A worker puts up red lanterns at a temple In Pekanbaru on Sunday, January 23, 2022, ahead of the Lunar New Year as Chinese communities around the world will welcome the Year of the Tiger on February 1. - AFP
Malaysia:
Covid-19: Daily cases dip below 4,000 mark with 3,856 reported Sunday (Jan 23)
Covid-19 Watch: 45.1% of Malaysia's adult population have received booster dose
Zeti, Tawfiq and Nor Mohamed Yakcop under MACC probe over 1MDB funds, says report
Dr M still undergoing treatment at IJN, says Marina
Don't spread unverified news on Dr M's health, says Annuar
Johor polls: Proposed SOP to be tabled in NSC meeting, Opposition reps included
Sabah govt will always support cultural festivals of all races, says CM
Body of man found floating in S'pore Strait, believed to be missing victim of Teluk Ramunia capsize incident
Sharing videos of wildlife sightings could tip off poachers, warns Perhilitan
Set up independent inquiry to probe Azam Baki shares issue, urge civil society groups
Decision on calling Ahmad Zahid to enter defence over Yayasan Akalbudi funds tomorrow (Jan 24)
Market concerns over US interest rate may halt ringgit uptrend this week
Sadom Kaewkanjana of Thailand posing with the winner's trophy after his victory in the final round of the SMBC Singapore Open golf tournament in Singapore on Sunday (Jan 23, 2022). - AFP
Singapore:
3,496 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore on Monday (Jan 23), weekly infection growth rate rises to 2.75
Singapore's Singtel and Grab acquire minority stakes in Indonesian bank
Doctor probed for falsifying Covid-19 vaccine records, ART results, says Singapore's MOH
Singapore: Father arrested after twin boys found dead in Upper Bukit Timah canal, to be charged with murder
Singapore’s first SPACs off to timid start in rough trading week (Jan 17-21)
Unvaccinated 92-year-old woman is first Omicron-related death in Singapore; 2,463 new Covid-19 cases on Saturday (Jan 22)
VTL increase possible, says Wee
Nasa buys undergrad’s artwork
Indonesia:
Indonesia reports 2,925 new Covid-19 cases, 14 more deaths including two Omicron fatalities on Sunday (Jan 23)
Indonesia: G-20 meetings a ray of hope for Bali's beleaguered resort and conference centres
Land battle awaits Indigenous communities over Indonesia capital relocation, says NGO
iPhone maker Foxconn seals EV partnership with Indonesia
Indonesia court extends Garuda debt restructuring amid ballooning claims
Under fire over data transparency
Fishermen bring in their catch of the day at a fishing village in Lhokseumawe, Aceh on Sunday, January 23, 2022. - AFP
Thailand:
Thailand records 7,686 Covid-19 cases and 13 deaths on Sunday (Jan 23)
Thailand rising star Sadom fends off chasing pack to win Singapore Open golf title
Thai PM to visit Saudi Arabia as diplomatic relations thaw
Briton dies, another severely injured in Thailand after knife attack, police say
Thailand: Bangkok's city hall runs city-wide Covid-19 testing until Jan 31
Thailand: Fourth jab for residents of Bangkok, Phuket and eight other tourism pilot provinces
Philippines:
Philippines logs 29,828 new Covid-19 cases; total now above 3.4 million infection as of Sunday (Jan 23)
Philippines' presidential hopefuls tout post-pandemic recovery plans
Presidential candidates in Philippines weigh in on China dispute
Magnitude 5.3 quake hits southern Philippines
Philippines' DITO eyes doubling of subscribers, US$1billion investment in 2022
The gaslighting of the Covid hyper-cautious during the Omicron surge
Buddhist monks pray during the funeral ceremony of Vietnamese monk Thich Nhat Hanh, 95, at the Tu Hieu Pagoda in Hue on Sunday, January 23, 2022. - AFP
Vietnam:
Vietnam reports 14,978 new Covid-19 cases and total stands above 2.1 million infections on Sunday (Jan 23)
Vietnam Airlines resumes regular flights to Europe from Jan 24, to Russia from Jan 29
Vietnam: Thousands mourn Buddhist monk who brought mindfulness to the West
Vietnamese carmaker, Vinfast, plans to conquer European market from Germany
Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh dies at 95
6G technology development to begin
Myanmar:
