Asean News Headlines at 9pm on Sunday (July 23, 2023)


Leicester City fans in rain coats inside the stadium as the match is cancelled due to bad weather in a pre-season friendly between Leicester and Tottenham Hotspur at the Rajamangala National Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand on Sunday, July 23, 2023. - Reuters

Malaysia:

* PM to announce changes to civil servants' salary adjustment scheme

* Implement projects immediately, says PM to ministries and agencies

* PKR wants Aminuddin Harun kept as Negri Sembilan MB, says Anwar

* Salahuddin stable but remains in critical condition

* Implement projects immediately, says PM to ministries and agencies

* The 1975 frontman Matty Healy unremorseful for actions on stage

* Lawyer takes up case pro bono to help artistes, vendors sue The 1975 / * The 1975 have left the country, says S'gor top cop

* State polls: 'Azmin factor' reason for last-minute Pakatan candidate swap in Hulu Kelang

* Malaysians rescued after tourist ship sinks in Indonesia

* Squash: Aira falls in world junior final in Melbourne

* Bursa Malaysia likely to remain positive despite cautious mode from Monday (July 24) onwards

* Ringgit to trade in tight range with upside bias this week

Gold medallists team Australia celebrate after the medals ceremony for women's 4x100m freestyle relay swimming event during the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka on Sunday,  July 23, 2023. The quartet also set a new World record in the event. - AFPGold medallists team Australia celebrate after the medals ceremony for women's 4x100m freestyle relay swimming event during the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka on Sunday, July 23, 2023. The quartet also set a new World record in the event. - AFP

Singapore:

* Rising worry in Singapore - Financial abuse of seniors by their children is being looked into, says social ministry

* Singaporean top shuttler Loh Kean Yew’s title drought continues with Korea Open final loss to Anders Antonse

* Rice prices set to climb further after India export ban, trade at standstill, shellshocked

* Singapore sea levels could rise by 1.37m come 2150; populated areas may be hit by regular flooding

* Scammers target Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong in fake online ads

* Australia Industry Minister to visit Indonesia and Singapore to bolster ties

* China to resume 15-day visa-free entry for Singapore and Brunei citizens

* Throwing his hat into the ring - the race for Singapore's President position

Indonesia:

* Indonesia defence minister gains ground with young people for 2024 election

* Indonesia arrests 12 including a cop for human trafficking in illegal organ trade

* UK band The 1975 nix Indonesia gig after Malaysia LGBTQ uproar

* Owners sorry over lavish ‘dog wedding’ in Indonesia

* Indonesian fitness influencer dies after freak barbell mishap

* Indonesia seeks to join Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development

* Massive potential - Nusantara is posed to be a new gateway for Malaysia-Indonesia cooperation

* Fostering digital literacy for young, first-time voters in Indonesia

Tottenham Hotspur's James Maddison on the pitch as the match is cancelled due to bad weather in a pre-season friendly between Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur at the Rajamangala National Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand on Sunday, July 23, 2023. - ReutersTottenham Hotspur's James Maddison on the pitch as the match is cancelled due to bad weather in a pre-season friendly between Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur at the Rajamangala National Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand on Sunday, July 23, 2023. - Reuters

Thailand:

* Go out in the sun, urges doctor after study finds most Thais deficient in Vitamin D

* We will keep our promise to form a ‘people’s govt’, insists Move Forward’s Pita with Phue Thai now leading the way

* Drunk Russian man damages four cars in Phuket; stopped by police with taser

* Thais shocked - After winning an election, Move Forward’s quest to lead Thailand’s government grinds to a halt

* Beyond the disinformation narrative - Today’s information landscape allows for fake news and disinformation to spread quickly

* Safeguarding voters from AI misuse

Philippines:

* Two suspected rebels killed in clash with troops in Philippines

* Marcos pitches ‘New Philippines’ plan with nod to father’s rule; celebrates one-year rule on State of the Nation address

* Philippines receives over three million foreign tourists in H1 of 2023; total numbers at end year may go above six million

