Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Saturday (Aug 2, 2025)
* The King to make historic state visit to Russia, says Istana Negara
* Malaysia gains global recognition for Asean diplomacy, says Anwar
* A defining week for Anwar Ibrahim's leadership
* Malaysia secured reduced US tariff through strong leadership, says Anwar
* FGV delisting to begin Aug 28, says Anwar
* Digital Ministry to intensify 13MP initiatives, says Gobind
* Defence Ministry sets up committee to investigate trainee's death
* Papar MP denies involvement in KK student's death
* Search continues for missing Turkiye national off Pulau Yu
* Ringgit to trade at 4.25-4.26 vs greenback on Fed rate cut optimism
* Muhyiddin denies opposing Borneo bloc, emphasizes support for Sabah and Sarawak
* 13MP projects to be monitored regularly, says Chief Secretary
* Sabah polls: Warisan to contest all 73 seats in state, confirms Shafie Apdal
* Finance Ministry confirms no impact on existing EPF withdrawal rights amid new proposal
* Court awards RM194,170 to family of detainee who died in custody
* 10 areas in Malaysia under Level 1 hot weather alert, says MetMalaysia
Singapore:
* 'It's our best': Sarawak brings signature products to penetrate the Singapore market at Malaysia Fest 2025
* Singapore: Jail and fine for Myanmar man linked to case involving three bank accounts that received over S$680mil in total
* Singapore and India conclude five-day maritime exercise
* 82-year-old Australian arrested for allegedly shoplifting twice at Changi Airport
* Singapore: World Swimming Championships - Backstroke queen McKeown pulls off another double / United States set world record in mixed 4x100 freestyle relay
* Singapore: World Swimming Championships - Ledecky win 800 freestyle classic, McIntosh third / Ledecky sees off McIntosh in epic 800 freestyle showdown at world championships
* Oil falls on worries over Opec+ supply, US jobs data
Indonesia:
* Indonesian rock superstars Kotak celebrates its 21st anniversary with a concert in Zepp KL on Sept 21
* Hong Kong prosecutors drop charge against Indonesian tourist in tumbler case
* Window shopping rises as middle-class spending slows in Jakarta
* Prabowo reconciles with opposition through pardons
* Traditional puppet ban in Indonesian capital threatens buskers
* Space oddities take centre stage -- Yogyakarta celebrates all things ET at UFO festival
* Volcano eruption in eastern Indonesia disrupts Bali flights / Indonesia volcano belches six-mile ash tower
Thailand:
* Thailand agrees to Malaysia, US and China observers for GBC meeting in Kuala Lumpur
* Protesters in Bangkok demand resignation of court-suspended prime minister following deadly conflict
* Thai zoo shares video of Moo Deng mascot on 'attack' during drill, amuses viewers
* Thai Army invites Red Cross to inspect detained Cambodian soldiers
* Japan ambassador urges Thailand and Cambodia to uphold ceasefire agreement seriously
* Thieves use drones to spy on tourists on 'White Lotus' island
Philippines:
* Philippines on alert for leptospirosis cases surge after days of floods
* Up to 17 cyclones may affect the Philippines until January 2006, says the weatherman
* Philippines on alert for leptospirosis surge after recent storms
* Marcos creates innovation hub, new protected area in Laguna, Quezon
* Marcos eyes trade and defence in talks with India
Vietnam:
* From Laos to Brazil, Trump's tariffs leave a lot of losers. But even the winners like Vietnam will pay a price
* Flash floods kill eight people in Vietnam's Dien Bien Province, rescue efforts underway
* Petition submitted to set up conservation area for rare langur species in Ninh Bình
* Hanoi considers installing EV charging stations at parking lots
Myanmar:
* After the Thai-Cambodia truce job, Malaysia urged to turn focus to Myanmar crisis
* Myanmar military courts sentence 12 to life for human trafficking, including Chinese nationals
* Myanmar remains upbeat on trade talks despite 40% Trump tariffs
* New regional centre strengthens China-Asean economic link
Cambodia:
* Thailand returns two wounded soldiers to Cambodia but continues to hold 18 of their comrades
* Kuala Lumpur to host Thailand-Cambodia border talks
* Malaysia to hold online meeting with Cambodia and Thailand
* Thai-Cambodian cyber warriors battle on despite truce
Laos:
* Laos works to boost tourism and elevate service quality as fuel for economic growth
* Laos and Russia sign seven documents, including a roadmap for nuclear cooperation
* Trump reserves harshest tariff rates for Laos, Myanmar and Syria
Brunei:
* Brunei and Sarawak trade showcase boosts ties between neighbours
* Royal Brunei Land Forces welcomes new commander
* Bruneians feeling the heat as hot weather persists
AseanPlus:
* Sabah needs to fix infrastructure, water woes to entice medical manpower from peninsula
* 'Bond. James Bond' - Yes, he is back and 'Peaky Blinders' creator Steven Knight to write next film on eveyone's favourite superspy
* A showcase for the region - Malaysia's Bellabay unveils its exquisite carpet collection set for all seasons in South-East Asia
* Trump administration sends mixed messages on China trade pact
* Muslim-friendly travel platform relaunches with attractive packages
* China mum wraps baby's finger to stop 'unhygienic' sucking, leads to tissue damage
* Attacks in China and Japan raise concerns about xenophobia in both countries
* Brazil grants BYD exemption from EV tariff hike, but not for as long as sought
* Hong Kong prosecutors drop charge against Indonesian tourist in tumbler case
* Behind Trump's South Korea deal, a plan to transform global shipbuilding
* Hongkonger suffers cardiac arrest after nurse 'fails to switch on ventilator'
* Washington trade talks with India have stalled, sources say
* Take an independent tack on China, Wang Yi urges South Korea
* India will buy Russian oil despite Trump's threats, NYT reports
* New Zealand will make it easier to run businesses in conservation areas
* This robot uses Japanese tradition and AI for sashimi that lasts longer and is more humane
* The new world: AI will soon reveal the type of skin allergy you have
* China renews alerts for rainstorms, high temperature
* Japan sweats through hottest July on record
* Four workers dead after falling into manhole in Japan
* India aghast at Trump's 'dead' economy jibe, 25% tariffs
* HK universities see success in drive to attract more top talent from abroad
* China: Residents seek shelter as heatwave hits the southwest
* Should Hong Kong plug legal gaps to stamp out AI-generated porn?
* China EV war: Tesla, Nio and Li Auto target mainland families with premium SUVs
* 'Every day, we think about how to upgrade': China's factories see rise in robot adoption
* Tesla loses lawsuit over fatal and deadly self-driving crash in 2019; company hit with US$243mil in damages
* Soundtrack 'Golden' from KPop Demon Hunters hits No. 1 on UK singles chart, 13 years after Psy's 'Gangnam Style'
* Cricket - Jaiswal and Deep extend India's lead / India hit back against Bazballing England on another remarkable day
* Badminton -- Tang Jie-Ee Wei fall short but Jimmy-Pei Jing shine in Macau Open semis / Shuttler Sze Fei weds sweetheart before Paris campaign
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