Malaysia:
* Malaysia's GDP to grow between 5.3% and 6.3% in 2022
* Malaysia's economy expands 8.9% in 2Q
* Annuar: Ministry to take immediate action over iPay88 issue
* Woman survives fall from 19th floor in Penang
* Malaysia signs first ever Mutual Recognition Agreement for driving licences with Maldives
* Higher 8.9% GDP growth due to reopening of economy, cutting unemployment, says PMO economic director
* Transport Ministry waiting for proof-of-concept report on Kuching's autonomous rapid transit
* Ministry mulling scheme to better ensure welfare of p-hailing, ehailing workers, says Saravanan
* Foreign workers need to undergo health screening to prevent urban malaria, says Health DG
* Sarawak to woo tourists from Singapore
Singapore:
* Life sentence for Singaporean man who murdered wife while on holiday in UK
* K-pop group Super Junior to perform at Singapore Indoor Stadium in September
* Singapore to include parents' dialects in digital birth certs from Sept 1
* Luxury goods scam: Couple charged with cheating, fleeing Singapore illegally
* Court orders S$1.25mil to be confiscated from man who ran illegal 4D and Toto operation
* Singapore to enforce label rules for drinks high in sugar, saturated fat
* 'No basis for immunity': Judge explains why he did not acquit man accused of killing Felicia Teo
* S’pore billionaire Peter Lim’s name, image used in online chats by impersonator; police reports filed
Thailand:
* Rajapaksa arrives in Bangkok from Singapore
* Thailand becomes world’s top rubber exporter, China biggest buyer
* Domestic turmoil could derail Apec summit in Bangkok: Don
* Bangkok, 10 provinces placed on alert as Chao Phraya River rises
* Look up! Saturn to be at its closest on Aug 15
* Thailand records 2,455 confirmed Covid-19 cases, 33 deaths
Indonesia:
* Indonesia, US troops hold live-fire drill as China tensions mount
* Bank Indonesia tries new ways to keep food prices under control
* Indonesians must prepare for a potential fuel price hike: minister
* Indonesia rupiah hits two-month high among mixed Asian FX
Philippines:
* Years of Covid school closures leave Philippines with deep scars
* Philippine tycoon and Duterte supporter Uy's business may face US$959mil debt bill
* Taal Volcano emits 13,572 tonnes of sulfuric gas, causing ‘vog’ over caldera
* Same-sex union Bill filed in predominantly Catholic Philippines
Vietnam:
* Vietnam expects seafood exports to reach US$3bil in Q3
* Vietnam ready to discuss economic issues with US: spokeswoman
* Army major arrested for killing student in Vietnam traffic accident
* Vietnam and Poland to expand trade, investment ties
Myanmar:
* Japanese lawmaker meets Myanmar junta as Tokyo calls for filmmaker's release
* Australian economist pleads not guilty at Myanmar junta trial: source
Cambodia:
* Candlelight Party’s Son Chhay charged with defaming Cambodia's ruling CPP
* Hun Sen warns public about fake Telegram account
* HeroRATs to demine 8sq km of Cambodian land this year
Laos:
* Laos launches study on maritime project
* Laos, Brunei strengthen bilateral cooperation
Brunei:
* Brunei to accelerate FinTech and green finance
* UNISSA ranking puts Brunei on the map
Aseanplus:
* Samsung’s Jay Y. Lee pardoned by South Korea, may reejoin board
* Two jailed for clash that led to rare Hong Kong protest death
* South Korean superstar Rain set to perform in Kuala Lumpur on Aug 27
* Shanghai finds first Covid cases in week; Hainan stays elevated
* Shake-up fails to lift support for Japan's cabinet amid questions over church: surveys
* UN chief pledges support for denuclearization of North Korea
* Property developers in China's Hefei urge curb on 'malicious protests'
* HK population drops to record low as people flee Covid curbs
* Asian markets struggle as traders contemplate more rate hikes