Chairman of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim shakes hands with Philippines President Bongbong Marcos after handing over Asean chairmanship from Malaysia to the Philippines, during a closing ceremony of the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 28, 2025. - Photo: Reuters
Malaysia
* Anwar turns Malaysia into stage for dealmaking with Trump's help
* Anwar trumps as 47th Asean Summit host, raises Malaysia's stature in the eyes of the world
* Asean ties with US and China reflect grouping's commitment to centrality, says Anwar
* Anwar denies claims of sovereignty loss in US trade deal
* Bilateral ties based on respect, not wealth, says Anwar
* Malaysia urges strengthening of regional integrity to combat corruption, says Azalina
* M'sia welcomes New Zealand's interest in joining Asean Halal Council, says Zahid
* Malaysia hands over Asean baton to the Philippines
* Asean Summit wraps with deepening integration, uplifting signs for regional economy
* Asean AI Safety Network regional HQ to be established in KL by 2026
* Anwar discusses global trade rebalancing, fiscal reforms with IMF chief
* MM2H applicants to undergo stricter security screening
* UiTM makes space tech history with launch of nanosatellite UiTMSat-2
* 200kg crocodile captured in Sandakan village
* Floods: Situation improves in Perak and Kedah
* No pirates in Malaysian waters, only petty crooks, Dewan Rakyat told
* Govt stepping up anti-graft measures at borders and checkpoints, says Saifuddin
* Govt to appeal court ruling on Section 233 of online law, says Fahmi
* Govt drafting Bill to boost cross-border e-commerce oversight
* Investigation paper on cops who molested student submitted to DPP
* Japan PM Takaichi's visit to Tugu Negara, Japanese cemetery, draws backlash
* School year for 2026 starts in January
* Six-year-old boy who was slashed in neck stable after surgery
* Sabah BN proposes three steps to regain public trust following mining licensing scandal
* Transport Minister demands accountability for Aerotrain issues
* Malaysia received global recognition for soft diplomacy approach, says Armed Forces chief
* Power supply system failure caused KLIA Aerotrain disruption, says MAHB
* Reconditioned cars worth over RM3.34mil seized in Selangor
* PM extends support to police outriders injured on Asean Summit duty
* Monash University announces new RM2.8bil campus in KL
* Man nabbed in Serian with over 17,000 child sexual abuse and porn videos, images
* 'Gila' and 'mabuk' spat ends with Parit Buntar MP ejected from Dewan Rakyat
* Concerns raised over Malaysia's new trade deal with US in Dewan Rakyat
* Najib's defence argues money laundering charges cannot stand
* Pawn shop manager behind RM5.7mil heist, say cops
* Man arrested for circulating obscene photos of 17-year-old ex-girlfriend
* PM raises Gaza issue in “The Beast”, calls Trump a good listener
* Parents of six-year-old slashed in neck arrested for child neglect
* EC can consider redelineation of boundaries after March 2026, says Kulasegaran
* Zara Inquest: Coroner's Court hears details of teasing over religious duties
* AGC stands by decision to charge teachers for caning student
* LRT Kelana Jaya Line hit by power disruption, shuttle buses activated
Singapore
* Study links consistent sleep to lower obesity risk in boys
* Cordlife responds to Singapore Health Ministry on possible suspension by deadline
* PM Wong meets Thai PM Anutin on Asean Summit sidelines
* Singapore firm director who filed fraudulent tax claims of over S$1.4mil jailed, ordered to pay $1.9mil in penalties
* Singapore dorm director fined for holding event where foreigner with alleged terror links preached to workers
* Fire breaks out at Singapore's Marina Bay Sands; no injuries reported
* Singapore’s talks with the US on sectoral tariffs still at ‘early stage’: PM Wong
Indonesia
* Indonesia hit by two moderate quakes
* Prabowo cuts Asean trip short after whirlwind tour
