A child receives Sinovac vaccine for the Covid-19 in Palembang, South Sumatra on Sunday, January 9, 2021. - AFP
Malaysia:
Covid-19: 2,888 new cases bring total to 2,786,219
Covid-19 Watch: 11 fatalities recorded on Saturday (Jan 8), lowest since April 2021
PM: Payment for aid initiatives to help flood victims starts Monday (Jan 10)
Dr M recuperating after successful elective procedure, says IJN
Tourism Ministry suspends approval of advertisements on umrah packages
Farmers' markets to continue selling essentials, including chicken, at reasonable prices: Fama
Terengganu beachgoers advised to be on alert for poisonous jellyfish
Suspect in Palestinian lecturer's 2018 murder in KL held in Gaza
Seven teens arrested for alleged assault of hawker after video goes viral
Wan Junaidi's remarks on share price downplay seriousness of Azam issue, say parliamentary panel members
Bursa Malaysia seen remaining sideways this week on cautious sentiment
Ringgit set to be flat with downward bias against US dollar from Monday (Jan 9) onwards
People view the tiger-themed lantern decorations celebrating the upcoming Chinese New Year, the Year of the Tiger, at Singapore's Chinatown area. - Xinhua
Singapore:
845 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore on Sunday (Jan 9); weekly infection growth rate rises to 1.8
Singapore: Associations seek to extend Jan 31 deadline for taxi, private-hire drivers to be fully vaccinated
Singapore’s industrial champions are rewriting their playbook
Over 1 million Singaporean households have claimed CDC vouchers, over RM87 million spent
Singapore's tourism sector hopeful of recovery despite new lows
Omicron cases fall in Singapore as 811 new Covid-19 infections announced on Saturday (Jan 8)
Asia grapples with explosive Covid-19 surge due to Omicron variant
Questions on vaccine validity
Driver dies after car catches fire from car park crash
Who will be S’pore’s fourth PM?
Indonesia:
Indonesia reports 529 new Covid-19 cases, two more deaths on Sunday (Jan 9)
Indonesia holds talks with industry on coal distribution problems, export ban
Female rangers serve as nature protectors on Indonesia's Mount Leuser
Explainer - How Indonesia, the world's top thermal coal exporter, hit a supply crunch
Indonesia's Medan on high alert after probable Omicron case detected
Election law comes under scrutiny again in Indonesia
Time to turn Asean’s Indo-Pacific initiative into security dialogue
Sea turtles freed after rescue from poachers
‘Omicron infections may be higher’
A dog inside a rucksack looks on at a shopping mall, in Bangkok, Thailand, on Sunday, January 9, 2022. - Reuters
Thailand:
Thailand braces for new wave of infections as it records 8,511 Covid-19 cases and 12 deaths on Sunday (Jan 9)
Chiang Mai shuts 23 restaurants after 152 customers test positive but Bangkok restaurants can now serve booze until 9pm
Bangkokians rush for jabs as Omicron wave rises as city preps for Omicron surge with ambulance drills, entertainment clampdown
Thai Omicron outbreak key risk to economic recovery, says minutes of Thailand central bank
Thailand to expedite pig farm inspections to prevent swine fever
Omicron may spell pandemic’s end, says expert
Philippines:
Philippines' daily Covid-19 cases hit a record of 28,707 cases on Sunday (Jan 9); total cases now stands at 2,965,447
Philippines' rising star Yuka Saso set to shine again as US Women's Open purse boosted from US$5.5 million to US$10 million
Philippines prepares more hospitals beds with record Covid-19 cases and rising Omicron infections
Philippines: Legality of Duterte’s order on unvaccinated individuals questioned by Commission on Human Rights
Philippines records highest daily number of Covid-19 infections as Omicron runs rampant
Millions fight for food, water after typhoon
A devotee holding an image of the Black Nazarene prays near the Quaipo Church, as Philippine authorities cancel the annual 'Black Nazarene' procession amid rise of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases, in Manila, Philippines, on Sunday, January 9, 2022. REUTERS
Vietnam:
Vietnam reports 15,779 new cases of Covid-19 on Sunday (Jan 9); Hanoi still leads the way with 2,811 infections
Vietnam and Laos agree to boost special ties and set to upgrade both countries' economic cooperation
Vietnam says 2021 state budget deficit was below 4% of GDP
Vietnam car maker VinFast to build United States battery factory as it goes all-electric
Vietnam's Vinfast looking for German location to build e-cars
‘Hospitals need to adapt to meet new challenges’
Myanmar:
Myanmar reports 124 new Covid-19 cases as junta announces ceasefire until end of 2022
Famous Thatbyinnyu Pagoda in Myanmar's Bagan to be renovated with Chinese aid
Myanmar junta declares five-month ceasefire
Myanmar junta leader appears to have conceded little during Cambodian Prime Minister's visit
Is progress on Myanmar possible in 2022?
Students having fun during break time at the Hadnam China-Laos Friendship School near Vientiane, Laos. - Xinhua
Cambodia:
Cambodian PM Hun Sen PM defends results of Myanmar trip, say it was 'a good progress' visit
Cambodian health ministry confirms another 27 Omicron cases; local case also confirmed on Sunday (Jan 9)
Cambodia confirms first local Omicron transmission
Anger over Hun Sen meeting junta chief
Laos:
Laos receives 13.6 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines in 2021
Laos and Vietnamese PMs launch ‘Laos – Vietnam Friendship and Solidarity Year’ programme
First new variant case recorded
Brunei:
Brunei: Non-oil and gas sector records growth in Quarter 3, 2021
Brunei's national vaccination team to make house visits next week
Rise in local Covid-19 cases a cause for concern, says Brunei Health Minister; 20 more new cases reported
A policeman gestures to beachgoers as they try to disperse beachgoers to inforce newly imposed restrictions to curb the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus at Juhu beach in Mumbai on Sunday, January 9, 2022. - AFP
AseanPlus:
Restrictions imposed in several states in India as Covid-19 cases rise
When the masks come off...
Covid-19 tests ordered for 14 million in China's Tianjin
China reports nation's first community spread of Omicron variant
Why are China’s Gen Z women rejecting marriage, kids more than their male counterparts?
Japan PM says US military bases to impose tighter Covid-19 controls
TikTok is helping Gen Z with mental health. Here's what it can and can't do
Australia's New South Wales marks its highest Covid-19 death count
Asteroid with more force than biggest nuclear bomb to come close to Earth in 2029
China-Lithuania row: US vows to side with Europe to beat ‘economic coercion’ by Beijing
Omicron: good signs that Sinopharm and Sinovac shots fend off severe illness, WHO expert says
Cathay Pacific cargo, passenger capacity to be slashed following Hong Kong’s imposition of new flight bans, rules for aircrew
US-China Fast Track Channel makes it easier for businesspeople and their families to enter China, with caveats
Sustainable finance: ‘greenwashing’ concerns raised as Hong Kong airport floats US$4 billion bonds package to fund growth
China’s innovative ‘happy schools’ popular with parents leaving the academically demanding mainstream education sector
India reports five-fold surge in Covid-19 cases since the start of the new year
