Activists from the PETA Asia animal protection organisation lock themselves up during a protest in front of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry in Jakarta on Jan 25, 2023. - The rally opposes civet farms which produce 'kopi luwak' or civet coffee by force-feeding coffee beans to civets before recollecting the beans that come out with the animals' faeces. - AFP
Malaysia
* Anwar hopes 24th Malaysia-Brunei ALC will finalise several matters of mutual interest
* Anwar says personal ties with Sultan of Brunei will expedite implementation of programmes
* My comments on Tuan Ibrahim in line with democratic process, says Rafizi in defence statement
* Trends show inflation should go down to between 2% and 3%, says Rafizi
* KJ's Umno status likely to be decided only on Jan 27
* Floods: Pahang latest state to be hit, three relief centres opened in Rompin
* Floods: Close shave for big bikers from S'pore as motorcyles nearly swept away
* Simultaneous state polls: PAS to hold informal talks with Pakatan leaders next week
* Fahmi: PDPA amendments to curb data breaches to be tabled in Parliament by year end
* Malaysia's chicken supply not affected by bird flu outbreak in US, Europe, says Mat Sabu
* Rafizi: I'm ready to answer questions on economy, inflation and cost of living
* Treat foreign workers better, the world is watching us, says HR Minister to employers
* Woman clears dog's carcass from road, earns praise online
Singapore
* Anthony Chen’s first English-language movie makes world debut at Sundance Film Festival
* Jail for two China women who overstayed in Singapore for more than a decade
* SIA joint venture Vistara shelves plan to fly to US on 787 delivery delays
* Singapore's core inflation at 5.1% in December, averaged 4.1% for 2022
* Maserati driver who dragged cop with car had pledged vehicle to parents, claims sister
* S’pore uni develops haptic gloves that convey touch and grip for more lifelike virtual simulations
Thailand
* Thai cat with ‘diamond’ eye goes viral on TikTok ahead of lottery
* Thaksin says daughter will announce his return to Thailand this year
* Thai central bank raises key rate 25 bps as expected
* Bangkok urges residents to work from home as air pollution expected to worsen
* Covid jab campaign for foreign tourists expanding nationwide
Indonesia
* Bali to seek more direct flights from China on border reopening
* Survey reveals Ganjar-Ridwan as best pick for Indonesian presidential election from Jokowi camp
* Indonesia to set coal power plants emission quotas this month
Philippines
* Philippine Air Force plane crashes - two dead
* On critical thinking and artificial intelligence: Inquirer contributor
* Filipino couple Power Duo makes it to grand finals of ‘America’s Got Talent: All-Stars’ edition
* With music and gifts, Philippines welcomes back Chinese tourists
Vietnam
* Vietnam considers upgrading Phu Cat Airport to international status
* HCM City dwellers benefit from digital transformation
* Almost 3,000 tonnes of farm produce exported to China via Lạng Son's border gates
Cambodia
* Over one million tourists travel in Cambodia during Lunar New Year: minister
* Automotive, electronics sectors in Cambodia set to rev up
* Cambodia, Switzerland vow to step up trade ties
Laos
* Lao Telecom wins Lao Business Leader Award 2022
* Festival celebrates restoration of old Lao town in Savannakhet
Myanmar
* Norway fund drops China, India firms over Myanmar weapons
Brunei
* PM Anwar granted audience with Brunei Sultan
* Anwar meets Malaysian diaspora in Brunei
* One for the record: Divers perform underwater lion dance
* Brunei, Japan’s Atami City see potential in tourism, halal industry
* E-Arrival Card for foreign nationals coming soon
Aseanplus
* Cars stranded, flights cancelled as heavy snow blankets Japan
* Eight missing after ship sinks between Japan, S. Korea (update)
* China formally arrests nine over Covid-19 protests, rights group says
* Japan PM Kishida faces pressure to visit Ukraine ahead of G-7 summit
* Despite global slowdown, Asia's economies show resilience and growth for 2023
* Taiwan’s Tsai Names Chen new premier to rebuild support
* Japan tries to fix a child custody system under fire from all sides
* Asian markets swing as traders weigh growth outlook
* North Korea locks down capital city over 'respiratory illness' - report
