A ranger guarding at a partly damaged gas station after an attack in Nong Chik district in southern Thailand’s Pattani province on Aug 17. - Bernama
Malaysia:
* LCS scandal: Govt declassifies procurement, governance report
* French boy, 5, dies from jellyfish sting in Pangkor Island
* Integra Tower evacuated following bomb threat at KWAP office
* Teenager charged with smuggling 25 Myanmar migrants in MPV
* Malaysia aims to learn from Thailand in push for medical use of cannabis
* Socso insurance scheme for housewives available from Dec 1, says Saravanan
* The 10 most mesmerising mosques in Malaysia
* Declassified LCS report reveals Zahid endorsed LOI request, Najib's prior involvement
* Two free trade zones at Sepangar Bay, POIC Lahad Datu suggested
Singapore:
* Jurong East flat catches fire again, a day after blaze kills one
* Singapore will have more millionaires per population vs US and China by 2030: HSBC
* GaiGai to give away vouchers after apologising for marketing stunt that mimicked govt letters
* Bouncer gets jail for tipping off nightlife spots about raids
Thailand:
* Multiple bomb, arson attacks rock Thailand's south
* Thailand cuts tax for taxis, tuk-tuks, motorcycle taxis by 90%
* Indian smuggler arrested at Thai airport with fox, racoon and pythons
* Thai Opposition party vows better living standards as polls near
* Fourth Army orders security boost after deep South hit by 17 attacks in few hours
* Isolated heavy rains set to whip Thailand
Indonesia:
* Chinese, S. Korean carmakers leading Indonesia's drive towards green mobility
* Indonesia marks first independence day at future capital
Philippines:
* Philippines to deploy 23,000 cops nationwide for school reopening
* Marcos now favours sugar imports after rejecting plan last week
* US CDC gives Philippines ‘high risk’ travel rating
Vietnam:
* Textile firms call for favourable policies amid pessimistic prospects
* Vietnam Post releases stamp collection of famous waterfalls
* Construction on Vietnam's southern expressway section set to start next year
Myanmar:
* UN Myanmar envoy begins talks with junta officials
* Myanmar junta hits back at Asean after being barred from meetings
* Myanmar buys Russian oil as emerging markets take shunned supply
* India backtracks on support for Rohingya refugees, will deport them
Cambodia:
* Siem Reap visitors fall a tad short amid push for better trip offers
* Bosba: The first Khmer woman composer from UK’s Cambridge
Laos:
* Bokeo drug bust nets over six million amphetamine pills
* Laos to focus on development of renewable energy
Brunei:
* Bruneians get a taste of Saudi coffee
* Brunei continues streak without Covid-19 fatalities
Aseanplus:
* China hopes to make heavenly harvests from space seeds
* Tokyo Olympics exec arrested over bribery allegations
* Chinese military will send troops to Russia for joint exercise
* China warns US against underestimating Beijing's Taiwan resolve
* Hong Kong denies democracy advocates security law jury trial
* China's Xi makes first public appearance in two weeks
* China heat wave pushes up prices as hens lay fewer eggs
* South Korea calls for talks as North test fires missiles
* N. Korea fires two cruise missiles: Seoul defence ministry
* China's reliance on Taiwan would make trade retaliation costly
* Sensor failure suspected cause of collapsed gate that killed security guard in Hong Kong
* Asian markets fluctuate as traders weigh economic outlook
