Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Thursday (May 1, 2025)


Singapore's Prime Minister and secretary-general of the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) Lawrence Wong (third left) poses with residents of Tampines estate during a campaign event on April 30, 2025 in Singapore, ahead of polling day on Saturday (May 3, 2025). - Photo: AFP

Malaysia

* Anwar launches Madani workers’ card, one million workers to enjoy discounts

* Malaysia’s halal product exports up 15% to RM61.79bil in 2024

* Strains in Sabah ruling coalition after Usno say it may go solo in state polls

* All workers should enjoy country’s prosperity, says Anwar

* Houses, motorcycles destroyed in Kampung Baru fire

* Third Tan Sri nabbed in MBI probe, say cops

* Egg prices hold steady despite subsidy cut

* Man injured in crocodile attack while casting net

* MCA, BN youth wings look to enhance future cooperation for nation’s progress

* Little progress under GRS, time for Warisan to return, says Shafie

* Search for man who fell out of boat near Penang second bridge continues

* Govt committed to providing infrastructure for second to fourth gen Felda settlers, says Zahid

* Terengganu MMEA detains fishing boat employing foreign crew without documents

* Sabah polls: Not time yet to announce 'poster boy', says Zahid

* Consumers hail govt order for display of medicine prices

 

 

Singapore

* WP candidate sorry over leaked Telegram texts

* Welcoming winds of change

* Singapore GE2025: Think of nation’s future, pick the right candidates, says PM Wong in last leg of hustings

* Singapore GE2025: More opposition voices in Parliament will not weaken government, says PSP

* Singapore PM urges voters to re-elect his cabinet to deal with US, China

* Cost of living is a key issue as Singaporeans head to May 3 election

* Rare bat species spotted at Singapore's Lower Peirce Reservoir thrills wildlife enthusiasts

* Singapore GE2025: Final political broadcasts deliver last pleas to voters

 

 

Indonesia

* In defence of free speech

* Indonesia says about US$140mil spent so far on president's free school meals programme

* Indonesia plans 10 GW nuclear power in major renewable energy push: Presidential aide

* Jakarta enforces weekly public transit rule for civil servants

* Indonesia parliament set to ratify sea boundary with Vietnam, lawmaker says

* Indonesia forms new labour council to reshape workers' rights

 

 

Thailand

* Royal insult charges complicate trade talks with US

* Thai district in Mukdahan declared Anthrax surveillance zone after one death confirmed

* Thailand tightens regulations on student visa with five new measures

* Paetongtarn outlines economic plans after Moody’s cuts Thai outlook

* Thailand finance ministry says expects 36.5 million foreign tourists this year

* Thailand drops royal insult prosecution against American academic

* Thai business tycoon sentenced to 24 years' jail for land corruption scheme

 

 

Philippines

* Outrage over ‘heinous’ killing of veteran journalist

* Filipino cardinal Tagle emerges as papal contender

* Marcos vows to uphold workers’ welfare

* Seismic activity in Taal Volcano continues to rise

* Multi-vehicle accident on expressway in Tarlac, Philippines kills 12 on Labour Day

 

 

Vietnam

* Vietnam keen on strengthening ties with China’s Greater Bay Area

* Long road to national unity

* Heavy rain causes severe flooding in Hanoi

* Dak Lak Hot Air Balloon Festival 2025 to take place in Buon Don

* Spectacular fireworks light up HCM City to mark 50 years of National Reunification

 

 

Myanmar

* Myanmar junta lets post-quake truce expire

* Myanmar attracts over US$690mil FDI in FY 2024-25

 

 

Cambodia

* Green activists denied bail, to remain in prison

* No approval granted for Kampot oil refinery, says Cambodian energy ministry

* Cambodia takes measures to combat fraudulent US exports

 

 

Laos

* Lao ministry unites with international partners to eliminate schistosomiasis

* Laos, development partners launch climate health resilience initiative

 

 

Brunei

* BBK series vehicle registration numbers available for bidding in Brunei

* 487 awarded state honorary medals in Brunei

 

 

Aseanplus

* China issues Covid-19 white paper

* Trio of Shenzhou-19 astronauts return to Earth

* First nuclear reactor restarted in four years

* 15 perish in Kolkata hotel blaze

* Stars continue to glitter for Malaysian super duo Hael Husaini-Nadeera Zaini as their blockbuster Raya song goes above 1.87 billion in social media streaming platforms

* Russia begins work on road bridge to North Korea

* Hitting back at Trump with Korean War, AI memes

* South Korea's acting leader Han set to resign before presidential run, Yonhap says

* South Korea presidential frontrunner's eligibility in doubt after court ruling

* Australia's centre-left Labor likely to retain power as Trump concerns weigh, polls show

* Trump says he has 'potential deals' with India, South Korea, Japan

* Top 20 most expensive cities in the world

* US reached out to Beijing to initiate tariff talks, says Chinese state media

* Gold retreats as trade tensions ease; US payrolls data on tap

* Indian FM says Kashmir attackers 'must face justice'

* Oil prices take breather after prospect of increased supply triggered selloff

* How Trump’s tariff chaos is bringing China’s ‘trade circle of friends’ closer

* Wild weather in New Zealand disrupts flights, shutters schools

* Australia's richest person says she wants Trump-like reforms as election nears

* Japan mulls raising number of imported cars under simplified screen system in US tariff talks

* S. Korean ex-leader Yoon indicted for abuse of power: prosecutors

* South Korea exports beat forecast as chips soar, but outlook uncertain

* How India and Pakistan’s military, nuclear arsenals stack up

* Malaysia hopes for UN intervention to ease Pakistan-India tensions, says Defence Minister

* South Korea Supreme Court overturns presidential frontrunner's not guilty verdict

* AmCham: Malaysia receives sustained interest from US investors

* ‘Exhaustion and short breath’: hidden toll of Hong Kong’s food delivery grind

* Aaron-Soh, Pearly-Thinaah go down fighting as M'sia lose 2-3 to Japan

* Disabled China woman repairs clothes using stomach muscles to operate sewing machine

* Relying on AI carries risks, cybersecurity expert warns amid China’s DeepSeek craze

* Man arrested in Osaka after car ploughs into children

* Analysts: Alibaba’s Qwen3 AI model family helps narrow tech gap between China and US

* Children learn emergency drills as Kashmir tensions rise

* Operation Hawk: India's CBI dismantles cybercrime network involved in child sexual abuse

* Labour Day: Hong Kong raises rate of statutory minimum wage

* Top China influencer falsely accuses boss of sexual harassment to exit contract, loses lawsuit

* Britain responds after Expo 2025 afternoon tea brews outrage

* South Korean finance minister Choi resigns, education minister Lee to take over as acting leader

* Malaysia to face defending champions China in Sudirman Cup quarter-finals

* China denounces US 'reciprocal tariffs' at WTO meeting

* Poll finds quarter of non-Asian Americans consider Chinese-Americans a possible threat

 

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