* Timor-Leste building momentum through regional integration
* House calls on Indonesian govt to probe massive illegal gold mining near Mandalika
Thailand
* Year-long funeral starts for former queen Sirikit
* Thai Queen who gave an island to the turtles
* A real battle royale in KLGCC: World No.1 Jeeno Thitikul eager for a blast at Maybank Championship but faces many challengers
* Thailand to crack down on vaping as number of users surges past 400,000
* US unveils trade deal with Thailand
* US expects Thailand to work with Cambodia on release of soldiers immediately, official says
* Anutin, Hun Manet meet to push Thai–Cambodian peace declaration into action
* Thailand to closely monitor implementation of KL Peace Accord
* Thailand issues health warning on batch of popular Hong Thai herbal inhalers
Philippines
* Philippines to focus on peace, security, prosperity as Asean chair next year, says Marcos
* Canada PM Carney says talks begin for new trade deal with Philippines
* Philippine President looks forward to enhanced Asean-South Korea trade deal
* Basilan town ‘under siege’; Philippine army confirms ‘incident’
* Breaking the stigma: Filipina star opens up about mental health struggles
* Philippine peso falls to new record low on rate view, outflow
Vietnam
* Hanoi accelerates economic transformation
* Trump says coffee tariff will be lifted under Vietnam trade deal
* Vietnam and Saudi Arabia strengthen investment ties
* Record rains flood historic cities in Vietnam
Myanmar
* UN secretary-general calls for end to 'deplorable' violence in Myanmar
* Campaigning begins in Myanmar's junta-run election
* Over 30 candidates to automatically become lawmakers in Myanmar election walkovers
Cambodia
* Border calm begins after KL Peace Accord
* Khmer route: New airport paves way for long-haul flights to Cambodia
* New FIFA Asean Cup expected to benefit Cambodia’s football development
* South Korea indicts 45 scam suspects extradited from Cambodia
* 45 South Korean scam suspects extradited from Cambodia formally indicted
* Cambodian prisoners of war to undergo health check-ups as release process begins
Laos
* Laos aims to advance AI integration in legal field
* Lao PM meets with foreign leaders at Asean Summit to boost ties
* JICA HUGETECH project hailed as success in elevating Lao engineering education
Brunei
* Brunei supports ‘UN 80’ initiative: Sultan
* Deepening economic regional integration crucial, says Brunei Sultan
* Malaysian man, Indonesian woman sentenced in Brunei for overstaying
Aseanplus
* Australia eyes RM55.2bil investments in Asean
* Australia has long track record of supporting Asean, says Anwar
* Australia, Malaysia strengthen ties with new MOUs focused on education, trade
* Defending champion Yin Ruoning of China just wants to have a good run at the Maybank Golf Championships starting Thursday (Oct 30)
* Asean chairmanship handover to Philippines among highlights of summit finale today
* Anwar, Li Qiang discuss trade cooperation, regional stability in bilateral meeting
* Anwar, Li Qiang view all-new Proton Saga, Proton e.MAS 5
* Asean-China Free Trade Area Upgrade marks major boost in economic cooperation, trade facilitation
* Asean-China Free Trade Area upgrade will streamline commerce and investments, says Tok Mat
* Australia PM Albanese on official visit to Malaysia, to co-chair 3rd leaders' meeting
* Two dead in explosion at underground mine in Australia, police says
* Putin and North Korea's foreign minister discuss strengthening ties, KCNA says
* Cyclone Montha gathers force
* US defence chief set for multi-country Asia tour
* Heatwaves threaten to dry up supply of ‘hairy crabs’
* Long jail terms for trio behind Covid border bomb plot
* Pop goes the Buddha
* East Asia must resist protectionism, says China’s premier
* The Star gets White House nod
* RCEP member countries gear up for 2027 agreement review
* Raise the bar on Brazil-M’sia trade, Lula urges businesses
* A shaky grip on the western front
