Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Friday (May 29, 2026)


TOPSHOT - A Buddhist monk poses at Sewu Temple, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Prambanan Temple Compounds, as they participate in the Indonesia Walk of Peace (IWOP 2026) spiritual journey in Klaten, Central Java, on Friday, May 29, 2026, after walking 660 kilometres over 20 days from Bali Island to Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Central Java, to celebrate Vesak Day. -- Photo by DEVI RAHMAN / AFP

Malaysia

* PM Anwar going to Sabah to address state’s 40% revenue rights tomorrow

* Responsible reporting vital in era of information overload, says PM Anwar

* Politics should not be driven by sentiment, says Anwar

* Ambulance driver charged with murder of toddler

* Negri man, 46, wins RM33.9mil jackpot

* Current MyKad remains valid for all uses, says NRD

* Bukit Jalil upgrade works come under MACC scrutiny

* I will take full responsibility for LRT derailment incident, says Loke

* LRT derailment: Operator told to submit full incident report, says Apad

* Melaka cops nab Form Four student for supplying ‘mushroom vape’ to girlfriend

* MyIMMs disruption due to technical issue, not cyber attack, says Home Ministry

* Negri royal crisis: DKU secretary suspended indefinitely, says Undang of Jelebu

* Social media trends, safety lapses contributing to hiking emergencies, says expert

* Ministries told to identify areas where spending can be cut for Budget 2027, says PM

* Petrol retailers told to tighten MyKad verification for Budi95, says Finance Ministry

* Man charged with trafficking three underage girls for sexual exploitation in Sandakan

* LRT derailment: Initial probe points to possible issue with track-switching system, says Loke

* Public transport operators need to shift to predictive maintenance methods, says expert group

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (centre) attends the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue summit in Singapore on Friday, May 29, 2026. -- Photo by JAM STA ROSA / AFP
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (centre) attends the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue summit in Singapore on Friday, May 29, 2026. -- Photo by JAM STA ROSA / AFP

Singapore:

* Increased risk of haze in Singapore from June to October due to El Nino, Indian Ocean Dipole

* Singapore and the US reaffirm defence partnership, commitment to regional stability

* How South-East Asia’s ambitious green transition strategy is a windfall for China

* Singapore’s Sea sets up AI investment team as part of pivot

* North Korea not keen on external engagement, says Vivian after Pyongyang visit

* From oil to coffee beans: Traders in Singapore turning Middle East disruptions into profits

* ‘Lucky to be alive’: Actor Richard Low, 73, opens up about six-day hospital stay

* Badminton: Aaron-Khai Xing fall to Satwiksairaj-Chirag in Singapore Open quarter-finals

* Badminton: Quarter-final woes for Malaysia as Aaron-Wooi Yik fall to Chinese pair, Tang Jie–Ee Wei retire injured

Indonesia:

* 'We're land of plenty': Indonesia offers 118 potential oil and gas working areas to boost production

* Indonesian shipbuilder PT PAL starts preproduction for Scorpene Evolved submarine project

* Indonesian police raid Batam online gambling centre earning Rp10bil per month

* Oil eyes weekly drop on Hormuz deal hopes; AI sends stocks to record highs

* Leaders of Asean member states to meet with Putin at June summit in Russia

* Oil eases on hopes of US-Iran truce deal; markets have whipsawed this week as truce set to be announced

Residents affected by the Lapindo mudflow, together with environmental activists, walk carrying food and offerings towards the embankment in the mud volcano area, marking 20 years since a gas exploration accident triggered a mud flow that inundated more than a dozen villages and permanently displaced tens of thousands of people in Porong, Sidoarjo, East Java province on Friday, May 29, 2026. -- Photo by JUNI KRISWANTO / AFP
Residents affected by the Lapindo mudflow, together with environmental activists, walk carrying food and offerings towards the embankment in the mud volcano area, marking 20 years since a gas exploration accident triggered a mud flow that inundated more than a dozen villages and permanently displaced tens of thousands of people in Porong, Sidoarjo, East Java province on Friday, May 29, 2026. -- Photo by JUNI KRISWANTO / AFP

Thailand:

* Thai Immigration Bureau goes digital to cut border queues

* Bangkok governor race opens with three-way fight

* Viral image of Thai policemen in dresses is fake, say cops

* Thai court dismisses royal insult case against a former opposition leader 

* Thai police probe death of volunteer taxi driver shot dead in front of tourists on Koh Samuic

* Defrocked Shaolin abbot given 24 years in jail for embezzlement

Philippines:

* Philippine court orders arrest of ex-president Estrada’s senator son over graft scandal

* Chinese steel plant workers in Philippines released from detention

* Man in custody for faking survival in Philippine building collapse

* Father, son among latest fatalities in Philippine building collapse

* Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is receiving an exceptional level of hospitality 

