Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Wednesday (Oct 29, 2025)


(Left to right) Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, US President Donald Trump, South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung, Vietnam's President Luong Cuong, New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, and Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney pose for a family photo upon their arrival for a special dinner hosted in honour of US President Donald Trump and state leaders at the Hilton Gyeongju hotel in Gyeongju on Oct 29, 2025. - Photo: AFP

Malaysia

* Airlines have full discretion to decide on serving alcohol on board, says Transport Minister

* Loke says embarrassed by aerotrain incident, action to be taken against MAHB

* Additional RM10bil allocated to expand SJKP, says Housing Minister

* BN Youth treasurer 'given a break' from duties after scandalous ex-wife allegations

* Unemployed 57-year-old nabbed for attacking wife, daughter with sharp object

* ECRL faces RM2.9mil loss from cable thefts in T'ganu, Pahang, says MRL

* Anwar thanks all Malaysians for success of Asean Summit 2025

* Insurance for pet dogs proposal to be mulled

* Four durian farmers charged with money laundering

* MACC detains woman for dubious claim in food contract

* Najib unable to back up claim of Saudi Arabian 'donor' of RM2.3bil

* Najib named as main beneficiary in RM2.28bil 1MDB scandal, court told

* PM Anwar back at work after chairing 47th Asean Summit

* Court told Guan Eng gave assurance on land lot to late businessman

* Postal voting for Sabahans in peninsula key to fair, transparent elections, says Sabah STAR

* Malaysia aims to lead region in infrastructure with new investments and skilled workforce

* Asean gala dinner conductor passes away, PM says great loss to Malaysia's arts fraternity

* Malaysia shines as diplomatic powerhouse with successful Asean Summit, says Fahmi

* Speaker warns MPs not to belittle civil servants who negotiated Malaysia-US trade deal

* Government allocating RM10mil to expand mobile court services, says Azalina

* MACC says it will act only if Aerotrain disruption involves graft

* US pact needs no government spending, protects standards, says Tengku Zafrul

* PETRONAS imported LNG from multiple countries before trade pact, including US

* Ban on raw rare earth exports to be maintained, says Zafrul

* Halal standards intact under US trade pact, says Tengku Zafrul

* Muhyiddin's son-in-law is most likely using a foreign passport, says Azam

* US deal averts steep tariffs on Malaysian exports, says Tengku Zafrul

* Court remands parents of boy slashed in Batu Pahat

* Floods: 909 people remain at relief centres in Perak and Kedah

* Education Ministry projects recruitment of 200 new Chinese language teachers this year, Parliament told

* Police say Roblox may influence Batu Pahat slashing case

* Penang unveils Green Tech Park of Silicon Island’s visionary smart city for global investors

* Nude body of unidentified woman found with hands tied, cops probing as murder

 

 

Singapore

* Two Christmas villages, European-inspired market: Annual holiday light-up returns to Singapore's Orchard Road

* Singapore's Marina Bay Cruise Centre gets new check-in hall, transport area after S$40mil facelift

* Singapore Airlines flight from Melbourne to Changi turns back after technical issue

* Singapore youth worker jailed nine weeks for beating up 12-year-old boy at children’s home in unprovoked attack

* Molestation of toddlers at pre-school: Singapore authority fines school S$26,200, bans three staff from working in sector

* Singapore, Canada discuss free trade, reaffirm 60 years of relations during PM Carney’s visit

* Six months’ jail for woman who ill-treated three kindergarten children

* Restrained response to US tariffs provides reason for optimism: Lee Hsien Loong

 

 

Indonesia

* Indonesia police warn of new drug abuse trend involving ketamine and etomidate

* Scientists discover critically endangered Tapanuli orangutans in new North Sumatra location

* Danone defends ‘mountain spring’ claim amid groundwater scrutiny in Indonesia

* Timor-Leste PM Gusmão concludes Malaysia visit after historic Asean admission

* Phantoms of the metropolitan: Five spooky spots around Jakarta

* Accommodating the dead: Jakarta faces grave shortage crisis

 

 

Thailand

* Thai Finance Minister leads crackdown on tech crime 'grey money' trails

* Thailand has not manipulated currency, finance minister says

* Phase 1 of Thailand's weapon withdrawal starts with removal of rockets on Nov 1

* Anutin apologises for confusion over border remark, leaves border fence issue to military talks

 

 

Philippines

* Ex-Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appeals ICC jurisdiction ruling, demands release

* Six-year-old Filipino boy killed by stray bullet in clash between govt troops and New People’s Army

* Ship with radioactive zinc dust stuck near Philippine port: Official

* Smuggled phones, ‘paid’ guards keep drug trade alive inside Cebu jails

* Filipino singer Jona reveals she was molested by her own father when she was 10

 

 

Vietnam

* Forty rescued after passenger ferry catches fire off Vietnam coast

* National music fest in Ho Chi Minh City attracts 600 artistes

* Floods kill at least 9, leave 5 missing in central Vietnam

* Vietnam Deputy PM directs flood response efforts in Hue

* Vietnam strengthens rules of origin to protect exports

 

 