* Severe storm Doksuri strengthens as Philippines battens down

* FIFA Women’s World Cup: Still not equal

Vietnam's Ngoc Vinh Do in action during the Men's 400m Freestyle at the Fukuoka 2023 World Swimming Championships - Swimming at the Fukuoka Hall A, in Japan on Sunday, July 23, 2023. - ReutersVietnam's Ngoc Vinh Do in action during the Men's 400m Freestyle at the Fukuoka 2023 World Swimming Championships - Swimming at the Fukuoka Hall A, in Japan on Sunday, July 23, 2023. - Reuters

Vietnam:

* Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City among top 15 best cities in Asia in 2023, says Travel + Leisure

* Vietnam and US to hold regular economic talks and explore technical partnership

* Vietnam and Malaysia play indispensable role in Asean, says top analyst

* First US Women's World Cup match against Vietnam draws combined audience of 6.26 million on Fox, Telemundo

* Climate change is only beginning to mess up your holidays

Myanmar:

* Myanmar's Kawthaung sees record hit rainfall in 76 years, triggers landslide and flood

* India aims to trade electricity with South-East Asia including neighbours Myanmar, say sources

* Villagers say 14 killed as Myanmar violence keeps heating up

* Giant sitting marble statue of Buddha to be unveiled soon in Myanmar

* China delivers relief materials to Myanmar to help cyclone victims

People walk past polling stations on the day of Cambodia's general election, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Sunday, July 23, 2023. - ReutersPeople walk past polling stations on the day of Cambodia's general election, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Sunday, July 23, 2023. - Reuters

Cambodia:

* Cambodia's ruling party claims landslide win in one-sided election

* Cambodia polls close with victory for Hun Sen all but certain

* Cambodian voters wish for continued peace, stability, further development after general election

* Cambodia votes as long-time leader Hun Sen near-guaranteed election win

* Cambodia's ruling party gears up for political transition

Laos:

* Loas govt mulls pay rise for low-income civil servants, private employees

* Laos Ministry of Health launches campaign to combat dengue fever in Laos; number of cases hitting record numbers

Brunei:

* Brunei passport is now the 20th most powerful in the world

* Belt and Road Initiative continues to enhance trade ties between China and Brunei

India's Shubhankar Sharma walks to the fourth tee during the final round of the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool in Hoylake, Britain on Sunday, July 23, 2023. - ReutersIndia's Shubhankar Sharma walks to the fourth tee during the final round of the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool in Hoylake, Britain on Sunday, July 23, 2023. - Reuters

AseanPlus:

* Indian village landslide search called off, with death toll at 27

* South Korean authorities probing parcel containing ‘unknown gas’ sent from Taiwan

* Chinese hacked emails of US ambassador to China and senior State Department envoy for Asia, say reports

* US chip curbs are scaring venture capital firms from Chinese AI start-ups, but not us, says BlueRun Ventures China

* Divide grows in Washington over US-China trade, as hawkish bipartisanship starts to crack

* Chinese University alumni leader urges Hong Kong lawmakers to delay vetting bill to overhaul governing body

* US Chinatowns are shrinking, and while some want to fight, new ones are springing up

* Can China’s new action plan lift economy out of deep-rooted malaise, bring market peace of mind?

* Three hurt in Japan train stabbing attack; suspect arrested

* Support for Japanese cabinet slips to 28% - media poll

* ‘I’ll never forget’: Hong Kong health workers in Turkey quake rescue mission recall sleepless nights, freezing temperatures

* Once China’s top securities regulator, disgraced official is now an adviser to its central bank

* What happened to Hong Kong’s ‘yellow’ businesses? No more talk of flexing economic muscle as shops lie low amid police action

* Chinese-Americans view Taiwan more favourably than they do China, Pew survey finds

* Belgian university disputes Chinese account of a meeting with top academic officials

* From AI to dates, China and Saudi Arabia explore new oases beyond oil, but obstacles remain

* Soccer-New Zealand in good spirits after hotel fire forces evacuation

* Cricket-West Indies dig deep to frustrate India on rain-hit third day

* Root removes Labuschagne as rain frustrates England's Ashes push

* Hong Kong national security police ‘investigating family members’ of fugitive unionist Mung Siu-tat in latest home raid linked to wanted eight

* In China, parents are sending children to cultural study tours during summer vacation

* Elon Musk says Twitter to change logo, adieu to 'all the birds'

* Swimming-Australia's Titmus smashes world record in women's 400m freestyle

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