Pro-democracy protesters react as security forces fire a water cannon to disperse an anti-government demonstration at Sanam Luang next to the Grand Palace in Bangkok on March 20, 2021. - Photo by Lillian Suwanrupha / AFP
Malaysia:
Covid-19: 1,671 new cases reported, four fatalities bring death toll to 1,229
Bursa Malaysia more cautious as investors eye US Bond yield, PBOC meeting
North Korea's decision to sever ties will not affect Malaysia's economy, says Finance Minister
Zafrul: Govt to channel RM260m to state govts under Pemerkasa
Ringgit to trade in cautious mode against US dollar next week
Umno’s journey and dilemma
Covid-19: Penang urges Education Ministry to consider closing schools with cases
Give peace a chance, Malaysia tells Myanmar
Video of Najib not using MySejahtera app being investigated, says police
Singapore:
Ramadan congregational prayers to resume at Singapore mosques with virus measures in place; 17 new imported Covid-19 cases
Singapore’s real yields seen drawing buyers after selloff
Singapore's Jurong Port completes purchase of Lim family's stake in Universal Terminal
M’sian lorry drivers laud Singapore’s move to provide vaccination
Mystery buyer of RM283mil digital artwork reveals identity
Singapore recall eggs from another Malaysian farm; due to the presence of Salmonella Enteritidis (SE)
Indonesia:
Indonesia greenlights use of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine; total cases now stands above 1.455 million
Bank Indonesia holds rate, pledges more support for rupiah
Influential Indonesian cleric accused of incitement over celebrated homecoming
Three Indonesia cities listed in the Top 10 most polluted cities in Asean, sats IQAir quality report
Indonesian president calls for Asean summit to discuss Myanmar crisis
Jokowi speaks up against violence
Thailand:
Thailand: More than thousand vaccinated at Bangkok's hotspot; govt report 119 Covid-19 cases
Thai police raid printing house over book by pro-democracy leader
Second batch of China's Sinovac vaccine arrives in Thailand; another 1 million doses coming soon
Thailand reduces mandatory Covid-19 quarantine to 10 days
Turtle pulled to safety in time from forest fire
‘Crazy’ eco-warrior turns arid hills green
Philippines:
Philippines logs 7,999 new Covid-19 cases, highest daily hike since outbreak
Five police officers killed, two wounded in ambush by rebels in Philippines
Philippines says wider lockdown possible as coronavirus infections spike to record levels
Three Indonesian hostages rescued in Philippines; after more than a year in captivity
Philippines posts record daily Covid-19 cases, approves Russian vaccine
Philippine Navy commissions second brand new missile-capable frigate
Vietnam:
Vietnam's Bamboo Airways eyes Q3 listing with market cap of US$2.73bil
Foxconn and Vietnam's VinFast explore partnership, talks focus on batteries, EV parts
Vietnam street vendors cycle door to door for deliveries
Vietnam intend to implement 'vaccine passport' programme to further strengthen economy
Four Vietnamese well-known diners named Asia's 50 best restaurants
Vietnam's first homegrown Covid-19 vaccine, Nanocovax, available by end of 2021
Myanmar:
Myanmar garment workers urge global brands to denounce coup
International pressure on Myanmar generals grows as protesters march, one killed
Anti-coup protesters defy Myanmar junta's campaign of fear
China has factories secured against vandalism in Myanmar
International pressure on Myanmar generals grows as two more killed in gunfire
Outed by online campaign, children of Myanmar junta hounded abroad
Cambodia:
Cambodia to start 15-day AstraZeneca vaccination campaign; 37 new Covid-19 cases recorded
WHO says Cambodia at critical point in fight against Covid-19
Cambodia registers third death from Covid-19 as cases continues to rise
Laos:
UN's AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines donation arrives in Laos
Laos: Vangvieng cleans up riverside clutter as dengue cases are on the rise again