Myanmar

* Military-backed party in Myanmar holds rallies as campaigning begins for December election

* Myanmar invites foreign media coverage of junta-run election

* Timor Leste's Ramos-Horta says personal diplomacy could bring Myanmar ceasefire

* Spotlight on Zhao Wei after KK Park scam crackdown in Myanmar

 

 

Cambodia

* Thailand to repatriate POWs if Cambodia fulfils border peace commitments

* Cambodian, Korean boxing federations ink MoU to promote Kun Khmer on global stage

 

 

Laos

* Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia strengthen trilateral ties at Asean Summit

* Laos set to hold national election as preparations get underway

* Man deported to Laos despite US court order blocking his removal, say attorneys

 

 

Brunei

* Sultan of Brunei looks forward to visiting Vietnam in December

* Brunei strengthens wetland conservation efforts through regional Ramsar workshop

* Brunei Sultan welcomes investment to enhance digital skills

 

 

Aseanplus

* Trump expects 'great meeting' with Xi

* Trump announces trade breakthrough with South Korea on Asia trip

* Framework deal reached in 'neutral' Malaysia helped avert US-China trade war

* Asean summit marked major milestones for Malaysia and the bloc, says Nga

* 'Dad's my lucky charm', NZ's golf superstar Lydia Ko hope her father's presence will spur her to another victory in South-East Asia

* Malaysian golfers led by two Olympians and a rising star, aim to give a five-star show at the Maybank Championships

* China minted a new billionaire a day last year, Hurun’s Rich List says

* Celebrities and public figures pay tribute to late HK actor Benz Hui: 'Too early for him to be gone'

* Cricket-First Australia-India Twenty20 washed out by Canberra rain

* Chinese husband accused of cheating after wife’s fortune-teller session

* ‘Partnership, not pressure’, US soybean farmers urge Trump before Xi talks

* Air India CEO vows improvements in first public comments after deadly crash

* AKPS nabs China national trying to smuggle RM500,000 worth of drugs at KLIA2

* Ringgit extends gains for fifth straight day on positive sentiment

* Mirabel under the spotlight in first LPGA home event as a pro

* Fuel prices Oct 30-Nov 5: RON97, diesel prices in peninsula up 6sen

* Accusefive's 'Run, Run, Run!' Live Tour the World 2026: Returning to live house for a special gig in Kuala Lumpur

* Bursa Malaysia dips, ringgit at six-week high against US dollar

* Trump says 'timing' didn't work out to meet N. Korea's Kim

* Thai Embassy in Tokyo warns citizens about scam groups offering false asylum and work opportunities

* China confirms Xi, Trump to have 'in depth' talks on 'major issues'

* Heavy snowfall from cyclone winds halts Everest tourism in Nepal, Tibet

* Mongolian health workers begin strike after eight days of protest

* Oil rises on optimism over US-China leaders' meeting

* China gym offers Porsche for losing 50kg in three months, charges US$1,400 entry fee

* Bank Negara says consultation, agreement with US Treasury in line with existing practice

* India in ‘wait and watch’ mode on US sanctions against Russian crude

* Hegseth calls Japan's latest defence policy 'important step forward'

* China, India had 'active' communication over border control

* Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina warns of mass voter boycott as her party barred from election

* Trump says he threatened 250% tariffs on ‘killer’ Modi, Pakistan

* Sri Lanka faces delay in granting free visas for 40 countries

* Trump talks up trade deal prospects as Asia tour hits South Korea

* Unruffled by Trump, Chinese parents chase 'American dream' for kids

* Australian police design AI tool to decipher predators' Gen Z slang

* Oil dips on worries about Russian sanctions, Opec+ output increase

* Trump lands in S. Korea, says Xi talks will be 'great outcome for world'

* Profit-taking activities resume on Bursa Malaysia

* Malaysia recorded RM166.38bil in exports to US for Jan–Sept 2025

* Aaron-Wooi Yik ease into second round of Hylo Open

* Veni, vidi, whoopsie: Australian schools make Caesar exam blunder

* South Korea welcomes Trump with its highest award, a golden crown and ketchup

* Lynas to expand only heavy rare earths facility outside China

* Modi skipped Asean summit due to worries Trump would mention Pakistan

* India plans repatriation of 500 nationals who fled Myanmar scam centre, Thai Prime Minister says

* Toyota says it did not explicitly promise Trump new US$10 billion investment in US

* Japan's Nikkei crosses 51,000 for first time on tech optimism

* OPR cut supports growth into Q4 2025 and next year, says Finance Ministry

* Trump-Xi summit might yield only short-lived detente: Analysts

* Centuries-old style makgeolli to toast Apec ministerial banquet in South Korea

* Asia stocks rise on AI optimism, investors gird for Fed, tech earnings

* China eyes 'positive signals' from new Japan leadership

* Australian dollar gains as hot inflation scorches rate cut bets

* Bursa Malaysia rebounds in anticipation of US rate cut

* Ringgit opens higher against US$, lifted by Asean Summit success

* Asean leaders head home at end of three-day summit

* Oil falls as investors weigh Russia sanctions, Opec+ output plans

 

 

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