TOPSHOT - People drive on a motorbike past a collapsed building in Mandalay on Friday, March 28, 2025, after an earthquake in central Myanmar. A powerful earthquake rocked central Myanmar on March 28, buckling roads in capital Naypyidaw, damaging buildings and forcing people to flee into the streets in neighbouring Thailand. -- Photo by AFP
Malaysia:
* Myanmar quake: Malaysian embassy in Bangkok temporarily closed for safety check
* No flight cancellations by local airlines following Myanmar earthquake
* Myanmar quake: Malaysia ready to aid Myanmar and Thailand, says PM Anwar
* Speaker Johari expresses sympathy, solidarity with Myanmar, Thailand after 7.7 magnitude quake
* RON95 subsidy rationalisation: Low-income group will not be affected, says PM
* Penangites shocked as Myanmar quake shakes high-rise buildings
* Beating 'bodyguard' for fasting: Employer sentenced to six years 10 months in prison, fined RM22,000
* Penang sees 409% increase in HFMD cases from Jan 1 to March 22, compared to last year
* Wisma Putra urges Malaysians in South Sudan to leave amid rising insecurity
* Congestion at Gua Musang-Kuala Lipis border with increase in traffic volume entering Kelantan
* Immigration enforcers nab one of their own for allowing foreigners in without checks
* Selangor Customs seizes firecrackers, rice and scrap metal worth over RM18mil
* Raya rush: Two million vehicles expected to enter Johor, three million in Perak for Aidilfitri
* Practise what you preach about Malay unity, Tok Mat tells those who 'abandoned Umno'
* All parties must respect Islam’s position as the Federal Religion, says Mohd Na’im
* Sabah & Sarawak: Armizan rubbishes graft allegations tied to mineral prospecting licences
People gather on a street after a strong earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, earthquake monitoring services said, which affected Bangkok as well with hundreds of people pouring out of buildings in the Thai capital in panic after the tremors, in Bangkok, Thailand, March 28, 2025. REUTERS/Athit PerawongmethaTPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Singapore:
* Singapore to extend paid parental leave from April 1
* Remains of Singaporean killed in Italy blast to be returned home after three months
* Singapore, tech platforms gear up to counter cyber threats ahead of election
* Singaporean actor Desmond Ng marries actress-host Kanny Theng
* Bountiful baby year: Singapore wildlife parks welcomed close to 1,000 newborns in 2024
* Over 50.3 million travellers have used QR codes to clear Woodlands, Tuas checkpoints since March 2024: ICA
* Singapore man charged over fatal blaze after he allegedly used incompatible charger with PMD battery
* Asia stocks fall, gold at record high as tariff worries unnerve markets
* Oil holds near one-month high, set for third week of gains amid supply woes
* Singapore: Output dips despite high growth expectations
Indonesia:
* Water cannon break up Indonesia military law protests
* Indonesia deploys warship for safer and more comfortable Hari Raya travel
* Ramadan brings little respite for struggling Indonesian traders
* Muted Hari Raya for Indonesians as 'mudik' travel declines
* Indonesia's Mount Ibu erupts again, spewing hot lava and smoke column
* Remembering Indonesian Mamak Pendaki: Comment
* Hari Raya in Indonesia - Early exodus for Aidilfitri
* Thai, South Korean stocks sink on US auto tariffs
Rescue personnel peform CPR on a casualty who was rescued from the site of a building that collapsed after a strong earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, earthquake monitoring services said, which affected Bangkok as well with people pouring out of buildings in the Thai capital in panic after the tremors, in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, March 28, 2025. -- REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
Thailand:
* Powerful earthquake triggers collapse of high-rise building in Bangkok
* Strong earthquake rocks Bangkok, prompting evacuations from swaying buildings
* Protesters rally against Entertainment Complex Bill in Bangkok
* Spanish actor's son appeals Thai sentence for grisly murder
* AI cyber-threats: Expert warns 'nuclear bomb' scenario imminent for Thailand
* Entertainment complex to generate up to US$7.01bil for Thailand: PM Paetongtarn
* Thailand eyes cutting Chinese tourist visa extensions to 30 days
* S’porean wanted in Bangkok after Thai woman found dead
Philippines:
* Hegseth tells Philippines the Trump administration will ramp up deterrence against China threat
* 709 undocumented Filipinos deported via Sandakan port
* US defence chief visits Philippines dogged by scandal at home
* Filipino mastermind in slaying of his brother caught in Malaysia
* Filipina tennis ace Alexandra Eala's dream run ends as Pegula sets up final with Sabalenka
* Philippine ex-President Rodrigo Duterte marks 80th birthday in ICC detention
