MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA: Alexandra Eala of the Philippines returns a shot against Madison Keys of the United States during their match on day 6 at Hard Rock Stadium. She won the match 6-4, 6-2 and became the first woman from the Philippines to beat a top-10 opponent since the ranking system came into being 50 years ago.-- AFP Photo
Malaysia:
* Federal Court rejects Najib's bid against AG's appeal on royal addendum order
* Federal Court sets April 28 to decide on Najib's house arrest case
* Married couple nabbed with RM1.2mil meth disguised as health drinks
* Man who robbed Kota Damansara goldsmith is auxiliary cop, say police
* Ismail Sabri returns to MACC HQ over graft, money laundering probe
* Malaysia must accelerate AI adoption for economic growth, says Anwar
* Johor flood situation improves, high tides pose ongoing risk
* Immigration officer charged with bribery to approve worker quotas
* MCMC partnership effectively curbs religious insult cases, says IGP
* Investigation papers on doctor accused of indecent acts submitted
* Case of 17-year-old killed by suspected drunk driver awaiting forensic and chemistry report, police say
* Cross-border trade in the northern region to improve with strengthening of logistics capacity, says Loke
* Health Minister collaborates with retailers to ensure smoking product display compliance by Oct 1
* Bank Negara's net profit surges to RM13.16bil, declares RM5.25bil dividend
* Bank Negara’s international reserves at US$118bil as of March 14/ * Bank Negara projects 4.5%-5.5% GDP growth, inflation to remain manageable
Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, King Philippe of Belgium and Singapore's First Lady Jane Yumiko Ittogi pose during the official welcome ceremony at the Royal Palace in Brussels on March 24, 2025. -- Photo by BENOIT DOPPAGNE / AFP
Singapore:
* Asean can cooperate more intensively on trade amid geopolitical uncertainties, says Lee Hsien Loong
* Singapore seizes over US$150,000 worth of e-vaporisers in two separate operations
* Singaporean tourist injured in fall on Mount Kinabalu
* Heightened tensions, policy uncertainty could signal ‘next turning point’ in world trade: SM Lee
* Singapore bus enthusiast gets 16 years’ jail, caning for sexually violating boys in hobby group
* Singapore election spotlight: Close fight to decide if Workers’ Party keeps Sengkang or PAP wins it
* Project by Singapore lab to cultivate rice sustainably wins WEF award
* Singapore core inflation rate at the lowest in nearly four years in February
* All Cold Storage, Giant outlets in Singapore to be sold to Malaysian group for RM414mil
* Oil slips as investors monitor Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks/ * Oil markets navigate turbulence amid ceasefire talks, OPEC+ move, tariffs
Indonesia:
* Sovereign fund Danantara Indonesia names 'dream team' of former presidents, Sachs, Dalio and ex-Thai PM Thaksin
* Nova serves ultimatum to Chen-Toh - play well at Sudirman Cup or face split
* Separatist assault in Indonesia's Papua leaves one dead, six wounded
* Asian markets fluctuate as traders prepare for 'Liberation Day'
* No politics, just business, says key official at Indonesia’s new wealth fund
* Press freedom concerns abound in Indonesia
Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra attends a no-confidence debate at the parliament in Bangkok, Thailand, on Monday, March 24, 2025. -- REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
Thailand:
* Thai PM grilled in censure motion over father Thaksin's influence
* Thai Massage College of Thailand to train therapists, boost income and tourism
* Thai casino plan wins overwhelming support in public hearing
* Car bomb injures Pattani official in suspected attack
* Warning issued in Bangkok as PM2.5 levels surge - six districts in the red
* Paetongtarn faces censure motion as opposition takes aim at father's influence
Philippines:
* Philippines and US kick off army drills ahead of Hegseth visit
* Philippines and US defence chiefs to meet in Manila on Friday (March 28)
* Alex Eala stuns Madison Keys, becomes first Filipina to beat top-10 player
