Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Friday (April 11, 2025)


A model stands next to a new vehicle during the Manila International Auto Show in Pasay city, Philippines Friday, April 11, 2025. -- AP Photo/Aaron Favila

Malaysia:

* All Asean-related conferences held so far are successes, says Anwar

* Govt mulling review of PTPTN loan rates, repayment terms, says PM

* IGP: Samsuri not a criminal, not under surveillance

* Penang announces task force to track US tariff effects, toolkit to help SMEs soften impact

* Anwar hopes for amicable solution to US tariffs

* Bomba to study international best practices on gas pipeline safety

* Cheras abuse case: Orphanage shut, cops to question two caretakers, says ministry

* All VIPs flagged as 'TCO' by border control, even me, says PM

* Four 'Datuks' held, over RM3bil in assets seized or frozen in massive police op

* Putra Heights inferno: One-month bill exemption for affected customers, says Air Selangor

* Putra Heights inferno: Residents recovering from fire incident now affected by floods

* Putra Heights inferno: Safety concerns preventing on-site probe at ground zero, says S'gor MB

* Maritime op makes 619 arrests, nets over RM140mil in forfeitures and fines in five years

* Yusoff Rawther owned fake pistols found in his car, witness tells court

* Court of appeal sets May 22 to hear Bung, wife’s review bid on graft case

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 11: Amateur Hiroshi Tai of Singapore chips to the second green during the second round of the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia. -- Richard Heathcote/Getty Images/AFP AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 11: Amateur Hiroshi Tai of Singapore chips to the second green during the second round of the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia. -- Richard Heathcote/Getty Images/AFP

Singapore:

* British woman in Netflix’s Con Mum show remanded for another week in Singapore

* Asean will not retaliate against US tariffs, say its economic ministers

* Former pre-school teacher admits she knowingly permitted colleague to ill-treat toddler in Singapore

* Singapore social workers say the system failed to protect four-year-old Megan Khung; pre-school not solely responsible

* S$10,000 fine for Singaporean pet groomer who failed to secure dog that fell and died

* Singapore's River Valley Road fire: Family of 10-year-old girl who died in blaze gather for last goodbye

* Singapore targets S$50 billion in tourism receipts by 2040; eyes Mice sector as key growth driver

* Hong Kong singer Alan Tam used to play football with Singapore’s Fandi Ahmad

* Singapore's Changi Airport crowned world’s best, once more

* Oil prices set to drop for a second week over US-China trade war

Indonesia:

* Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 strikes near south coast of Indonesia's West Papua, GFZ says

* India and Indonesia among seven possible bids to host 2031 Asian Cup in men's soccer. China is not among them

* Rich Indonesians wary of Prabowo’s policies send wealth overseas

* Apple's iPhone 16 hits Indonesia stores after monthslong ban

* Indonesian government launches subsidised housing programme for journalists

* Legendary Indonesian singer Titiek Puspa passes away aged 87

* Papuan rebels kill 17, claim victims were soldiers, say Indonesian cops

 Thailand’s Ambassador to Malaysia, Lada Phumas (left), attends the official launch of the Songkran Festival Celebration 2025 at 1 Utama in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. -- FotoBernamaThailand’s Ambassador to Malaysia, Lada Phumas (left), attends the official launch of the Songkran Festival Celebration 2025 at 1 Utama in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. -- FotoBernama

Thailand:

* Thailand's low inflation no obstacle to economic growth, central bank chief says

* Thailand vows crackdown on false caims of origin in US exports

* ‘Everything’s on the table’: are the US and China edging toward financial war?

* Apple’s supply chain under pressure from tariffs amid iPhone price hike speculation

* Hope amidst rubble: radar detects potential survivor in collapsed Bangkok building

* American lecturer fights to keep visa for Thailand stay

Philippines:

* Duterte allies get boost in Philippines senatorial poll after his arrest

* 'It's all just rumours' - Philippine president Marcos in good health, says Malacanang

* Philippines' relying on foreign support to make trouble in South China Sea will backfire, says China

* Confessed Filipino drug lord Kerwin Espinosa shooting: Manhunt against gunman on

* Former President Rodrigo Duterte's allies get boost in Philippines senatorial poll after his arrest

* US tariffs on Philippines could affect weapons deal, ambassador says

Indonesia's Jafar Hidayatullah (left) and Felisha Pasaribu play a point during the mixed doubles quarterfinal match against Malaysia's Goh Soon Huat and Lai Shevon Jemie at the Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo, in China's eastern Zhejiang Province on April 11, 2025. -- AFPIndonesia's Jafar Hidayatullah (left) and Felisha Pasaribu play a point during the mixed doubles quarterfinal match against Malaysia's Goh Soon Huat and Lai Shevon Jemie at the Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo, in China's eastern Zhejiang Province on April 11, 2025. -- AFP