* Asian stocks decline ahead of tariffs announcement
People gather on a street after a strong earthquake struck central Myanmar, in Mandalay, Myanmar, on Friday, March 28, 2025. -- Photo by REUTERS
Vietnam:
* At least 25 killed as powerful quake strikes Myanmar, sows panic in Bangkok and Hanoi
* Trump Organization eyes multi-billion-dollar projects in Vietnam amid tariff risks
* Vietnam looks to unlock full potential of coastal tourism
* Hanoi to host The Pulse of Tradition festival to showcase Thai culture and lifestyle
* Asia takes centre stage in pickleball’s global boom
* 1.4 tonnes of ketamine seized in record drug factory bust in Vietnam's coastal tourist city of Nha Trang
* Vietnam plans financial boost for SMEs
Myanmar:
* Myanmar National Airlines cancels some flights following quake; buildings and infrastructure collapsed in tragedy
* Strong earthquake strikes central Myanmar, panic in Bangkok
* Extensive damage as powerful earthquake rocks Myanmar, Thailand
* Myanmar junta chief to join leaders summit in Thailand, seeks bilateral meetings, sources say
* US to give US$73 million to aid Rohingya refugees, State Dept says
* Scientists uncover ancient ‘venus flytrap’ wasp in Myanmar
* Embattled junta celebrates itself with military pageant / * Myanmar junta chief insists on polls amid seismic defeats
View of a collapsed building after a strong earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, earthquake monitoring services said, which affected Bangkok as well with people pouring out of buildings following the tremors in the Thai capital, in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, March 28, 2025. -- REUTERS/Photo: Ann Wang
Cambodia:
* Cambodia aiming for litter-free national roads by end of 2025
* World Bank describes Cambodia as global leader in REDD+ implementation
* Copper’s hottest trade risks painful end if US tariffs arrive early
* Millions face extreme hunger as funding crisis worsens, says WFP
Laos:
* China-Laos Railway handles 50 million passenger trips since 2021 launch
* Laos eyes solar power project to enhance energy production
* Laos to enhance road safety for upcoming Lao New Year celebration 2025
Brunei:
* Brunei-Malaysia land border posts to operate until midnight for Hari Raya travel
* Brunei-China relations flourish through economic, cultural exchanges
* Contributing back to the Brunei community for over a decade
People stand on the road as cars are stuck in traffic after a strong earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, earthquake monitoring services said, which affected Bangkok as well with hundreds of people pouring out of buildings in the Thai capital in panic after the tremors, in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, March 28, 2025. -- REUTERS/Photo: Athit Perawongmetha
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* Amid Trump uncertainty, is this ‘best time’ for China to win friends in South-East Asia?
* China is open for business, Vice-Premier Ding tells Boao forum as trade war mounts
* Chinese schoolboy slapped nine times for disrespect after addressing teacher by name
* Chats allegedly prove Kim Soo-hyun dated or groomed Kim Sae-ron when she was 15: 'When can I go to sleep holding you?'
* Australian police officer who fatally Tasered 95-year-old grandmother avoids jail
* Is the ‘China threat’ the last thing keeping Trump’s US and the rest of the West together?
* China's Xi meets Bangladesh leader Yunus in Beijing
* Ishiba expects very big economic impact from Trump car tariffs
* An all-female resort in Sri Lanka is breaking gender barriers
* Online clandestine crimes spreading among children in Japan: Comment
* ChatGPT's viral Studio Ghibli-style images highlight AI copyright concerns
* South Korea hopes to use break in weather to contain deadly wildfires
* EV expert Xu Fuguo leaves US$30 million project in Japan, takes Chinese university post
* Australia PM Albanese calls national election for May 3
* Seoul announces rare top trade meeting with Tokyo, Beijing
* Earthquake shakes Dhaka, other parts of Bangladesh
* American banker on trial says innocent verdict will help Japan
* China will post faster growth rate than last year, economist says
* A remote Australian town seeks a doctor, offering US$400,000 salary and free rent
* WhatsApp can now be the default calling and messaging app on iPhones
* India criticises X for calling compliance website a censorship tool
* Tremors felt in Yunnan, China as 7.9-magnitude quake strikes Myanmar
* South Korean village mourns leader and family killed trying to flee wildfires
* Heartbreaking wildfires expose super-aged society in South Korea / Wildfires and aging society make for deadly mix in South Korea
* Rain and cooler weather help South Korean fire crews battle devastating wildfires
* US robotics companies push for national strategy, including a central office, to compete with China
