Tourists visitingthe Grand Palace, a day after country's reopening campaign which is a part of the government's plan to jump start the pandemic-hit tourism sector in Bangkok, Thailand, on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. - Reuters
Malaysia:
Covid-19 Watch: 5,071 new cases, cumulative total now 2,481,339
Covid-19: 2.4% from new 5,701 cases are in category three, four and five, says Health DG
MPs make use of opportunity to get Covid-19 vaccine booster shots
Navy cadet murder trial: Six get 18 years' jail each for culpable homicide
Malaysia needs new initiatives to boost marketability of local products, says Ismail Sabri
Dr M urges Budget 2022 review, claiming it will incur debt that will burden future administrations
UM among 24 M'sian varsities with improved QS World University Rankings for Asia
Govt awaiting PAC findings before taking action on RM620mil loss in public funds, says deputy minister
Govt awaiting PAC findings before taking action on RM620mil loss in public funds, says deputy minister
New dept for children's issues to be set up, says deputy minister
MOH issues RM20,000 compound notice to Perikatan, RM4,000 to Najib event organiser over gatherings in Melaka
Wisma Putra announces two appointments under Minister's Office, promoting cultural diplomacy
Passengers of flight SQ237 from Singapore are seen exiting the international arrivals terminal at Tullamarine Airport as the first passengers travelling without quarantine restrictions have begun arriving at Melbourne Airport, Australia. - Reuters
Singapore:
Singapore reports 3,496 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday (Nov 2) as weekly infection growth rate rises
Book on censorship banned in Singapore over "offensive images"
Singapore govt using vaccines, boosters to stem spread as country may see 2,000 deaths annually, says minister
Singapore has grand ambitions to become a global crypto hub
Singapore is world's smartest city for the third year: IMD Smart City Index
Leaders link tackling water and climate at COP26 as crisis looms
Oil prices rise on slow OPEC output increase
Australia to allow travel without quarantine
Rapper hit with charges
Indonesia:
Will COP26 deforestation pledge be game-changer or just more broken promises?
Indonesia cuts quarantine period for foreign visitors to three days
Exxonmobil exploring carbon capture storage in Indonesia
5.9 magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia's Sumatra: USGS
US woman who assisted Bali 'suitcase' murder to be deported after release
Army of ‘good’ mosquitoes deployed to combat dengue
Rain-averting shamans back in business after hiatus
Indonesia's President Joko Widodo speaking to delegates during a meeting of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, on Tuesday (Nov 2). - Reuter
Thailand:
AstraZeneca increases Covid-19 vaccine supply to Thailand after row; country reports below 8,000 cases on Tuesday (Nov 2)
Thailand sets new carbon neutrality goal as Prayut announces targets at COP26
Over 2,400 visitors entered Thailand via Suvarnabhumi on first day of reopening
Vets working to cure, protect elephants in Thai jungle
Thai pearl farmer still loves his job despite tsunami and Covid-19 setbacks
Thailand records 7,574 Covid-19 cases and 78 deaths
One million signatures to stop 112
Hopes high as tourists touch down
Philippines:
Philippines logs 2,303 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday (Nov 2), lowest since March
Philippines rights body's drug war probe bolsters police abuse allegations
Philippines "more than ready" to welcome foreign tourists to its pristine beaches again
Emerging Markets: After the holiday, Philippine stocks jumps 1.5% as Singapore dollar strengthens 0.1%
Philippines army believes death of veteran rebel leader, Jorge Madlos, a big blow for New People’s Army guerrilla group
Philippines 'more than ready' to welcome foreign tourists
Philippines' Olympic champ Hidilyn to develop training centre
Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presents his national statement as part of the World Leaders' Summit of the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland. COP26, running from Oct 31 to Nov 12 in Glasgow will be the biggest climate conference since the 2015 Paris summit and is seen as crucial in setting worldwide emission targets to slow global warming, as well as firming up other key commitments. - AFP
Vietnam:
Vietnam logs 5,637 new Covid-19 cases; dramatic fall in cases in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday (Nov 2)
Vietnam targeting carbon emission neutrality by 2050, minister says
Businesses in Vietnam returning to operation up 30 per cent
Foreign investment in Vietnam up 1.1 per cent in 10 months
Vietnam will continue its strong commitment to contribute to global efforts in response to climate change, says foreign minister
Ho Chi Minh City seeks to reduce housing shortage for workers
Former Vietnamese refugee in Malaysia reflects on losing your past and future
Myanmar:
Myanmar further extends entry restrictions until end of November
US concerned over Myanmar army operations in Chin state, town ablaze
'Information combat': Inside the fight for Myanmar's soul
Myanmar junta chief calls for self-reliance amid political woes
Biden, Indonesia's Widodo tell Myanmar junta to release prisoners
Former US envoy offers Myanmar pandemic support
Children wait before receiving a shot of the Sinovac's Covid-19 vaccine at a Krang Thnong health center outside Phnom Penh. Cambodia has began vaccinating five-year-old children against the coronavirus as its leader announced the official reopening of the country, including the phased reentry of tourists. - AP
Cambodia:
Cambodia resumes city bus, taxi boat services in capital after long hiatus due to pandemic
Primary schools, kindergartens in Cambodia reopen after most of population vaccinated against Covid-19
US rights groups condemn jailing of teenager in Cambodia over social media posts
Cambodia reopens to ‘new way of life’
Laos:
Laos govt eyes 2,000 billion kip from bitcoin mining
Laos allows fully vaccinated foreign visitors to enter to revive tourism
Prepare to reopen the country, Lao PM tells National Assembly
Brunei:
Brunei's mobile vaccination services to move through two districts
Empowering a future with sustainability goals, digitalisation is way forward, says Brunei top banker
Covid-19: Brunei's KB residence clusters on the rise as another 116 virus cases reported on Monday (Oct 1)
Kyota Hattori, 24, who was arrested on suspicion of a knife and arson attack incident on the Keio Line train on Halloween day on October 31, 2021, is escorted to the prosecutor's office from the Chofu police station in Tokyo on Tuesday (Nov 2) in this photo taken by Kyodo. - Reuters..
AseanPlus:
Japan's Joker assailant wanted to "kill lots of people"-police
Aussie researchers reveal strategy to combat future Covid-19 strains
Japan eases Covid-19 border curbs, trails major partners
Singles Day shopping gala opens to booming sales in China
Recovery on track with Hong Kong economy growing 5.4% in Q3
Xi calls for stronger action to tackle climate change
Yes, humans can 'fly' at Beijing's new Winter Olympics venue
China, Russia revive push to lift UN sanctions on N. Korea
Japan to shorten quarantine for inbound business travellers: media
Xi calls for stronger action to tackle climate change
Shanghai Disneyland temporarily shuts as precautionary measure
Exclusive: ByteDance to reorganize, CFO steps down to focus on TikTok - memo
S.Korea to seek inclusion into MSCI's developed markets index
China property firms' shares, bonds take hit after Yango debt exchange
SpaceX rocket mission delayed over crew member’s ‘health issue’
Chinese drug makers want to produce US Covid-19 pill for poorer nations
Chinese satellite hints at space warfare prowess by dodging US surveillance
Standard Chartered beats consensus as profit more than triple on trade, markets operations and wealth management push