Vietnam:

* Facing Trump tariffs, Vietnam eyes crackdown on some China trade

* SkyWorld signs MoU to explore residential project in Ho Chi Minh City

* Hanoi to start negotiations on reciprocal trade agreement

* Nike’s 30-year gamble on Vietnam is rattled

* YouTube star IShowSpeed woos US consumers with futuristic China tech

* Stocks, dollar sink and gold hits record as Trump tariff panic returns

Myanmar:

* Yet another hit - 5.0-magnitude quake strikes Myanmar

* Making money out of a disaster: fake news in Myanmar quake

* China pledges US$137 million for Myanmar earthquake relief

* Second EU aid flight arrives in Yangon with 55 tonnes of earthquake relief supplies

* UN special envoy for Myanmar meets junta leaders

Exiled Tibetans participate in a candlelit vigil to protest against the death of Tulku Hungkar Dorje, a revered Tibetan religious leader, while in custody in Vietnam, in Dharamshala, India, Friday, April 11, 2025. -- AP Photo/Ashwini BhatiaExiled Tibetans participate in a candlelit vigil to protest against the death of Tulku Hungkar Dorje, a revered Tibetan religious leader, while in custody in Vietnam, in Dharamshala, India, Friday, April 11, 2025. -- AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia

Cambodia:

* Cambodia's new record setting 90-metre high bridge opens to public

* Cambodia's economy set to grow but tarof risks cloud outlook, says ADB

* Cambodia joins regional financial connectivity agreement

* Currencies firm as mighty dollar sinks; stocks subdued on tariff jitters

Laos:

* Laos named most affordable travel destination for 2025

* Trump's week of tariff turmoil rings recession alarm

* Laos comes alive with festive energy as Lao New Year approaches

Brunei:

* Ex-Brunei court clerk jailed for 54 months after cheating public in probate scam

* Brunei sends humanitarian aid to Myanmar

* Jail, rotan for three men, two others claim trial in Brunei's major copper cable theft ring

Ousted South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol (front C) leaves the presidential residence in Seoul on Friday, April 11, 2025. South Korea's disgraced ex-president Yoon left the official presidential residence and returned to his former home on April 11, after he was removed from office over his disastrous martial law declaration. -- Photo by Ahn Young-joon / AFPOusted South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol (front C) leaves the presidential residence in Seoul on Friday, April 11, 2025. South Korea's disgraced ex-president Yoon left the official presidential residence and returned to his former home on April 11, after he was removed from office over his disastrous martial law declaration. -- Photo by Ahn Young-joon / AFP

AseanPlus:

* Asean disagrees with US tariffs, seeks common stance, says PM

* Malaysia to sign FTA with four-nation European bloc

* ‘Strong Asean fosters strong friendships’

* Malaysia hopes to enhance ties with China during Xi's visit, says Fahmi

* People-centric narratives key to stronger Asean-China ties, says Fahmi

* Coldplay breathes life into HK’s dream to be a major Asia concert hub

* Australian IVF clinic admits embryo mix-up

* Chinese family of elderly man sues passers-by for not helping him after deadly bike fall

* Hong Kong police arrest 139 linked to fraud syndicates, ‘mule accounts’

* China expresses grave concern over US 'reckless' tariffs at WTO

* Bangladesh exporters brace for impact as India shuts cargo route

* South Korea's ousted Yoon moves back to apartment with 11 pets, security

* Air India passenger urinates on Japanese man during flight

* EU leaders plan trip to Beijing in July for summit with Xi Jinping

* Northern China on alert for typhoon-like winds from Mongolia

* South Korea deploys helicopters to contain fire in DMZ: Seoul military

* Canadian wanted for 2008 Mumbai attacks arrives in India after US extradition

* Hong Kong urges overseas Chinese to unite against US unilateralism

* Indian man elopes with would-be mother-in-law days before wedding

* Alibaba founder Jack Ma calls for responsible AI amid its wide adoption across China

* China pet lover spends US$280,000 on outfits, accessories for dogs, builds walk-in wardrobe

* Top yakuza group pledges to cease gang feuds/ * Assassin-turned-pastor Kim Shin-jo passes away

* Chinese family of elderly man sues passers-by for not helping him after deadly bike fall in Shandong province

* Extreme heat to cut school days in Pakistan again/ * Nearly 100 killed after heavy rain in India, Nepal

* Taiwan to be one of first to talk tariffs with US, president says/ * Taiwan in first group for US tariff talks: President Lai

* China's Xi to visit Southeast Asia as trade conflict with US widens/ Xi Jinping to visit South-East Asia as tariff war spurs China to strengthen ties

* China hits back at Trump tariff hike, raises duties on US goods to 125%/ US markets slide as tariffs on imports from China now hit 145%

 

 

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