Women in ethnic dresses perform on a passenger carriage of the first regular train service on the Chinese section of the railway between Kunming and Vientiane, the Laotian capital, after its debut ceremony in Kunming in southwestern China's Yunnan province, on Dec. 3, 2021. - AP
Malaysia:
Saifuddin on two-day official visit to China starting Friday (Dec 3)
Malaysia-Singapore VTL to continue despite Omicron cases, says KJ
Covid-19: 5,551 new cases bring total to 2,649,578
Covid-19: Travellers from high-risk countries must wear digital tracking device, says KJ
Indonesian maid gets two years' jail for causing newborn's death
Health DG: Travellers joining Langkawi travel bubble allowed to visit other states in Malaysia, need to observe mandatory quarantine
Malaysia records increase in external trade unit values in October
Singapore:
Singaporean blogger Amos Yee sentenced to six years in jail in US for child pornography, grooming
Singapore-made Acumen Diagnostics PCR kits able to detect both Omicron, Delta variants
HK adds Singapore and Iceland to list of high-risk nations following Omicron cases
Daily antigen rapid tests for all VTL travellers arriving in Singapore from Dec 7
Singapore had a new billionaire for a few hours before Grab slid
Nagaenthran has been accorded full due process under the law, says Singapore president
SG cops arrest five members of a syndicate for alleged involvement in WhatsApp scam
Singapore retail sales up 7.5% in October but F&B takings down
1,101 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore
SG man jailed 13 weeks for uploading on Facebook a photo of his wife having sex with her supervisor
1,534 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes found on Indonesia-registered tugboat
Thailand:
Thailand reports 4,912 Covid-19 cases and 33 deaths
Samut Prakan paper factory estimates Bt100mil damage from Thursday inferno
Toll-free on three Thai expressways on Dec 5, 10
Indonesia:
Indonesia charges students with treason for raising Papuan flag
Indo-Pacific gets crowded as Russia, Asean hold naval drills
Indonesia reports 245 newly-confirmed Covid-19 cases, 8 more deaths
Indonesia increases mandatory quarantine period for all international arrivals
Philippines:
Philippines tightens requirement for entry of vaccinated travellers over Omicron variant
Filipino Americans Olivia Rodrigo and H.E.R. win Apple Music Awards
Philippines court to allow Nobel laureate Ressa to go to Norway
Manila court clears exec in M/V Princess of the Stars tragedy
Look, ma, no barriers: Makati classrooms get techier vs virus
Philippines considers extending expiry dates of Covid-19 shots
Vietnam:
Bia Saigon officially made diamond sponsor of upcoming SEA Games
Vietnam exporters must strictly comply with EU regulations to avoid losses
Vietjet to launch direct flights to Russia next year
Vietnam, China hold talks on maritime issues
Myanmar:
Myanmar reports 521 new Covid-19 cases, 9 more deaths
Cambodia:
Prince Ranariddh’s funeral set for Dec 5
Cambodia-Thai borders in Battambang to open soon
Cambodia, Philippines pledge to strengthen ties in post-pandemic era
Laos:
Xi, Thongloun jointly witness opening of China-Laos railway
Lao, Chinese presidents to hold talks, attend railway inauguration
Brunei:
Vaccination remains key defence against Covid variants: Brunei minister
Brunei court sentences woman to three years for graft
Aseanplus:
Hiroshima attack flame offered for Pearl Harbour memorial
US spy planes boost South China Sea sorties, Chinese group says
South Korea takes measured step to stem surge as Omicron arrives
Boeing 737 Max is approved for service in China after nearly three-year grounding
Meteorite remnants on moon may reveal water
UN adopts Beijing Winter Olympic Truce Resolution
Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi to de-list from New York exchange
Cutting tariffs on Chinese goods would help curb US inflation: experts
