Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Monday (July 7, 2025)
* Anwar leads efforts to strengthen strategic investments, global economic cooperation
* Malaysia reaffirms independent trade policy amid Trump's tariff threat
* Malaysia fully supports an Asean Power Grid, says PM Anwar
* MACC seeks to forfeit over RM169mil in cash belonging to Ismail Sabri
* SRC International meant for the people, but it was Najib who benefitted, court hears
* KL all geared up to host Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting
* Four-nation exercise to boost regional nuclear security
* Johor set to thrive under new state secretary's leadership, says MB
* Housewife charged over offensive FB comments against King
* Rafizi calls for parliamentary committee over judiciary crisis
* Sarawak to increase state seats from 82 to 99
* S'gor Opposition snubs gas blast briefing, demands transparency
* Malaysia's digital investments soar 125% to RM29.49bil in 2Q25
* Govt committed to strengthening aerospace ecosystem, says PM Anwar
* Anwar and Modi discuss IIT campus in M'sia, investment in future-focused sectors
* Firm action against Selangor mosque administrators defying preaching rules, says exco
* Malaysia set to launch AI guidelines for media, PR, digital content creation, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, Monday, July 7:Singaporean Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary, Albert Chua, attends the ASEAN Senior Official's Meeting, today held in conjunction with the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) and related meetings from July 8 to 11. - Photo: Bernama
Singapore:
* Paternity leave take-up in Singapore rose to 56% in 2023; experts hope for further boost after extension
* Singapore's longest-serving mufti Syed Isa Mohamed passes away on Monday (July 7) at the age of 87
* Singapore sees fewer marriages, later unions in 2024
* S$1.46bil nickel scam: Ng Yu Zhi opts to remain silent after judge calls for his defence
* Singaporean man gets four months' jail for teaching doctrine contrary to Islamic laws
* Malaysian-born actor Christopher Lee wins big at Singapore's Star Awards
* Dollar drifts near multi-year lows as investors brace for Trump tariff deadline
* Asian markets drop as Trump's tariff deadline looms / Asia stocks slip amid US tariff confusion, oil skids
Indonesia:
* Bali on major alert as Indonesia's weather agency warns of giant six-metre waves off the island
* Indonesian National Park introduces tracking bracelets for hiker safety; new measures after recent tragedy
* Indonesia's BRICS membership marks key initiative in Prabowo's first year as president
* Indonesia's top negotiator to visit US ahead of tariff deadline: Official
* Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki spews 18-kilometre ash tower: Agency
* Climbing should never kill, Brazilians unhappy after hiker's death in Indonesia
* Oil falls as OPEC+ hikes August output more than expected
Activists of Writing Thailand's Cannabis Future attend a protest at the Ministry of Public Health to call for a responsible and well-regulated approach to cannabis and the urgent passage of an act, as Thailand moves to recriminalise marijuana as a narcotic, in Nonthaburi province, Thailand, on Monday, July 7, 2025. -- Photo: REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa
Thailand:
* Escalating tension: Cambodia says Thailand attempts to 'tarnish' it with hacking claims
* Thailand submits new trade proposal offering zero tariffs on many US goods
* Thailand backtracks on legalising casino plans as political turmoil deepens
* Building under construction collapses in Bangkok, injuring 13 workers
* Chinese tourist numbers to Thailand plummet 34%, industry awaits recovery
* Thailand to offer US more trade concessions to avert 36% tariff
Philippines:
* Trump sets Aug 1 start for tariffs ahead of Wednesday (July 9) deadline
* Japan to export used destroyers to Philippines to strengthen presence in South China Sea, Yomiuri reports
* Philippines' Marcos open to limiting, taxing online gambling
* Taal Volcano may erupt anytime, warns institute
* Filipino star Fifth Solomon declares 'I deserve to live' after hospitalisation due to online bullying
SEPANG, July 7: Philippines Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro (left) arrives at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) for the 58th AseanForeign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) and related meetings, which will kick off on Tuesday in Kuala Lumpur. -- Photo: Bernama
Vietnam:
* BRICS in wait-and-see mode after Trump threatens extra tariffs
* Fighting pollution: Vietnam prepares to implement new emission standards for motorcycles
* All hospitals in Vietnam required to implement e-prescriptions by Oct 1
* Vietnam apartment block fire kills eight
