Revellers play with water guns as they celebrate the Songkran holiday, which marks the Thai New Year, in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday, April 12, 2025. -- REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa
Malaysia:
* Anwar: Asean to act as one on US tariffs/ Anwar: Collective response to US tariffs in the works
* No compromise on corruption, abuse of power in govt, says Anwar
* Monitor all projects to ensure timely completion, urges Anwar
* Kelantan gets 30% increase in allocation, Opposition-led states not marginalised, says Anwar
* Xi's visit to strengthen Malaysia-China bilateral trade ties, says Tok Mat
* Ringgit likely to strengthen further next week amid weakening US dollar
* Anwar joins the crowds at Bachok Aidilfitri Madani event
* Hospital Kuala Lipis files police report on 'twin babies' allegations
* Putra Heights inferno: 179 witness statements recorded, 769 reports filed, say cops
* PTPTN to continue assisting borrowers to settle debts via various methods
* Azam: Graft thriving in Sabah and Sarawak post-pandemic
* MBI Ponzi scheme: More arrests to come, says cop
* Pressing issues must be addressed at next Sabah assembly sitting, says Bung
* More reports lodged against Johor teen over AI-doctored lewd pics, says state police chief
* Johor student AI porn case shows urgent need for stricter digital safety protocols in school, says Teo
Amateur Hiroshi Tai of Singapore plays a shot on the 15th hole during the second round of the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. -- Harry How/Getty Images/AFP
Singapore:
* Senior citizen arrested for drink driving after collisions with seven parked vehicles in Singapore's Ang Mo Kio
* The TEN trading days that shook financial markets; and US now in open economic conflict with China
* Former PM Lee urges all to work together as one Team Singapore amid current challenging global environment
* Singapore's ruling party finalises candidates for upcoming election, PM Wong to defend his GRC Seat
* Small moon, big beauty: Pink Moon to light up Singapore skies on April 12
* Singapore planning further review of abused and murdered toddler Megan Khung’s case, covering responses of all parties involved
* Billion-dollar nickel scam: Singaporean Ng Yu Zhi spent S$7mil on luxury cars he gave to wife, girlfriends
* Brent, WTI prices climb more US$1 on possible Iran crude oil restriction
Indonesia:
* 'Everybody wants one' Apple's iPhone 16 hits Indonesia stores after months-long ban
* Nearly 350 shallow earthquakes recorded in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi
* Punch drunk traders across Asia ready for another week of drama and also skipping sleep
* New airlines entry a gamble in Indonesian domestic market headwind
* Indonesia wants to bump up gas imports from US
* Indonesia’s scents of success -- The homegrown perfume industry has expanded its market share
* Global trade reset underway -- Patience could be the key to investing in the current market environment.
Revellers play with water as they celebrate the Songkran holiday, which marks the Thai New Year, in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday, April 12, 2025. -- REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa
Thailand:
* Flowers in their hair: Shan boys ordained into Buddhist monkhood
* 'Come and join the party', Thai police guarantee tourists' safety during Songkran festival
* Japan thanks Thailand for capturing yakuza call centre boss "Yamaguchi"
* Quake tragedy -- Bangkok building collapse: 32 confirmed dead, 62 still missing
* Thailand kicks off Songkran 2025 with grand parades and cultural showcases at Sanam Luang
* Thailand will cut tariffs on US corn imports, minister says
* Short ban, long game in Thailand
Philippines:
* Philippine and US security advisers reiterate commitment to boosting alliance
* Asian Development Bank forecasts Philippines' economy to grow six per cent in 2025
* Filipino ‘Mastermind’ in killing of businessman Dominic Sytin repatriated from Malaysia
* Pilita Corrales, Asian Queen of Songs, dies at 85
* Philippines expects big-time fuel price rollback during Holy Week
* Stay cool, stay in school, says Philippine govt to students
