Dancers performing during the Tazaungdaing Lighting Festival at Pyin Oo Lwin Township in Mandalay. - AFP
Malaysia:
* Bukit Aman busts human trafficking and sexual exploitation ring
* Covid-19: Daily cases dip below 4,000 mark with 3,913 new infections
* Covid-19: Cases surge by almost 60% from previous week, says Health DG
* GE15: Zahid says Dr M 'Father of Diversion' over claims of secret talks with Anwar
* GE15: Who is Cleopatra?
* GE15: Dr M sticks to his guns, insists Anwar and Zahid have a deal in place
* GE15: It's possible for us to work with GRS or any graft-free coalition, says Dr M
* GE15: Caretaker PM should not announce allocations during campaign period, says DAP sec-gen
* Bank Negara's international reserves rise to US$105.2bil
* 1MDB trial hears of '15 American pies' (US$15mil) bound for Najib's account
* Najib's 'Optimus Prime' codename rolls out again in 1MDB trial testimony
* Hearing of govt’s suit against NFC to resume on Nov 8
Indonesian military personnel gather for security preparations ahead of the G20 Summit, in Denpasar on Indonesia's resort island of Bali on Monday, November 7, 2022. - AFP
Singapore:
* Singapore: New process proposed for death row inmates to file challenges after legal avenues exhausted
* Singapore: Blind widow, 84, recovers nearly RM4.63mil after suing her two younger children
* 50 months’ jail for recalcitrant cheat in SG who pretended to be a lawyer and duped a mother of over S$45,000
* Car driver in SG who threw away bus captain’s phone charged with committing public nuisance
* Singapore Airlines expects 2023 airfares may decline as rivals add capacity
* Wanted man is still in Singa’pore
* Asian markets rise despite China's zero-Covid pledge
* Dollar rises as China defends stringent Covid policy, dampening risk sentiment
* Oil falls on fading demand hopes as China sticks to strict Covid-19 plan
Indonesia:
* Indonesia child deaths blamed on syrup medicines rise to 195
* Indonesia to ban sale of RON 88 and RON 89 from next year onwards
* Emerging markets - Indonesia's economic growth accelerates as Asian currencies gains despite China's Covid stance
* Indonesia's economy grows at fastest pace in more than a year in Q3
* G-20 leaders, please don’t come to Bali just to quarrel: Jakarta Post contributor
* Green riders driving up business for workshops in Indonesia
Miss Universe 2005 Natalie Glebova on stage during the Miss Universe Extravaganza, after JKN’s acquisition of the Miss Universe franchise, in Bangkok on Monday (Nov 5, 2022). - AFP
Thailand:
* Bangkok Covid-19 Omicron rate rising as people ignore vaccination, says lung expert
* Thai and Singapore currencies most at risk from yuan’s slump
* Thai headline CPI rises 5.98% y/y in October, less than forecast
* Thailand: Floating beauties from corn husks
* Transgender Miss Universe owner wants to lead and inspire
Philippines
* Philippines logs 1,553 new cases and 17 more deaths on Monday (Nov 7)
* Philippines plans to buy 150,000 tonnes of fertiliser from China at $470/T; big steps to boost its harvest
* Threats and abuse directed at women journalists at 'crisis point'
* Philippine prisons chief accused of ordering journalist murder
* Philippine inflation and peso pressure spur talk of off-cycle hike
Indonesian military personnel gather for security preparations ahead of the G20 Summit, in Denpasar on Indonesia's resort island of Bali on Monday (Nov 7). - AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam reports 365 new Covid-19 cases and no new deaths on Monday (Nov 7)
* COP27: Vietnam highlights importance of energy transition in climate change response
* Vietnam struggles to break one of world's biggest coal addictions
* World population at 8 billion humans -- and still growing; India to surpass China
* Vietnam refiner raises production to 112% of capacity to ease supply crunch
Myanmar:
* Myanmar hot-air balloon festival returns with a bang; thousands attend grand show
* Over 37.4 million people vaccinated for Covid-19 in Myanmar
* Myanmar resumes hot air balloon festival in central region after two-year hiatus
Revellers releasing a hot-air balloon attached with fireworks during the Tazaungdaing Lighting Festival at Pyin Oo Lwin Township in Mandalay. - AFP
Cambodia:
* Vietnam PM’s Cambodia visit holds great significance in various fields, says top officials
* Covid-19 rapid test study completed in Cambodia
* ADB approves US$70 million loan to Cambodia for education reforms
Laos:
* Region’s ministers set out strategies to revitalise tourism at the Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong
* Inflation in Laos surges to new high in October; recorded at a high of 36.75%
Brunei:
* Brunei king to attend Asean summits in Cambodia
* Brunei: Frosty end for products with false halal label
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray arrives during the Miss Universe Extravaganza, after JKN’s acquisition of the Miss Universe franchise, in Bangkok on Monday (Nov 7, 2022). - AFP
AseanPlus:
* Love story for the ages - Couple in China get married at 94 after being apart for 70 years
* Chinese stocks extend rally as investors hold fast to reopening bets
* Australian Defence Force in Malaysia on knowledge sharing, engagement and training visit
* Oil prices retreats after China pledges to stick with Covid Zero Policy
* Pollution curbs lifted in Indian capital although air quality 'very poor'
* Vast Hong Kong villa development plot sold to cover Evergrande debts
* China: Marathon back after two years but Covid-19 rules still enforced
* South Korea's Yoon apologises for Halloween crush, vows justice
* Australia's top health insurer reels after data breach
* It helps to spot change in weather - Japan to provide rainfall warning system to aid developing countries
* SoftBank’s rally draws sceptics as Nasdaq slumps
* A force to be reckoned with - Girls are leading the charge for climate justice and gender equality
* Tokyo sounds alarm over US EV tax credits
* India’s sugar export quota move will tighten supply
* COP27: What is ‘loss and damage’ compensation?
* China probes PBoC deputy governor amid anti-graft campaign
* India’s SBI sees loan growth staying strong after record profit
* North Korea says launches were simulated attack, as South recovers missile parts
* A look inside the fast-paced, ultra-cheap throwaway fashion industry of China
* Twitter fires more than 90% of India staff, leaving just a dozen
