Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Wednesday (Nov 13, 2024)


Thailand's Gene Apisara Thadadolthip walks the ramp as she competes in the national costume category during the 62nd Miss International Pageant 2024 in Tokyo on November 12, 2024. - Photo: AFP

Malaysia:

* Daim Zainuddin passes away / Condolences pour in for Daim

* Daim's remains taken home for friends, relatives to pay last respects

* Honour Daim for what he has done for the nation, says 'indescribably sad' Dr M

* Daim laid to rest at Bukit Kiara Muslim cemetery

* PM Anwar arrives in Peru for official visit, Apec leaders week

* Malaysia to review aid mechanism for injured Palestinians, says PM Anwar

* Sulu claim to take action against Sabah is senseless, says Azalina

* Green light for multi-billion ringgit solar glass plant in Kimanis

* Close bilateral ties between Malaysia and China is a core diplomatic policy, says Dr Wee

* Occupational injuries, work-related deaths declined steeply over past decade, says HR Minister

* Most suspects in child neglect cases this year found to be caretakers, say Selangor cops

* Review two-decade old fee schedule, not force GPs to display prices, says MMA

* National nuclear tech policy set to drive socioeconomic growth, generate export value of RM2.4bil by 2030

* Three years jail for mother and friend who locked up child in cat cage

* MACC detains manager for allegedly making false claims of RM2mil

* Form Two student in Kangar injured after falling from school roof due to dizziness after vaping

* Cameron Highlands road affected by landslide now reopened to vehicles

* Parliament cafeteria shut down two weeks over health violations

* Domestic Trade Ministry demands Johor restauranteurs to explain proposal to raise food prices next year

* Prioritise Malaysians, says Dr Wee on EPF contributions for foreigners

* Mohd Azmawi Fikri to be sworn in as Nenggiri assemblyman Nov 21

* More than 20% tax on those earning above RM100,000, says Amir Hamzah

Singapore:

* Two Singapore media veterans sued over RM3.3mil loan given to their business to promote Mandarin

* Singapore pledges up to RM2.23bil to finance climate action in Asia

* Cops probe deepfake nude photos of sports school kids

* Dollar, bitcoin slow momentum as markets eye US inflation

* Stocks slide on unease over jump in bond yields as focus turns to US inflation

* Oil pares losses on tight supply but cloudy demand caps gains

* Jail for woman who cheated cycling buddy of S$4,000 despite knowing victim was bankrupt

* Fugitive lawyer Charles Yeo arrested in the UK, extradition hearing pending

Indonesia:

* Indonesian president Prabowo meets Biden and speaks with Trump, pledges cooperation

* Appeals Court doubles prison sentences of Indonesians convicted of migrant smuggling

* Mt Lewotobi Laki-Laki eruption: 83 Malaysians to be evacuated

* Several Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia flights disrupted due to Lewotobi Laki-Laki eruption

* Singapore carriers cancel Bali, Lombok flights after volcano eruption / Virgin Australia cancels flights to and from Bali due to volcanic ash

* A dark side to Indonesia’s digital finance revolution

* Indonesians drill for disaster before tsunami anniversary

* Indonesia to launch reconstruction effort following Mount Lewotobi eruptions

* Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi volcano eruption: 124 Malaysians report presence in Labuan Bajo

Thailand:

* Thai finance minister eyes 2025 GDP growth of 3.5%, plans more stimulus

* Thai police bust nine illegal bitcoin mining rigs; suspects charged stealing RM1.25mil worth of electricity

* Pollution in Thailand is back - Fine dust exceeds safety standard in 56 areas of Bangkok

* At UN climate talks, nations big and small get chance to bear witness to climate change

* Thailand's currency, stocks rally on economic, earnings momentum; Asia FX mixed

* Loy Krathong goes digital in Bangkok to protect the environment

* Get up! Sitting long hours can be very dangerous, warns ThaiHealth

Philippines:

* Philippines says it would be obliged to comply if Interpol seeks ex-president Duterte's arrest

* Philippines and China South China Sea tensions build up over disputed Scarborough Shoal baselines

* Ex-Philippine President Duterte says ICC should 'hurry up' on drug war investigation

