Both sides have already reached a consensus in four areas, according to Thai Defence Minister Natthaphon Narkphanit.

The high-profile presence of global leaders such as US President Donald Trump can elevate ASEAN’s visibility on the global stage, but this comes with the risk of overshadowing the bloc’s priorities, experts say.

While some scam workers are clearly trafficked into often fortified compounds, experts say others go voluntarily with hopes of earning more in the multibillion-dollar illicit industry than they can at home.

She confirmed that she had filed for divorce on Oct 1, and urged her husband to cooperate with the court proceedings.

At home, Sanae Takaichi inherits a fragile government and an economy burdened by stagnation. Abroad, she faces an intense diplomatic schedule that puts her leadership to an immediate test.

Japan's new Environment Minister Hirotaka Ishihara called the bear attacks "a big problem, a serious problem".

Thailand's Deputy Finance Minister Vorapak Tanyawong denied alleged links to Cambodia-based cyberscam centres but said he needed to resign to focus on his legal defence.

Many of the scam centres appeared to have installed large numbers of Starlink receivers on their roofs after Thailand cut their internet and power connections.

Tokyo is set to host US President Donald Trump next week, days after new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi took office.