Jockeys compete in Chonburi's 154th annual buffalo race festival in Chonburi province, Thailand, on Monday, October 6, 2025. -- Photo: REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa (TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
Malaysia:
* Anwar: Malaysia's economic narrative has shifted in last two years
* 'Our work is far from over', says Hajiji as GRS-Pakatan seek fresh mandate
* Sabah polls: Hajiji calls in all GRS assemblymen for meeting
* SRC lawsuit: Judge rebukes witness for brash remarks
* Freedom Flotilla Coalition set to enter Yellow Zone on Oct 7, says MyCARE
* Pakistan PM accorded official welcoming ceremony
* Pakistan PM’s visit to Malaysia reflects strong bilateral ties, says Anwar
* Government studying Pakistan’s proposal to export beef to Malaysia
* Shehbaz says meeting with Anwar productive, welcomes beef proposal review
* Esscom forward base comes under Auditor-General’s scrutiny in latest report
* Bukit Aman nabs seven for suspected seditious social media posts
* Sabah BN fully prepared for state polls, says Bung
* Red tape, inconsistent rules cause most childcare centres to go unregistered, says Yeo
* State Islamic Affairs Department announce rehabilitation programme for former GISB members
* Malaysia, Pakistan to strengthen cooperation in defence, aviation, healthcare and cybersecurity
Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain celebrates after winning the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore. -- AP Photo/Vincent Thian
Singapore:
* Singapore PM Lawrence Wong offers condolences to families of Optus outage victims
* Where do mooncakes come from? Origin myths and folktales, from fantastical to historical
* Man arrested in Singapore for public drunkenness after lying down in front of oncoming traffic in Serangoon Road
* Singapore PM visits Australia, New Zealand to mark 60 years of diplomatic ties
* Three taken to hospital, 50 evacuated after kitchen fire at Singapore flat
* Yishun murder: Resident who allegedly killed neighbour returns to scene with police escort
* Singapore youth fined S$3,500 for posting bomb threat ‘joke’ on Instagram from plane at Changi
* WHO estimates at least 15 million teenagers use e-cigarettes worldwide
* Oil prices gain 1% after lower-than-expected Opec+ output hike
* Politics jolts markets as Japan stocks soar 4%, bitcoin leaps to record high with gold / Political waves send Nikkei, bitcoin, gold soaring to record highs
Indonesia:
* Death toll from Indonesia school collapse rises to 63
* Batam Customs foils attempt to smuggle 2.5 kg of gold jewellery from Malaysia
* Last five bodies recovered, including two foreigners, after landslide at mine in Indonesia's Papua
* 'Indeed, we have a special visitor today' - Leopard captured after wandering into an Indonesian hotel
* Indonesian govt rushes to clean up caesium-137 spill in Banten
* Indonesia hands over seized tin assets to state miner PT Timah
* Prabowo hosts massive military parade amid expansion fears
* Freeport confirms all seven missing workers dead after Indonesia mine disaster
Rescue team members walk out from the site of the collapsed Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school in Sidoarjo, East Java, on Monday, October 6, 2025, as recovery efforts continue. The death toll from the collapse has risen to 59, according to officials. -- Photo by JUNI KRISWANTO / AFP
Thailand:
* Thailand, Malaysia successfully test 'Mysawasdee' cross-border tourist train
* Thailand's water buffaloes have upgraded their status from draft animals to prized competitors
* Thai PM orders urgent relief as floods hit 16 provinces, killing 12, more than 100,000 families are affected
* Thai call centre victims rescued from Myanmar traffickers
* Typhoon Matmo weakens over southern China, heavy rain expected in Thailand
* Battle of the blocs: Bhumjaithai, Pheu Thai gear up for the 2026 election showdown
* Armed gang robs gold shop in Narathiwat mall, steals six kilograms of gold
Philippines:
* Filipino Daniel Padilla among outstanding Asian stars at 2025 Seoul Drama Awards; Malaysian Anna Jobling among winners
* Cebu quake: ‘Hero dog’ rescued after ‘shielding’ family during temblor
* World’s top rice buyer Philippines plans to prolong import ban
* Marcos on accountability in flood control controversy: Resignation isn’t enough
* Philippine Senate Minority Leader urges gov’t officials to resign, pushes for snap elections
* ‘Ghost’ flood projects haunt poor - A Philippine tragedy
A woman holds her pet cat during the pet blessing ceremony, a day after World Animal Day, at a mall in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. -- Photo: REUTERS/Noel Celis
Vietnam:
* Manufacturing and business activities rev up production as Vietnam posts its fastest growth since 2022
* Vietnam's footwear exports to US fell 27% in Sept amid Trump tariffs