* Duterte confident he has 'no case' to answer at ICC, says daughter Sara
* China says it has not received any asylum application from Philippines' Duterte
Protester clash with riot police officers during a rally against the passing of a controversial revision of a military law that will allow military officers to serve in more government posts without resigning from the armed forces, in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, Monday, March 24, 2025. -- AP Photo/Trisnadi
Vietnam:
* Vietnam and Singapore aim to effectively realise Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
* Vietnam second happiest country in South-East Asia behind Singapore, says report
* Vietnam allows some banks to have up to 49% foreign ownership
* 44 on trial in Vietnam over illegal sand mining
* Vietnam-Singapore relations poised for new heights
Myanmar:
* Third batch of 24 Malaysians rescued from Myanmar to be repatriated on Tuesday (March 25)
* Rohingya in Bangladesh face dire consequences if aid money drops, say UN agencies
* Cops: Revenge motive behind fatal attack on Myanmar man in Tasek Gelugor
* Myanmar limits monthly job submissions to 50 for Thailand, 15 for Japan
A boy walks past statues of Buddhist monks at Trapeang Thma pagoda in Cambodia's Banteay Meanchey province on Monday, March 24, 2025. -- Photo by TANG CHHIN Sothy / AFP
Cambodia:
* Speaker of Dewan Rakyat attends iftar event hosted by Cambodian PM in Phnom Penh
* Cambodian women deconstruct consent via traditional Khmer dance
* Cambodia announces successful irrigation of almost all dry-season rice
Laos:
* Hinboun dam builders in Laos face prosecution, accused of corruption
* Laos signs US$1.94bil clean energy deal with Chinese industrial company
Brunei:
* Brunei sees decline in tuberculosis cases as prevention efforts bolstered
* Brunei sees 1.1 per cent population growth rate in 2024
The blooming Somei Yoshino cherry tree at the specimen tree at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, Monday March 24, 2025. -- Kyodo Photo via AP)
AseanPlus:
* Zero kidnapping cases since 2020 due to Esscom, says Saifuddin
* New naval base near Kuching to be submarine transit point, navy chief says
* Malaysia to tighten semiconductor regulations, monitor chip movements - Tengku Zafrul
* Malaysia-China panda loan extended, says Nik Nazmi
* Boris Brejcha live in Malaysia: High-tech minimal rhythms all set to make waves in KL with Pinkfish Arena's mega show
* Cherry blossoms blooming in Tokyo, beating 2024’s date by five days
* South Korea reports four additional avian influenza cases in less than one week, total now at 41
* HK pop diva G.E.M. purchases two luxury flats for RM48.5mil
* Foreign embassies advise people to avoid protest hubs in Seoul ahead of Yoon ruling
* Bangladeshi man jailed for killing rare fishing cat
* HK singer-actress Karen Mok slips twice during rainy concert in Suzhou
* New Australian election battleground is working from home
* Jack Ma-backed Ant touts AI breakthrough built on Chinese chips
* South Korea authorities deploy choppers and troops to battle raging wildfire
* Oita Airport to rebrand as 'Hello Kitty Airport' for Osaka Expo 2025 tourists
* UK's Heathrow defends decision to shut airport amid blame game
* Twitter bird sign sells for nearly US$35,000 at auction
* In India, young people are finding fun - increasingly, at book festivals
* 'Ugly like that of a dog': Chinese actress Zhao Lusi exposes netizen's harsh criticism of her make-up
* South Korea's Constitutional Court strikes down impeachment of PM Han Duck-soo
* HK stars Kenneth Ma, Katy Kung and more to hold concert in Malaysia on April 19
* S. Korean court overturns impeachment of Prime Minister Han, reinstating him as acting president
* Rodent found in miso soup prompts plunge in eatery chain Sukiya owner’s stock
* Chiang Kai-shek’s great grandson moves to mainland China as clan builds cross-strait ties
* China restaurant sells half chicken ‘raised on music, milk’ for US$66, triggers online taunts
* Soccer - New Zealand qualifies for 2026 World Cup with 3-0 win over New Caledonia
* Cricket - Ravindra and Noor help Chennai down Mumbai in IPL super Sunday blockbuster
