Asean News Headlines at 9pm on Monday (Nov 14, 2022)


US President Joe Biden (right) and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands before a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit meeting, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Bali, Indonesia. - AP

Malaysia:

* Govt fails in bid to forfeit luxury items and cash seized from Pavilion Residences

* GE15: I'll still be PM if BN wins, says Ismail Sabri

* GE15: Choose a govt that will bring benefits to the people, not one which cancels projects, says Ismail Sabri

* Timing of GE15 a mistake as civil servants overworked, says Selangor MB

* Solar project case: Dec 19 case management for Rosmah's appeal

* Ringgit leads as markets mull milder Fed view, China turnaround

* GE15: Barisan can form govt on night of Nov 19 or morning of Nov 20, says Mohamad Hasan

* GE15: Less than 20% of candidates are female, low number 'not a good look' for Malaysia

* GE15: Pakatan Harapan fighting just as hard for Sabah rights, Liew tells Shafie

* GE15: Covid-19-positive voters must wear face masks when polling, says Health DG

* Covid-19: Infections drop week-on-week but deaths almost double / Covid-19 Watch: 2,234 new cases, says Health Ministry

* No Malaysians affected by Istanbul explosion, says Consulate General

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during a news conference ahead of the G20 leaders' summit in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, on Monday, November 14, 2022. - ReutersU.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during a news conference ahead of the G20 leaders' summit in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, on Monday, November 14, 2022. - Reuters

Singapore:

* Projects worth billions of dollars inked under China-Singapore connectivity initiative

* Singapore PM Lee hopes for consensus on key issues at G20

* Eight weeks’ jail for driver who hit boy and elderly pedestrian in separate incidents

* Crypto.com says balance sheet strong, exchange not in trouble

* Crypto.com boss to answer questions on YouTube after transaction errors

* Oil reverses gains, falls on China Covid surge, firmer dollar

* Are airports the ideal testbed for the newest technologies?

* Singapore lift for Genting

* Asian benchmarks mixed as markets eye Covid-19, inflation risks

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrives at Ngurah Rai International Airport ahead of the G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia, on Monday, November 14, 2022.  - ReutersBritish Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrives at Ngurah Rai International Airport ahead of the G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia, on Monday, November 14, 2022. - Reuters

Indonesia:

* UN chief in G20 summit at Bali says expiring Russia grain deal 'essential for global food security'

* Turkey President Erdogan arrives in Indonesia G20 after Istanbul blast

* For host Indonesia, a G20 summit dogged by Russia-Ukraine rancour

* Indonesia asks European Commission, G7 to "provide support and flexibility" so G20 summit can produce declaration

* Biden unveils investments in Indonesia carbon capture, transport

* Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrives in Indonesia's Bali for G20 summit

* Musk sees aliens, tunnels in a candlelit G20 vision of the future

* Indonesia Oct trade surplus seen at US$4.5bil as global trade weakens

* Indonesia gets state wealth fund to retire 660MW coal plant

* Indonesia expects G20 to deliver concrete outcomes for global economic recovery

* Two-wheelers come first in Indonesia’s EV strategy

Thailand:

* Thailand to facilitate admission of Timor Leste as Asean member

* Emerging markets - Thai stocks post biggest drop in five weeks as Asia FX mixed as markets mull future Fed rate stance

* Japan PM to meet China's Xi in Bangkok on Thursday (Nov 14)

* Xi, Kamala Harris among confirmed Apec 2022 attendees

* Operation Hanuman busts gambling franchise with 500 websites

* Hotel tycoon wants international tourists in Thailand to pay more

* Prayut presents three pillars for post-pandemic recovery in Asean

A welcome ceremony is prepared prior to the arrival of Britain's Rishi Sunak for the G20 meeting, in Nusa Dua, Indonesia, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. - APA welcome ceremony is prepared prior to the arrival of Britain's Rishi Sunak for the G20 meeting, in Nusa Dua, Indonesia, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. - AP

Philippines:

* Philippines' fertility rate continues to decline; alarming trend since the 1970s

* Philippines logs 1,009 new cases and 18 more deaths on Monday (Nov 14)

* Killings in Philippines anti-drug operations will be minimised, says police chief

* Philippines cuts diesel price but gasoline, kerosene to go up on Nov 15

* Marcos: Keep disputed waters ‘a sea of peace’

Vietnam:

* Vietnam and Germany agree to foster comprehensive cooperation

* Vietnam reports 204 new Covid-19 cases and no new deaths on Monday (Nov 14)

* Samchem to increase warehousing capacity in Malaysia, Vietnam

* Wind Power event to help Vietnam transition to greener economy

* Vietnam and Germany to expand ties in vocational training, professional human resources

French President Emmanuel Macron (centre) is welcomed as he arrives before the G20 Summit, at Ngurah Rai International airport in Denpasar on the Indonesian resort island of Bali on Monday, November 14, 2022. - AFPFrench President Emmanuel Macron (centre) is welcomed as he arrives before the G20 Summit, at Ngurah Rai International airport in Denpasar on the Indonesian resort island of Bali on Monday, November 14, 2022. - AFP

Myanmar:

* Malaysia does not support elections in Myanmar promised by Junta next year, says Saifuddin

* Myanmar junta risks total ban at Asean meetings

* Myanmar reports 44 new Covid-19 cases

Cambodia:

* Key takeaways from Asean meeting in Phnom Penh as G20 summit takes off in Bali

* China 'helping' Cambodia with naval base upgrade, says its foreign ministry

* Hun Sen thanks US’ Biden for return of looted statues

Laos:

* Laos leader wants comprehensive to improve peoples lives in the region as Asean leaders present visions to tackle ongoing challenge

* South Korean company confers on Lao mega project

Brunei:

* Brunei acts to prevent premature stroke fatalities

* Brunei and Cambodia vow to reinforce ties and cooperation for the mutual benefits of both countries

Indonesia's youth prepare to welcome leaders arriving for the G20 Bali Summit in Denpasar Bali on on Monday (Nov 14). - AFPIndonesia's youth prepare to welcome leaders arriving for the G20 Bali Summit in Denpasar Bali on on Monday (Nov 14). - AFP

AseanPlus:

* Biden, Xi seek to avoid conflict at first US-China summit in years as both leaders stress the need to work together

* Phryges, the Phrygian cap that symbolises French republic chosen as Olympics mascot

* Malaysia warns uncertainties, volatility in palm oil market to persist in 2023

* G-20 statement in doubt as US, Russia fail to agree at East Asian Summit

* Biden to set 'guardrails' in talks with Xi in Bali at G20 talks

* China says it hopes to bring relations with US 'back on track' at G20

* Russia denies AP report that Lavrov taken to hospital at G20

* Britain to urge G20 to take coordinated action on economic instability

* Istanbul police says Syrian woman main suspect, detains 46 over bombing

* Pakistan will be among first to receive G7 'Global Shield' climate funding

* ‘I’m fed up’: US Tesla owners respond to Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover

* Tesla denies malfunction to blame for deadly crash caught on video in China

* Daughter of famed Japan investor activist starts politics school

* Man who helped China fight SARS named Beijing party boss

* Cathay won't return to pre-pandemic capacity until 'end of 2024'

* 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' may be banned in China due to LGBT themes

* Australia to consider banning paying of ransoms to cyber criminals

* HK furious as protest song replaces China anthem at S. Korea rugby match

* Upcoming South-East Asia visits fuel expectations on China's role

* Global debt levels rose ‘substantially’ in 2021

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