Ice and snow tourism has revitalised traditional folklore and created a number of more modern, dynamic, and fashionable tourism destinations and consumption scenarios in China during the Spring Festival this year. - Xinhua
Malaysia
* Luxembourg court sets aside asset seizure order over Sulu heirs’ claim, says Azalina
* Wisma Putra summons Swedish envoy over burning of Quran in Stockholm
* June 6 fixed for judicial review bid by Teoh Beng Hock’s parents
* Islamic studies in schools to be reviewed to emphasise universal values and humanity, says Anwar
* Johor Ruler receives latest report from special task force on Batu Puteh
* Zahid: Any handout given during election campaign is still bribery
* KJ’s fate to be known after Umno supreme council meeting on Jan 27 night, says Zahid
* Sabah fisherman clings on to jerrycan for 30 hours after boat capsizes off KK
* Feeling the heat: Three held for false claims over RM400,000 thermal paper purchase
* China investment will boost green economy in Malaysia, says biz leader
* Go to court if unhappy over GE15 results, says Fadillah
* PAS free to protest against burning of Quran but don't cause trouble, says Anwar
* Three new Sabah assistant ministers sworn in
* Alleged burglar who passed out in victim's home charged with trespass
* Seven rescued after military patrol boat capsizes near Sandakan
Singapore
* Teen rushed to hospital after being beaten up at fitness corner in Serangoon
* Customs officers win awards for deeds ranging from busting crooks to helping businesses
* 413 people get Covid-19 vaccine injury payouts, over S$1.8mil paid or offered
* Jail for ex-police national serviceman in S’pore who illegally accessed man’s files, shared photo of him in chat group
Thailand
* Thai PM walks out of news conference over question on ex-leader Thaksin
* Thai court jails activist for 28 years jail for royal defamation
* Russian visitors and furry natives chill out in Yasothon
* Thai FDA recalls Korean instant noodle brand to test for chemical
* Theft of life-saving machines latest scandal for Thai police
Indonesia
* Indonesia can help repair Asean’s authoritarian drift under Cambodia’s Hun Sen: Sam Rainsy
* Minister quashes three-term proposal for Indonesian village heads
* Orangutan dies of severe injuries in North Sumatra
* Indonesia’s US$20bil deal to cut coal not enough: Ember
* Bali Police investigate Australian fake mugging info
Philippines
* Ambassador Romualdez: US ‘finds’ Philippines 'refreshing’ under Marcos Jr
* General who led Duterte’s security detail sacked over links to murder case
* Philippines Q4 GDP grows 7.2%, faster than forecast
Vietnam
* Vietnam boasts of innovative start-ups in e-commerce sector
* Charismatic grinning cat statue in Quang Trị draws admirers from across Vietnam
* Hai Phong aims to become an international logistics centre
Cambodia
* Cambodia celebrates 100-day countdown towards 32nd SEA Games
* Asia-Pacific disability conference in Cambodia planned for March
* Cambodia firmly rejects inclusion on list of Ukraine military backers
Laos
* Laos hopes to improve medical licensing system and healthcare
* Laos looks to tourism to drive economic recovery
Myanmar
* Myanmar opium farming booming after coup: UN
Brunei
* Reaffirming longstanding Brunei-UK defence ties
* Temburong vaccination centre to cease operations
Aseanplus
* Eight dead, including six Chinese nationals, after ship sinks near Japan
* Toyota to replace Akio Toyoda as president and CEO
* Ice-snow tourism becoming new 'tradition' for Chinese New Year
* Former Japan PM Mori criticises Ukraine support: Kyodo
* World’s biggest luxury spenders are label-loving Koreans
* ‘Maternal brilliance’: Gentle flight attendant in China goes viral and praised online after soothing screaming baby on plane for almost five hours
Japan to downgrade Covid-19 classification on May 8: Report
* China says Covid-19 deaths, severe cases drop by more than 70%
* Exclusive-Power surge crashes Pakistan grid, plunging millions into darkness
* South Korea to double energy vouchers amid soaring bills, cold wave
* Shares in Asia hit fresh 7-month high, U.S. GDP data awaited
* China's luxury shoppers free to travel, but many buy locally
* Both North and South Korea violated armistice with drone flights, U.N. command says
* Hong Kong returns to lead most Asian markets higher
