Children play in a flooded street after heavy rainfall in Phnom Penh. -- Photo by TANG CHHIN Sothy / AFP
Malaysia:
* SRC lawsuit: Najib pointed fingers to cover up own dishonesty, court hears
* PM Anwar urges Malaysia-US reciprocal trade agreement finalisation
* Anwar meets US trade representative Jamieson Greer
* Malaysia to wrap up Reciprocal Trade Agreement with US before Trump's October visit
* Budi95: Govt to review initial issues in implementation, says Zahid
* Low data centre vacancy in Johor even as capacity doubles
* Malaysians can now check RON95 subsidy eligibility under Budi95
* UN report highlights Malaysia's 9% tourism arrivals growth
* UK exploring digital trade ties with Malaysia
* EU Commissioner expects Malaysia-EU FTA to be finalised in 2026
* US happy with Malaysia's efforts to curb trans-shipment, says Tengku Zafrul
* Malaysia promoting digital assets as emerging financial pillar, says Gobind
* Prosecution serves 87 documents to five teens charged with bullying Zara Qairina
* Gaza flotilla: All 34 Malaysians safe, determined to soldier on despite harassment, says Mapim
* Kitingan gives statement to MACC as new video alleging bribes for Sabah mining licences emerges
KUALA LUMPUR: Singapore Permanent Secretary (Energy and Trade) Ministry of Trade and Industry Augustine Lee arriving at the 57th Asean Economic Ministers’ Meeting (AEM) and Related Meetings Gala Dinner at Taman Botani Perdana Kuala Lumpur. -- fotoBERNAMA
Singapore:
* Malaysian Datchinamurthy executed in Singapore for drug trafficking
* One in three Singapore workers reported facing work-related stress or burnout, according to govt data
* Several mosques in Singapore received suspicious parcels with meat; minister warns ‘this is playing with fire’
* Pair accused of cheating victims in Singapore of nearly $263k walk free after stern warnings
* Singapore orders Meta to target scammers impersonating government office holders by Sept 30
* Oil pulls back from 7-week high as traders ponder supply-demand uncertainty
* ‘A heart doesn’t divide, it multiplies’: Singaporean actor Desmond Tan and wife welcome second child
* Singapore movie Oversteer, starring Malaysian actor Zhang Yaodong, wins Best Feature Film at Vienna Independent Film Festival
Indonesia:
* Indonesia targets 30,000 kitchens for free meal programme by year-end to overcome food poisoning issues
* Magnitude 5.7 quake hits Indonesia's East Java, agency says
* Jakarta runs to water to tackle air pollution
* Canada to boost Indonesia exports to diversify non-US trade: Minister
* Over 1,000 Indonesians sick from school meals in more food poisoning outbreaks
* Asian stock rally pauses for breath, yen struggles against crosses
* Prabowo offers 20,000 troops for Gaza peacekeeping
A girl climbs the wall near a caricature of Mount Rushmore, depicting world leaders US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jingping, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which is on display to promote a fair at a shopping mall, in Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday, September 25, 2025. -- REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa
Thailand:
* Thailand’s new government pledges economic fixes as Fitch cuts outlook
* PM Anutin assures Thai-Cambodian border will stay closed until threats are resolved
* Thaksin to be assigned as foreman for sewer cleaners: Paetongtarn
* Trump praises Malaysia's role in Thai-Cambodia ceasefire
* Thai finance minister says country must heed Fitch warning
* New Thai foreign minister calls for troop reductions with Cambodia
* Heavy rain and rough seas forecast for Thailand as monsoon strengthens and typhoon Ragasa downgrades
Philippines:
* Severe weather affects 224,500 families in the Philippines, three more deaths confirmed, says govt
* Philippines cancels classes, flights as new storm looms
* Philippines scouts destinations for Asean 2026 delegates
* Kickbacks plague flood control projects in the Philippines
* United States to seal South-East Asia trade deals in coming months, trade representative says
President of Vietnam Luong Cuong speaks at the 80th session of the UN's General Assembly (UNGA) on September 23, 2025 in New York City. World leaders convened for the 80th Session of UNGA, with this year's theme for the annual global meeting being Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights. -- Photo:Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images/AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam jails dozens in US$3.8bil online gambling and crypto case
* Ho Chi Minh City emerges as leading regional destination
* Storm Ragasa weakens but Vietnam's Quang Ninh province braces for impact
* Vietnam's top leader to pay rare visit to North Korea in October: Sources
* Vietnam’s securities firms ramp up capital ahead of market upgrade
Myanmar:
