Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Saturday (Aug 2, 2025)


People wave National flags as they participate in a Peace March in Phnom Penh, following the border conflict with Thailand, on Monday, August 2, 2025. Cambodia and Thailand agreed on July 28 to a ceasefire following five days of clashes that killed at least 43 people on both sides. -- Photo by TANG CHHIN Sothy / AFP

Malaysia:

* The King to make historic state visit to Russia, says Istana Negara

* Malaysia gains global recognition for Asean diplomacy, says Anwar

* A defining week for Anwar Ibrahim's leadership

* Malaysia secured reduced US tariff through strong leadership, says Anwar

* FGV delisting to begin Aug 28, says Anwar

* Digital Ministry to intensify 13MP initiatives, says Gobind

* Defence Ministry sets up committee to investigate trainee's death

* Papar MP denies involvement in KK student's death

* Search continues for missing Turkiye national off Pulau Yu

* Ringgit to trade at 4.25-4.26 vs greenback on Fed rate cut optimism

* Muhyiddin denies opposing Borneo bloc, emphasizes support for Sabah and Sarawak

* 13MP projects to be monitored regularly, says Chief Secretary

* Sabah polls: Warisan to contest all 73 seats in state, confirms Shafie Apdal

* Finance Ministry confirms no impact on existing EPF withdrawal rights amid new proposal

* Court awards RM194,170 to family of detainee who died in custody

* 10 areas in Malaysia under Level 1 hot weather alert, says MetMalaysia

Singapore:

* 'It's our best': Sarawak brings signature products to penetrate the Singapore market at Malaysia Fest 2025

* Singapore: Jail and fine for Myanmar man linked to case involving three bank accounts that received over S$680mil in total

* Singapore and India conclude five-day maritime exercise

* 82-year-old Australian arrested for allegedly shoplifting twice at Changi Airport

* Singapore: World Swimming Championships - Backstroke queen McKeown pulls off another double / United States set world record in mixed 4x100 freestyle relay

* Singapore: World Swimming Championships - Ledecky win 800 freestyle classic, McIntosh third / Ledecky sees off McIntosh in epic 800 freestyle showdown at world championships

* Oil falls on worries over Opec+ supply, US jobs data

Indonesia:

* Indonesian rock superstars Kotak celebrates its 21st anniversary with a concert in Zepp KL on Sept 21

* Hong Kong prosecutors drop charge against Indonesian tourist in tumbler case

* Window shopping rises as middle-class spending slows in Jakarta

* Prabowo reconciles with opposition through pardons

* Traditional puppet ban in Indonesian capital threatens buskers

* Space oddities take centre stage -- Yogyakarta celebrates all things ET at UFO festival

* Volcano eruption in eastern Indonesia disrupts Bali flights / Indonesia volcano belches six-mile ash tower

Thailand:

* Thailand agrees to Malaysia, US and China observers for GBC meeting in Kuala Lumpur 

* Protesters in Bangkok demand resignation of court-suspended prime minister following deadly conflict

* Thai zoo shares video of Moo Deng mascot on ‘attack’ during drill, amuses viewers

* Thai Army invites Red Cross to inspect detained Cambodian soldiers

* Japan ambassador urges Thailand and Cambodia to uphold ceasefire agreement seriously

* Thieves use drones to spy on tourists on 'White Lotus' island

Philippines:

* Philippines on alert for leptospirosis cases surge after days of floods

* Up to 17 cyclones may affect the Philippines until January 2006, says the weatherman

* Philippines on alert for leptospirosis surge after recent storms

* Marcos creates innovation hub, new protected area in Laguna, Quezon

* Marcos eyes trade and defence in talks with India

Vietnam:

* From Laos to Brazil, Trump's tariffs leave a lot of losers. But even the winners like Vietnam will pay a price

* Flash floods kill eight people in Vietnam's Dien Bien Province, rescue efforts underway

* Petition submitted to set up conservation area for rare langur species in Ninh Bình

* Hanoi considers installing EV charging stations at parking lots

Myanmar:

* After the Thai-Cambodia truce job, Malaysia urged to turn focus to Myanmar crisis 

* Myanmar military courts sentence 12 to life for human trafficking, including Chinese nationals

* Myanmar remains upbeat on trade talks despite 40% Trump tariffs

* New regional centre strengthens China-Asean economic link

Cambodia:

* Thailand returns two wounded soldiers to Cambodia but continues to hold 18 of their comrades

* Kuala Lumpur to host Thailand-Cambodia border talks

* Malaysia to hold online meeting with Cambodia and Thailand

* Thai-Cambodian cyber warriors battle on despite truce

Laos:

* Laos works to boost tourism and elevate service quality as fuel for economic growth

* Laos and Russia sign seven documents, including a roadmap for nuclear cooperation

* Trump reserves harshest tariff rates for Laos, Myanmar and Syria

Brunei:

* Brunei and Sarawak trade showcase boosts ties between neighbours

* Royal Brunei Land Forces welcomes new commander

* Bruneians feeling the heat as hot weather persists

AseanPlus:

* Sabah needs to fix infrastructure, water woes to entice medical manpower from peninsula

* 'Bond. James Bond' - Yes, he is back and 'Peaky Blinders' creator Steven Knight to write next film on eveyone's favourite superspy

* A showcase for the region - Malaysia's Bellabay unveils its exquisite carpet collection set for all seasons in South-East Asia

* Trump administration sends mixed messages on China trade pact

* Muslim-friendly travel platform relaunches with attractive packages

* China mum wraps baby’s finger to stop ‘unhygienic’ sucking, leads to tissue damage

* Attacks in China and Japan raise concerns about xenophobia in both countries

* Brazil grants BYD exemption from EV tariff hike, but not for as long as sought

* Hong Kong prosecutors drop charge against Indonesian tourist in tumbler case

* Behind Trump’s South Korea deal, a plan to transform global shipbuilding

* Hongkonger suffers cardiac arrest after nurse ‘fails to switch on ventilator’

* Washington trade talks with India have stalled, sources say

* Take an independent tack on China, Wang Yi urges South Korea

* India will buy Russian oil despite Trump's threats, NYT reports

* New Zealand will make it easier to run businesses in conservation areas

* This robot uses Japanese tradition and AI for sashimi that lasts longer and is more humane

* The new world: AI will soon reveal the type of skin allergy you have

* China renews alerts for rainstorms, high temperature

* Japan sweats through hottest July on record

* Four workers dead after falling into manhole in Japan

* India aghast at Trump’s ‘dead’ economy jibe, 25% tariffs

* HK universities see success in drive to attract more top talent from abroad

* China: Residents seek shelter as heatwave hits the southwest

* Should Hong Kong plug legal gaps to stamp out AI-generated porn?

* China EV war: Tesla, Nio and Li Auto target mainland families with premium SUVs

* ‘Every day, we think about how to upgrade’: China’s factories see rise in robot adoption

* Tesla loses lawsuit over fatal and deadly self-driving crash in 2019; company hit with US$243mil in damages

* Soundtrack 'Golden' from KPop Demon Hunters hits No. 1 on UK singles chart, 13 years after Psy's 'Gangnam Style'

* Cricket - Jaiswal and Deep extend India's lead / India hit back against Bazballing England on another remarkable day

* Badminton -- Tang Jie-Ee Wei fall short but Jimmy-Pei Jing shine in Macau Open semis /  Shuttler Sze Fei weds sweetheart before Paris campaign

 

 

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