Jokowi regrets Myanmar junta's stance on 5-point consensus
Myanmar reports 144 new Covid-19 infections
Myanmar's foreign trade reaches over US$8.2 billion in interim budget period
Two activists sentenced to death
A Cambodian family carries firewood by using a homemade tractor in a remote rural, north of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. - AP
Cambodia:
21 more Omicron community cases in Cambodia; govt allows home-based treatment for Covid-19 variant patients
Cambodian police arrest man for possession of over 25kg of illicit drugs
Cambodian govt extends cash assistance to pandemic-hit families for three months
Omicron patients can stay home, says Hun Sen
Laos:
113th Mekong River joint patrol successfully completed
Thailand ships 1,000 tonnes of rice to China via Laos-China Railway
American giant corporation Walmart thinking of moving into Laos
Brunei:
Covid reports on famous market Tamu Kianggeh are false, says minister
National housing projects back on track, says Brunei Minister
18 new Covid-19 cases reported in Brunei on Saturday night (Jan 22)
A vendor places a pot of orchid at a stall in a flower market in the Prince Edward district of Hong Kong on Sunday, January 23, 2022. - AFP
AseanPlus:
Beijing tests two million for Covid-19 as Winter Olympics loom
Delivery race among Indian grocery startups brings road safety risks
Malaysian writer wins the regional Epigram Books Fiction Prize 2022
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern cancels her wedding amid new Omicron restrictions
People’s trust in govt hits record of 91%, survey finds
Seoul says it paid Iran's delinquent UN dues to restore vote
Head of fund created by Anne Frank's father criticises cold-case probe -paper
Japan's Tepco hit by setback in clean-up of crippled Fukushima nuclear plant
Covid-19 worsens Asia’s staggering inequalities
British prime minister Boris Johnson and his agenda are now lame ducks
North Korea’s sabre-rattling
Novak Djokovic’s coronavirus double fault
Breaching the wild barrier
Of disasters and urban management
Hong Kong elections: biggest opposition party to vote on expelling 2 members who endorsed centrist candidate in December poll
Covid-19: Daily cases dip below 4,000 mark with 3,856 reported Sunday (Jan 23)
Covid-19 Watch: 45.1% of Malaysia's adult population have received booster dose
Zeti, Tawfiq and Nor Mohamed Yakcop under MACC probe over 1MDB funds, says report
Dr M still undergoing treatment at IJN, says Marina
Don't spread unverified news on Dr M's health, says Annuar
Johor polls: Proposed SOP to be tabled in NSC meeting, Opposition reps included
Sabah govt will always support cultural festivals of all races, says CM
Body of man found floating in S'pore Strait, believed to be missing victim of Teluk Ramunia capsize incident
Sharing videos of wildlife sightings could tip off poachers, warns Perhilitan
Set up independent inquiry to probe Azam Baki shares issue, urge civil society groups
Decision on calling Ahmad Zahid to enter defence over Yayasan Akalbudi funds tomorrow (Jan 24)
Market concerns over US interest rate may halt ringgit uptrend this week
Sadom Kaewkanjana of Thailand posing with the winner's trophy after his victory in the final round of the SMBC Singapore Open golf tournament in Singapore on Sunday (Jan 23, 2022). - AFPSingapore:
3,496 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore on Monday (Jan 23), weekly infection growth rate rises to 2.75
Singapore's Singtel and Grab acquire minority stakes in Indonesian bank
Doctor probed for falsifying Covid-19 vaccine records, ART results, says Singapore's MOH
Singapore: Father arrested after twin boys found dead in Upper Bukit Timah canal, to be charged with murder
Singapore’s first SPACs off to timid start in rough trading week (Jan 17-21)
Unvaccinated 92-year-old woman is first Omicron-related death in Singapore; 2,463 new Covid-19 cases on Saturday (Jan 22)
VTL increase possible, says Wee
Nasa buys undergrad’s artwork
Indonesia:
Indonesia reports 2,925 new Covid-19 cases, 14 more deaths including two Omicron fatalities on Sunday (Jan 23)
Indonesia: G-20 meetings a ray of hope for Bali's beleaguered resort and conference centres
