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Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (Dec 28, 2025)

Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Sunday (Dec 28, 2025)

Football

Soccer-Nkunku double gives Milan 3-0 win over Verona

MILAN, Dec ‌28 (Reuters) - AC Milan beat Hellas ‌Verona 3-0 on Sunday to ‌leapfrog leaders Inter and provisionally move top of the Serie A standings thanks to ‍a brace from Christopher ‍Nkunku.

Thailand

Thai and Cambodian foreign ministers arrive in China for trilateral talks

The foreign ministers of Thailand and Cambodia have arrived in China for talks after the neighbouring nations agreed to a ceasefire following weeks of border clashes, officials said on Sunday.

Singapore

Taking no chances - Road closures, enhanced security for New Year festivities in Singapore

oad closures and enhanced security measures will be in place during ONE Countdown 2026 on Dec 31 until the early hours of Jan 1, with the events expected to draw huge crowds.

Football

Soccer-Hakimi could finally make 2025 Africa Cup of Nations bow against Zambia

Dec 28 (Reuters) - Morocco coach ‌Walid Regragui has confirmed captain Achraf Hakimi is ‌fit to face Zambia in their final Group ‌A clash at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday after two false starts in the competition so far.  

Indonesia

Beyond physical damage, floods leave deep emotional wounds in Indonesia's Aceh

One month after deadly flash floods and landslides swept through large parts of Aceh, survivors in villages still surrounded by mud and splintered wood are grappling with a trauma.

Thailand

Thailand sees the ceasefire with Cambodia as a strategic move and not a retreat

A day after Thailand agreed to end weeks of deadly fighting with Cambodia, its defense chief framed the agreement as a strategic test of sincerity rather than a concession.

China

China teacher suspended for cursing at noisy pupils, hoping they would catch the flu

Outburst by irritated music tutor targeting 'naughty' children strikes sour note as she tells critics to 'mind your own business'

Philippines

Philippine live births fall to around 1.36 million in 2024

The Philippines recorded 1,358,989 live births in 2024, translating to a crude birth rate (CBR) of 12 births per thousand population, according to the latest data.

Vietnam

Vietnam to provide free HPV, pneumococcal vaccines for children from 2026

Vietnam will offer free vaccinations to children against cervical cancer caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) and pneumococcal diseases from 2026, aiming to expand immunisation coverage.

AseanPlus News

Millions of Afghans face hunger as aid cuts deepen a humanitarian crisis, says UN humanitarian chief

For 10 hours a day, Rahimullah sells socks from his cart in eastern Kabul, earning about US$4.5 to US$6 per day. It's a pittance, but it's all he has to feed his family of five.

Cambodia

Thais, Cambodians fear returning home despite border truce

At a Thai university-turned-shelter for displaced people, Kanlaya Somjettana is reluctant to go home even after a truce halted weeks of border clashes with Cambodia, fearing the violence may not be over.

Myanmar

'Unfair election': young voters absent from Myanmar polls; overall tepid turnout

The droves of young people who queued to cast ballots in past elections in Myanmar were conspicuous by their absence from Sunday's military-run poll,

Singapore

Police warn public against scams involving impersonation of Singapore’s top cop

The public should stay vigilant against scams where impostors pretend to be the Commissioner of Police, who is the highest-ranking police official.

Nation

New Perlis MB pledges to maintain unity among state Perikatan assemblymen

ARAU: Newly appointed Perlis Mentri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah has pledged to maintain unity and rapport among Perikatan Nasional state assemblymen, comprising PAS and Bersatu representatives.

Nation

Perlis Ruler calls for end to speculation, allegations following appointment of new MB

ARAU: The Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, has called for all speculation and allegations be put to an end following the appointment of Kuala Perlis assemblyman Abu Bakar Hamzah from Bersatu as the state's new Mentri Besar on Sunday (Dec 28).

China

China’s anti-corruption campaign claims three more top military officers

In a significant development within China's military leadership, three high-ranking officers have been expelled from the national legislature as part of an ongoing anti-corruption campaign.

Wellness

Feeling lonely during the holidays? Millions feel the same

Clinicians explain the reasons behind the paradox, how loneliness plays out in the brain, and share insights on how to ease the feeling.

AseanPlus News

Chilly Gaza braces for more winter rain and word of any progress in ceasefire talks

Barefoot children played on chilly sand as Gaza 's thousands of displaced people prepared threadbare tents on Saturday for another round of winter rain.

Singapore

Dengue cases in Singapore hit a seven-year low in 2025 amid global decrease

Singapore dengue cases fell to a low of 3,990 in 2025, a 70% decrease from 2024's 13,651, with four deaths reported.