Emergency rescue workers survey the site of a crane collapse at a construction site along Rama II highway in Bangkok on Saturday, March 15, 2025. A crane collapse at a construction site in Bangkok on March 15 killed at least 5 people, police said, as rescue teams worked to retrieve bodies from the debris. -- Photo by Panumas SANGUANWONG / THAI NEWS PIX / AFP
Malaysia:
* Monsoon surge to bring continuous rain and strong winds, says MetMalaysia
* Umno throws Ismail Sabri under the bus
* Black swan appears at crucial stretch of DAP polls
* Malaysia reaffirms commitment to combat Islamophobia
* RM1.03mil lost to online scams in Melaka as of March 13 says exco
* Home Ministry to extend migrant repatriation initiative
* Malaysia mission calls on WTO to play crucial role amid global trade war
* 24 suspected drug peddlers nabbed in K'tan, T'ganu special ops, say cops
* Strategic seat allocation is crucial, says former Sabah CM
* PETRONAS says still in talks with Sarawak over gas aggregator role
* Ringgit to remain defensive next week, trading within 4.43-4.44 range against greenback
* Nurul Izzah smashes national sprint record in Turkiye
* Teenage burglars busted: RM20,000 worth of stolen motorcycle parts recovered
* Malaysian Bar affirms commitment to judicial independence with unanimous resolutions
* Govt's RM1.1bil investment injection into Sapura Energy a 'beacon of hope', say vendors
Students walk through a damaged area caused by flooding that carried illegal logging debris, damaging 60 houses in Pelangai Gadang, West Sumatra, on Saturday, March 15, 2025. -- Photo by REZAN SOLEH / AFP
Singapore:
* Man, 80, dies after losing balance on SBS Transit bus in Singapore
* Singapore must build economic, social resilience amid darkening economic clouds: President Tharman
* 'A spectacular sight', rare sun halo seen in skies across Singapore
* Mother of three among 76 suspects nabbed in island-wide raids, drugs worth more than S$97,000 seized: Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau
* More than two hours’ waiting time to Woodlands Checkpoint as March school holidays begin
* Road rage: Police record six statements in Kajang student assault case
* Opposition politician Kenneth Jeyaretnam issued Pofma order over claim that Singapore Govt uses land sales to boost reserves
* Oil rebounds 1% to end week steady amid prospect of Ukraine ceasefire
Indonesia:
* Indonesia aims to eradicate extreme poverty by 2026 and it's one of country's biggest aim, says minister
* Indonesia seeks to raise university research funding to one per cent of GDP, talent development is the way forward, says minister
* Opening doors -Indonesia issues telco permits for five Apple iPhone 16 models
* Indonesia set to lift ban on migrant workers to Saudi Arabia
* Indonesia launches Eid discount nationwide to drive up consumption
* Five 'furry influencers' in China, Japan, Thailand and Hawaii amaze fans around the globe
* Weather experts warn of fire, drought despite normal dry season
Williams driver Alexander Albon of Thailand steers his car during qualifying at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, March 15, 2025. -- AP Photo/Scott Barbour
Thailand:
* Desperate search: Authorities continue rescue mission for survivors trapped under collapsed bridge in Bangkok
* US hits Thai officials with visa sanctions over deportation of Uyghurs to China
* Thaksin vows cheaper power to turn Thailand into data centre hub
* Bangkok's Rama II Road sees over 2,500 construction accidents in seven years
* Seven killed as Bangkok's Dao Khanong Expressway Bridge collapses on Rama II Road
* Thai court accepts petition to revoke foreign pilot employment
Philippines:
* Legitscript certification for telemedicine businesses now recognised by Google in Indonesia and the Philippines
* Philippines health ministry sounds alert as country records 426 rabies cases in 2024; most cases were fatal
* 'Filled with arrogance': China lashes out at G7 over statements on maritime security
* Duterte’s swift descent from ‘punisher’ president to inmate
* Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appears at International Criminal Court in The Hague; aide claims abduction
* Tennis-BNP Paribas renews title sponsorship with Indian Wells tournament through 2029
