A man prays in front of a makeshift memorial at the scene where the former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot while delivering his speech to support the Liberal Democratic Party's candidate during an election campaign in Nara, western Japan, Friday, July 8, 2022. - AP
Malaysia:
* Covid-19: Omicron BA.5 variant detected in Malaysia, likely to spread widely, says KJ
* Covid-19: 4,020 new cases, says Health Ministry
* Malaysia's wholesale, retail trade set new sales record in May 2022
* Khairy: 14 casual contacts identified from M’sian infected with monkeypox in Singapore
* KJ optimistic ‘generational endgame’ Bill on smoking will be tabled in Parliament this month
* Malaysia's IPI up 4.1% in May, driven by E&E production
* Caught in traffic jam daily increases risk getting chronic mental disorder
* Ministry on vigilant watch over distribution of subsidised cooking oil in Sabah
* M'sia, Turkiye committed to expand free trade agreement immediately, says Miti
* Heavy rain, thunderstorms expected due to low-pressure weather system
* Retain mandatory death penalty for heinous crimes, says ex-IGP
* No DPM agreement between Perikatan and PM, says Hadi
* Saifuddin expresses shock over tragic shooting of ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe
* King, Queen convey condolences to family of Shinzo Abe
* Ismail Sabri expresses sadness, condolences over passing of Shinzo Abe
Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi (right) speaks with Japan's Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi (L) during their bilateral meeting at the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Nusa Dua in Nusa Dua, on Indonesia's resort island of Bali on July 8, 2022. - AFP
Singapore:
* Singaporean heroin trafficker's consumption defence rejected, death sentence upheld
* Sharp rise in deaths, marginal rise in births in 2021 amid Covid-19 pandemic in Singapore
* Travelling this long weekend? You can now book bus tickets to Singapore with Grab
* Amazon inks big office lease in Singapore, Business Times says
* Singapore confirms another imported case of monkeypox
* Singapore confirms its first case of monkeypox
* Outcry over latest executions
* Asian markets follow Wall St higher as recession fears ease
* Oil rises as market weighs tight supply, recession fears
Fiji Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Josaia Voreqe, left, is greeted by Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi upon arriving to the opening session of the G-20 Foreign Ministers' Summit in Nusa Dua, on Indonesia's resort island of Bali Friday, July 8, 2022. - AP
Indonesia
* Indonesia plans to implement B35 biodiesel by end of July
* Top Russian diplomat Lavrov walks out of G20 talks in Indonesia as West presses Moscow on Ukraine
* Chernobyl spelled disaster for Suharto, but Ukraine poses opportunity for Jokowi: Jakarta Post
* G-20 foreign ministers meet in Bali amid Ukraine war and its global repercussions
* Australia seeks to stabilise China ties, says FM Wong ahead of meeting in Bali
* Indonesia urges G20 to help end war in Ukraine as Russia's Lavrov looks on
* Shadow of war on G20 talks
Thai inmates, part of the Boy Scout Rehabilitation program, stand in line during a press tour at the Central Correctional institution for Drug Addicts, in Bangkok. - AFP
Thailand:
* Thousands of Malaysian, Singaporean tourists flock to Yala, Thailand's southern tourist haven
* Thai baht to move with market forces, interest rates to rise, central bank says
* Media-savvy governor wows Bangkok, but more time needed for policies to bear fruit
* Thailand records 2,144 Covid-19 cases and 20 deaths
* Army chief infected after returning from Malaysia
* Hotel rates to go up soon for foreign tourists
Philippines:
* 'Hold the line': Philippines' Ressa will continue her fight for press freedom no matter what
* Philippines' new president Marcos Jr tests positive for Covid-19
* Philippines' Nobel laureate Ressa loses appeal of cyber libel conviction
* Emerging markets: Philippines central bank prepared to hike rates by 50 bps in Aug as Asian stocks rise on easing recession woes
* Don’t let South China Sea disputes strain ties, China tells new Philippine government
* Marcos Jr’s big promises to Philippines face economic reality
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr tested positive for the coronavirus on Friday July 8, 2022 following an antigen test and will go into isolation for about a week, officials said. - AP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam reports 802 new Covid-19 cases on Friday (July 8) and total now stands above 10.75 million
* Vietnam legislature approves further 50% cut in environment tax on fuel
* Alcohol consumption increasing at alarming rate, says Vietnam govt; steps to be taken to stop worrying trend
* Vietnam capital Hanoi steps up vaccination amid increasing Covid-19 and dengue fever cases
* Vietnam's tra fish exports expected to beat target
* Human trafficking victims pay steep price
Myanmar:
* ‘No divine medicine for crisis in Myanmar’, says Asean envoy
* Two Indians killed in Tamu, Myanmar, and security forces of both countries to work together and investigate the killing
* Myanmar plans to double rice exports with focus on quality
* Myanmar's foreign trade up 18.19 per cent yoy in Q1
A street vendor cycles on a street with their wares in Hanoi. - AFP
Cambodia:
* Restored Buddha statues on display in Cambodian museum
* Cambodia and Laos vow to further enhance cooperation for mutual interest
* Cambodia set to mark Arbour Day with 13,100 new trees
Laos:
* Laos records US$133 million in trade deficit in June
* Covid-19 pandemic affects essential health services, says Lao health minister
* Foreign ministry takes steps to tackle Lao passport debacle
Brunei:
* Number of Covid-19 serious category patients drop to five as vaccination coverage increases to 73.5%
* Brunei's consumer inflation hits 12-year high in March
* Brunei Sultan presents land grants, house keys to 446
People lay flowers at the site where late former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot while campaigning for a parliamentary election, near Yamato-Saidaiji station in Nara, western Japan, on Friday, July 8, 2022. - Reuters
AseanPlus
* In mostly gun-free nation, Japanese stunned by Abe killing
* Japanese former prime minister Abe has died, says NHK
* 'Shock', 'concern': World reacts to Abe shooting in Japan
* Japan PM Kishida says Shinzo Abe in critical condition after shooting
* Japan's ex-PM Shinzo Abe collapses in Nara after being shot, shows no vital signs: Media
* Firefighters battle blaze at famous Hong Kong mansion owned by former screen goddess Brigitte Lin and billionaire husband
* Coronavirus: Hong Kong to suspend flight ban mechanism as government cites ‘peak season’ for returning overseas students
* Chinese, Indian foreign ministers discuss bilateral ties in Bali
* Japan PM to address nation on shooting of former PM Shinzo Abe
* China military holds combat exercises around Taiwan as US senator visits island
* Shanghai virus outbreak persists, Shandong infections jump
* Japan's Shinzo Abe sought to revive economy, fulfil conservative agenda
* Asian stocks extend global rally as recession fears ease for now
* HK at 'critical stage' with 3,028 new Covid-19 cases, one death
* Directors of FBI and Britain’s MI5 raise fresh alarms about Chinese spying in rare joint speech
* 'Yu-Gi-Oh!' manga creator Kazuki Takahashi found dead at sea
* How Boris Johnson helped Ukraine with its weapons shopping
* Asian plastic makers see margins falling further
* TikTok co-founder quits ByteDance after edtech experiment flop
* New traffic device leaves smartphone-obsessed Hong Kong pedestrians red in the face
* Ferry special day for Hong Kong Cantopop star Anson Lo as fans mark Mirror man’s birthday with free trips
