A woman wearing a gown hands out campaign leaflets to a coconut juice vendor during a Santacruzan-themed house-to-house campaign for Philippine Vice President and presidential candidate Leni Robredo, in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on May 5, 2022. - Reuters
Malaysia:
* Share the wealth, Sarawak tells Putrajaya
* First flight for Malaysian haj pilgrims departs May 31
* Floods: Number of victims from Pontian climbs to 168
* Over 110 deaths in six days of Op Selamat
* Recent increases in pork prices 'unprecedented', say butchers
* Covid-19: 873,409 children fully vaccinated
* Nurul Izzah apologises for doubts over PKR's performance in GE15, says still not giving up on party
* M'sia up six spots in press freedom index as former Bernama CEO warns journalism under digital siege
* Two-year contract extension for 2,600 contract teachers, says Education Minister
Singapore:
* Malaysian businessman John Soh and girlfriend found guilty in Singapore's S$8bil penny stock crash
* S$8bil penny stock crash: How the 'most audacious' market manipulation scheme unfolded
* Singapore PM and wife to receive royal honours from Johor Sultan
* Nude man on motorbike ordered to undergo treatment in lieu of jail time
* Member of Catholic order who committed sex acts on two teenage boys jailed 5 years
* Singapore Archbishop apologises after member of Catholic order jailed for sex acts on teens
* Work-life balance more important than salary when choosing job: Survey
* Scammers dupe undergrad in SG into faking bruises, tying himself in fake kidnapping
Thailand:
* Border passes to Thailand back in operation from May 5
* Woman recounts close encounter with black panther at Thai national park
* Thailand to host Apec trade ministers' meeting from May 19-22
* Bangkok eyes new tobacco tax
* Thailand records 9,790 Covid-19 cases and 54 deaths
* Ex-Thai leader Prinn gets bail in alleged sexual misconduct case involving minor
Indonesia:
* Jokowi’s hopes for Japan: Jakarta Post
* Solomon Islands ‘rebellion’ against Australia may happen in Papua: Jakarta Post
* More suspected cases of acute hepatitis among Indonesia children
Philippines:
* Philippines could revive nuclear plant if Marcos wins presidency
* Duterte declares May 9 election day a special holiday
* Philippine priests back Marcos rival in high stakes election campaign
* The forked road ahead and the Catholic vote: Inquirer contributor
* Strong earthquake strikes off Mindanao in the Philippines
Vietnam:
* Smartphone manufacturers race to open stores in Vietnam
* Hotels in Hanoi ready for SEA Games, although staff shortages remain
* Vietnam coal miners expect good year on higher demand, rising prices
* Stepmother faces death penalty for murdering 8-year-old girl
Myanmar:
* Cambodia to host Asean meeting on humanitarian aid for Myanmar
* Myanmar junta court rejects Suu Kyi corruption appeal
* Myanmar starts using locally produced Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccines
Cambodia:
* EU hands over seven maritime patrol vessels to curb illegal fishing in Cambodia
* Cambodia begins construction of US$1.5bil seaport in southwest province
* Court: Postponement of Sokha’s trial not biased
Laos:
* More Lao nationals find employment in South Korea
* Fifth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge over 30% complete
Brunei:
* Forest fire in Brunei reaches 90ha of government land
* Brunei economy projected to grow 5.8 per cent
Aseanplus:
* Over 70% of Shanghai's major enterprises resume production
* Japan to use nuclear to cut dependence on Russian energy -PM Kishida
* Millions in Beijing urged to work from home to fight Covid
* Enhancing nuclear capabilities poses a serious threat: Japan News
* N.Korea slams South's new leader as 'pro-U.S., confrontational'
* Asian markets rise as Fed eases fears over huge rate hike
* Shanghai creates 'white list' so people can return to work
* China experts urge removal of US extra tariffs
* Drone swarms can now navigate themselves through thick forest
* China’s Labour Day tourist spending plummets on Covid curbs
