Asean News Headlines at 11pm on Thursday (Oct 23, 2025)


Police disperse protesters outside Bangladesh's national parliament complex in Dhaka. - AP

 

 

Malaysia

* Myanmar foreign ministry official arrives ahead of 47th Asean Summit

* Caning in schools should be reconsidered with strict guidelines, says PM Anwar

* Detailed Thailand-Cambodia resolution to be finalised soon, says PM

* 47th Asean Summit: US hails Malaysia's strong and effective chairmanship

* Fadhlina says resignation calls are a push to do better

* Coroner’s Court grants leave to initiate proceedings against Shafie, influencer

* Bursa Malaysia ends morning session flat in range-bound trade

* Free entry for Nyonya kebaya-clad tourists visiting Melaka attractions from next year, says CM

* Modi affirms commitment to Asean-India ties under Malaysia's Asean chairmanship

* Bank Negara's international reserves at US$123.4bil as at Oct 15

* Malaysia stresses unified Asean approach to strengthen regional resilience

* Sufficient manpower to manually operate Immigration counters during Asean Summit, says AKPS

 

 

Singapore

* Amanda Yap, 15, makes history as first Singapore gymnast to qualify for world championships final

* Python found under rear seat of Singapore bus after two rescue attempts by Acres

* Singapore’s first specialised burn centre for kids provides stress-free treatment at KKH

* ‘Indirectly, I had something to do with it’: Singaporean singer Dick Lee reflects on his sister’s tragic death

* Singaporean TV host Lee Teng called out by wife for unsafe parenting methods: 'So mad I could explode'

 

 

Indonesia

* Doubts over Bali’s readiness to become a financial hub

* Analysis-Fear grips Indonesian palm oil industry as military seizes plantations

* Indonesia moves 248 tonnes of radioactive contaminated material into Serang estate

* Indonesian jailed 15 years for assaulting, smearing chilli powder on compatriot

* Indonesia, Brazil strike cooperation deals as leaders meet

* Mass escape from Myanmar's KK Park scam hub, 75 Indonesians among those who fled

* Indonesian professionals ready to operate Jakarta-Bandung HSR after knowledge transfer from China

* Indonesia targets commercial drone operations by end of 2026

 

 

Thailand

* Thailand hopes to boost its presence on the world stage, says Thai Foreign Minister

* Thai aromatic coconut Industry in crisis as Vietnamese rivals seize China market

* Thailand and Cambodia make progress towards peace deal, Thai defence minister says

* Body of Thai migrant held in Gaza returns home

 

 

Philippines

* Marcos: Administration will ensure every Filipino has a home

* LRT-1 train in Manila unloads after smoke emanates from passenger's phone

* Philippine victims of 2021 typhoon seek compensation from Shell

* Philippines temporarily bans import of live cattle from Spain

* Teodoro warns of Myanmar-like consequences amid coup rumours

 

 

Vietnam

* Vietnam-Singapore trade maintains upward momentum

* Knife attack at Vietnam hospital: Seven, including two newborns, injured

* Vietnam's capital Hanoi to operate AI-powered camera network by year-end

* Vietnam's Le Khanh Hung shoots into co-lead with history in mind at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

* Vietnam Communist Party sets Jan 19-25 as dates for 5-yearly congress

* Bulgaria, Vietnam elevate relations to strategic partnership

 

 

Myanmar

* Myanmar scam centre raid sends hundreds fleeing to Thailand

 

 

Cambodia

* Indonesian scam ‘masterminds’ charged with aggravated fraud in Cambodia

* Cambodian police arrest 57 South Koreans accused of cyberscams

* Winds of change seen in Cambodia as Hun dynasty faces challenge

* Cambodia reaffirms determination to combat transnational crimes, online scams

 

 

Laos

* ALACE Expo 2025 showcases innovation in architecture, civil engineering in Laos

 

 

Brunei

* Floral exhibition a fitting tribute to Brunei sultan

 

 

Aseanplus

* South Korea halts tours in parts of DMZ ahead of Trump visit

* ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ toys are coming, as Netflix inks deal with Mattel and Hasbro

* South Korea’s wage gap hits record as more seniors take low-paid part-time jobs

* New Japan PM to advance defence spending target: Reports

* Replacing LNG supplies from Russia's Sakhalin-2 would be costly, Japan says

* Japan's Mount Fuji sees snow for first time this winter, 21 days later than usual

* Yen slides as traders eye new US sanctions, dollar up ahead of CPI data

* Silicon Valley has China envy, and that reveals a lot about America

* Alibaba launches AI chatbot service in renewed consumer push

* Asian markets retreat as US weighs new trade curbs on China

* Trump heads to Asia aiming to make deals with Xi

* China toy platform refund policy requires parents to scold, slap child for unapproved spending

* Can Donald Trump’s gut instinct win over Xi Jinping at Apec summit?

* Naked China boy running on all fours raises concerns over child welfare and safety

* Chinese Communist Party elite body replaces 11 members at key meeting

* China pledges to build modern industrial system, advance tech self-reliance in 2026-2030

* China says must 'vigorously boost consumption' after key meeting ends

* Outrage in China as reports surface of human teeth found in sausages, dim sum

* Horrific car crash outside Chongqing Road Primary School in Shiyan, China; young children and parents hurt in incident

* China eyes currency swap with Japan and South Korea amid trade tensions: source

* ‘Luckiest man in the world’: Hong Kong star Aaron Kwok announces birth of third daughter

* Pandas give Hong Kong’s Ocean Park boost but deficit worsens to HK$275 million

* Director of Hong Kong-listed FSM Holdings resigns amid Cambodia allegations

* Oil gains 3% as India reconsiders Russian oil amid fresh US sanctions

* India plans tightening AI rules to stem deepfake surge

* India limits content takedown powers to fewer officials after spat with Musk's X

* India board seeks to criminalise match-fixing 'to protect cricket'

* Bangladesh court to deliver verdict against Hasina on Nov 13

* Ousted Bangladesh leader's son says only an inclusive election could stabilise the country

* Gunmen kill Pakistan militia chief, five others

* Pakistan uses anti-smog guns to fight air pollution in its cultural capital

* New Zealand parliament to debate teen social media ban

* Flights cancelled and a 'mega strike' disrupted as dangerous winds hit New Zealand

 

 

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