German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, speaks with Indonesia's President Joko Widodo during a group photo at the La Nuvola conference center for the G20 summit in Rome, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. The two-day Group of 20 summit is the first in-person gathering of leaders of the world's biggest economies since the Covid-19 pandemic started. - AP
Malaysia:
Covid-19: 5,854 new cases, cumulative total now 2,466,663
Covid-19: Two new clusters, active clusters now stand at 438
Covid-19: 63 new deaths as of Friday (Oct 29)
Don’t blame others if disciplinary action taken for refusing Covid-19 vaccination, teachers warned
Govt to use Langkawi international tourism bubble as benchmark before reopening border, says Nancy Shukri
Budget 2022: Inclusive but could be better for Sabah and Sarawak, says Jeffrey
Clashes of govt candidates will be avoided during Melaka polls, says PM
Local products that tread on race and religious sensitivities no longer allowed, says Tuan Ibrahim
PM assures automatic registration, Undi 18 will be implemented from Jan 1
I'm here as a tourist, says Najib on Melaka visit
Budget 2022 will ensure direct aid to those affected by pandemic, says NRC chairman Muhyiddin
Tangga Batu MP apologises for 'drinking Malay women' statement
talian Prime Minister Mario Draghi poses with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong as he arrives for the G20 leaders summit in Rome, Italy October 30, 2021. - Reuters
Singapore:
Singapore reports 3,112 new Covid-19 cases and 14 deaths on Saturday (Oct 30)
Singapore: 22 men arrested in operation targeting online child sexual exploitation activities
Golf legend Greg Norman lands in Singapore and says Asian Tour deal 'only the beginning'
Singapore central bank expects strong GDP growth despite virus surge
World leaders to talk climate, economy and Covid-19 vaccines at G20
G20 leaders to try to cap global warming at 1.5 degrees - draft
Singapore: Six people die of complications, including 44-year-old as island confirms 4,248 new Covid-19 cases on Friday
Idea for women to watermark nude pics wins award
Indonesia:
Indonesia reports 620 newly-confirmed Covid-19 cases and 27 more deaths on Saturday (Oct 30)
Indonesia's President Joko Widodo attending three meetings abroad after 20 months at home
France and Indonesia to work on 'true strategic partnership'
Indonesia foreign minister and Chinese counterpart voice serious concerns over AUKUS nuclear submarine deal
Indonesia steps up fight against climate change
Bali suitcase murder: Relatives in disbelief that jailed US woman released early for good behaviour
Woman in Bali ‘suitcase murder’ freed
A performer plays with fire to entertain tourists on the Thai island of Phuket on Saturday, October 30, 2021 as the country prepares to welcome visitors fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 coronavirus without quarantine from Monday (Nov 1). - AFP
Thailand:
Thailand confirms 9,224 Covid-19 cases and 88 deaths on Saturday; cases below 10,000 again
Racing to reopen borders: Tourism reboot in Asean as peak season approaches
Thailand capital Bangkok prepares to reopen selected schools on Nov 1
Thailand's reopening plan in November triggers mixed reactions
Russell Crowe’s heart still in Thailand
Thaksin’s daughter steps up
Thai airline staff roll out the welcome mat
Heirs continue food legacy amid loss
Philippines:
Philippines logs 4,008 new Covid-19 cases as total now goes above 2.78 million on Saturday (Oct 30)
Philippines logs record daily Covid-19 deaths as data reclassified
Philippines beauty Cindy Obenita crowned Miss Intercontinental 2021 in Egypt
Philippines' Bangsamoro polls now pushed back three years to 2025
Philippine capital region Metro Manila remains under alert level 3 until Nov 14 despite decreasing infections
President Duterte’s performance rating falls in Philippines amid Covid-19 pandemic
Self-rule vote in restive region postponed
A youth receives the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 coronavirus vaccine at Cu Chi Town Primary School in Ho Chi Minh City as Vietnam began vaccinating adolescents between the ages of 12 to 17 this week. - AFP
Vietnam:
Vietnam logs 5,227 new Covid-19 cases and over 22,000 deaths in total
Welcome to Vietnam in the “new normal”
Vietnam Airlines share trades to be limited from Nov 3 over losses
Vietnam's VinFast plans to raise at least US$400 million via first green loan
US unhappy with Vietnam's decision to jails citizen journalists for 'abusing democratic rights'
UN experts call for release of Vietnamese activist
Journalists jailed over ‘anti-state’ FB posts
Myanmar:
Myanmar such a big headache as isolated China is cracking under the strain of keeping Covid-19 out of its towns
Chinese city on Myanmar border vows Covid-19 curbs despite disruption
US State Dept outraged with Myanmar's junta and urges investigation of military torture
Myanmar reports 905 new Covid-19 cases, 22 more deaths as govt confirms schools to reopen in November
Dozens of homes destroyed in Myanmar shelling, say reports
Asean to ‘stand by’ Myanmar
Residents look on surrounded by floodwaters on the outskirts of Phnom Penh following heavy monsoon rains. - AFP
Cambodia:
US State Dept outraged with Myanmar's junta and urges investigation of military torture
Cambodian minister says tourism in country down by 90% as Asean reported over 30,000 new Covid-19 cases on Friday
Cambodia's quarantine requirements still applicable to all nationalities, says country's top medical expert
Four EU-backed projects launched in Cambodia to support fishing communities
Curtains raised on entertainment and arts venues
Laos:
Laos to prioritise Vietnam and China when restarting international tourism
Laos reports 856 new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases as another senior citizen dies of virus complications on Saturday
Laos health authorities concerned with high Covid-19 death rate in October as another 447 new cases reported in country
Raid uncovers meth stash
Brunei:
Brunei confirms cross-border activities suspension extended 15 days
Brunei announces booster shots to be given for the elderly, individuals with chronic illnesses
World leaders give Brunei’s Asean chairmanship the thumbs-up
People wearing masks walk on the street amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic in downtown Seoul, South Korea, on Saturday, October 30, 2021. - Reuters
AseanPlus:
Japan keeps tourism freeze despite plunge in virus cases
China's new local Covid-19 cases hit six-week high (update)
Flights and weddings cancelled as China tackles Covid-19 outbreak
CPO futures seen trading with upward bias next week
Qatar Airways is Skytrax’s ‘Airline of the Year’ for a record sixth time
Police find body of solo hiker on Hong Kong hillside days after he set off alone
Huawei revenue drops 32 per cent in first nine months as US sanctions cripple its once lucrative smartphone business
South Korea's Moon presses Pope Francis again to visit North
Chinese sentiment turns against public denunciation of famous pianist Li Yundi for hiring a sex worker
US ‘China Initiative’ racially profiled scientists, ruined careers
Teen seeks to become the youngest woman to fly solo around the globe
The wins and woes of Hong Kong’s rainbow families – has city made progress on policy and law for LGBT community?
China takes aim at US and its allies over ‘unreasonable’ claims at WTO trade review
FBI director asks US businesses to work more closely with the agency to defeat Chinese espionage efforts
China drafts tough rules to stop data from leaving its borders as Beijing tightens grip on information
