Lion dancers performing on the eve of lunar new year in the Chinatown area of Bangkok on Saturday, January 21, 2023. - AFP
Malaysia:
* May CNY celebrations continue to strengthen unity, goodwill and tolerance among M'sians, say King and Queen
* Police investigating video of PM's daughter being bullied on the road
* What else have you given to Umno, Ambiga asks Pakatan over Tommy Thomas probe
* Malay Rulers must be consulted before we can call Sabah and Sarawak regions, says Anwar
* Govt to study need to hire foreign workers in other sectors, says Sivakumar
* RM1bil boost for border security - Sabah and Sarawak infrastructure to get upgrades
* Umno members lodge report with ROS over no-contest motion
* CNY exodus: Drones deployed to monitor dangerous spots
* Covid-19 Watch: 285 new cases, nationwide ICU bed usage at 64.2pc
* Three arrested, RM8mil worth of contraband cigarettes, booze seized in Sandakan
* Chicken, egg supply to return to normal from this month, says MAFS
* State-level PKR, Umno having informal discussions on state polls, says Rafizi
Women applying lipstick as they get prepared to take photos with Year of the Rabbit decorations ahead of the Lunar New Year in Singapore. - Reuters
Singapore:
* Two Singapore cops allegedly molested victims in unrelated incidents
* Singapore PM advises people to get Covid-19 vaccinations and be vigilant amid CNY celebrations
* Singapore expects to avoid economic recession but growth also depends on external conditions, says PM Lee
* Russian oil is getting mixed in Singapore and then re-exported, sources say
* Singapore says no strokes linked to 200,000 Pfizer bivalent shots
* Oil settles up more than 1% on China demand outlook, second weekly gain
* Singaporean actress Jayley Woo welcomes baby girl before Chinese New Year
Indonesia:
* Indonesia receives RM437mil for climate change and biodiversity fund
* Indonesia turns to sorghum to expand food sources beyond rice and wheat
* Indonesia intends to establish close cooperation with Sarawak main cities, says its consul general
* Indonesian rising finance star Bank DKI considers US$200 million Jakarta IPO as soon as 2023
* Indonesia central bank hikes rates by 25 bps, signals end of tightening cycle
People take photos with a lion dance ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Rabbit at Pondok Indah shopping mall in Jakarta, Indonesia. - Reuters
Thailand:
* Lunar New Year tourism hopes fizzle for many in Asia as Chinese stay home
* Thai elephant camp adds more jumbos as Chinese tourists return
* Three killed in shoot-out in Thailand's troubled south in Narathiwat province
* Thailand holds American suspect in RM420 million deli case
* Train station's opening in Bangkok ushers in new travel era
Philippines:
* Philippine bank at centre of cyber heist appeals New York court loss to Bangladesh
* An omelette of a crisis: Why onion, egg prices are rising in Philippines
* US and Philippines vow to boost security ties to address 'flashpoints'
* China-gifted riverside park opens in Manila
* Philippines, US set for talks
People check ornaments for sale at a shop in Chinatown district of Manila ahead of the Lunar New Year of the Rabbit which falls on Sunday, January 22, 2023. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam EV maker VinFast plans promotions in response to Tesla price cuts
* Vietnam succession battle heats up after President’s ouster
* Foreign investment to Vietnam expected to hit US$26 billion in 2023; Vo Thi Anh Xuan namd acting president
* Vietnam succession battle heats up after President’s ouster
* Vietnam: Body of boy pulled from construction site
Myanmar:
* China hands over additional three million doses of Covid-19 vaccine to Myanmar
* Indonesia tells Myanmar to let ‘qualified people’ run government
* Myanmar holds dance festival to promote friendship among LMC countries
Vietnamese tourists dressed in traditional Thai costumes visit Wat Arun temple ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year in Bangkok, Thailand. - Reuters
Cambodia:
* Ukrainians wrap up landmine clearance exercises in Cambodia
* Cambodia's banking industry continues to enjoy high growth in 2022
* CNY – a widely celebrated festival
Laos:
* Laos to experience cold wave during the Lunar New Year holidays
* Laos sees sharp increase in dengue fever cases in 2022
Brunei:
* No more Covid-19 cases under critical care in Brunei, says Ministry of Health
* Brunei and Singapore vow to boost bilateral ties
Young men performing a dragon dance during a Spring Festival show ahead of Chinese Lunar New Year in Qinglonghu Park in Beijing, China, on Saturday, January 21, 2023. - Reuters
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* China worries over increase in Covid-19 cases as holiday exodus begins
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* Cabin crew at HK's Cathay Pacific to start work-to-rule campaign over demands for roster and manpower improvements
* South Korea: 500 flee from Gangnam slum fire
* S. Korea drops most indoor mask curbs
* Japan to lower Covid to flu status, further easing rules
* Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific flags up to US$893.77 million loss in 2022
* Embassy in Lisbon removes CCTV camera after concerns
* US, Taiwan talks raise hopes for free-trade pact, analysts say
* China’s untapped hydropower could supply 30 per cent of electricity needs: study
* CPO futures market set to be quiet next week due to long holiday period
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