* World Bank sees Brent oil averaging US$86 in 2026, easing to US$70 in 2027

Senator Jose Pimentel
Vietnamese President To Lam gives a keynote address during the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore on Friday, May 29, 2026.Photo: REUTERS/Edgar Su

Vietnam:

* Vietnam's top leader, To Lam, says military power alone can’t ensure security

* Hanoi’s iconic bridge reopens after two-month renovation

* 109 Vietnamese deported for violating Cambodian laws

* Vietnam, Singapore leaders witness exchange of cooperation documents

* Vance says progress made as US-Iran deal awaits Trump green light

Myanmar:

* Growing fears: Myanmar farmers face fertiliser, fuel dearth

* Myanmar leader to visit India for first trip abroad as president

* China expects El Nino weather effects to peak in autumn and winter

* West Asia conflict drags global air passenger demands down 3.4% in April 2026 - IATA

Vietnamese President To Lam gives a keynote address during the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore on Friday, May 29, 2026.Photo: REUTERS/Edgar Su

Cambodia:

* Pack it in you pachyderms: Mondulkiri villagers adapt as elephant raids intensify

* UN warns social media bans alone will not keep children safe 

* Scam-linked killing lands six Chinese nationals in jail for life in Cambodia

* Durian prices fall as imports and summer fruit supply surge in China

Laos:

* Laos cave rescue hindered by zero visibility and narrow shafts

* Specialist divers head to Laos to join 'extremely challenging' cave rescue

* Laos transitions from backpackers haven to global coffee producer

* Rescuers in Laos say more oxygen needed to save seven people trapped in cave

Brunei:

* Brunei enters Southwest Monsoon season

* Water disruption in Brunei due to urgent pipe repairs

* Emerging market assets set for monthly gains on Iran peace deal progress

TOPSHOT: Humanoid robots and models perform as they present creations at Galaxy Corporation's

AseanPlus:

* Malaysia maintains lead in global Islamic economy, says Nga

* Sabah cops question seven students over ‘Angel’ group assault

* Rare plant found in Tawau Hills Park confirmed as new species in Sabah

* Billionaire Vincent Tan said to mull selling Prudential Malaysia stake

* Sarawak welcomes federal openness to decentralised model for new Kuching airport

* Japan woman sues state over rape case mishandling and insults

* Iran envoy summoned over ship attack in south Korea

* China leaders skip Asia defence summit headlined by US

* 'Robots need clothes': Humanoids hit catwalk in Seoul

* Japan's Nikkei scales record peak on Mideast, AI optimism

* Legacy of Himalaya's 'Sherlock Holmes' lives on in digital

* Bangladesh: Viral fame saves ‘Donald Trump’ from sacrifice

* JD.com founder vows to protect Chinese jobs from AI and robots

* Japan bans photos at beach volleyball after 'malicious' pictures

* Why the era of the 3 joint US-China communiques may be ‘completely’ over

* 17 people hospitalised after chemical leak at South Korean university lab

* Indian court ruling on Google keyword ads could reshape online advertising

* China now home to more people over 65 than children, official survey finds

* Japan turns to anime to help kids avoid bears as attacks triple in country

* S.Korean shares hit record on Samsung Electronics rally, pension fund boost

* Hong Kong plans tax cuts on bonus pay to lure top fund managers, sources say

* OpenAI gives Japan banks access to latest model, Japan's finance minister says

* Stamp of approval sought on HK$4.6 billion lifeline for struggling Hongkong Post

* From K-pop to K-glow: lasers, facial firming drive South Korea's new tourism wave

* HK movie star Maggie Cheung enjoys slow-paced, simple life in French countryside

* Lai Ka-ying has done Hong Kong proud as first astronaut but now what else is needed?

* Puppy Pawlitics: Dog class elections gain traction at South Korea’s pet kindergartens

* US to seek public comment on which Chinese goods qualify for lower tariffs, Greer says

* India's Gen Z ‘Cockroach’ party channels youth anger but faces offline hurdles: Analysis

* Australian mushroom murderer Erin Patterson's appeal against murder conviction set for August

* 'When can we book our tickets': Iran World Cup team still waiting for US visas, ambassador says

* China barbecue chain willingly refunds diners US$162,000 for serving ‘not properly grilled’ food

* China police officers dig through sand with bare hands to search for Taiwan tourist’s lost phone

* China cabby charges teary boy US$1.4 instead of full fare; hopes others treat his kids kindly too

* Soccer - London to host Ballon d'Or for first time as award marks 70th anniversary

* Soccer: 'When can we book our tickets': Iran World Cup team still waiting for US visas, ambassador says

 

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