Fireworks explode over Wat Arun of the temple of dawn during the New Year celebrations, in Bangkok, Thailand, on Sunday, January 1, 2023. - Reuters
Malaysia:
* Police determining authenticity of daredevil duo's Merdeka 118 video
* Race car crashes, kills spectator in Pasir Salak circuit
* Paradigm shift for M’sia
* Stay united so Sabah will continue to prosper, Sabah CM reminds state's residents
* Covid-19: Another 513 cases recorded for 5,026,677 total
* What’s in store for M’sians in 2023 - New Act, cost of living tops list
* Perak awaiting full report from race organiser on spectator's death
* Bursa Malaysia to begin 2023 within the 1,90-1,510 range, may end year at 1,800 mark
* Ringgit to continue its uptrend against the US dollar inn first week of January 2023
* Jakel estimates RM100mil in losses after Shah Alam branch goes up in flames
* Fire destroys Wisma Jakel in Shah Alam
* Gaming outlets close doors in Kedah as state directive comes into effect on Jan 1
Fireworks are set off at the New Year countdown at Marina Bay, Singapore, on Sunday, January 1, 2023. - Reuters
Singapore:
* Over 586,000 people have taken a bivalent Covid-19 jab, says Singapore's Ministry of Health
* Higher GST, lower pre-school fees and CPF tweaks: eight policy changes from Jan 1 in Singapore
* Singapore's New Year celebration: Thousands gather at Marina Bay to welcome 2023
* Singapore: Six people charged with murder in 2022; four of the alleged killers were related to victims
* Lee warns of uncertainties in 2023
Indonesia:
* Indonesia looking back at 2022: A terrible year, but with silver linings
* After lifting all Covid-19 curbs, Indonesia now shifts to endemic approach
* Protect Komodo dragons and punish the slayers
* Indonesia scraps indoor mask requirement
* Emergency regulation to replace jobs law
This photograph taken on December 31, 2022 shows a headpiece with 2023 sign during New Year celebrations in Jakarta. - AFP
Thailand:
* Thai economy recovers, tourism to see upside from China's reopening, says its central bank
* Thailand long awaits return of Chinese tourists, says Thai tourism minister
* Bangkok welcomes 2023 with fantastic fireworks over the Chao Phraya
* Think hard about plastic and take Thailand’s efforts further
* ‘RCEP a turning point in economic recovery’
Philippines:
* Philippines forced to close airspace due to technical issues; more than 56,000 passengers affected
* Philippines to tighten Covid-19 monitoring for travellers from China
* Power failure delays flights into Manila airport
* Death toll from Christmas floods and landslides in Philippines hits 49
* Fewer traffic jams, trolls and price hikes
People walk along side of Rizal Park in Manila as they celebrate the New Year on Sunday, January 1, 2023. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam aims for a better 2023 after strong economic growth of 8 per cent in 2022
* Vietnam capital Hanoi enters New Year with fresh optimism
* Vietnam and Russia hold huge potential for stronger economic cooperation
* Top spenders Russia skip Vietnam as tourism struggles in 2022
Myanmar:
* A challenging year for international relations throughout 2022 and Myanmar was in the forefront
* Myanmar central bank announce no plans to change currency rate and issue new notes
* Suu Kyi's party condemns latest Myanmar jail sentence
* Myanmar extends ceasefire period until end of 2023
Fireworks explode over Wat Arun of the temple of dawn during the New Year celebrations, in Bangkok, Thailand, January 1, 2023. - Reuters
Cambodia:
* Malaysian woman among Cambodia casino fire casualties
* Cambodia records spike in drug arrests, seizures in 2022
* 2022 marks another fruitful year of Cambodia-China cooperation
* Deadly casino fire caused by electrical fault
Laos:
* Development of our nation is utmost importance, says Laos new PM Sonexay Siphandone
* Laos speeds up Covid-19 vaccination to meet target in 2022
Brunei:
* Brunei holiday travellers look forward to normal ferry service to Labuan
* Brunei records 13.5 per cent trade growth in September
Indian Christians release balloons to celebrate the New Year after offering prayers at a Church in Ahmedabad, India, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. - AP
AseanPlus:
* Chinese state media seek to reassure public over Covid-19
* Hong Kong eyeing Jan 8 to resume cross-border travel with mainland China
* China's top diplomat calls for 'dialogue', cooperation with US
* Nations around the world ring in 2023 with bells and fireworks
* China accuses US of distorting facts after aircraft clash
* Australia to require negative Covid tests for travellers from China
* Asean at the crossroads
* N. Korea's Kim orders 'exponential' expansion of nuke arsenal
* From Scotland to Sabah: Getting healthcare to remote areas
* YearStarter 2023: Tech – 3 technologies that will impact our 2023
* Married to the job: Hong Kong civil servants become hot dating choice as love-seeking mainlanders opt for ‘iron rice bowl’
* China reopening comes too late for mutual fund industry with retail investors scarred by market losses
* Coronavirus: US screening policy for travellers from China sparks anger, questions on effectiveness
* China appoints ‘wolf warrior’ as new foreign minister
* North Korea fires missiles capping record year of tests
* WHO to China: Share real-time data
* Japan’s policy requiring declaration from Hong Kong arrivals will be reduced to simply a ‘gesture’, tour agents say
* Defiant Ukrainians cheer New Year as drones blasted from skies
