Indonesian President Joko Widodo inspects an area that will be the site of the new capital city, during sunrise in Penajam Paser Utara regency, East Kalimantan province, Indonesia, on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. - Reuters
Malaysia:
Covid-19: Dip in daily cases continues with 22,030 new infections recorded
Over 33% of children in Malaysia receive first dose of Covid-19 vaccine
Continue preventive measures to protect against Covid-19, says Sultan Nazrin
Beware of risk of diabetes in children infected by Covid-19
Umno assembly expected to focus on GE15, performance of Umno, BN and future of Muafakat
National healthcare system White Paper to be tabled in Parliament in November, says Khairy
Jho Low stole US$1.42bil from Goldman 1MDB deals, Najib received US$756mil: FBI agent
Jho Low and 1MDB scandal: New documentary starts production in London
SC cautions public over investment scams on Telegram
The need for fiscal reforms supersedes oil price windfall - Economists
Chief Justice to head five-man Federal Court panel in Najib’s SRC case appeal
Onn Hafiz sworn-in as Johor MB
People pass by a giant lollipop on display at Singapore's Changi Airport. - Reuters
Singapore:
Covid-19 cases in Singapore back above 10,000 on Tuesday (March 15), weekly infection rate lowest since Dec 30
United Nations says women pay highest price in conflict - from Myanmar to Afghanistan and now in Ukraine
More Covid-19 deaths in Singapore recently as Omicron caused many more infections, say experts
Russian oil may be parked off Singapore in wait for buyers
Singapore- Penang VTL-Air starts with two flights arriving Wednesday (March 16)
Singapores new Covid-19 cases continue to fall below 10,000; weekly infection rate lowest since Jan 1
Singapore property agency Huttons warns of scams involving fake real estate agents
Oil tumbles to two-week low on Ukraine talks, fears over China demand
Asia stocks extend losses as Ukraine war, China's Covid surge hit sentiment
Antiviral pill to be rolled out at polyclinics, PHPCs
Indonesia:
Indonesia reports 14,408 newly-confirmed Covid-19 cases and 308 more deaths on Tuesday (March 15)
Indonesia's largest tech firm GoTo aims to raise US$1.26 billion in local IPO
Indonesia's export value rises around 6.7 per cent in February
Indonesia's president Jokowi takes camping trip to site of new capital
M'sia, Indonesia to finally ink MOU on domestic workers on April 1, says HR Minister
Indonesian experts, surveys beg to differ that most people want longer term for Jokowi
Indonesia, Chinese foreign ministers hold phone talks
Quakes hit Sumatra, Luzon
Indonesia's dream a step closer to reality
The sun sets near the giant Buddha of Wat Phasi Charoen in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. - AP
Thailand:
Thailand health officials target seniors with half-dose of mRNA vaccine as booster; daily Covid-19 cases still almost 20,000
Molnupiravir more effective than Favipiravir for Covid patients, says health expert in Thailand
Thai deputy PM proposes calling of snap election in November
Emerging markets -Thailand stock market loses 0.6%, regional currencies stay tepid as China Covid-19 surge weighs on stocks
Thai PM launches Betong's new international airport
Thailand records 19,742 Covid-19 cases and 70 deaths
Thailand’s regional trade up 9.49% in Jan despite China’s zero-Covid policy
Jumbo fruit buffet to mark Elephant Day
Expert warns of effects of long Covid among kids
Philippines:
Philippines approves emergency use of Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine for children
"Love scammers" return as Philippines open borders for foreign tourists
Philippine economy able to withstand impact of global uncertainties, says top govt official
Philippines summons China envoy over navy ship's 'illegal intrusion'
Metro Manila mayors ‘ready, willing’ to implement Covid-19 Alert Level 0
Oil firms in Philippines set biggest increase in fuel prices
Marcos Jr holds big lead in poll
A passenger walks in the arrival hall of Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, as Vietnam announced the return of a visa exemption policy for 13 countries in an effort to kickstart its tourism sector. - AFP
Vietnam:
Vietnam's daily Covid-19 cases hit new record - 175,480 new virus infections and total now above 6.5 million on Tuesday (March 15)
Samsung C&T, Lilama win US$940 million contract for Vietnam's first LNG power plants
Vietnam resumes visa exemption for citizens from 13 countries
Vietnam welcomes back foreign visitors and announces largest-ever international hot air balloon festival in the country in late March
Vietnam is welcoming tourists again - with unclear quarantine and testing rules
Vietnam receives fewer warnings over banned chemicals in exported shrimp
Restarting tourism a ‘golden opportunity’
Myanmar:
Myanmar OKs use of Thai currency in border trade
Witness: Army attacks in eastern Myanmar worst in decades
New-energy vehicles help reduce carbon emissions in Myanmar
Myanmar - Yangon residents queue for water as power blackouts bite
Thai firm takes over Myanmar gas field after Total withdrawal
Workers verify the printed ballots which will be used for the May 9 national and local elections, at the National Printing Office in Quezon City, suburban Manila on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. - AFP
Cambodia:
Cambodia's Coronavirus awareness campaign begins March 22 as another 139 Covid-19 cases reported on Tuesday (March 15)
Dr Wee: SOP for VTL-Air with Cambodia, Singapore and Thailand to be uniform
New bank launch amid pandemic reflects investors confidence in Cambodia's economy, say officials
Cambodian official praises RCEP as driver for regional economic recovery
Laos:
Global fuel price hike affecting oil supply in Laos
Laos government may move to weekly fuel price adjustments
Laos, China step up energy purchase agreements
Brunei:
Brunei: Tragic accident in Lambak claims life of teen cyclist
Brunei reports 2,278 new Covid-19 cases and total now at 114,371 on Monday night (March 15)
Brunei extends temporary suspension on cross-border activities
Residents line up in the snow outside a tent set up to collect swab samples for Covid-19 tests in Changchun city in northeastern China's Jilin province Tuesday, March 15, 2022. China's new Covid-19 cases Tuesday more than doubled from the previous day as the country faces by far its biggest outbreak since the early days of the pandemic. - AP
AseanPlus:
Hong Kong to close beaches as Covid-19 outbreak persists, local media say
Suicides by women up in Japan for second year
Bank Negara, World Bank publish study on nature-related risk
China reports sharp rise in Covid cases, 11 cities locked down
Your next smartphone could detect hidden spy cameras
Asian markets struggle as Hong Kong dives again, oil retreats
Senior Chinese, US officials hold talks in Rome
'Anti-feminist' strategy may backfire on next South Korea leader Yoon Suk-yeol
South Korea pressures North against testing missile this week
Shenzhen firms rush exports, seek loan extensions as lockdown looms
