People stand near a Santa Claus statue at the Central Market PIK in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Monday, December 12, 2022. - Reuters
Malaysia:
* 1MDB trial: Former banker offered soup to Jho Low when he was sick, court hears
* Malaysian nurses look abroad for better wages
* Covid-19 Watch: 867 new cases, says Health Ministry
* Wet weather increasing costs - Veggie, fish prices expected to surge during CNY
* Increase flights to keep fares affordable, Transport Minister tells airlines
* Exclusive: Gordon Ramsay on what it takes to run his first Malaysian restaurant
* Zahid says attempt to deregister Umno foiled
* Respect Anwar's decision to seek confidence vote, says Azalina
* Monsoon season: Call for agriculture, land clearing activities in Lojing Highlands to stop
* PM Anwar receives courtesy call from Timor-Leste President
* Teh Hong Piow, Public Bank founder passes away at 92
* Khairy keeps everyone guessing on bid for Umno presidency
A Malayan water monitor hunts for food in a lake at Garden by the Bay in Singapore on Monday, December 12, 2022. - AFP
Singapore:
* Seven passengers including child in hospital after accident in Singapore's Marine Parade involving SBS buses, car and pedestrian
* Singapore: Jail for ex-manager at Pokka who unlawfully supplied RM4.5 million worth of drinks to North Korea
* Russia can attend APEC meetings, says host United States in Singapore
* Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand to benefit aplenty after China reopening
* Durian supply glut leads to record low prices that could last for weeks, say sellers in Singapore
* Asian markets extend Wall St losses as China Covid-19 cases rise
* Oil edges up on US pipeline restart uncertainty and Russian supplies
Indonesia:
* Panic, confusion over second-home visa sweeps expat community in Indonesia
* Officials: Unmarried couples holidaying in Indonesia are not in peril
* Indonesia summons United Nations official after criticism of new laws
* Tourists haven Bali says new Indonesia laws pose no risk to tourists
* Why Indonesia’s financial revamp has market on edge - experts view
* Indonesia's GoTo shares hit record low, down 6.5% as Asian FX trades lower as upcoming US inflation hints at more hikes
Animal rights activists perform during a protest calling for the protection of macaques, in Jakarta, Indonesia, Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. The activists staged the protest urging the authorities to take strong action against the trade of macaque as pets and demanding the primate to be added to the list of protected animals. - AP
Thailand:
* UNAids praises Thailand for wiping out mother-to-child HIV infections
* Thai cops bust Japanese call centre gang in Bangkok
* Thai govt and BRN drawing up draft agreement to continue peace talk on southern region
* Chinese shuttlers bag three titles at BWF World Tour Finals in Bangkok
* Thaksin-linked party seen tipped to form next Thai government
* Thailand hits tourism goal as foreign arrivals top 10 million
Philippines:
* Philippines’ President Marcos Jr says wealth fund to help boost investments
* Philippine President Marcos Jr arrives in Brussels for Asean-EU Summit; to meet leading Belgium businesssmen during trip
* Marcos Jr defends Philippine wealth fund bill amid public backlash
* ‘Legal systems being misused’ in Philippines
* Pacman still packs a punch
Ana Belac of Slovenia and Jaravee Boonchant of Thailand pose with their tour cards after the final round of the 2022 LPGA Q-Series at Dothan at Highland Oaks Golf Course in Dothan, Alabama.. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam reports a mere 383 new Covid-19 cases and no new deaths on Monday (Dec 12)
* Vietnam mulls floor limit on environmental fuel tax for 2023
* Thailand fashion show honours Vietnam cultural heritage
* Vietnam PM commits all possible support to Dutch firms tp set up businesses in South-East Asian country
* Coffee consumption to rise 1%-2% per year through 2030, ICO says
Myanmar:
* Myanmar in discussion with Russia to generate electricity from wind power and thermal energy
* Malaysia will continue improving human rights situation at national and international level, says foreign minister Zambry
* Myanmar reports 39 new Covid-19 cases
People feed seagulls near a jetty along the Yangon River in Yangon, Myanmar. - Xinhua
Cambodia:
* Cambodia's total export up 18 per cent in first 11 months of 2022
* AAAGL’s venture into Cambodia a positive move
* World’s largest population of Siamese crocodiles found in wetlands in Cambodia
Laos:
* New wave of Covid-19 unlikely for Laos but residents told to remain vigilant
* Laos National Assembly aims to reduce country's annual average inflation to nine per cent
Brunei:
* Brunei brace for heavy rain and thunderstorm this week
* Brunei museums to charge entrance fees for foreigners
Visitors are silhouetted against the setting sun as they ride a boat during sunset at Sangam, the confluence of the rivers Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati, in Prayagraj on Monday, December 12, 2022. - AFP
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* Hong Kong protests: Eight jailed for up to 5 years for rioting near police station during 2019 social unrest
* China may partially open Hong Kong border by late January according to reports
* China retires major Covid tracking app as virus rules ease
* China consumer sentiment fell near 2020 lows before Covid-19 curbs were lifted
* Coronavirus: China pushes local health authorities to keep rural populations safe from wave of infection
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* The Viktor who can’t be vanquished – Axelsen crowns dominant year
* South Korean coach Paulo Bento says his goodbye and to leave Seoul on Tuesday (Dec 12)
* Shanghai boosts efforts to become financial hub - City to enhance influence of its regulatory framework
* Government support vital for ESG in palm oil industry
* India’s fuel demand hits eight-month peak in November
* Relive your favourite K-dramas at these popular filming locations in South Korea
* India's Tata Group to open 100 exclusive Apple stores -report
* Asian shares fall and dollar firms ahead of central bank rate hikes on a bleak Monday morning (Dec 12)
* Crypto fugitive Do Kwon placed in Serbia by South Korean reports
* China develops hypersonic ski-jump technology for space travel
* Japan picks 'war' as kanji character of the year