* Robust exports buoy second-quarter growth - Recent US trade deal brightens outlook for economy in Vietnam
Myanmar:
* Thousands fleeing the country as Myanmar armed clashes continue to rage on
* Thousands of refugees flee into India's Mizoram state after clashes in Myanmar
* 28 killed, 219 injured in Myanmar's Yangon-Mandalay highway accidents in H1
* How Xiaomi succeeded where Apple failed
SEPANG, July 7:Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Bui Thanh Son (left), and his spouse, Vu Thi Bich Ngoc, arrive at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 today ahead of the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) and related meetings at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) from July 8 to 11. - Photo: Bernama
Cambodia:
* UNDP-Cambodia and Asean mine action centre renew partnership to accelerate knowledge sharing, collaboration
* Cambodia dismisses Thai hacking allegations, cites own cyberattacks
* Work on bridge across Mekong River in Cambodia's Kratie province nears completion
* UN council votes to keep researching abuses for LGBT people despite US U-turn
Laos:
* Laos to release over 65 million fish fingerlings in 2025 to support biodiversity
* Lao PM urges Attapeu to scrutinise investment projects, strive for economic self-reliance
* Visa's 24/7 war room takes on global cybercriminals
Brunei:
* Brunei inaugurates South-East Asia's first net-zero shrimp aquaculture and AI integration hub
* Brunei blowpipe team hits target at Sibu competition
* Increase sin and sugar taxes to fund health systems, WHO calls
Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu arrives to attend the Schiaparelli Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025-2026 collection show in Paris, France, Monday, July 7, 2025. -- Photo: REUTERS/Abdul Saboor
AseanPlus:
* Rock band My Chemical Romance to perform in KL in April 2026 / Band will also perform in Singapore
* Malaysia-based idol group KLP48 to celebrate 1st anniversary with concert in KL
* Renowned forensic pathologist Dr Philip Beh passes away in Hong Kong
* Malaysian trio makes mark at World Rubik's Championship in Seattle
* TVB actor Joel Chan visits Malaysia with family, celebrates son's birthday in KL
* Malaysian rapper Kmy Kmo and versatile singer Halim revs up for their new single with a social message: 'Layar Boneka'
* Heatwave grips South Korea as monsoon ends early
* China says BRICS not seeking 'confrontation' after Trump tariff threat
* Economist: China, US may reach balanced trade deal
* Trump says nations aligning with BRICS' 'anti-American policies' will face additional 10% tariff
* Factbox-Big tech rules, agriculture among issues in US trade talks with South Korea
* From Karachi to Gaza: Pakistani startup ships prosthetics to child war survivors
* The coder 'village' at the heart of China's AI frenzy
* Dozens leave Japan islands after nearly 1,600 quakes
* Students shelter in libraries as heatwave hits eastern China
* Hong Kong fans queue for opening of Cristiano Ronaldo exhibition
* Japanese firms take steps to protect outdoor workers as heatwave sizzles on
* What you need to know about the Saja Boys, S.Korea's grim reapers in K-pop form
* Australian Erin Patterson convicted of mushroom murders
* Key facts in Australia's mushroom murder trial
* Support for Japan PM Ishiba slides further as key election approaches
* China widens crackdown on illicit Botox training courses
* South Korea's balloon crackdown hits anti-North Korea activists
* How 'K-pop Demon Hunters' made Saja Boys' soul-stealing 'Your Idol' performance
* Australia wants to bar children from social media. Can it succeed?
* Singer Jay Chou shares photos with 'Initial D' co-star Edison Chen
* India court rejects Turkey-based Celebi's airport security clearance, lawyer sources say
* Regulatory curbs hurt mainland China IPOs, ceding first-half crown to Hong Kong
* Barbie Hsu's family reportedly needs ex Wang Xiaofei's wife's permission to see children
* Schools with shrinking numbers must fix their problems: Hong Kong education chief
* Seoul court to hold arrest warrant hearing for ex-president Yoon on July 9
* Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson's decision to testify fails to convince jury
* Australian police officer who fatally shot Indigenous teenager was racist, coroner finds
* Australia's Victoria to start anti-hate task force after Melbourne synagogue arson
* Huawei's AI lab denies that one of its Pangu models copied Alibaba's Qwen
* 'He is our new hero': India cricket captain Gill hailed back home after brilliant Test win over England at famed Edgbaston
* Motor racing - Norris revels in emotional first home win
* Tennis - Alcaraz resists red-hot Rublev to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals / Sabalenka stands tall, Norrie survives to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals
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