* Malaysia proposes cross-border mechanism to tackle Asean drug trafficking
* UN Human Rights chief laments lower standards amid funding crisis
* China's spicy flavours win over Myanmar's young food lovers
* 'ChatGPT, what stocks should I buy?' AI fuels boom in robo-advisory market
* Centuries-old celebration shines despite political turmoil, disasters in Myanmar
Residents secure their fishing boats at a village in Legaspi City, Albay province, south of Manila, on Thursday, September 25, 2025, ahead of Tropical Storm Bualoi's landfall in the Bicol region. The Philippines shut schools and scrapped flights on September 25 as a fresh storm threatened to hit just days after a super typhoon killed nine people in the archipelago. -- Photo by CHARISM SAYAT / AFP
Cambodia:
* Tourists urged to be highly cautious while visiting Cambodia's Angkor complex due to bad weather
* RCEP Summit to talk about openness in trade and new members, says Tengku Zafrul
* Cambodia gets ‘Sea Treaty Champion’ award for ocean protection efforts
* Interpol ramps up policing amid rising fake cosmetics and medications in South-East Asia
* Cambodia's Pchum Ben holiday ends with 2.14 million tourists travelling across country
Laos:
* Laos seeks to promote investment in carbon markets and clean energy
* Laos, Russia move closer to signing MoU on judicial cooperation
* Lao PM praises success of fish farm, animal feed factories
Brunei:
* Charity: The foundation of a strong nation, says Brunei Sultan
* Young Brunei innovators shine in coding challenge
* Brunei to introduce new banknotes, marking a significant milestone in nation's currency development
Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Trade, Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri, speaks during the Working Lunch of the 13th East Asia Summit Economic Ministers' Meeting, held in conjunction with the 57th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting (AEM) and Related Meetings at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) on Thursday (Sept 25). -- fotoBERNAMA
AseanPlus:
* Malaysia, Timor-Leste explore Asean roaming ahead of KL summit
* U.S. does not rule out further tariffs on Asean countries if trade deals unfavourable to Washington
* Closer ties between M'sia, China can pave way for developing local digital economy, says Dr Wee
* CIMB to strengthen collaboration on infrastructure and ESG-linked financing, trade settlement frameworks in Asean Plus Three region
* Police clarify events leading to ‘Ejen Ali’ director’s death
* A cave with crystal clear water is Mulu National Park's true hidden gem
* Enduring partnership evident in Asean Plus Three trade, says Malaysian minister
* MCMC proposes coordinating secretariat under ABU to drive 5G broadcast in Asia Pacific
* China rape victim becomes first to have sex assault recognised as ‘industrial injury’
* How angry Gen Z kids sparked Asia's deadliest protest this year
* China premier, EU chief stress cooperation as Trump tariffs bite
* China's Alibaba teams up with Nvidia on AI robot tech
* BTS’ V buys US$10mil apartment in cash: Report
* Pakistani child star Umer Shah passes away
* China unveils measures to boost services exports
* South Korean comedian Lee Jin-ho caught drunk driving
* 4.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Tasmania
* Hong Kong reopens after world's most powerful cyclone Ragasa
* Japan calls on RCEP to strengthen rules-based international trade
* South Korea's Lee and Bessent discuss conditions for US tariff deal
* S. Korean beauty brand Innisfree apologises after skincare ad sparks backlash
* Seoul estimates North Korea has up to two tonnes of highly enriched uranium
* Could South Korea become the next luxury hub for global fashion houses?
* Australia's social media ban for teens draws praise at UN
* You're a magnet for mosquitoes if you drink beer or just had sex
* Japan arrests woman for keeping daughter's body in freezer for 20 years
* Taiwan looks for missing after Super Typhoon Ragasa, questions persist on evacuations
* All Asean countries in support of Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Chile and Bangladesh joining RCEP
* Air India crash: Grieving father of captain says investigators insinuated son cut fuel
* HK singer William So apologises for 2002 drug scandal which led to China concert cancellation
* Badminton: Tien Ci-Chiew Sien delight in breakthrough win at Korean Open
* Cricket - Ashwin breaks new ground as first Indian player to join Big Bash League
* Cricket - India juggernaut crushes Bangladesh to storm into Asia Cup final
* Tennis - Alcaraz survives injury scare to beat Baez on Tokyo debut
* Football: Brilliant Bergson fires JDT to 4-0 victory against Bangkok - Asean Club Championships
* Football: Selangor FC down Tampines Rovers to take early lead in Group A of Asean Club Championships; champions Buriram held in Pathum Thani
