Malaysia:
* Malaysia secures exemptions in US tariff agreement, rate remains stable at 19%
* Asean must forge new ties, deepen existing ones, says Anwar
* World needs leaders willing to bend rules to promote peace, says Anwar
* Not going to war among major decisions at Asean-US Summit, says Anwar
* We admire your courage and tenacity, Anwar tells Trump
* Trump, Anwar arrive at KL Convention Centre in ‘The Beast’
* Malaysia ready to join UN peacekeeping mission in Gaza, says Anwar
* US-Asean relations poised for golden age, says Anwar
* Another police outrider injured in collision during Asean Summit duties
* M’sia-US ties elevated to comprehensive strategic partnership, says Wisma Putra
* Asean Summit: Police tighten security at Ampang Park to block rallies on Sunday
* Zahid: Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship reflects global confidence in its leadership
* No untoward incidents at Dataran Merdeka rally, says KL police chief
* RTM apologises for fumbling two national leaders’ names in Asean Summit telecast
* Bursa Malaysia likely to maintain mildly positive momentum from Monday (Oct 27)
* Ringgit likely to trade in narrow range between RM4.22 and RM4.23 against the US dollar this week amid Fed uncertainty
* Malaysia and US ink tariff deal, MOU on critical minerals / US, Malaysia forge new path in critical minerals cooperation with MOU
Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar arrives to attend the 47th Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. — AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool
Singapore:
* Victim loses RM3.6mil over a week to scammers pretending to be Singapore govt officials; 24 people arrested
* China ready to work with Asean members for the success of FTA 3.0, says Chinese Premier Li Qiang
* Woman arrested after allegedly attacking two others with knife at Singapore’s Upper Serangoon Shopping Centre
* Upgraded trade deal will boost Asean members’ economic base, says Anwar
* ‘Huncles’ rumble in Singapore at Tanjong Pagar CC’s first pro wrestling event
* ‘I don’t want to go back to that pretty house,’ Megan Khung told grandma months before she died
* S’pore-developed app helps deaf people take and make calls using speech-to-text technology
* French zoo workers say goodbye as two pandas head to retirement
Indonesia:
* Malaysian students stranded in Jakarta to be flown home on Oct 26 night, says envoy
* Indonesia considered as Netanyahu says, Israel to decide which international forces in Gaza are acceptable
* Residents living near contaminated Caesium-137 site moved
* Indonesian gastronomy: On the knife-edge of a golden age
* North Sumatra prosecutors seize Rp150bil in land sales graft case
* Tears and cheers as Timor Leste joins Asean family
* Timor Leste joins Asean as 11th member
* Gusmao says Asean membership begins inspiring new chapter for Timor Leste
US President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva shake hands as they meet on the sidelines of the 47th Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Sunday, October 26, 2025. — Photo: Ricardo Stuckert/Brazil Presidency/ REUTERS
Thailand:
* Observers from Asean to be deployed under Thai-Cambodia peace deal, says Trump
* Anwar conveys condolences on behalf of Asean over passing of Thailand’s Queen Sirikit
* Anwar, Trump witness signing of Thailand-Cambodia peace pact
* Trump thanks Anwar for role in ‘historic’ Thailand-Cambodia peace deal
* Year-long funeral starts for Thailand’s former queen Sirikit
* Thai and Cambodian armies agree on action plan to remove weapons
* Thai, Cambodia PMs arrive at 47th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur
* Thai minister praises M’sia for spurring economic integration
* Joint declaration marks turning point for Thai-Cambodian relations, says Thai Foreign Minister
* Bangkok named world’s worst city for pickpocketing and scams by international body
Philippines:
* Trump says US to make trade deals with Brazil, and also predicts China agreement
* Over 200 Filipino human trafficking victims in Myanmar seek repatriation
* Malacañang rejects proposal to add opposition members to body investigating corruption in infrastructure
* Philippines to repatriate citizens rescued from Myanmar scam hubs
* Trump headlines Asean summit, Thailand-Cambodia to sign ceasefire deal
* ‘Sharp increases’ in HIV cases in the Philippines
Police officers stand guard during a demonstration against US President Donald Trump’s visit for the 47th Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, October 26, 2025. US President Donald Trump arrived in Malaysia on Sunday on the first leg of an Asian tour that will include high-stakes trade talks with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. — Photo: MUKHRIZ HAZIM / AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam earns praise from international community for hosting landmark Hanoi Convention signing ceremony
* Vietnam and US agree to boost trade, tariffs on some Vietnamese goods may be removed
