Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Friday (May 16, 2025)


Sri Wahyuni, also known as Ayu, performs in the "wall of death", locally known as "tong setan" or satan's barrel, at a fairground in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. -- AP Photo/Binsar Bakkara

Malaysia:

* State govt and federal agencies must cooperate against illegal dumping, Johor Regent decrees

* Migrant repatriation programme extended until end April 2026, says Home Minister

* MMA calls for nationwide ban on vaping, e-cigarettes

* Malaysia's GDP growth moderates to 4.4% in 1Q, in line with estimates

* Teachers are true heroes shaping Malaysia's future, says Anwar

* Malaysia firm on justice for MH17 victims, says PM's political secretary

* Two robbers killed in police shootout at Nilai condo car park

* Malaysia's export base to cushion US tariff impact - Bank Negara

* Foreign worker recruitment must be driven by needs, not business interests

* PKR election: Up to Nurul Izzah, Rafizi to decide on debate, says Saifuddin

* Report filed over scam misuing name of Bukit Aman and social media personality Gadis QS

* Three homes destroyed in Nibong Tebal fire, families left homeless

* 1Q GDP growth in line with advance estimates, higher than previous corresponding quarter- MOF

* Some don't want Jho Low back as he could expose more corruption, says Anwar

* FRU crash: Lorry company owner called, police need dashcam recording . * FRU crash: Lorry driver charged with reckless driving

A rooster walks in front of a peacock at a park in Singapore. -- Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFPA rooster walks in front of a peacock at a park in Singapore. -- Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP

Singapore:

* Singapore says its growth forecast may need further adjustment amid uncertainty

* Maid in Singapore charged after she allegedly ill-treated a baby on at least 21 occasions

* Three months’ jail for Indian tourists man who molested 12-year-old girl at Singapore's Jalan Besar Swimming Complex

* Terminal 5 a game changer for Singapore aviation, but Changi must keep moving to beat rival airports

* Singapore DPM Heng hopes to spend time with family, travel, ‘not do any work’ in first year of retirement

* Singapore's April exports rise 12.4% y-o-y, significantly higher than forecast

* Maserati driver faces jail time - civil servant from Singapore has been charged in the Magistrate's for causing death of a motorcyclist

* SingPost to pay special dividend from Australia divestment

* Oil heads for weekly gain but remains under supply hike pressure

Indonesia:

* Emerging markets - Indonesian rupiah, won lead Asian currency rally as weak US data fuels Fed cut bets

* Clash in Indonesia's restive Papua region kills 18 rebels and 2 police officers

* Indonesia's Navy seizes ship carrying methamphetamine an, cocaine worth RM1.825 billion; a Thai and four Myanmar nationals arrested

* 'Personal touch’ on display at Aussie PM's return visit to Indonesia

* Indonesia: Aussie visit amid global turmoil - Leaders of both countries to meet to discuss bilateral issues

* Asean countries snuff out vaping trend - many South-East Asian countries have issued blanket ban

* China’s autos shine amid global slowdown

One of two baby orangutans rescued by police is seen in a basket, in Bangkok, Thailand after Thai police arrested a suspected trafficker. -- Thai police Central Investigation Bureau via APOne of two baby orangutans rescued by police is seen in a basket, in Bangkok, Thailand after Thai police arrested a suspected trafficker. -- Thai police Central Investigation Bureau via AP

Thailand:

* Thai police rescue two baby orangutans and arrest a trafficking suspect

* Pumped-up Aaron-Wooi Yik reach semis, face home favourites in Bangkok / Pearly-Thinaah smash into Thailand Open semis

* American academic in limbo in Thailand over royal insult case, family says

* Thai govt scraps 10,000-baht handout, redirects budget to new economic stimulus plan

* American academic in limbo in Thailand over royal insult case, family says

* Thai monk arrested over US$9mil temple embezzlement

* Thai construction magnate surrenders on felony negligence charges over building collapse in quake / * Thai construction tycoon and 14 others surrender to police over fatal Bangkok tower collapse

Philippines:

* Down, but not out: Philippines election gifts Duterte a shot at political survival

* Philippine court voids acquittal of Duterte critic on drug case

* Two climbers, from India and Philippines, die on Everest as hiking expedition season begins

* Leila de Lima maintains Court of Appeals decision not reversal of her acquittal

* Sabah Immigration Dept deports 769 to the Philippines

* Philippines Senate race a blow to President Marcos as he feuds with VP Sara Duterte

* Philippines eyes ambitious plan to export green power in Asia

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra (centre) arrives to meet General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam (not pictured) at the office of the Party Central Committee in Hanoi on Friday, May 16, 2025. --Photo by LUONG THAI LINH / AFPThailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra (centre) arrives to meet General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam (not pictured) at the office of the Party Central Committee in Hanoi on Friday, May 16, 2025. --Photo by LUONG THAI LINH / AFP

