Contestents congratulate Miss Universe winner Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu during the Miss Universe pageant in the Red Sea resort of Eilat, Israel on Monday (Dec 13, 2021). - Reuters
Malaysia:
Covid-19: Daily infections drop below 4,000 mark for second day in a row with 3,504 new cases
Covid-19 Watch: 97.8% of new cases in Categories One and Two, says Health DG
Covid-19: More than 22.7 million adults in M'sia fully vaccinated so far
Covid-19 Watch: Research on Malaysia's vaccine at proof-of-concept stage
RM332.5bil Budget 2022 passed in Dewan Rakyat
PAC says Bank Negara land deal connected to 1MDB rationalisation plan done hastily, no proper due diligence
Fans, players arrested over riot at Labuan football match
Firm implicated in 'meat cartel' case faces further charges of money laundering
Malaysians slam Dr M’s ‘chopsticks’ remark, say it avoids the real issues
Rosmah’s trial postponed again as MySejahtera still lists her as a close contact
Trial hits snag when MySejahtera tags Najib as a ‘person under surveillance’
Bye bye 2021, we hardly knew ya!
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (second right) is greeted by US Ambassador Sung Kim, as he arrives at the international airport in Jakarta, Monday, Dec. 13, 2021. - AP
Singapore:
Singapore reports 339 new Covid-19 cases; lowest number of infections since Sept 8
Singapore confident it can cope with Omicron Covid-19 variant, boosters key part of strategy, says PM Lee
Binance Singapore affiliate says it will withdraw licence bid, shut local platform (update)
Oil gains as investors see limited Omicron impact on demand
Young Scientist Award recipients break new ground
Binance Singapore drops application for local crypto bourse
Two lions sedated after breaking free of container in Changi Airport
Asian stocks advance after Wall St hits new record
Briton recounts attack by otters
97% of national workforce fully vaccinated in Singapore
Stablecoins steal the limelight from subdued bitcoin
Indonesia:
Indonesia reports 106 newly-confirmed Covid-19 cases and 12 more deaths on Monday (Dec 14)
Blinken competes with top Russian official in Indonesia
China's Brii says its Covid-19 antibody cocktail retains activity against Omicron
Indonesia sees drastic cut to budget deficit on tax windfall
Indonesia to start vaccinating children aged 6-11 against Covid-19
Blinken arrives in Indonesia and begins South-East Asia tour with China in focus and eye on Myanmar
Indonesia and G-20 sees Jokowi on the world stage: Jakarta Post contributor
For peat's sake: Study reveals benefits of restoring Indonesia's fragile peat lands
Indonesia: Eager to celebrate at home - Many spending Xmas with families after tougher curbs scrapped
This handout photograph taken on Monday (Dec 13) and released by the Presidential Palace shows Indonesian President Joko Widodo (right) gesturing to Russia's security council secretary Nikolai Patrushev (left) prior to a meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta. - AFP
Thailand:
Thailand records 3,398 Covid-19 cases and 23 deaths on Monday (Dec 13)
Thailand plans to implement salt tax to promote healthier living
Thai central bank is focused on growth ahead of rate review
With Thailand opening up to tourists, govt going all to take step against Omicron Covid-19 variant
Emerging markets: Thai baht hovers near three-week high, Asian currencies gain as Omicron fears abate
Thailand may have its fourth Omicron case
Thailand: Four who fled Covid-19 screening jail nabbed
Thailand to expedite Covid-19 boosters in anticipation of Omicron
An insight on industry outlook and market forecasts
Philippines:
Philippines logs 360 new Covid-19 cases and total rises to 2,836,803 on Monday (Dec 13)
Philippines given US$250 million loan from ADB to buy more Covid-19 vaccines
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake rattles Philippines
Covid’s evolution isn’t going to stop with omicron
Philippines central bank to continue support for economy "as long as needed"
Gargantuan tasks ahead for next Philippine administration: Inquirer
Philippine central bank allays public fears over hacking
World Bank approves funding for Philippine reforms
The top five Miss Universe contestants (L to R) Miss India, Harnaaz Sandhu; Miss South Africa, Lalela Mswane; Miss Paraguay, Nadia Ferreira; Miss Colombia, Valeria Ayos; and Miss Philippines, Beatrice Gomez pose on stage during the 70th Miss Universe beauty pageant in Israel's southern Red Sea coastal city of Eilat on Monday (Dec 13, 2021). - AFP
Vietnam:
Cases continue rise to record numbers in Hanoi as Vietnam reports 15,377 new Covid-19 cases on Monday (Dec 13)
Nearly 150,000 students in Vietnam's Covid-19 hotspot return to school
Sting-less bees boost profits for Vietnam farmer
Vietnamese conglomerate Masan eyes international IPO for retail unit in 2023-2024
Potential and challenges ahead for Vietnam's cinnamon industry
Vietnam jails ex-Hanoi chairman for 8 more years for power abuse
Straits Energy Resources subsidiary bags diesel supply contract from Vietnam's state oil company
Sputnik V production factory to be built in a year in Vietnam
Myanmar:
As Myanmar unions demand sanctions, garment workers fear for their jobs
Myanmar junta blocks humanitarian aids for millions of refugees, says HRW
Over 13 million people fully vaccinated in Myanmar
Myanmar’s shadow government uses tether amid anti-junta campaign
Group calls for ICC probe
Immigration Dept arrests two suspected masterminds of document forgery ring
Miss Laos, Tonkham Phonchanhueang appears on stage during the national costume presentation of the 70th Miss Universe beauty pageant in Israel's southern Red Sea coastal city of Eilat. - AFP
Cambodia:
Cambodia receives new batch of Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine from COVAX Facility
Over 70 per cent of Chinese-invested expressway in Cambodia completed
Funcipec to elevate Prince’s son at congress
Laos:
Laos government appoints committee to prepare for return of tourists
Covid-19 cases surpass 90,000 in Laos
Lao ministry, business operators gear up for safe tourism
Brunei:
Brunei health minister announces booster shots for over-18s from Friday (Dec 17) onwards
Brunei logs five new Covid-19 cases, lowest daily record since second wave
Preparations underway in Brunei for life in new normal
Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu (Miss India) poses for photos after winning the 70th Miss Universe beauty pageant in Israel's southern Red Sea coastal city of Eilat . - AFP
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Australia to buy S.Korean weapons in defence-tie boost
S.Korea to test AI-powered facial recognition to track Covid-19 cases
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Elon Musk named Time's 2021 'Person of the Year'
Sales of new energy vehicles in China soar in November
Sport's enduring appeal lit up 2021 but pandemic still tough opponent
North Korea's Kim at critical crossroads decade into rule
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