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

TOPSHOT: Buddhist monks pray among the stupas at Borobudur Temple, the world's largest Buddhist monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Magelang, Central Java, on Saturday, May 10, 2025, ahead of Waisak, or Wesak Day. Wesak is the most sacred day for Buddhists, commemorating the birth, enlightenment and death of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, all traditionally believed to have occurred on the full moon day of the Vesakha month in the ancient Indian lunar calendar. -- Photo by YASUYOSHI CHIBA / AFP

Malaysia:

* Malaysians in India, Pakistan advised to contact high commissions for security

* PKR election nominations end, Anwar unchallenged for president post

* DPM Fadillah on official visit to France for GWS 2025, energy cooperation

* PKR leadership race heats up: 251 candidates vie for national posts, says Dr Zaliha

* MACC to summon more individuals in expedited citizenship case

* Tun Musa factor in Sabah polls

* KJ supports Nurul Izzah for PKR deputy presidency

* Sharp rise in drug use among local youth, says AADK chief

* Bangsa Johor Pilot Schools undergo RM30mil transformation

* Women need to be wary of digital scams in AI era, says Nancy

* Ten suspects arrested in connection with assault case in Seremban

* MACC gathering documents in probe of Pahang durian land encroachment

* Ringgit likely to stay weaker next week amid US-China trade deal optimism

* Southwest monsoon alert: Avoid open burning, use water prudently, says Zahid

* GRS can still be accommodated in PH-BN electoral pact, says Sabah PKR chief

* Pamela Ling abduction: Cops record statements from 25 individuals so far

* Manchester United legend visits Malaysia ahead of Asean All-Stars match

Supporters wave flags during a campaign rally held by Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Philippines' president (not pictured) in Manila, the Philippines. The Philippines’ May 12 midterm election is putting investors on alert for any changes to government policies, as the global trade war exposes weaknesses in one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies. -- Photographer: Veejay Villafranca/Bloomberg

Singapore:

* Driver of Singapore car under probe for causing fatal accident on Second Link in Johor

* Two fires break out within an hour at Singapore's Tampines, at flat and factory

* S'porean makes illegal U-turn on Second Link, leads to accident causing death of local motorcyclist

* Flower Moon on May 13: The final micro full moon of 2025 to glow over Singapore

* Singapore's 'popiah king' Sam Goi says dinners with Fujian gang member, ministers complied with Covid-19 safe-distancing rules

* Staying on message and away from ‘knuckleduster politics’ pays off at polls for the PAP: Analysis

* Oil settles up on US-China trade talk optimism/ Oil prices post weekly gains on US-China trade talk optimism

Indonesia:

* Indonesia plans to cut fuel imports from Singapore in favour of US as part of tariff negotiations

* Indonesia could expand programme sending troublesome students to military barracks, says minister

* Indonesian govt urges police probe alleged exploitation, assault of circus performers

* Moderate earthquake strikes Banda Sea, no tsunami threat to Malaysia

* Indonesian Catholics welcome Pope Leo XIV with joy

JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY: Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand plays a shot on the thirteenth hole during the second round of the Mizuho Americas Open 2025 at Liberty National Golf Club on May 09, 2025 in Jersey City, New Jersey. -- Photo by Mike Stobe / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP

Thailand:

* Thailand's Senate panel invites PM Paetongtarn to clarify casino policy

* Malaysian tourist dies after falling from Phuket hotel

* Covid-19 surge: Thai virologist advises vaccination strategy

* Bank of Thailand governor warns against 'grey' casino image, backs wellness drive

* Royal rice-planting ritual predicts a good year ahead for Thailand

Philippines:

* China takes centre stage in Philippines' feisty midterm election

* The Philippines supports Malaysia's call for Asean unity in US tariff talks

* Cavite province to sizzle at 46°C; ‘dangerous’ heat index in 30 areas

* Filipino American composer Susie Ibarra wins 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Music

* Harsh reality finally catches up with Filipinos with borrowed names

Russian President Vladimir Putin (right) and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam arrive to attend a signing ceremony following their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, on Saturday, May 10, 2025, during celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany during the World War II. -- AP Photo/Pavel Bednyakov)

