Football

Soccer-Japan capitalise on new substitution rule but coach Moriyasu warns of double-edged sword

June 2 (Reuters) - After Japan used football's ⁠latest rule change to their advantage during a 1-0 friendly win over Iceland, ⁠coach Hajime Moriyasu warned his players they could also be hurt in the ‌same way if they are not careful.

Thailand

PM Anutin says Thailand need not counter Cambodia’s UNCLOS move over MOU44 dispute

BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has insisted that Thailand has no need to change tack or "counter" Cambodia's international legal move, after Phnom Penh notified the United Nations and Bangkok that it was launching compulsory UNCLOS conciliation over their disputed Gulf of Thailand maritime claims following Thailand's cancellation of MOU44.

Nation

Johor state polls: Ling Tian Soon proposed as MCA's Yong Peng candidate

YONG PENG: Caretaker exco Ling Tian Soon remains MCA's choice to defend the Yong Peng state seat in the upcoming Johor election, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

Nation

MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms, heavy rain in seven states till 7pm

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds expected to hit several areas across seven states until 7pm Tuesday (June 2).

Badminton

Jun Hao avenges Thomas Cup defeat to Naraoka

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's No. 1 men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao got his Indonesian Open campaign off to a winning start after beating world No. 11 Kodai Naraoka on Tuesday (June 2).

Football

Soccer-Southampton owner won't sack manager Eckert despite his role in 'Spygate'

June 2 (Reuters) - Southampton owner Dragan ⁠Solak said he will not sack manager Tonda Eckert over his involvement ⁠in the 'Spygate' saga which saw the club kicked out of last month's ‌Championship playoff final.

South Korea

South Korea's Hanwha aerospace partially suspends Daejeon factory following deadly explosion

SEOUL: (Bernama-Yonhap) South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace Co., a defence affiliate under Hanwha Group, said Tuesday (June 2) it has partially suspended production at its Daejeon facility after a deadly explosion at the plant, Yonhap News Agency reported.

Nation

Johor state assembly dissolution notice submitted to EC, Speaker confirms

JOHOR BARU: Official notification of the dissolution of the Johor State Legislative Assembly was submitted to the Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday (June 2), confirmed Johor State Assembly Speaker Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi.

Singapore

SIA’s Singapore-Japan flights retimed as Typhoon Jangmi hits

SINGAPORE: At least 14 Singapore Airlines (SIA) flights on Tuesday (June 2) and Wednesday (June 3) will be rescheduled after Typhoon Jangmi approached Japan, affecting flights to and from certain parts of the country.

World

Congo re-opens airport at centre of Ebola outbreak

KINSHASA, June 2 (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of ⁠Congo has re-opened the airport in the capital city of the province hit hardest ⁠by the ongoing Ebola outbreak, a government statement said, reversing a move that ‌some residents said had cut them off from critical supplies.

South Korea

BTS to release special vinyl to mark 13th anniversary

SEOUL: (Bernama-Yonhap) K-pop sensation BTS will release a limited-edition vinyl album to celebrate the 13th anniversary of its debut, the group's agency said Tuesday (June 2), Yonhap News Agency reported.

Technology

Marvell Technology surges after Nvidia's Huang calls it 'next trillion-dollar company'

June 2 (Reuters) - Marvell ⁠Technology's shares surged more than 24% in ⁠premarket trading on Tuesday after Nvidia CEO Jensen ‌Huang called the chipmaker the next "trillion-dollar company."

Japan

Four injured in bear attacks in northeast Japan

FUKUSHIMA, (Japan): (Bernama-Kyodo) Four people were injured in bear attacks in northeast Japan on Tuesday (June 2), with all sent to hospital and remaining conscious, according to the local police and fire department, Kyodo News reported

Football

Soccer-Yengi wants to show what he can do at World Cup after shock Australia call-up

June 2 (Reuters) - Uncapped striker Tete Yengi has ⁠not played football in Australia for five years but is looking forward to showing his compatriots ⁠what he can do after getting a surprise call-up to the Socceroos squad for the World ‌Cup.

Markets

Tech shares rise in China, HK; investors evaluate Mideast peace talks

SHANGHAI: Tech shares rose across mainland China and Hong Kong markets on Tuesday, led by gains in Tencent and Meituan, while investors cautiously evaluated Middle East peace talks.

Indonesia

Massive fire in Central Jakarta injures three, displaces hundreds

JAKARTA: (Bernama-Xinhua) A massive fire, which swept through a densely populated residential area in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, Monday night, has left three residents injured and forced hundreds of families to leave their homes, Xinhua reported, citing authorities on Tuesday (June 2)

Philippines

Death toll in under-construction building collapse in Philippines climbs to 20

ISTANBUL: (Bernama-Anadolu) The death toll from the collapse of an under-construction hotel building in Angeles City in the Luzon region of the Philippines climbed to 20, after rescuers recovered seven more bodies, according to Anadolu Ajansi (AA), based on local media report on Tuesday (June 2), citing local officials.

Technology

HPE shares soar 28% as demand for AI infrastructure powers stellar quarter

June 2 (Reuters) - Hewlett Packard Enterprise ⁠shares surged 28% on Tuesday after a rosy quarter that put ⁠it on track to hit long-term financial targets two years ahead ‌of schedule, the latest evidence of strong demand for its AI servers used in data centers.

Markets

GIC-backed Asia Healthcare eyes IPO within 12-18 months, cautious on market volatility

BENGALURU: Asia Healthcare Holdings (AHH) is considering listing its shares within the next 12 to 18 months, although it remains wary of market volatility, Executive Chairman Vishal Bali said.

Nepal

For many women in Nepal, public transport remains a space of fear

KATHMANDU: A young woman's emotional video describing the harassment she faced on a public vehicle recently sparked widespread discussion on social media.