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Pope Leo tells cardinals they must continue 'precious legacy' of Pope Francis

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Leo XIV signaled on Saturday he would continue with the vision and reforms of Pope Francis, telling the world's Catholic cardinals the late pontiff left a "precious legacy" that they must continue.

China

US and Chinese officials start Geneva talks on easing trade war

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng began talks with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent early on Saturday in Geneva in a tentative first step towards defusing a trade war that is disrupting the global economy.

Vietnam

Vietnamese PM orders stockpiling plans for key agricultural products amid global trade volatility

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed relevant ministries to develop plans for temporary stockpiling of key agricultural products during peak harvest seasons.

Football

Manchester United legend visits Malaysia ahead of Asean All-Stars match

PETALING JAYA: Manchester United fans in Malaysia will have the chance to meet a club legend before the Red Devils' full squad travels to Kuala Lumpur for the Asean All-Stars match at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil.

Cambodia

Cambodian Senate president Hun Sen urges global action against online fraud

Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen has voiced deep concern over the global rise of online fraud, warning that it poses a greater challenge than the fight against illicit drugs.

Laos

Laos sets sights on becoming Asia’s gold trading powerhouse

Laos has set a big goal: to become the main centre for buying, selling, and processing gold in Asia within the next five years.

Nation

Southwest monsoon alert: Avoid open burning, use water prudently, says Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians are reminded not to carry out open burning and to use water wisely following the southwest monsoon, which is expected to begin on Saturday (May 10) until September.

India

India and Pakistan signal intent to ease tensions after strikes

India and Pakistan signaled they are willing to de-escalate after strikes on military bases by both sides on Saturday raised fears of all-out war and prompted warnings from the US and China.

Cambodia

‘Visit Angkor’ app launched as just one-third of international tourists visit temples

More than 1.8 million foreign tourists visited Cambodia in the first quarter of 2025, an increase of over 16% compared to the same period in last year.

Sabah & Sarawak

GRS can still be accommodated in PH-BN electoral pact, says Sabah PKR chief

KOTA KINABALU: Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional, which have formalised an electoral pact for the state election, are still open to accommodating Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), says Datuk Mustapha Sakmud.

Laos

Laos launches digital ID cards for all its citizens

In a major step toward digital transformation, Laos is preparing to launch modern digital identity cards for citizens across the country.

China

Asean Summit seen as strategic platform amid shifting trade landscape, say academics

The upcoming 46th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur is expected to serve as a strategic platform for the region to navigate evolving global trade dynamics.

Cycling

Motorcycling-Quartararo breaks lap record on home soil to take French GP pole

LE MANS, France (Reuters) -Yamaha's Fabio Quartararo smashed the lap record in front of a sellout crowd at Le Mans on Saturday as the Frenchman snatched pole position from Ducati's Marc Marquez for the French Grand Prix.

AseanPlus News

South-East Asia extravaganza: Man United fans in Malaysia to see best players take on Asean All-Stars on May 28

Manchester United fans in Malaysia can look forward to seeing the club's biggest stars live in action as the Red Devils' full senior squad will travel for the highly anticipated clash against the Asean All-Stars at the National Stadium, Bukit Jalil here on May 28.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah tourism sees strong start in 2025, says Liew

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah's tourism industry has kicked off the year with a surge in visitor arrivals, recording a total of 923,709 tourists between January and March, an 18.9% increase compared to the same period last year.

India

'Peace is the answer', find ways to deescalate. US tells India and Pakistan

The United States has asked India and Pakistan to "find ways" and "identify methods" to reduce their military tensions.

AseanPlus News

How French technology could reduce China’s reliance on imported aluminium ore

A plant in Shanxi is being upgraded so that it can produce aluminium from low-grade bauxite that was previously unusable

Nation

Ten suspects arrested in connection with assault case in Seremban

SEREMBAN: Police have arrested 10 male suspects to assist investigations into an assault case believed to have occurred near a food stall and futsal court in Kampung Sentosa Jaya at 3am on Friday (May 9).

AseanPlus News

Trump urged to take slow and steady approach to North Korea to end nuclear stalemate

China has crucial role in issue, according to US analyst who says Beijing involvement could allow for US–China cooperation on other matters

Sabah & Sarawak

Kuskop launches one-district, one industry showcase in Borneo

KOTA KINABALU: To support post-pandemic recovery, the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (Kuskop) has launched the one-district, one industry (SDSI) Borneo Region showcase, boosting local entrepreneurs to strengthen businesses and create jobs.