Vietnam:

* Vietnam FV Hospital in HCM City invests in AI-powered system for cancer treatment

* Vietnam and Austria to boost cooperation in high-tech development, innovation

* Vietnamese PM orders stockpiling plans for key agricultural products amid global trade volatility

* Electricity prices in Vietnam increase by 4.8 per cent amid soaring generation costs

* Two men charged in US$3.9mil durian chemical case in Vietnam

Myanmar:

* Myanmar's military govt chief wants better bilateral relationship with China in first meeting Xi Jinping since taking power in 2021

* Myanmar junta chief meets China's Xi for first time: state media

* Nine mild quakes recorded in Myanmar, northern Thailand

* China's Xi pledges to help Myanmar rebuild post-earthquake: Xinhua

In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin greets Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing prior to the Victory Day military parade in Moscow.. Russia celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two (WWII). -- Photo by Mikhail METZEL / POOL / AFP

Cambodia:

* Cambodian companies export cashew nuts and dried mangoes to Malaysia; first batch of goods arrived on Thursday (May 8)

* Cambodian Senate president Hun Sen urges global action against online fraud

* ‘Visit Angkor’ app launched as just one-third of international tourists visit temples

* Cambodian boxers hoping for gold at youth champs in Sri Lanka

Laos:

* Laos sets sights on becoming Asia’s gold trading powerhouse

* Laos launches digital ID cards for all its citizens

* Laos aims to improve stroke treatment

Brunei:

* Asean Summit seen as strategic platform amid shifting trade landscape, say academics

* Brunei urges regional economic unity

A Kashmiri family react with joy after the ceasefire announcement between India and Pakistan, in Srinagar on Saturday, May 10, 2025. -- Photo: REUTERS/Sharafat Ali

AseanPlus:

* South-East Asia extravaganza: Man United fans in Malaysia to see best players take on Asean All-Stars on May 28

* Zafrul appointed as BAM president

* Sabah tourism sees strong start in 2025, says Liew

* Kuskop launches one-district, one industry showcase in Borneo

* 33 undocumented migrants nabbed during immigration raid in Seri Kembangan

* Top Asian darter Ryusei Azemoto makes history by becoming the first Japanese to bag the prestigious Selangor Open men's singles title

* Soviet probe spacecraft crash into Indian Ocean; 53 years after its failed bid to reach planet Venus

* US and Chinese officials start Geneva talks on easing trade war

* US top diplomat Rubio speaks with Pakistan army chief, urges de-escalation

* India says highly revered Nankana Sahib Gurdwara in Pakistan’s Punjab safe

* Residents stockpile food, rush to bunkers as conflict rattles India and Pakistan

* 'Peace is the answer', find ways to deescalate. US tells India and Pakistan

* South Korea's conservatives move to switch presidential candidates

* Pakistan says Indian missiles strike air bases as conflict spirals

* Border strife triggers food hoarding, cancelled trips in India

* India and Pakistan signal intent to ease tensions after strikes

* India says it is committed to non-escalation if Pakistan reciprocates

* China and the US to talk trade war ceasefire, not peace: Analysis

* Pakistan summons its top nuclear body after launching offensive on India

* ‘None of our business’: Is the US washing its hands of the India-Pakistan conflict?

* Will AI end need for language learning? ChatGPT makers don't think so

* China expresses concern, offers help to resolve India-Pakistan conflict

* Japan's top Boyband Arashi to split after final tour

* K-pop girl group (G)I-dle renames itself to ‘I-dle’

* Can Expo rekindle Japan’s spark?/ Tariffs tear across world trade

* How French technology could reduce China’s reliance on imported aluminium ore

* Countering Trump’s tariffs: Hong Kong headwear maker moves again and again

* Trump urged to take slow and steady approach to North Korea to end nuclear stalemate

* Pope Leo tells cardinals they must continue 'precious legacy' of Pope Francis

* Athletics - Chopra postpones javelin meet amid India-Pakistan conflict

* Motorcycling-Harley-Davidson to launch racing series with MotoGP in 2026

* Motorcycling-Quartararo breaks lap record on home soil to take French GP pole