Vietnam:

* Landslide at hydropower project leaves five dead in North Vietnam

* Vietnam approves $1.5 billion investment plan by Trump Organization and partner

* Vietnam-Thailand ties among most important strategic partnerships in region: scholar

* Vietnam's Vingroup eyes multi-billion dollar high-speed rail project

* US tells Vietnam trade deficit 'unsustainable' and major concern during tariff talks

* Hanoi proposes 2% VAT reduction on select goods / * Vietnam pushes agencies to stabilise gold market

Myanmar:

* Nearly 2,000 buildings in quake-hit Myanmar require major renovation, says state media

* Myanmar to hold forum on post-quake economic recovery

* Indian army kills 10 rebels near border with Myanmar

* Indian troops kill 31 Maoist rebels after weeks of battles

* China's 14th batch of aid supplies handed over to quake-hit Myanmar

Cambodian royal cows eating corn and rice during the annual royal plowing ceremony in Kampong Chhnang province. -- Photo: AFPCambodian royal cows eating corn and rice during the annual royal plowing ceremony in Kampong Chhnang province. -- Photo: AFP

Cambodia:

* Malaysian PM Anwar reaffirms to Asean cohesion, maintains strong ties with Cambodia

* Cambodia proposes Japanese Special Economic Zones investment

* Cambodian PM urges police to step up fight against all forms of crimes

* Cambodia, Thailand strengthen anti-drug cooperation

* Cambodia, China begin largest-ever military drills

Laos:

* Inflation affects jobs, living standards in Laos, says World Bank survey

* Lao public stays alert amid anthrax concerns

* US backs US$8mil Customs training centre in Laos

Brunei:

* Brunei holds fish carnival at Muara Port in celebration of improving fisheries sector

* Brunei's central bank stresses crucial role of public trust in financial system

* Open day aims to enhance employability, marketability for Brunei job seekers

China's Qinwen Zheng celebrates after winning a quarter-final tennis match against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at the Italian Open in Rome. -- AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)China's Qinwen Zheng celebrates after winning a quarter-final tennis match against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at the Italian Open in Rome. -- AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

AseanPlus:

* New Miss World Malaysia helps marginalised youth with mental health issues

* Malaysia as Asean Chair uniquely positioned to serve as bridge between Gulf nations and China

* Civil servants apply for WFH during Asean Summit / Road closures for Asean Summit to be announced May 20

* Sivasangari’s journey ends in the World Championship - loses to American in quarterfinals

* Apec adopts joint statement on trade as tariffs overshadow meeting

* M'sian-born celeb hairstylist Addy Lee says he regrets knowing TV host Quan Yifeng & her daughter Eleanor Lee

* PETRONAS sets stage for event, highlights Asia’s energy transition path

* Frozen rice could be a smarter, healthier option for rice-loving Malaysians

* Chinese student Xu Yang breaks ‘impossible’ microdrone world speed record

* China retains rare earth export controls as bargaining chip amid trade war truce with US

* Democrats look to block UAE arms sales, as Trump announces new deals

* Taiwan meets with US for tariff talks in South Korea

* Asian markets stagger into weekend as trade rally runs out of legs

* China’s Pop Mart-loving Gen Z fuels big gains for investors

* China's CATL raises $4.6 billion in Hong Kong listing, term sheet shows

* Centuries-old Kashmiri carpet industry threatened by Trump's tariffs

* Trump says he will return to Washington after Gulf tour

* Japan's economy shrinks as US tariff hit looms

* Hong Kong economy expands 3.1% in first quarter

* APEC highlights 'fundamental challenges' in global trade as tariffs overshadow meeting in South Korea

* Horses were running between Asia, North America 50,000 years ago: study

* China woman pays US$9,700 to pedestrian after bumping into latter, causing fall, hip fractures

* China to open more tax refund stores to boost inbound tourism and consumption

* K-pop stars 2NE1, Taemin and Minho from Shinee to headline Waterbomb Singapore 2025

* Chinese man subdues thief in Spain, highlights trend of mainlanders tackling criminals abroad

* Pakistan says ceasefire with India to be extended to May 18 as truce holds

* Russians and Ukrainians in Turkey for what would be first talks in 3 years

* China’s bullet-shape satellite test paves the way for very low orbit surveillance network

* Exclusive - India weighs plan to slash Pakistan water supply with new Indus river project

* ‘His criticisms have no effect on me’: TV host Quan Yifeng addresses fallout with former friend M'sian-born Addy Lee

 

 

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