Vice-president of Philippines Sara Duterte addresses people gathering outside the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, on March 14, 2025, as former Philippine president Rodrigo Dutertre appears for the first time before International Criminal Court warrant to face crimes against humanity charges. The 79-year-old faces a charge of -- the crime against humanity of murder, -- according to the ICC, for a crackdown that rights groups estimate killed tens of thousands of mostly poor men, often without proof they were linked to drugs. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam and Laos promote payments in local currencies to boost trade
* Vietnam and US firms sign deals on energy and minerals, state media reports
* Vietnam's tuna exports face multiple new challenges including raw material shortages
* 'Shark Jaw' building to be demolished before April 30, Hanoi decided
* Vietnam targets full 5G coverage by 2025
* Eight jailed for fire that killed 56 in Hanoi apartment tragedy
Myanmar:
* Nearly 8,000 repatriated after one month of Myawaddy crackdown: Border Guard Force
* Japanese national and six key figures in Myawaddy smuggling ring to be extradited
* Myanmar to hold floating Thingyan festival at popular tourist destination
* Major aid cuts leave millions at risk in Myanmar, says WFP
Golf - LIV Golf - Singapore - Sentosa Golf Club, Singapore - March 15, 2025; Ripper GC's Lucas Herbert during round Two. -- Photo: REUTERS/Andy Chua
Cambodia:
* Cambodian general denies role in deadly 1997 Phnom Penh attack before Paris trial
* Cambodian experts laud effectiveness of China's democracy
* Economists optimistic about Cambodia's upcoming Angkor Sankranta event
* Elephant population bigger than expected in Cambodia
Laos:
* Second phase of project to combat mosquito-borne diseases in Laos begins
* Global trade hits record US$33 trillion in 2024, says UN report
* Chinese vice premier calls for greater cooperation with Laos on AI, digital economy
Brunei:
* Brunei records 1.4 million airline passengers in 2024, confirms minister
* Rising stars: Orphaned students in Brunei recognised for academic excellence
CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA: The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft launches from the Launch Complex 39A at NASAs Kennedy Space Center on March 14, 2025 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The mission will be crewed by NASA astronauts commander Anne McClain, pilot Nichole Ayers, alongside mission specialists, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Takuya Onishi and Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov. - AFP
AseanPlus:
* Malaysia to host 46th Asean Summit in May, Dialogue Partners summit in October
* Five 'furry influencers' in China, Japan, Thailand and Hawaii amaze fans around the globe
* South Korean woman stabs hospital security guard 'for lying'
* Seven drown in two incidents in Maharashtra’s Thane and Pune districts
* China prosecutes over 21,000 people for counterfeit crimes in 2024
* Japan hot springs facing water shortages as tourism booms
* ‘Battery pack likely caused Air Busan fire’, says investigators
* Massive rallies across South Korea ahead of key ruling on impeachment of Yoon
* Savings from Hong Kong transport scheme revamp ‘insignificant’: Legco research arm
* Multiple Russian planes entered South Korean defence identification zone, S.Korea military
* Why foreigners without employers' support pay higher health insurance premiums in South Korea
* More chumps than champs: Were the original Champions Marvel's worst superteam?
* Japan's NHK party leader Takashi Tachibana attacked in central Tokyo
* Chinese lawmakers urge action on age discrimination in job market
* Highly controversial Unification Church faces dissolution in Japan
* Chinese scientists create nuclear battery that could last for a century
* Former vice-president of Agricultural Bank of China indicted for graft
* Man who lost South Korean citizenship found dead in abandoned hotel
* ‘Race against time’ sees Premier Li put all Chinese officials on notice amid uncertainties
* How Hong Kong’s property slump is affecting asset values owned by celebrities and tycoons
* Japan's NHK controversial party leader Takashi Tachibana attacked in central Tokyo
* Gold smuggling: Bengaluru Special Court rejects bail plea of jailed actress Ranya Rao
* China woman surviving cliff fall caused by husband, reveals IVF newborn has heart disease
* Olympics-India's 2036 Games bid a chance to boost infrastructure, says sports governance expert
* US launches new crewed mission to space station with aims of bringing back home stranded astronauts
* South Korea calls for immediate release of three missionaries detained in North Korea following UN report
* Itzy's Yeji hopes to show off potential in solo debut/ * K-pop star Hyomin of T-ara thanks fans as she shares wedding photos
