A young Buddhist monk arranges a LED light as part of Earth Day celebrations at the Wat Dhammakaya Buddhist temple in Pathum Thani province, north of Bangkok on April 22, 2022. - AFP
Malaysia:
* Over 3,000 arrested in two-day nationwide drug blitz
* Covid-19: Don't be complacent and repeat mistakes of other countries, Khairy reminds M'sians
* Another Malaysian to be executed in Singapore: Lawyer calls order unlawful
* Depot riot: 432 escapees rearrested so far, 96 still at large
* Nagaenthran's lawyers abused court process, failed to show sufficient evidence, says Singapore Court
* Covid-19: Face masks optional? Wait until next week, says Khairy
* Human rights groups urge that Nagaenthran be allowed to carry out sentence in Malaysia
* Tengku Zafrul discusses strengthening financial industry, regional economic stability with Indonesia, Singapore counterparts
* Three die in Alor Setar karaoke outlet blaze
* Covid-19 self-test kits at RM4
Singapore:
* Singapore eases most Covid-19 rules - no limit on group size, mask not mandatory at workplace
* S'pore-M'sia cross-border public bus and taxi services to resume May 1
* Singapore's next PM Wong meets top US officials in Washington
* 75-year-old in SG lost S$1mil in China officials impersonation scam
* No more Covid-19 tests for vaccinated travellers entering Singapore from April 26
* Cleaner who molested paralysed patient at Singapore hospital jailed
* Singapore doing well in Covid fight with no spike in numbers: Experts
Thailand:
* Thailand set to ease Covid-19 testing rules to lure more tourists
* Rare ‘parade’ of 4 planets visible above Thailand next week
* Thailand cashes in on soft power, but still lags in world rankings
* CP Merchandising picks up two Asian Export Awards
* Prayut seeks closer ties with S.Korea in projecting soft power
* Thailand records 21,808 Covid-19 cases and 128 deaths
Indonesia:
* ‘Mayhem’ ensues as top shipper Indonesia bans edible oil exports
* Singapore's next PM Wong is little known to Asean: Jakarta Post contributor
* Indonesia calls for G20 unity as US, UK snub Russia
* Indonesia's GoTo nearly hit limit in stock stabilisation scheme
* Indonesian prosecutors may name more suspects in palm oil probe
Philippines:
* Robredo supporters insist Google Trends indicate victory despite lagging in surveys
* Richest Philippine tycoon eyes townships, exits low-cost homes
* Sara Duterte appeals for honest, orderly polls on May 9
* All ready - system to help Philippine voters locate polling stations
* Philippines yearns for foreign tourists as entry restrictions ease
Vietnam:
* Vietnam to become major digital economy in South-East Asia in 2025: experts
* Speed up portal for Asean digital vaccination cert: Vietnam
* Vietnam records 11,160 new Covid-19 patients
Myanmar:
* Myanmar targets over US$1.5bil foreign investment in 2022-2023 FY
* Myanmar junta chief calls for peace talks with ethnic rebels
* Myanmar to accelerate energy projects for domestic power supply
Cambodia:
* Spruced up Angkor Wat brings hope for Cambodia tourism recovery
* Hun Sen in Japan for Asia-Pacific Water Summit
Laos:
* Lao PM calls for stronger international cooperation amid pandemic
* Luang Prabang sees 74% surge in visitor numbers
Brunei:
* Working together to bridge digital divide in Brunei
* Brunei tries to strike balance between conservation and growth
Aseanplus:
* Japan says disputed islands 'illegally occupied' by Russia
* Shanghai reinforces lockdown rules amid spike in Covid deaths
* Hong Kong to allow international travellers for first time since 2020
* China probes former president of Merchants Bank for violations
* Kim Jong-un warms up to Moon after blowing up part of his legacy
* Who left the tap on? Japan teacher in hot water over pool bill
* Taiwan details new advanced missile and drone attack capabilities
* HK's economy to see mild growth in 2022 despite pandemic: study
* Taiwan pledges to protect migrant fishermen after abuse claims
* China stocks see-saw near 2-year lows as Shanghai extends lockdown
* Hong Kong to ease Covid-19 flight ban rules 'very soon': SCMP
* Man in China runs half marathon while under quarantine at makeshift Covid-19 facility
* Asian markets tumble after Federal Reserve chief's comments