Asean News Headlines at 9pm on Tuesday (Oct 31, 2023)


This aerial photo shows flooded houses in Huong Khe district in central Vietnam's Ha Tinh province on October 31, 2023. Three people died after days of heavy rain in central and north Vietnam that flooded homes and submerged roads, disaster management authorities said Tuesday, October 31, 2023. - AFP

Malaysia:

* Malaysia targets Central Asian and Latin American markets to address declining export value, says PM

* One in four M'sians may suffer a stroke by 2040 if no preventive action taken

* Malaysia to decide on Apec meet based on partners' positions

* Govt intends to open employment for ex-convicts to replace foreign workers

* Jho Low-linked rapper appeals conviction, citing lawyer’s AI use

* Malaysia has the third fastest 5G network in the world, says Ookla

* Top 25 spot in Corruption Perception Index is attainable, says Mohd Zuki

* US tried to pressure Malaysia on Palestine-Israel conflict, says Anwar

* ‘Not a threat, rather an inquiry by the US’, says PN lawmaker

* Stats dept: Malaysian households have high access to basic amenities

* Detection rate of wildlife smuggling through the post has increased, says NGO

* Malaysia will be prosperous under the reign of a fair, wise and compassionate King, says PM

A participant dressed in Halloween costume takes part in a Drag show at a shopping mall in Bangkok on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. - AFPA participant dressed in Halloween costume takes part in a Drag show at a shopping mall in Bangkok on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. - AFP

Singapore:

* Eight men in Singapore to be charged in separate cases of outrage of modesty

* Singapore defense minister calls on China to take the lead in reducing regional tensions

* Singapore to set up consulate office in Kuching, says Sarawak Premier

* Nationwide casting call in Malaysia for upcoming Singapore film

* Man jailed after threatening to use black magic, upload ex’s nude photos

* SIA and Scoot to resume flights from Changi to five cities in China from Nov 26

* SG police: Beware of phishing scam involving fake ‘WhatsApp Web’ pages

* Asia stocks skid on weak China data, yen dives as BOJ tweaks yield control

* Oil rises as supply concerns offset weak China data

Indonesia:

* Indonesian elite police arrest 59 suspected militants - alleged plot to disrupt 2024 elections

* Indonesia's financial sector is able to face global uncertainty, says top finance official

* Jokowi claims neutrality at 2024 race luncheon

* Indonesia arrests militants suspected of plotting to disrupt election

* Twelve dead in Indonesia from drinking bootleg alcohol

* Indonesia's Papua region: Bodies of six workers recovered after attack by separatists

* Maybank Indonesia posts pre-tax of 1.66 trillion rupiah in 9M23

Activists are blocked by police as they tried to march in front of the Israel embassy to show solidarity for the Palestinian people in Taguig, Philippines on Tuesday Oct. 31, 2023. - APActivists are blocked by police as they tried to march in front of the Israel embassy to show solidarity for the Palestinian people in Taguig, Philippines on Tuesday Oct. 31, 2023. - AP

Thailand:

* Thailand to scrutinise sugar exports in bid to curb inflation

* Emerging Markets - Thai baht down as much as 0.7% as Asian FX fall as US rate worries, weak Chinese data hurt sentiment

* Disqualified reformist Pita sees long-term change in Thailand

* Thailand to waive visas for Taiwan and India to boost tourism

* Thailand adds sugar to list of controlled goods

* Thai FM travels to Qatar, Egypt for Hamas hostage talks

Philippines:

* Philippines denies trespassing claim, urges China not to stir tensions

* ‘Be honest at all times,’ Marcos tells newly elected village officials

* Election-related violence leaves 19 dead in the Philippines

* Police seek more proof to connect cop to beauty queen’s disappearance

* Philippines denies China blocked patrol ship in disputed sea

People walk at the Ming Dynasty City Wall Relics Park, as Beijing issues orange alert for heavy air pollution, in Beijing, China on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.- ReutersPeople walk at the Ming Dynasty City Wall Relics Park, as Beijing issues orange alert for heavy air pollution, in Beijing, China on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.- Reuters

Vietnam:

* Flooding and heavy rain kill three in Vietnam

* Vietnam eyes first semiconductor plant, US officials warn of high costs

* Vietnam's textile, garment sector expects better performance in Q4

* Bank chiefs in Vietnam facing arrest for alleged fraud

Myanmar:

* Thousands feared displaced in new Myanmar clashes, says United Nations

* Myanmar team in Bangladesh for Rohingya repatriation talks

* China security minister in Myanmar following border clashes

Pakistan's Abdullah Shafique (left) and Fakhar Zaman run between the wickets as Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman losses his balance after a delivery during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup match between Bangladesh and Pakistan in Kolkata, India, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. - APPakistan's Abdullah Shafique (left) and Fakhar Zaman run between the wickets as Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman losses his balance after a delivery during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup match between Bangladesh and Pakistan in Kolkata, India, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. - AP

Cambodia:

* Climate impacts could have further ripple effects on Cambodia's economy, says World Bank

* PM Manet orders strict public guidelines for Cambodian officials

* Cambodia - On track to achieving mine-free goal by 2025

Laos:

* Lao and Thai PMs naugurate Vientiane-Khamsavath railway station; link between two countries to further boost trade

* Laos and Thailand aim to boost trade to US$11bil by 2025

* Laos, Japan extend partnership in tourism

Brunei:

* Malaysian national jailed for 16 months after stealing electric cables from Brunei employer

* Brunei authorities probe viral message of monthly welfare assistance

TOPSHOT - This photo shows pandas eating inside their enclosure at a zoo in China's southwestern Chongqing municipality. - AFPTOPSHOT - This photo shows pandas eating inside their enclosure at a zoo in China's southwestern Chongqing municipality. - AFP

AseanPlus:

* PM extends Malaysia's condolences to China, family of former premier Li Keqiang

* Peacekeeping mission to Palestine to be raised at upcoming Asean Defence Ministers Meeting

* BNM: Global financial conditions tighten on expectation of higher-for-longer US interest rate

* Esscom to release list of 13 suspects wanted for militant activities

* Suspected gunman takes hostages in Japanese post office - authorities

* Will Xi or won’t Xi? Why Beijing has held off confirming attendance at Apec

* Elon Musk’s X is worth less than half of price he paid for Twitter

* Actor Lee Ji-han's mother describes grief over his death a year after Itaewon Halloween crush

* China population: Guangxi Region adds IVF to health insurance in latest move to boost births

* Three in four undescribed plants are likely to be threatened with extinction

* ‘Most beautiful yoga grandma’: Super fit China woman, 78, admired by millions for embracing fitness regime at 60 after cancer

* Two South Korean police officers stabbed outside presidential compound

* ‘How can he be so angry?’: Shock online as violent China student strangles teacher who confiscated mobile phone

* China to cremate 'outstanding' leader Li Keqiang on Thursday

* Stocks mixed, oil subdued as traders eye Mideast and central banks

* Taiwan's Powerchip chooses northern Japan for planned $5.4 billion fab

* Afghans return to Taliban rule as Pakistan moves to expel 1.7 million

* Google’s Sundar Pichai defends search dominance as rivals circle

* Company that managed NZ White Island volcano, where 22 died in eruption, guilty of safety breaches, judge

* Three astronauts return to Earth after six-month stay on China's space station

* China's smog-covered north on highest pollution alert as visibility drops

* Soccer-Australia will not bid for 2034 World Cup - FA

* Cricket-Warner enjoying making doubters 'look stupid' at World Cup

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