Cambodian dancers perform to mark the 71st founding anniversary of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP) at its headquarters in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tuesday, June 28, 2022. - AP
Malaysia:
* Saifuddin meets with Penny Wong, reaffirms M'sia-Australia ties
* Covid-19 Watch: 1,894 new cases, nationwide ICU bed usage at 61pc
* India wants closer defence cooperation with Malaysia
* Rimpac 2022: Royal Malaysian Navy's KD Lekir refuels successfully in Hawaiian waters
* Pandelela takes bronze in 10m solo event in Fina WAC 2022
* Malaysia seeks win-win solution with EU on palm oil
* State, district committees to be set up to implement food security action plan in a coordinated manner, says PM
* Malaysia's PPI continues to record high growth in May 2022
* S&P revises Malaysia's sovereign credit ratings outlook to stable
* Gang leader’s brother leads police to rifle, ammo hidden in chicken coop
* Umno MPs hopped to Bersatu after GE14 to save themselves, Zahid tells court
* Mat lajak case: Further case management of Sam's appeal set for Aug 29
Rain clouds are pictured over the city skyline in Singapore. - AFP
Singapore:
* Rising issue again - 11,504 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore, more than double the infections a day ago
* Singapore: Seven-year-plus jail for woman who offered drugs to teenage daughter as bonding activity
* Singapore aims to overcome wealth inequality, says next PM Lawrence Wong as inflation anxiety grows in island
* Singapore’s next PM Lawrence Wong all set for policy speech as inflation anxiety grows in island
* Son fought for his life, says father of Singapore toddler who died after getting Covid-19
* Google’s too literal, say translators who turn to new Web portal to translate Singaporean terms
* Baby dies after getting Covid-19 - first death in Singapore of patient under 12
* Lee explains Singapore's approach to dealing with criticism
* Man in SG arrested for alleged involvement in ecommerce scams involving sale of car accessories
* SUV dives front-first into walkway in Singapore
* Oil extends gains as major producers flag capacity limits
* Asian shares mostly higher after wobbly day on Wall Street
Joko Widodo, Indonesia's president (left) welcomed by Olaf Scholz, Germany's chancellor, on day two of the Group of Seven (G-7) leaders summit at the Schloss Elmau luxury hotel in Elmau, Germany. G-7 nations are set to announce an effort to pursue a price cap on Russian oil, US officials said, though there is not yet a hard agreement on curbing what is a key source of revenue for Vladimir Putin for his war in Ukraine. - Bloomberg
Indonesia
* Mother's plea leads Indonesia lawmakers to consider legalising medical marijuana
* Russia's Lavrov to join G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Bali, Indonesia
* Indonesia palm oil firms to get bigger export quotas under new rules
* Indonesia will use Covid tracking app to sell cheap cooking oil
* Indonesia's popular bar chain shut after blasphemy charges over drinks promotion
* Emerging markets - Indonesian rupiah down 0.3%, Indian rupee hits record low as crude firms, other Asian currencies rise
* Garuda Indonesia halves debt with restructuring, on track for profit
* Growing digital ventures in Indonesia and the region: Comment
* Stalled personal data protection Bill faces further delay
A farmer arrives with his buffaloes to take part in a traditional buffalo race during the rice-planting festival in Chonburi to celebrate the start of paddy-sowing season. - AFP
Thailand:
* Thailand's two deputy prime ministers test positive for Covid-19 after overseas trips
* Thailand pumps RM43 billion into industrial east to create regional economic engine
* Thai economy seen growing 3.5% this year on tourism and rising exports
* More than two million tourists have rushed to Thailand this year
* Thailand records 1,761 Covid-19 cases and 13 deaths
* Mud, sweat and cheers in Thailand
* Bangkok market fire kills at least two
Philippines:
* Philippines eases restrictions on foreign ownership in key sectors
* Duterte's legacy as Philippines president - infamous for his deadly drug war - steps down on Thursday (June 28)
* Philippines' Davao City eyes more Chinese investments in agriculture and manufacturing
* Philippines Supreme Court rejects petitions against Marcos - media
* Duterte unlikely to face court over Philippines drug war killings
* Marcos Jr takes over top job
* ‘Number one adviser’ – First Lady to play key role
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte addresses his supporters during a thanksgiving concert held before he ends his six-year term, in Quirino Grandstand, Manila, Philippines. - Reuters
Vietnam:
* Vietnam reports 769 new Covid-19 cases; total cases now above 10.74 million as of Tuesday (June 28)
* Vietnam and Japan seek stronger ties in air defence
* Tourism booming again as Vietnam's capital Hanoi greets over 8.61 million visitors in first half of 2022
* Leaders laud ties with Australia as FM Penny Wong visits Vietnam
* US to work with Taiwan, Vietnam against illegal fishing
* Explosive e-commerce growth in Vietnam drives demand for logistics
Myanmar:
* After Asean envoy's visit to Myanmar; China FM to visit country this weekend, confirms junta spokesman
* Asean envoy calls for peace in Myanmar ahead of visit and hopes Suu Kyi return to house arrest
* Send Suu Kyi home from prison, Cambodia urges Myanmar
* Myanmar reports 12 new Covid-19 cases
Cambodian dancers perform to mark the 71st founding anniversary of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP) at its headquarters in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tuesday, June 28, 2022. - AP
Cambodia:
* Diabetes issues rising fast in Cambodia; govt urges people to follow through a balanced diet
* Cambodian ruling party celebrates 71st birthday, vowing to maintain peace
* Cambodia fast tracks draft law on cybercrime
* Ruling party confirms election landslide victory
Laos:
* Laos much-touted coffee beans make way to Europe by rail thanks to new railway line to China and beyond
* Dengue fever infections in Laos rise to 4,087; govt promises to take swift action to control disease
* Germany pledges 13 million euros for two projects in Laos
Brunei:
* Brunei detects cases of Omicron subvariant BA.5 as cases keep rising in country
* Brunei reports record average of 920 Covid-19 cases per day amid new Omicron subvariant detected
* Brunei sees rise in influenza-like illness
Elderly residents wearing masks tend to a child near a carousel at a mall, Tuesday, June 28, 2022, in Beijing. - AP
AseanPlus:
* Police in China hunt for dirty dancing woman filmed in ‘too hot’ routine performed in front of little boy on train
* Carrie Lam makes final comments on social media as Hong Kong’s leader, will shut down accounts after stepping down on Thursday
* China slashes Covid-19 quarantine for international travellers in biggest shift so far
* Netflix’s plan to fix its subscription crisis starts in Asia
* Sony’s next big thing in tech is helping Honda take on Tesla
* China’s Xi names police ally to head public security ministry
* Beijing and Shanghai back at zero Covid cases after four months
* HK's handover generation is caught in China's whirlwind
* Teenage diving queens Chen and Quan of China finish 1-2 in women's 10m platform at World Swimming Championships in Budapest
* Beijing allows primary and secondary schools to reopen after two months
* Tokyo June heatwave worst since 1875 as power supply creaks under strain
* Taiwan's GlobalWafers to invest US$5bil in new silicon wafer plant in Texas
* N.Korean leader convenes latest party meeting amid pandemic, heavy rains
* G7 to raise US$600bil to counter China’s initiative
* Australian appliances giant pauses facial recognition tech over privacy concern
* OPEC boosts oil income in 2021, well completions drop
* Cash-starved Sri Lanka to end fuel duopoly to ease fuel shortages
* Australia commits to Pacific islands defence training as China plans rival meet
