Asean News Headlines at 9pm on Sunday (Sept 17, 2023)


Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr. celebrates after winning the Singapore Grand Prix Formula Onerace at the Marina Bay Street Circuit on Sunday, September 17, 2023. - Reuters

Malaysia:

* Anwar invites China's Xi Jinping and Li Qiang to visit Malaysia next year

* China will support Malaysia's New Industrial Master Plan, says Anwar

* PM Anwar arrives in Nanning to attend 20th CAExpo

* Malaysia, China sign three MOUs worth nearly RM20bil

* RM132.6bil in approved investments for first half of 2023, on track to hit target, says Tengku Zafrul

* 'Segulai Sejalai' musical draws rousing applause at Malaysia Day celebration

* Bursa Malaysian expected to go higher from Monday (Sept 18) onwards on continued bullish sentiment

* Ringgit to hold up better against G10 currencies but will continue to struggle against US dollar this week

* Pearly-Thinaah lose in final of Hong Kong Open

* Public can now apply to be SPM 2023 exam invigilators

* Inappropriate to hold rally on Malaysia Day, says S'wak PKR Youth

* Study to be conducted to improve Comms and Multimedia Act, says Deputy Minister

Jonatan Christie of Indonesia poses with his trophy at the podium after his win against Kenta Nishimoto of Japan in their men’s singles final match of the Hong Kong Open badminton tournament in Hong Kong on Sunday, September 17, 2023. - AFPJonatan Christie of Indonesia poses with his trophy at the podium after his win against Kenta Nishimoto of Japan in their men’s singles final match of the Hong Kong Open badminton tournament in Hong Kong on Sunday, September 17, 2023. - AFP

Singapore:

* Carlos Sainz wins Singapore Formula One Grand Prix for Ferrari and end Red Bull and Verstappen's unbeaten run

* F1 Singapore Grand Prix welcomes over 260,000 fans over race weekend - a sell out crowd to celebrate the much-touted night race

* Online radicalisation a key factor driving terror threat in Singapore, says Shanmugam

* Motor racing-Stroll to miss Singapore GP after qualifying crash

* Leaders pay tribute to Lee Kuan Yew - day marking Singapore founder's 100th birthday

* Singapore National serviceman allegedly took intimate videos

* Alliance in Singapore investing in Asia’s future

Indonesia:

* Yet another earthquake jolts off Indonesia; this time at the eastern province of West Papua

* Firefighters battle peatland blazes in Palembang

* Tighter rules for live food / Rice imports surge as Jakarta shores up stocks

Thailand:

* Thailand's Chiang Mai top businessmen outline ambitious plans for northern capital to soar with second airport

* Thailand deputy PM says new govt will ensure land, water, and air trade with China will increase in big way

* Thai PM Srettha opposes recreational use of cannabis

Protesters hold placards as they march down a street during the Global Climate Strike in Jakarta on Sunday, September 17, 2023. - AFPProtesters hold placards as they march down a street during the Global Climate Strike in Jakarta on Sunday, September 17, 2023. - AFP

Philippines:

* Philippines says Japan and Australia keen on joint maritime patrols

* World cup silver medallist and pole vault star EJ Obiena to lead Philippines' attack at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou

* State-lender Development Bank of the Philippines remits 25 billion pesos to country's Sovereign Wealth Fund

Vietnam:

* Vietnam is now China’s biggest trade partner in Asean, says minister

* Vietnam-China tourism cooperation zone to start trial operations

* Vietnam's steel industry eyes carbon neutrality by 2050

Myanmar:

* Myanmar and Russia central banks sign MoUs on bank accounts opening and elevation in tourism cooperation

* 109 wire fraud and scam suspects transferred to China from Myanmar

* Big dreams as Myanmar athletes to compete in seven sports at Hangzhou Asiad

Devotees carry an idol of the elephant-headed Hindu deity 'Ganesha' during a procession along a street in Mumbai on Sunday, September 17, 2023, ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. - AFPDevotees carry an idol of the elephant-headed Hindu deity 'Ganesha' during a procession along a street in Mumbai on Sunday, September 17, 2023, ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. - AFP

Cambodia:

* Innovation key to empowering women, says Cambodian Women's Affair minister

* Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet highlights importance of regional trade at China-Asean expo

* Cambodian prime minister Hun Manet urges against weaponising trade

Laos:

* China govt calls for sharing opportunities and common development with Laos

* This summer broke the world record for the highest temperature officially recorded

* Human rights lawyer fleeing state pressure deported back to China

Brunei:

* Three Vietnamese, including two women, are charged with money laundering and conspiring cases in Brunei; face lengthy punishments

* Brunei-China cooperation in various fields benefits two peoples, says Crown Prince

Indian players celebrate with the trophy after their win in the Asia Cup cricket final against Sri Lanka, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sunday, Sept.17, 2023. - APIndian players celebrate with the trophy after their win in the Asia Cup cricket final against Sri Lanka, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sunday, Sept.17, 2023. - AP

AseanPlus:

* Asean-China free trade talks crucial for post-pandemic recovery, says Malaysian PM

* Asean, China efforts must focus on regional peace, stability, prosperity, says Anwar

* In deeply polarised India, Shah Rukh Khan’s box-office hit stirs religion in politics debate

* How the mighty has fallen - Li Shangfu, once the public face of China's powerful military, now he's under corruption probe

* How a Hong Kong student’s virtual business exposed sex assault cases at university camps

* Analysis - Why is 2023 so hot? A rare Pacific volcano is among the suspects

* Lesbian couple win Hong Kong court victory in IVF case

* Taiwan detects 28 Chinese warplanes around island

* China yuan: Weak currency hits traders, travellers as customers request discounts, firms could raise retail prices

* Unlicensed California lab housing pathogens tied to China firms, US House panel concludes after subpoena

* The new iPhone 15 is a crowd-pleaser, experts say

* Chicken-frying robot at your service in South Korea

* Teacher cracks girl’s head with set square, leaving fragments in skull

* All Blacks jersey gesture touches Namibia after horrible injury in Rugby World Cup game

* Once they were the magnificos - But now Ronaldo, Neymar and Benzema have to set sights on Asian Champions League title

* South Korea's Yoon warns against Russia-North Korea military cooperation and plans to discuss at UN

* Indigenous rights supporters rally across Australia before vote

* Chinese police detain several staff of Evergrande wealth unit

* 'Art Gallery', a board game that turns you into a museum curator

* North Korea's Kim Jong-un wraps up visit to Russia, leaves for home by train

* World Court to hear Russian objections to Ukraine genocide case

* Cricket-Cummins, Smith and Starc return to Australia squad for India ODI series

* Cricket-Ruthless India rout Sri Lanka to win Asia Cup as paceman Siraj shines

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