Men walk past condolence wreaths outside the building housing the headquarter of PSSI, Indonesian Soccer Association, in Jakarta, Indonesia. Indonesian soccer players and fans reacted with tears and outrage after the country was stripped of hosting rights for the Under-20 World Cup only eight weeks before the start of the tournament amid political turmoil over Israel's participation, leaving Indonesian soccer at risk of further sanctions. - AP
Malaysia:
* Anwar accorded ceremonial welcome at Beijing's Great Hall of the People
* M'sia secures investments worth RM170bil from China through 19 MOUs
* China investments will drive Malaysia to greater heights, say analysts
* Stranded at sea: 11 saved after three day ordeal on capsized boat near Sandakan
* Order of acquittal, discharge should be given to Najib, says dissenting judge
* No man is above the law, says lead prosecutor
* New Melaka exco line-up to be inclusive and reflective of unity govt, says new CM
* Nearly 20,000 premises checked under Op Pantau, says Fuziah
* Malaysian keeps pis embroidery heritage alive by teaching it to women in Sabah
* Mogok Doktor Malaysia told to be mindful of consequences over threat to strike
* PM's successful trip to China will help boost country's economic growth, says Dr Wee
* Hannah: Cycling coach in alleged sexual harassment case has resigned
In this image taken from video footage run by China's CCTV, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, left shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. - AP
Singapore:
* Singapore’s largest outdoor skate park opens at redeveloped Lakeside Garden
* Singapore: 49-year-old man arrested after making ‘wrong turn’ into Woodlands Checkpoint; drugs, knives found in car
* Warmer weather ahead in Singapore in next two weeks, temperatures could hit high of 35 deg C
* China's Xi Jinping discusses Asian 'independence' with Malaysian, Singaporean premiers
* China is willing to work with Singapore in further building new "channels" by land and sea, says Xi
* Oil settles 1% higher on Friday night thanks to tightening supplies, cooling US inflation
* Rare delays at airport due to immigration system issues in Singapore
Indonesia:
* Indonesia to lead the way as Asean aim to switch to local currency use in region to avoid crisis
* Big trouble ahead as Indonesia official says FIFA considering sanctions after losing U-20 host rights
* Indonesia's electric vehicle ambitions hinge on green mining drive
* Indonesia firm launches tourism complex with Trump operating hotel and golf course
* South-East Asian finance leaders discuss containing global risks
* Jakarta and Moscow sign extradition deal to combat crime
Williams driver Alexander Albon of Thailand (right), gets ahead of Ferrari drivers Carlos Sainz of Spain and Charles Leclerc of Monaco driving down pit lane during qualifying ahead of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne, Saturday, April 1, 2023. - AP
Thailand:
* Thailand's economy to grow 3.6 per cent in 2023, says World Bank
* Thai firefighters battle forest blaze; pollution worsens as more than two million people fall ill
* Members of exiled Chinese church detained in Thailand
* Heavy smog hits northern Thailand areas popular with tourists
* Forest fires worsen pollution
* Thaksin’s daughter hot favourite
Philippines:
* 106-year-old Philippine tattoo artist is Vogue’s oldest ever cover model
* Philippines agrees 2,000-MW offshore wind deals with Danish investor
* Death scene in burned Filipino ferry moves rescuers to tears
* Philippines and US hold live-fire exercises focused on territorial defence
* Death toll from Philippine ferry fire rises to 29 as 230 rescued from terrible tragedy
* Philippines central bank chief: Inflation remains a top concern
A vendors looks at her phone as she waits for customers at a lamp shop in Hanoi. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam’s fashion designs introduced in London
* Vietnam to grant three-month e-visas for foreigners to boost tourism
* Vietnam central bank cuts refinance rate by 50 bps to support growth and economy
* Hanoi named most expensive city in Vietnam last year
* 50 years on: Malaysia-Vietnam ties a reaffirmation of opportunities and cooperation
Myanmar:
* Myanmar extends Covid-19 restrictions until end of April
* Myanmar economy to remain ‘severely diminished’ amid conflict, says World Bank
* HRW urges Bangladesh to suspend Rohingya repatriation plan
* Eight civilians killed in military bombing in Myanmar
Motorists crossing a bridge as the sun rises in Sta Rosa town, Nueva Ecija province north of Manila. - AFP
Cambodia:
* French govt commits US$435mil in eco project support for Cambodia
* Climate change worse threat than Ukraine war, says Cambodian PM Hun Sen
* ‘Halt forced evictions at Angkor Wat’
Laos:
* Forbes names Laos as South-East Asia’s most charming country
* China-aided school building handed over to Laos
* Lao govt eyes tourism to fuel economic recovery
Brunei:
* Britain agrees to join Trans-Pacific trade pact which includes Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore and Vietnam
* Brunei chef gets jail sentence and whipping for setting employer's cafe on fire
People take photos of flowers left for the late singer and actor Leslie Cheung in Hong Kong on Saturday, April 1, 2023, twenty years after his death. - AFP
AseanPlus:
* Malaysia, China sign MOU to enhance trade, economic cooperation
* Over 12,000 immigrants repatriated this year, says Immigration DG of Malaysia
* India-Malaysia trade can now be settled in Indian rupee
* Hong Kong rejects US report criticising crackdown on freedoms
* Penang Hill is the best attraction on the island for this Malaysian hiker
* Taiwan says 10 Chinese aircraft crossed Taiwan Strait median line
* John Lee touts experience, global connectivity of Hong Kong’s professionals during 3-day Hainan visit
* Covid vaccines past ‘use by’ date given to patients at Hong Kong private clinic – investigation launched
* China envoy renews call to revive stalled CAI trade pact with EU
* Fire at Hong Kong block of flats leaves one man dead, three critically injured, as 30 flee to safety
* Hong Kong taxi driver killed in fiery collision with two trucks along highway to airport
* National security police arrest woman over online posts allegedly advocating HK independence and provoking hatred towards authorities
* Elon Musk seeks to end $258 billion Dogecoin lawsuit
* Amazon connecting up devices in US homes into one giant wi-fi network
* Taeyang of Big Bang to return this month with new full-length solo album
* Japan raises retirement age of civil servants to the age of 61
* Apple wins reversal of $502 million VirnetX patent infringement verdict
* A green-subsidy arms race won’t stop climate change
* China population: Shanghai’s populace falls again as migrant workers, births continue worrisome declines
* Motor racing-Verstappen takes pole for Red Bull at Australian Grand Prix
* Exclusive-India regulator probing some Adani offshore deals for possible rule violations
