A traditional dance group performs on the sidewalk in Jakarta, on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. - Reuters
Malaysia:
* Covid-19 Watch: 3,300 new cases, nationwide ICU bed usage at 62.1pc
* M’sia-China JV to produce hydrotreated vegetable oil, sustainable aviation fuel
* Asian artistes Pradeep Kumar, Anirudh, Dewa set for KL gigs as Malaysia resumes music events
* Muhyiddin: Another MCO unlikely, Health Ministry prepared to deal with Covid-19, Monkeypox
* Don't play politics with talk of replacing MA63, says Ongkili
* Zahid's trial postponed to July 29 after witness gets Covid-19
* Paracetamol sales jumped by over 200% in first quarter of 2022, says Khairy
* Shafee's firm discharged from Najib's SRC appeal, Zaid's firm to take over
* Botched circumcision case: Stay judgement application on RM3.1mil in damages dismissed
* Sulu claims issue: Special Parliament select committee to commence proceedings on Aug 11
* Domestic activities, external demand to continue supporting Malaysia's firm economic recovery
* Census 2020: Over four million population in Johor, more males than females, says Statistics Dept chief
Tourists and visitors pose for photos at a rooftop observatory in Singapore, on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. - Reuters
Singapore:
* Number rising as Singapore reports 10th case of monkeypox
* Singapore court jails maid for four weeks after she had hit bedridden elderly woman with dementia
* Serial conman cheated 10 women in Singapore, including sex workers who were not paid for services
* Temasek's US$290 billion fund helping make tiny Singapore an agricultural powerhouse
* Singapore aims to give children under the age five Covid-19 vaccines
* Rising issue as Singapore reports ninth case of monkeypox; govt also reports 5,551 new Covid-19 cases
* Minister: Mass monkeypox jabs not recommended
* Oil rises for a second day on supply tightness concerns
* Asian stocks higher ahead of possible US rate hike
Indonesian President Joko Widodo (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, pose for a photo during a meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, Tuesday, July 26, 2022. - Xinhua
Indonesia
* Indonesia and China to enhance bilateral trade, deepen cooperation; Widodo hold talks with Xi and Li in Beijing
* Indonesia considers second booster jab for healthcare workers amid Covid-19 surge
* Indonesian police to deploy hundreds to secure slain cop's second autopsy
* Two Malaysians face up to five years in Indonesian jail over visa violation
* Indonesia says Mitsubishi Motors to invest about $667 million over next 3 years
* Indonesian police arrest 17 suspected terrorists in three provinces
* US, Indonesia set to hold largest joint military exercise in South Sumatra next month
* Indonesia's Jokowi begins visit to China, Japan and South Korea
* Indonesia FMD outbreak prompts NZ, Aussie measures
* Bamboo can address climate and social issues, says Indonesian bamboo forestry advocate
Competitors race during the annual Thai long tail boat races, a traditional sporting event at a canal in Ban Mee, Lopburi province, Thailand. - Reuters
Thailand:
* Thailand records 1,828 confirmed Covid-19 cases and 35 deaths on Tuesday (July 26)
* Thailand appears twice in list of world’s 20 most beautiful beaches
* Big controversy in Thailand after MP’s speeding car fatally hits elderly woman in Amnat Charoen povince
* Emerging markets - Stocks in Mumbai and Bangkok declined between 0.2% and 0.8% as Asian currencies edge up on softer dollar
* Return of tourists helps Thailand keep economic growth target
* Thai finance ministry keeps 2022 GDP growth outlook despite inflation
New Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., (centre) stands beside Vice President Sara Duterte (left), in a traditional tribal dress after his first state of the nation address in Quezon city, Philippines. - AP
Philippines:
* President Marcos Jr vows to strengthen healthcare system in Philippines as country goes through another wave of Covid-19
* Philippines' central bank chief rules out another off-cycle rate move
* Marcos recovery plan gives boost to Philippine peso and stocks
* Digital tax, infrastructure spending among Philippine President Marcos’ plans for 8% growth
* Of headwinds and history for the Philippines President
Vietnam:
* Moon cake market is soaring and bustling in Vietnam ahead of much-loved Mid-Autumn Festival
* Vietnam reports 1,460 new Covid-19 cases on Monday (July 26); highest number of cases in 70 days
* Vietnam's petroleum flagship Binh Son refinery Q2 net profit soars y/y to US$424mil
* Vietnam on right track in pushing economic reform, says IMF
* Vietnam’s rubber sandals march on
Myanmar nationals living in Thailand with a picture of deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, seen at center, stage a rally outside Myanmar's embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, July 26, 2022. International outrage over Myanmar’s execution of four political prisoners is intensifying with grassroots protests and strong condemnation from world governments. - AP
Myanmar:
* Myanmar says it has enough funds to avert Sri Lanka-like crisis
* Myanmar junta's executions of activists a mockery of Asean attempts to end violence, says Saifuddin
* Myanmar junta says executions were 'justice for the people'
* Widespread condemnation of Myanmar's execution of prisoners; Asean denounced executions as "highly reprehensible.”
* Four democracy activists executed leads to anger and condemnation
* Myanmar's neighbours dismayed over 'highly reprehensible' executions
* Malaysian Parliamentary select committee condemns executions of four Myanmar activists
Cambodia:
* Cambodians upset over use of national flower in Thai movie
* Cambodian authority bans use of signal boosters, repeaters in households
* Curbs issued after monkeypox fugitive held
Laos:
* Bilateral trade between Laos and Vietnam up 20.6 per cent this year
* Vientiane Logistics Park offers trade, investment opportunities, Lao operator tells investors
Brunei:
* Brunei police bust attempt to sell banned firecrackers
* Pandemic issues rising as Brunei reports 1,199 daily Covid-19 cases on average
Children perform during an event organised ahead of the 44th Chess Olympiad 2022, in Chennai on July 26, 2022. - AP
AseanPlus
* Japan executes man over 2008 stabbing rampage, according to local media reports
* Sri Lanka asks China for help with trade, investment and tourism worth RM17.8bil
* China cities swelter as record heat strains energy supply
* China adds science laboratory to orbiting space station
* China leader Xi gets invitation to G-20 summit but his response is unclear
* Japanese Emperor Emeritus diagnosed with heart failure but recovering - media
* Survey: Social media makes nearly half of Gen Z and millennials feel negatively about their finances
* Australia's Covid-19 hospital admissions, deaths rise as variant surges
* Climate change in focus as Australia's parliament opens
* China's Alibaba to apply for primary listing in Hong Kong
* Tokyo prosecutors raid home of ex-Olympic board member - Kyodo
* Hong Kong says may have to downgrade annual growth forecast in August
* Analysis: S.Korea doubles down on risky ‘Kill Chain’ plans to counter N.Korea nuclear threat
* Taiwan practises repelling foreign sea invasion in war games
* Japan's baby hatch hospital offers mothers 'last resort'
* Asian currencies edge up on softer dollar as Fed outcome looms
* Commonwealth Games - India's javelin champion Chopra pulls out due to injury
* Pakistan’s digital ID card locks out millions
