Asean news headlines as at 9pm on Thursday (April 4)
Malaysia

* Jasmine Loo: I did not make a deal to testify against Najib

* 'Critical witness' to support Najib's application related to house arrest, court told

* Zaid urges government to come clean on Najib’s house arrest order

* Cops nab four more people linked with Israeli 'spy'

* PM Anwar receives courtesy call from Prabowo

* Sabah students in Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak and Labuan can now apply for airfare subsidy

* Actor Aaron Aziz files police report after face, voice used in AI-generated ad

* There was a special investigation on Guan Eng by MACC, says key witness

* Current Sabah PKR leadership turmoil will not break party, says Liew

* Socks issue: Akmal’s hardline stance invites extreme behaviour, says Nik Nazmi

* Job scams among main agendas to discuss at Asean Summit 2025

* Bella Astillah claims Aliff Aziz cheated on her 11 times, once with her sister

Singapore

* Damaged wires, liquid likely contributed to smoke and fire on SIA flight: Report

* Startup investment exceeds US$6bil in Singapore in 2023

* Taiwan earthquake: Eight Singaporeans among 71 foreigners rescued in Hualien

* Singapore approves lab-grown quail for consumption

* Three men charged over selling bank accounts to criminals, rental scam

* Su Wenqiang, the first to be convicted in S$3bil money laundering case, will be deported

* Fans sing along to Singapore National Day Parade song Home at Bruno Mars concert

Thailand

* Thailand approves two MoUs for exploration of Moon, outer space with China

* Plan afoot to contain monkey mayhem in popular tourist town of Lopburi

* Improved political climate behind my return to Thailand: ex-red shirt leader Jakrapob

* Thai tourist boat catches fire off Koh Tao Island in Surat Thani

Indonesia

* Anwar, Prabowo discuss direction to strengthen Malaysia-Indonesia ties

* Indonesians can now use quick response payment codes in Brunei and Laos

* Nvidia, Indosat plan $200 million AI centre investment in Indonesia, government says

* Indonesia, Japan conduct feasibility study on waste handling facilities

* SpaceX applies for Indonesia internet service provider permit, government says

* Indonesia ranks second at disaster risk worldwide

Philippines

* Marcos to Cabinet: Propose solutions to traffic crisis, cite work adjustments

* Philippines to hold joint naval drills with US, Japan, Australia

* The Spider-Verse has just welcomed a new variant, and it’s Filipino!

* Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo misses Paris Olympics cut

* Philippines lowers growth target for 2024, raises deficit ceilings

Vietnam

* Two very rare slow lorises found in Bac Kan province

* Vietnamese tuna products exported to 80 markets worldwide

* Apartment prices increase sharply in Hanoi

* Number of new businesses in Vietnam hits record high in Q1

Cambodia

* Thai SMEs urged to tap markets in Cambodia and Saudi Arabia

Myanmar

* Myanmar fighters target military in drone attacks on capital, anti-junta groups say

* Myanmar duo acquitted of murdering workplace supervisor

* Myanmar landmine, unexploded ordnance casualties nearly triple: UN

* Axiata unit to dispose of Myanmar interests for US$150mil

Laos

* Chinese, Lao foreign ministers hold talks, vow further cooperation

* South-East Asian countries consider ways to boost 'green financing' as region chokes on smog

Brunei

* No plans for Trans-Borneo Railway yet, Brunei govt clarifies

* Brunei restaurant receives prestigious Thai award

Aseanplus

* Malaysia will continue to be an effective Asean chairman: US envoy

* S. Korea's Yoon meets doctors in first sign of flexibility over walkout

* Tokyo crowds revel as cherry blossoms reach full bloom

* Taiwan earthquake cracks walls and shatters memories for one family

* Taiwan earthquake: Terrifying episode, but life goes on in Taipei for ST writer

* Helicopter rescues Taiwan miners, stranded hotel guests confirmed safe

* Families shelter in tents as rescuers seek people cut off by Taiwan quake

* Magnitude-6.0 quake shakes northeast Japan, no tsunami alert

* Japan's oldest man dies at 112

* N.Korea’s Kim Jong-un leads test of new missile that can hit US bases

* 'Angry' South Korean voters turn to fledgling protest party

* Man in China who called disabled wife ‘trash’ to pay US$4,200 in compensation

* Former TVB star Zoey Sham flaunts wealth with Malaysian husband on private jet

* Aliff Aziz refuses to divorce wife Bella Astillah, says he still loves her

* Korean heartthrobs Song Kang and Kim Min-kyu share photos of buzz cuts ahead of enlistment

* Asian markets lifted by US data and fresh rate cut hopes
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News highlights from the Asean Plus section on Thursday (April 4)