Land battle awaits Indigenous communities over Indonesia capital relocation, says NGO
iPhone maker Foxconn seals EV partnership with Indonesia
Indonesia court extends Garuda debt restructuring amid ballooning claims
Under fire over data transparency
Fishermen bring in their catch of the day at a fishing village in Lhokseumawe, Aceh on Sunday, January 23, 2022. - AFPThailand:
Thailand records 7,686 Covid-19 cases and 13 deaths on Sunday (Jan 23)
Thailand rising star Sadom fends off chasing pack to win Singapore Open golf title
Thai PM to visit Saudi Arabia as diplomatic relations thaw
Briton dies, another severely injured in Thailand after knife attack, police say
Thailand: Bangkok's city hall runs city-wide Covid-19 testing until Jan 31
Thailand: Fourth jab for residents of Bangkok, Phuket and eight other tourism pilot provinces
Philippines:
Philippines logs 29,828 new Covid-19 cases; total now above 3.4 million infection as of Sunday (Jan 23)
Philippines' presidential hopefuls tout post-pandemic recovery plans
Presidential candidates in Philippines weigh in on China dispute
Magnitude 5.3 quake hits southern Philippines
Philippines' DITO eyes doubling of subscribers, US$1billion investment in 2022
The gaslighting of the Covid hyper-cautious during the Omicron surge
Buddhist monks pray during the funeral ceremony of Vietnamese monk Thich Nhat Hanh, 95, at the Tu Hieu Pagoda in Hue on Sunday, January 23, 2022. - AFPVietnam:
Vietnam reports 14,978 new Covid-19 cases and total stands above 2.1 million infections on Sunday (Jan 23)
Vietnam Airlines resumes regular flights to Europe from Jan 24, to Russia from Jan 29
Vietnam: Thousands mourn Buddhist monk who brought mindfulness to the West
Vietnamese carmaker, Vinfast, plans to conquer European market from Germany
Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh dies at 95
6G technology development to begin
Myanmar:
Jokowi regrets Myanmar junta's stance on 5-point consensus
Myanmar reports 144 new Covid-19 infections
Myanmar's foreign trade reaches over US$8.2 billion in interim budget period
Two activists sentenced to death
A Cambodian family carries firewood by using a homemade tractor in a remote rural, north of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. - APCambodia:
21 more Omicron community cases in Cambodia; govt allows home-based treatment for Covid-19 variant patients
Cambodian police arrest man for possession of over 25kg of illicit drugs
Cambodian govt extends cash assistance to pandemic-hit families for three months
Omicron patients can stay home, says Hun Sen
Laos:
113th Mekong River joint patrol successfully completed
Thailand ships 1,000 tonnes of rice to China via Laos-China Railway
American giant corporation Walmart thinking of moving into Laos
Brunei:
Covid reports on famous market Tamu Kianggeh are false, says minister
National housing projects back on track, says Brunei Minister
18 new Covid-19 cases reported in Brunei on Saturday night (Jan 22)
A vendor places a pot of orchid at a stall in a flower market in the Prince Edward district of Hong Kong on Sunday, January 23, 2022. - AFPAseanPlus:
Beijing tests two million for Covid-19 as Winter Olympics loom
Delivery race among Indian grocery startups brings road safety risks
Malaysian writer wins the regional Epigram Books Fiction Prize 2022
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern cancels her wedding amid new Omicron restrictions
People’s trust in govt hits record of 91%, survey finds
Seoul says it paid Iran's delinquent UN dues to restore vote
Head of fund created by Anne Frank's father criticises cold-case probe -paper
Japan's Tepco hit by setback in clean-up of crippled Fukushima nuclear plant
Covid-19 worsens Asia’s staggering inequalities
British prime minister Boris Johnson and his agenda are now lame ducks
North Korea’s sabre-rattling
Novak Djokovic’s coronavirus double fault
Breaching the wild barrier
Of disasters and urban management
Hong Kong elections: biggest opposition party to vote on expelling 2 members who endorsed centrist candidate in December poll
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