Malaysia:
* Covid-19 Watch: 17,476 new cases bring total to 4,219,395 says Health Ministry
* Covid-19 Watch: 67.3% of Malaysia's adult population given vaccine booster dose
* Covid-19: King, Queen undergoing self-quarantine after testing positive
* Border reopening: 33,700 people cleared Malaysia-Singapore land checkpoints on April 1
* Happy fasting and abide by SOP at all times, says PM
* Ministry discusses with banks to assist entrepreneurs affected by Covid-19, says Noh
* Negri, Melaka, Perlis listed as M'sia's happiest states
* Another epic contest for power in PKR
* Muslims throng markets, bazaars to usher in Ramadan
* Plans in place to ensure smooth-flowing roads during Ramadan, says Melaka's new chief traffic cop
* Our responsibility to keep students safe, say experts
* We met with Muhyiddin, but not to discuss him becoming PM, says Anwar
Singapore:
* Buskers return to perform live at festival after 2-year ban due to Covid-19 pandemic in Singapore
* Singapore reports 4,563 new Covid-19 cases and two deaths on Saturday (April 2)
* F1 Pit Building no longer a Covid-19 treatment facility as cases in Singapore dip
* Singaporeans more receptive to minority premier, survey finds
* Despite geopolitical uncertainties, Singapore power sector can still hit climate targets - A special focus from The Straits Times
* Singapore PM Lee meets United Nations Sec-Gen Antonio Guterres in New York
* Oil falls most in two years after oil stockpile release
* Excess deaths last year in Singapore
* Fashion threads carefully when highlighting cultural heritage, here's why
Indonesia:
* Indonesia's March inflation at two-year high on food prices
* Malaysian PM's second visit to Indonesia, enhances social ties, economic cooperation
* Canada's Trudeau says no to having Russian leader Putin at G20 meeting in Indonesia
* Indonesian govt eases Covid-19-related restrictions for first time in two years as Muslims gears up for holy month of Ramadan
* DBP: Likelihood of Malay as official Asean language increased with Indonesia's support
* One-legged Indonesian keeps football dream alive
* Indonesian Muslims divided over when Ramadan begins
* Malaysia-Indonesia art project reframes 'border thinking', regional connections
* More calls for Jokowi to stay
Thailand:
* Thailand records 28,029 Covid-19 cases and 96 deaths on Saturday (April 2)
* Thai Insurance regulator suing two companies over baht 18 billlion in unpaid Covid claims; govt revokes both insurers licences
* Baby bamboo sharks return to Thailand's tourist haven of Ko Phi Phi
* RCEP helps build regional resilience, boost economic recovery, says top Thai commerce official
* Thailand armed forces and southern insurgent group to halt violence during Ramadan
* Thai central bank holds fire again, rates likely to stay on hold
Philippines:
* Philippines plans to offer US$3.9 billion T-bills and T-bonds in April
* Isko Moreno: Philippines needs a president who is a crisis manager
* Philippines: Duterte puts reclamation applications on hold due to reports of corruption
* Asia’s manufacturing rebound falters as war takes its toll
* Philippines: Doc alleged to be top rebel freed after case dismissed
* Activists warn US lawmakers to counter media restrictions in countries influenced by China
Vietnam:
* Vietnam reports 65,619 new Covid-19 cases on Saturday (April 2), lowest in month as total infections goes above 9.7 million
* Vietnam faces imminent power shortage, calls for energy-saving
* Vietnam to preserve vulnerable wildlife amid climate change
* Vietnam strives to resume international tourism amid Covid-19 pandemic
* 81 per cent of Vietnamese consider online shopping to be integral to everyday life, says study
* Vietnamese carmaker VinFast to produce electric cars at US factory worth US$2 billion
Myanmar:
* Hauled back as Myanmar's Suu Kyi returns to junta court after Covid-19 quarantine
* Chinese FM meets with Myanmar counterpart; China says it will support Myanmar in safeguarding its sovereignty
* Myanmar junta's political prisoners since coup now number 10,000
* Myanmar - Authorities extend virus measures for another month
* UN, Asean special envoys meet on Myanmar
Cambodia:
* Pandemic in Cambodia not over yet though daily cases drop to two digits, says WHO
* Wat Phnom event on the cards for Khmer New Year as Covid-19 cases continue to fall in Cambodia
* International tourists to Cambodia up by 114 per cent in Quarter 1, says tourism director
Laos:
* Laos Covid Taskforce reopens primary school classes under new measures
* Large gatherings banned over Laos New Year as Covid-19 measures are further tightened
* US$1.3mil to boost aquatic resources management in Laos
Brunei:
* Brunei: Teen thief gets two years behind bars
* Brunei on Friday night (April 1) reports less than 1,000 new Covid-19 cases for nine straight days
* Less than 1,000 new cases for eight straight days in Brunei
AseanPlus:
* Entire Shanghai placed under lockdown amid Covid-19 surge
* Japan football boss says nothing to fear from tough World Cup draw
* Shanghai separates Covid-positive children from parents in virus fight
* Australia and India agree on free trade deal
* Chinese F1 driver Zhou looking forward to Australian Grand Prix
* ‘It won’t bite’: Covid-19 pandemic medical worker goes viral in China for testing a fish
* China seeks support for stance on Ukraine by warning sanctions on Russia hurt developing countries the most
* Korean semi conductor giant steps up interest in British chip design firm
* Four dead in S. Korea air force jet crash
* N. Korea may be preparing new nuclear tests
* Shanghai tightens travel rules
* Hong Kong turns to more eco-friendly cardboard coffins as Covid death toll rises
* Britain to maintain anti-dumping provisions on some Chinese, Russian steel
* Activists warn US lawmakers to counter media restrictions in countries influenced by China
* Public report promised into China Eastern Airlines crash as rescue mission ends
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