops depart for peacekeeping mission

Bank alerts Brunei public over fraudulent calls

Aseanplus

US and China must 'get along', Xi tells Trump

As higher US tariffs loom, South-East Asia may have to contend with even more cheap Chinese goods

China's openness creates more opportunities: Economists

China's import expo highlights opportunities in Chinese market: Egyptian business leader

Xi Jinping reflects on 50 years of China-Malaysia ties, calls for stronger future cooperation

World waits to see how Trump reshapes US approach to trade, China and security

Trump win makes balancing act between China and US even trickier for developing countries

Chinese social media buzzes with admiration for Trump’s comeback

S.Korea president apologises but denies wife's role in state affairs

Indians highlight Usha Vance’s South Asian roots after Kamala Harris loses US election

Australia moves to ban children under 16 from social media

Beijing says it has consistent US policy, as Asian nations react to Trump’s win

South Korea's Yoon, Trump discuss security ties, shipbuilding: Seoul official

Disgust as China mother posts online photo of toddler son urinating over family meal

Trump's rollercoaster relationship with North Korean leader Kim

Fascination with exotic animals drawing young Chinese to pet cafes and social media

South Korea fights deepfake porn with tougher punishment and regulation

China husband suffers 90% burns in kitchen gas blast, returns to save wife, dies later

China's Oct trade surplus with US widens to US$33.5bil

Japan PM Ishiba seeking meeting with Trump in US this month

China abductee reconnects with family after 34 years, is quickly estranged again over money

HK star Chow Yun Fat addresses tumour rumours, reveals truth about lumps on his legs

Asian equities swing, bitcoin hits record as traders weigh Trump 2.0

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