People take part in a traditional water war festival that is held for strengthening the bond and believed to clean their souls, at a village in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia, January 1, 2022, in this photo taken by Antara Foto via Reuters.
Malaysia
Covid-19: Daily cases dip below 3,000 with 2,882 reported on Sunday (Jan 2)
Covid-19 Watch: 97.7% of Malaysia's adult population fully vaccinated
Covid-19: High possibility of Omicron wave hitting Malaysia, says Khairy
Covid-19: Sinovac booster dose can activate cellular immunity against Omicron variant, study suggests
Temporary suspension of umrah travel to slow down Omicron wave, says Khairy
MOH looking into extra boosters for Sinovac recipients
Sustainability at the forefront to counter climate-related disasters
Bosses up their guard against Omicron variant
Focus on disaster early warning systems
Ringgit poised for technical correction against US dollar next week
Bursa Malaysia set to trade cautiously on Monday (Jan 3) week due to ongoing assessment of Omicron impact
Outgoing Johor police chief says mainstream media played vital role in fighting fake news
A mother and her son are preparing to go to school in Singapore. Primary Schools in the islands reopen after the holiday season as Primary 1 classes begins on Tuesday(January 4, 2022), - The Straits Times/ANN
Singapore:
20,000 children have taken first dose of Covid-19 vaccine, says Singapore's Education MInister
Singapore: 3 pedestrians taken to hospital on New Year's Day after accident involving Maserati in Orchard Road
Back to office, tray return: eight key changes to take note of in Singapore in the new year
Singapore open border policy tested as imported virus cases soar
Oil posts biggest annual gain since at least 2016
Family members greet new year outdoors
Cost of living likely a major concern
Indonesia:
Indonesia loses out as citizens spend billions on healthcare abroad
Palm oil prices to stay high as fertiliser costs limit output, says CPOPC
Five Indonesians rescued by MMEA after boat capsizes
Indonesia mulls extending fiscal incentives to H2 2022 to bolster growth
Indonesia miffed after four players ruled out due to Covid-19 in Suzuki Cup loss to Thailand
Indonesia’s failure to deradicalise: Where to put our regret
Prabowo holds talks over plan to modernise weapons
People gathering for breakfast at the Wat Phrathat Doi Kongmu temple as the sun rises in Mae Hong Son, Thailand, on Sunday, January 2, 2022. - AFP
Thailand:
Thailand records 3,112 Covid-19 cases and 12 deaths on Sunday (Jan 2)
Thai tourism board gets new partner and invites travellers to #RediscoverThailand in 2022
Thais secure historic sixth South-East Asian football title after Indonesia draw in second leg final
Thai govt hands out New Year gifts, but not everyone sees them as so - A special report by The Straits Times
Thailand: Bangkok closes pubs, bars, karaokes, massage parlours until January 15
RCEP: Ship bound for shared future sets sail
Philippines:
Philippines logs 4,600 new Covid-19 cases as infections keep rising in Metro Manila during holiday season
Philippines: 85% of severe Covid-19 patients in DOH hospitals in capital Manila are not vaccinated
Couple and their baby boy die in New Year's Day fire in Philippines
Philippines sign deal to buy two South Korean warships for US$556 million
Late dictator Marcos' son keeps huge lead 5 months before Philippine presidential polls
Covid-19: Tighter rules in Manila
Buddhist monks carry a basket of seahorse crabs to release into the sea in Vung Tau, Vietnam Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. The Buddhist tradition of releasing captive animals is believed to reduce bad luck and bring good karma. - AP
Vietnam:
Vietnam reports 16,948 new Covid-19 cases as Hanoi cases top 2,000 for the first time on Sunday (Jan 2)
Vietnam strengthens measures to care for Covid-19-hit children
Big loss for Vietnam as it urges China to urgently reopen border gates as trade stalls (update)
Vietnam tightens health regulations as five more Omicron infections reported in southern city
Vietnam asks China to reopen its border gates to ease supply-chain snarls due to Covid-19 policies
Vietnam's Hue wins Asean tourism awards
Myanmar:
Prince Charles pays tribute to human rights defenders; special mention to people of Myanmar too
Myanmar's top student leader and other politicians sentenced to jail
Myanmar extends entry restrictions over Covid-19 until end of January as pandemic cases remain a worry
Flights suspended until month’s end
Members of the People's Defence Forces (PDF) who became guerrilla fighters after being protesters are seen on the front line in Kawkareik, Myanmar. - Reuters
Cambodia
Cambodia's domestic tourism on a high over holiday weekend despite Covid-19 issues as govt confirms three new Omicron cases
Cambodia arrests 13,765 drug suspects, seizes 4.43 tonnes of illicit drugs in 2021
Cambodia's rice export to China exceeds 300,000 tons for first time in 2021
Laos:
US donates more Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine doses to Laos
14 other countries including Brunei and Indonesia given perimission to enter Laos under Travel Green Zone plan
President outlines opportunities and challenges in 2022
Brunei:
Brunei records 17 new Covid-19 cases on New Year's Day
Expectations run high as Brunei welcomes new year
Brunei sees RCEP as strong manifestation of supporting multilateral trading system
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, residents line up for COVID-19 tests at a mobile testing site in Xincheng District of Xi'an, in northwestern China's Shaanxi Province, on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. Xi'an, an ancient capital with 13 million people is under the strictest lockdown of a major Chinese city since Wuhan was shut early last year at the start of the pandemic. - AP
AseanPlus:
Covid-19 cases continues to grow in China's Xian despite lockdown
Release of Indian blockbuster 'RRR' postponed as Omicron surges across India
New Covid-19 cases in India rise sharply for fifth consecutive day
AFP special report: Europe tops 100 million Covid-19 cases
India’s year of the unicorn: Startups in spotlight of 2021 tech boom
Hong Kong financial chief expects 2021 GDP growth to reach 6.4%
United States: The right measure
Release of Indian blockbuster 'RRR' postponed as Omicron surges across India
China to scrap subsidies for electric vehicles
Xian: ‘Enhance Covid-19 fight’
38 Hongkongers lose HK$12 million to scammers posing as big banks, finance companies offering low-interest loans
Hong Kong equality watchdog wants laws tightened to provide more protection for victims of sexual harassment
Hong Kong justice chief lashes out at critics of Stand News arrests, insists press freedom still ‘well respected’
South Korean crosses armed border in rare defection to North
Want to dress like BTS? K-pop group's outfits for Grammys to be auctioned off