* Vietnam’s Golden Autumn Fair 2025 to stimulate consumption, attract investment
* Hanoi Convention expected to establish a transparent and effective cross-border cooperation mechanism
* Two new deputy prime ministers, three ministers confirmed in Vietnam Cabinet
Myanmar:
* US-China trade tensions appear to cool before the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting
* Myanmar’s beloved elephant Momo celebrates 72nd birthday at Yangon Zoological Gardens
* Myanmar peace must be locally-led to endure, says Anwar
* Rubio says US is concerned about Myanmar junta, would like to work with regional partners
* Myanmar’s election commission removes PPP Chairwoman Thet Thet Khine from candidate list for violating election law
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends the 47th Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. — AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool
Cambodia:
* Anwar says reconciliation an act of courage, thanks Thailand, Cambodia for peace pact
* Thailand and Cambodia to begin mending fences by releasing POWs, removing heavy weapons from border
* Calls for restraint as anti-Cambodian sentiment grows in South Korea
* Australia, World Vision launch Mekong initiative to drive green, inclusive growth
* Brassy Aussies planning show in support of Cambodia’s next-gen musicians
* The handcuffed generation – Victims of Cambodia scam rings lay bare S. Korea’s failure to protect neglected youth
Laos:
* Lao handicraft festival ties tradition to tourism
* Asean and FIFA extend MOU to develop regional football
* Laos targets 90 per cent urban water access by 2030
Brunei:
* AI must be used prudently and with integrity: Brunei Sultan
* Brunei adopts China’s Airworthiness Code
* Will lab meat ever let vegetarians chow down on juicy, meaty burgers?
International and local media converge at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, covering the kickoff of the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits on Sunday, October 26, 2025. – Photo: Bernama
AseanPlus:
* China, US forge trade framework after talks in Kuala Lumpur / Foreign leaders arrive for 47th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur
* Trump declares strong partnership with Asean at 47th Summit in Kuala Lumpur
* Trump dances upon arrival to Malaysia for Asean Summit
* Trump’s presence highlight of first day of Asean Summit
* Rubio commends Malaysia for a job well done as Asean Chair
* India has always stood with Asean, says Modi in virtual call at summit
* Asean welcomes Japan’s first female Prime Minister / Takaichi stresses security cooperation
* EU strengthens ties with Asean, eyes further partnerships
* Infantino announces Fifa Asean Cup at Asean Summit
* Finland joins Asean Treaty of Amity and Cooperation
* Trump and Modi’s tariff tango: Russian oil, soybeans and a delayed deal
* Tok Mat: Asean must work together / Timor-Leste committed to Asean goals, says Gusmao
* Russian Deputy PM Overchuk arrives in Malaysia for Asean-related meetings
* Australian PM Albanese arrives in Malaysia for East Asia Summit
* Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrives in Malaysia to attend 47th Asean Summit
* China backs an inclusive and sustainable Asean for joint-progress
* Sabah entrepreneurs gain global exposure through minstry’s Asean initiatives, says Ewon
* Japan successfully launches new unmanned cargo spacecraft bound for ISS
* China agrees to crisis talks in Brussels to discuss rare earths compromise
* Hong Kong condemns UK ‘smears’ as interference in latest city monitoring report
* Does Switzerland beat China in innovation? Ranking raises questions about bias
* New Chinese drone spotted flying for the first time. Is it a next-gen bomber?
* Plug pulled on Chinese firm Gotion’s US plant, days before Trump meets Xi
* China’s 15th five-year plan: What it means for Asia’s next decade
* Predators ‘slip through the cracks’ in Australian childcare
* US clamp on critical software could cripple Hong Kong aviation, experts warn
* Pakistan flag carrier resumes UK flights after five-year ban
* Online sex crimes against South Korean minors double in a year
* New Japan PM tells Trump that US alliance is paramount in first phone call
* Top China official says peaceful ‘reunification’ with Taiwan is best path forward: Xinhua
* One person killed and three seriously injured in a bear attack in northeastern Japan; a record year for fatal attacks
* Badminton — Goodbye, old rival – China’s Qingchen calls it a day
* MotoGP Malaysia — Alex the great reigns supreme in Sepang with Malaysian GP victory
* Golf – Malaysians Anson and Zubair enjoy career-best finishes at Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Dubai
* Golf – Thailand’s Fifa Laopakdee creates history with dramatic play-off win at Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Dubai
* Motor racing-Piastri puzzled by ‘mystery’ lack of speed as Norris takes pole/ Verstappen plays down chances of winning in Mexico after tough qualifying / Hamilton closer than ever to first podium with Ferrari
