Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Wednesday (July 23, 2025)
* Over 4,000 new positions for government doctors, says PM
* Penang undersea tunnel case: Guan Eng told me to open bank account to channel funds, says witness
* Parliament approves Auditor-General's Report 2/2025
* Maxim and InDrive allowed to resume operations under Apad's watchful eye
* Only the guilty need immunity, says Dr M on Batu Putih issue
* Ahmad Ramdzan appointed new Malaysian Institute of Integrity president and CEO
* Almost 1,200 summonses issued since July 1 for not wearing seat belts on buses
* Cops investigating possibility toddler mauled to death by dogs in Sg Buloh
* Teenager killed in crash after motorcycle tyre bursts
* I did not search nearby garden where his body was found, says Zayn Rayyan's mother
* Shop at airports across Malaysia to win your dream ride
* ISPCA urges transparency on SOP for euthanising stray dogs
* JPJ introduces new ruling for electrical wiring work in all buses
* 85% of peninsula users won't be impacted by new power tariff, says Fadillah
* Bosses must observe Sept 15 holiday or offer compensation, says HR Minister
* 941,000 users to benefit from toll hike freeze, says Nanta
* Jualan Rahmah Madani initiative to be enhanced, says PM
* Sept 15 declared public holiday
* Govt taking steps to keep food price hikes in check after SST expansion, Dewan Rakyat told
* RON95 petrol price to be lowered to RM1.99 per litre for eligible Malaysians
* Putrajaya postpones toll hikes for 10 highways, says PM Anwar
Singapore
* Singapore warehouse owner and tenant sue each other over fire in 2020, judge awards landlord S$814
* Singapore's core inflation rises 0.6% y-o-y in June, lower than poll forecast
* Singapore, Vietnam agree to step up defence ties, dialogue between leaders
* Two found dead after fire in Toa Payoh flat
Indonesia
* Indonesian police arrest 44 people suspected of starting forest fires
* Indonesian President Prabowo urges budget reform, deregulation to spur economic growth
* ADB chief supports Timor-Leste's Asean bid, pledges stronger development ties
* Indonesian military's new pharma role sparks fears of expanded powers
* Indonesia monitors former marine who joined Russian mercenary group
* Indonesia to cut tariffs, non-tariff barriers in US trade deal, Trump official says
Thailand
* Thailand recalls ambassador, expels Cambodian envoy in border row
* Thai Central Investigation Bureau passes on 14 complaints against PM Paetongtarn over Hun Sen clip to National Anti-Corruption Commission
* Thailand recalls ambassador to Cambodia amid border tensions, ruling party says
* Seven northern roads impassable due to impact of storm Wipha
* Phumtham confident Paetongtarn will survive Constitutional Court case
* Thaksin's dinner diplomacy: a show of unity or a fight for survival?
* Tropical storm Wipha weakens, heavy rain and strong winds expected across Thailand
* Blast sparks new tensions
Philippines
* News Analysis - Philippines gets minor US tariff cut, but defence ties remain intact
* Wading in floodwater amid a deluge, a couple in the Philippines tie the knot
* Fishing boat with 40,000 litres of automotive oil sinks off Batangas
* US-Philippines trade talks yield modest tariff shift after Trump-Marcos meeting
* Radio journalist shot dead in Mindanao
Vietnam
* Over 420 homes damaged, reservoirs overwhelmed in Vietnam amid Wipha's aftermath
* Vietnam PM urges stronger investment in waterway transport to boost logistics
Myanmar
* Chinese student in Myanmar scam freed after gang realises he has 'bright future'
* Myanmar junta drone crashes over Thai border
* Wipha brings rain, risk and ruin
Cambodia
* Asean calls for joint natural disaster strategies as regional exercises kick off
* This time we're serious says Cambodia: Online scam detainees pass over 3,000 in latest campaign
Laos
* Laos to boost health system against climate change
* Laos and Australia deepen investment and development ties
Brunei
* Brunei youth emerges champ in cross-border Chess Blitz championship
Aseanplus
* National security under threat from foreign intelligence agencies, says IGP
* India brothers marry same woman in ancient custom defying legal ban, and sparking criticism
* Aaron-Wooi Yik eye strong run after smashing start at China Open
* K-pop star G-Dragon appointed honorary ambassador for Apec Summit
* HK actor Edison Chen caught in public argument, a month after clashing with flight attendant
* Teacher dies saving students from inferno in Bangladesh jet crash
* Chow Yun Fat has no problem taking photos with fans, even encourages to post online
* Indian police arrest a suspected scammer running a fake embassy near New Delhi
* Malaysia, South Korea to expand cooperation, says Anwar
* Ringgit extends gains as govt initiatives, US-Japan trade deal lift sentiment
* India extends airspace ban on Pakistani airlines, military aircraft
* Fuel prices July 24-30: Unchanged across the board
* China says it spoke with neighbours on planned mega-dam's impacts
* Japan's Hokkaido sizzles as heat stroke alerts issued
* Pakistani man charged with sodomy, sexual assault and robbery
* Retrial opens for S. Korean woman who bit off attempted rapist's tongue
* China says US withdrawal from Unesco not behaviour of 'responsible country'
* South Korea sees record birth rate growth for Jan-May
* Hongkong Post online portal hacked, potentially exposing personal data of users
* Chinese 'military officer' dates man for eight years, vanishes with US$91,000
* Hong Kong back in full swing after Typhoon Wipha as businesses assess damage
* Gripping new Korean drama 'The Defects' that tackles a modern-day illegal adoption ring makes its way to Tonton
* India to resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens
* Record heat in China strains power grid, stirs health fears
* Aaron-Wooi Yik advance, Soon Huat-Shevon out of China Open
* Incentives prove country's strong economic fundamentals, says Hajiji
* This is a 'Sweet Spot' - Singapore-based Matilde G drops the summer's most irresistible pop surprise for music fans
* Trump piles up trade deals as Asia agrees to open up to American goods: Analysis
* Chemical spill drill on Second Link tests Malaysia-Singapore readiness
* Can BTS' agency make next 'KPop Demon Hunters'? New film in works with Paramount
* PayPal to launch cross-border platform with link to India's UPI payments system
* Bursa Malaysia gains at midday as fuel price assurance boosts consumer stocks
* Japan PM plans to resign after election debacle: local media
* M'sia to sign UN Convention on cybercrime in October, Dewan Rakyat told
* Sze Fei-Izzuddin crash out in first round of China Open
* Organiser denies claims of Chinese-only language, ticket scalping at G-Dragon KL concerts
* Ringgit firmer against US$ in early trade
* Slow start on Bursa despite Japan-US trade relief
* Nikkei rally buoys Asian shares as Trump announces Japan trade deal
* Reaction to U.S. trade deal with Japan
* Malaysia's financial fundamentals draw IMF praise
* Trump says trade deal struck with Japan includes 15% tariff
* Japan's PM Ishiba denies he has decided to quit
* Oil prices fall as key trade talks falter
* Landslide kills at least three
* Top cop set for historic sacking over crime links
* Mumbai train blast convicts walk free
* Day of mourning and anger
* Political adviser booted over graft and superstition
* All-out effort to find those missing after floods
* Stranded fighter jet departs after repairs and social media fame
* Families denounce report blaming pilot error
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