Indonesian pair Jafar Hidayatullah (left) and Felisha Pasaribu play a point during their mixed doubles semifinal match against Japan's Natsu Saito and Hiroki Midorikawa at the Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo, in China's eastern Zhejiang Province on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by AFP) / China OUT
Vietnam:
* First third-gen artificial heart implant successfully performed in Vietnam
* Asean-China media forum a vital platform to strengthen regional communication, says analyst
* Vietnam taps e-commerce boom to supercharge export growth
* What Samsung and Vietnam stand to lose in Trump tariff war
* Azalina meets Vietnam’s justice minister to enhance legal cooperation
* Vietnam envoy meets Bessent, Lutnick to push trade deal
Myanmar:
* Child rights violations in Myanmar surge since coup, says UN
* Death toll rises to 3,689 in Myanmar earthquake; thousands more injured while139 still listed missing
* Malaysia to set up field hospital in Myanmar for quake victims
* 468 aftershocks registered since March 28 earthquake in Myanmar
* UN launches US$275mil appeal for Myanmar earthquake response/ * UN slams junta attacks during post-quake truce
People check new vehicles during the Manila International Auto Show in Pasay city, Philippines. -- AP Photo/Aaron Favila
Cambodia:
* The National Bank of Cambodia joins regional payment connectivity initiative
* Colours of the Khmer Soul on display in Phnom Penh … and Paris
* Dead Irrawaddy dolphin found washed ashore Penang beach
* Cambodian rubber exports down as domestic demand increases
Laos:
* Laos raises student living allowances nationwide to boost education access
* China-Laos Railway transports over 480,000 cross-border passengers in two years
* Laos pledges stronger action on population and health
Brunei:
* Universiti Brunei Darussalam wins international award for its outstanding initiatives in entrepreneurship education programmes
* Brunei judo federation sends largest contingent to Penang meet
* WHO members reach accord 'in principle' over how to tackle future pandemics, AFP reports
Children play with a scarf in strong winds near the iconic Bird's Nest National Stadium in Beijing, China, Saturday, April 12, 2025. -- AP Photo/Ng Han Guan
AseanPlus:
* Badminton: Aaron-Wooi Yik smash past China's defending champions to reach Asian C'ships final
* M'sia to host historic Asean-GCC summit with China also invited, says Anwar
* Malaysia could still feel effects of US tariffs on China, says Anwar
* Sabah's magical diva Stacy all set to rock her hometown Kota Kinabalu with 'Ake Stacy mengegar kota U' concert in June
* Asia's best darters are set to converge and shine at Selangor Open Darts Championships at Quayside Mall from May 9-11
* Malaysia seeks special US-Asean summit to address tariff issues
* Never too old to play: China’s toy industry reinvents itself for seniors
* Hundreds of flights disrupted at Delhi Airport after dust storm
* Asean-China media and think tank forum a strategic platform to strengthen regional cooperation
* Time for closer Asean integration - Cross-border growth initiatives very important now
* China sees tourism boom this spring with numerous marathon events
* Digital sex crime victims surpass 10,000 in South Korea; majority in teens, 20s
* What’s behind the rising number of Hong Kong doctors, nurses being disciplined?
* China rare earth exports grind to a halt as trade war controls bite
* India, US finalise terms of reference for first phase of trade deal, Indian official says
* Cold winds sweep Beijing, closing key sites and disrupting travel
* New AI fund in China to pour US$8 billion into early-stage projects
* Virtual idols a step closer to stateside breakthrough in Japan
* Japanese leader says he hopes Osaka expo will help reunite a divided world
* Chinese minister says US tariffs could trigger humanitarian crisis
* Chinese manufacturers in fighting spirits despite scrapped US orders
* Seoul mayor will not run for South Korean presidency, Yonhap reports
* Denisovans first discovered in Russia reached Taiwan Strait, fossil gene evidence suggests
* Chinese nuclear giant’s recruitment boast sparks backlash from young jobseekers
* The more China investigates corruption, the more it finds. Will the battle ever be won?
* Investors dump Hong Kong properties at 20% loss as tariff war dents recovery hopes
* Worker rescued from collapsed subway construction site in South Korea
* Israel says troops complete takeover of key south Gaza corridor