* Vietnam defies US tariffs with 8.2% growth in third quarter
* Vietnam's top leader to visit North Korea, KCNA says
* Heavy rains in northern Vietnam after typhoon Matmo makes landfall in China
* Vietnam aims for comprehensive tax policies
Myanmar:
* Three Malaysians rescued from Myanmar job scam syndicates to return home on Tuesday (Oct 7)
* Myanmar could boost power output by 30% if gas losses were prevented, says Energy Minister
* Six ways the COP30 climate summit can succeed or fail
* Thousands displaced by ongoing clashes in Myanmar's Kayin State
A vendor waits for customers at a shop selling Mid-Autumn Festival decorations and goods in Hanoi's Old Quarter on Monday, October 6, 2025. -- Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP
Cambodia:
* Cambodian ex-PM Hun Sen rails against 'immoral' Thai target shooting video
* Indian gold mining operation, Phnom Penh factory found polluting water, air in Cambodia
* Monsoon-blessed bountiful harvest excites Cambodian farmers amid looming low rice price
* Sosoro Museum unveils rediscovered Silver Pagoda paintings in landmark exhibition
Laos:
* Lao Prime Minister visits US to strengthen economic ties, seek tariff reductions
* Lao Bullion Bank, BCEL launch gold trade payment service
* Lao PM visits US to boost economic ties, seek tariff cut
Brunei:
* Changing asylum principles would be 'catastrophic,' says UN refugee agency head
* UN rights council to decide on creating Afghanistan probe
* Gold sails past US$3,900/oz for first time on safe-haven bids
Hikers amid deep snow at Tangxiang camp in the Karma Valley of the Tibet Autonomous Region following a sudden heavy snowfall in the region. One hiker has died and hundreds of others have been rescued after sudden heavy snowfall in China's northwest and western mountain regions over the weekend, state media reported on Monday, October 6. -- Photo by Handout / Courtesy of FeiFei / AFP
AseanPlus:
* Trump invited to Asean Summit in Malaysia's capacity as chair, says deputy minister
* Johor Immigration Department detains nine illegal immigrants in Ops Sapu Tangkap
* Malaysian actress Elly Arifin joins Suria FM as morning show presenter
* This is for real - Trump to mark 80th birthday with UFC cage fight on White House lawn
* India begins criminal action against cough-syrup maker linked to deaths of 14 children
* Hiker dead, hundreds also evacuated as rescue operations continue around Mount Everest
* 'Dream factory' for 'Chinese princesses'
* Six patients dead in fire at hospital in west India
* Heavy rains trigger floods, landslides killing 18 in India's Darjeeling
* New LDP leadership changes prospects for Japan's ruling coalition
* Explainer-Next steps to confirm Takaichi as Japan's new prime minister
* Japan's Nikkei surges to record after election win by fiscal dove Takaichi
* Japan's first female PM, but Takaichi is not a feminist
* Japan's Asahi restarts beer production following cyberattack
* Australian state to press for longer sentence for mushroom killer
* Bear attacks, injures Spanish tourist at Japan Unesco site Shirakawa-Go
* Ferry passengers, farmers and madrasah student among eight killed by lightning across Bangladesh
* BigBang’s T.O.P set for solo return with music videos by 'Squid Game' designer
* Chinese consulate in Melbourne warns citizens over hiking safety in Australia
* Blackpink’s Jisoo to drop surprise duet this month — guess who’s joining her?
* Cultural, sports events boost Golden Week holiday spending in China
* China's chip challenge: the race to match US tech
* Australia, Papua New Guinea leaders sign defence alliance
* Bangladesh deploys warships to protect prized hilsa fish
* Rescuers scramble to deliver aid after deadly Nepal, India floods
* Hundreds of trekkers escape from blizzard-struck Everest in Tibet
* North Korea's Kim visits destroyer built to 'punish provocations'
* Li Nanxing, 60, to play son of Xiang Yun, 63, in The Leftovers series
* Surge in domestic violence feared during long Chuseok holiday in South Korea
* Gunman opens fire on Sydney street, injuring 20, one seriously
* Pope Leo trims powers of Vatican bank, rolling back a Francis reform
* ‘Easier than friendship’: South Korea’s Gen Z turns to ChatGPT for emotional support
* Sydney police set to interview suspect in shooting that critically injured one
* New Zealand pays US$3.5 million to Samoa after 2024 Navy ship sinking
* Bollywood horror goes mainstream -- Long written off as fringe, horror is back in India's Bollywood
* '8 in 10 female trainees don't menstruate': new book details dark side of K-pop stardom
* Consensus reached on foreign exchange risks in US$350bil US investment deal: South Korean industry minister
* Golf: Korean Youmin Hwang wins Lotte Championship to extend 2025 LPGA Tour’s streak of unique winners to record-matching 26