* Filipina college student falls from terrace during fight with ex-boyfriend, dies

* Rodrigo Duterte: I killed six or seven people in Davao, including erring cops

Vietnam:

* Vietnam sees strong 2025 GDP growth despite global uncertainty

* Vietnam Airlines to request bids for 50 narrowbody jets next year

* Four safe-cracking Vietnamese burglars shot dead at Jalan Imbi

* Vietnam lifts anti-dumping duties on imported cold-rolled stainless steel

Myanmar:

* Asean and France forge new cooperation initiatives to propel partnership

* Myanmar ethnic armed group says 11 killed in airstrike on teashop

* China rare earth exports jump as fears of Myanmar supply disruption spark more buying

Cambodia:

* Cambodia to deploy over 16,000 security officials for its famed water festival which begins on Thursday (Nov 14)

* Regional, bilateral FTAs create favourable conditions for trade, investment in Cambodia, says Hun Manet

* Forum tipped to boost UK-Cambodia trade

Laos:

* Hope and healing: Laos fights to end gender-based violence in the country

* PM Sonexay hails That Luang festival as occasion to promote Lao culture

Brunei:

* Brunei's landscapes and wildlife will be a big player in world of tourism, says travel experts from Hong Kong

* Brunei’s history explored at book festival

AseanPlus:

* Michelle Yeoh channels old Hollywood glamour with blonde bob at 'Wicked' premiere

* China clears makeshift memorial to victims of deadly car ramming attack

* China haircare brand faces backlash as post depicting flirty ‘fake besties’ ‘betrays’ women

* Universal Studios Japan to launch Donkey Kong themed attraction area on Dec 11

* US aircraft carrier George Washington joins military drills with South Korea, Japan

* Chinese workers to get two extra days’ holiday, including longer Lunar New Year

* China’s wintry tourism, sports heat up hope of thawing economy

* Israeli strikes pound Lebanon, Hezbollah strikes back

* Why is Beijing prodding Hong Kong developers to go for reforms and megaprojects?

* Could China-US rivalry go off the rails in Africa over a resourceful train route?

* Trump’s crypto support may see China restore digital-asset market, HashKey head says

* Donald Trump’s United Nations pick Elise Stefanik is a sharp critic of the institution

* Taiwan singer Yu Tian’s son-in-law receives suspended jail sentence for scam involvement

* South Korea: Driver racks up over 20,000 traffic tickets

* Human cases of anthrax reported in western Mongolia

* Palau president says China flouting its ocean boundaries and its research vessel lurking in its waters

* Samsung Electronics shares hit 4-year lows on Trump risks, AI chips

* Netflix says 70 million users now watch shows with advertising

* New Zealand plans to limit online casino gambling licenses, ban ads aimed at children

* For Trump’s China dealings, billionaires like Elon Musk to play backchannel role: analysts

* Nvidia and SoftBank pilot world's first AI and 5G telecom network

* Casino tycoon who hit jackpot in Macau dies

* South Korea prosecutors indict controversial American streamer Johnny Somali

* Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines launches new route to Zhoushan, site of sacred Mount Putuo

* South Korean government cracks down on wedding industry

* Wildlife Institute of India experts hail success of ‘Project Cheetah’; centre plans expansion to Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary

* K-pop duo Super Junior-D&E to hold concert in KL on Jan 4

* Japanese PM receives second medical checkup in five days amid health concern

* Ringgit continues to end lower vs US dollar

* HK star Dada Chan loses RM917K deposit after backing out of penthouse purchase

* Three child rapists executed after top China court approves sentence

* Shah Rukh Khan death threat: Mumbai police arrest suspect from Chhattisgarh

* China-Asean initiative launched at legal forum

* Former Miss HK contestant and TVB star Ceci Mak receives an offer of RM286K for a 'dinner date'

* South Korea police arrest 215 in suspected US$228mil crypto scam

* Malaysians can now use Taiwan’s e-Gate for immigration clearance

* Mother of North Korean abductee Megumi Yokota calls for daughter’s return to Japan 47 years after abduction

* China Rolls-Royce owner declines compensation from truck driver, upset by online fame claims

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