* Calls for more trade among Asean members
* No long-term truce yet
* Foreign funds are net sellers of equities
* APSS to stop entry of high-risk foreign visitors
* Ex-1MDB bosses played blame game, court told
* Opec+ won’t pivot until oil prices fall further
* Japan defendant admits to killing ex-PM Abe in first court hearing, media say
* Wall St scales fresh highs on tech earnings, US-China trade optimism
* Oil settles lower as OPEC plans to increase oil output
* India urges for stronger maritime cooperation with Asean
* South Korea's economy in Q3 posts fastest growth in 1-1/2 years
* HK actor Louis Koo spotted at Malaysian MotoGP 2025 in Sepang
* FBM KLCI remains firm as trade sentiment improves
* Ringgit opens higher on US-Malaysia trade deal boost
* But the kid is not my son: S'wak couple fined for false report on baby's birth
* Trump meets Japan's new leader Takaichi for trade, security talks
* Meta and TikTok to obey Australia under-16 social media ban
* Oil dips as Opec output plans offset US-China trade optimism
* Ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, Taiwan says ties with US 'very stable'
* No free G-Dragon performance during APEC summit in South Korea, authorities say
* Trump praises Japan's 'great' female leader in talks on trade, critical minerals
* Chinese FM hopes China, US can create conditions for development of bilateral relations
* Hong Kong actor Benz Hui dies at 76
* Japan's sushi legend Jiro Ono turns 100 and is not ready for retirement
* Trade Minister urges Australian companies to tap into South-East Asia's growing prosperity
* Asean and India deepen cooperation on sustainable tourism
* EU-Asean partnership crucial in facing challenges of a multipolar world, says visiting leader
* With golfing gifts, Japan PM invokes Abe's legacy to forge Trump bond
* Hong Kong runway resumes operations after fatal plane crash
* Ancient S. Korean city Gyeongju on highest security alert as world leaders arrive for Apec Summit
* Bursa Malaysia ends morning session lower, investors lock in gains
* Man accused of killing former Japanese PM Abe pleads guilty
* No resolution as Afghanistan, Pakistan end peace talks in Istanbul, sources say
* China-Asean FTA 3.0 upgrade to inject more confidence, momentum into global economy: official
* Absence of toxic foam in Indian river cheers Hindu devotees
* Asia FX mixed; stocks await details on Fed, Trump’s Asia tour
* Australia dispatches immigrants to remote Pacific atoll
* Beef, defence deals and rare earths: How Japan's new leader wooed Trump
* Gold nears three-week low as US-China trade optimism dents safe-haven demand
* China dreams of football glory at last... in gaming
* ‘No Chinese’ cafe in Seoul’s popular Seongsu-dong district sparks racism debate ahead of APEC
* Australia fends off shark bites with new tech and old
* Asean is central to Asia Pacific region's success, says Albanese
* Bear cub tranquillized and captured after wandering into bank carpark in Japan
* Meta, TikTok and Snap say they oppose Australia's youth social media ban but will comply with it
* BAM take steps to ensure shuttlers' safety after threats on social media
* Sharifah rides to historic equestrian gold at Asian Youth Games
* Trump would 'love' to meet Kim Jong-un again, but no word from North Korea
* Three Hongkongers jailed for up to 18 years for conspiracy over 2019-20 bomb plots
* Trump's 'hot truck' becomes symbol of Japan trade talks
* Fire erupts in Air India passenger bus at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, no casualty reported
* Ringgit ends higher as Malaysia concludes Asean summit on high note
* Malaysian film 'Mother Bhumi' starring Fan Bingbing premieres at Tokyo Film Festival
* East Asia Summit highlights importance of communication, says Anwar
* China biotech forum bills antibody cancer drugs as next-generation treatment
* 4 things to know about late Hong Kong actor Benz Hui
* Varanasi’s Dev Deepawali will showcase glimpse of ‘One India, Best India’
