A Patriot air missile system is fired during a live fire exercise in the annual joint military exercises between US and Philippine troops called "Balikatan" or shoulder-to-shoulder, at a naval base in San Antonio, Zambales province, Philippines, on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. - Reuters
Malaysia:
* Tremors felt in Peninsular M'sia after strong quake strikes southern Sumatra
* Malaysians take to social media after feeling tremors from Indonesia quake
* 7 beautiful mosques in Malaysia that are also architectural wonders
* Malaysians arrived safely at Sudan Port after 30-hour journey, says Zambry
* Australia to disclose reports over ‘Double Six’ plane crash
* GPS focused on country's recovery, not politicking, says DPM Fadillah
* Ab Rauf dismisses alleged sex scandal involving Melaka exco member
* Malaysia reiterates commitment to strengthening ties with Turkiye, says Anwar
* Put more focus on reducing, reusing plastic instead of recycling, say experts
* Actor-producer Boy Iman, three others charged over Hooray X Fest event
* M'sian instant noodle manufacturer conducting own tests after Taiwan says carcinogenic substances found in one batch
* Midnight coil: Chalet worker on late patrol comes across 150kg python
People walk across Jubilee Bridge at Marina Bay in Singapore. - AFP
Singapore:
* Singapore: Jail, caning for recalcitrant sex offender who molested teen ‘godson’ after offering him job
* Singapore slams Richard Branson over death penalty criticism
* SG Coroner: Pedestrian using phone who was killed in accident likely followed jaywalkers crossing road
* Singapore core inflation rises slightly less than forecast
* Woman steals nearly S$90 worth of roast duck from Singapore restaurant, caught on CCTV
* Singapore core inflation rises slightly less than forecast
* Singapore and China - Stronger defence ties forged
* Oil prices stable as investors ponder China demand, rate hikes
* Stock markets today: Asian stocks still mixed ahead of US earnings
Indonesia:
* WHO says contaminated cough syrup made in India and Indonesia found in Western Pacific
* United Nations launches major push for child vaccination amid Covid-19; Indonesia among countries to get help
* Indonesians return home but told to stay alert after magnitude 7.4 earthquake
* Magnitude 7.4 quake in Indonesia damages hospital, sends locals racing to higher ground
* Indonesians told to stay alert after magnitude 7.3 earthquake
* Indonesia hit by magnitude 7.3 earthquake, tsunami warning triggered
* Indonesian maid caught on camera performing lewd act on baby
Pedestrians use umbrellas to shield themselves from the sun in Bangkok, Thailand, on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Thailand’s government will cut power rates ahead of next month’s GE, in an effort to ease the plight of consumers and businesses grappling with sweltering temperatures. - Bloomberg
Thailand:
* Record heatwave and looming vote drive Thailand to cut power costs and ease peoples' plight
* Good vibrations: Thai party makes sex toy election pledge
* Emerging markets - Thai baht and stocks falls as south Korean shares lead Asian equities lower
* Thai zoo breeds endangered vultures hoping to see them soar again
* Thailand: Veteran politician firmly stands up for democracy
Philippines:
* Philippines detects first case of new Omicron subvariant Arcturus; case found in Western Visayas region
* Philippines' Marcos may discuss Taiwan in US but trade tops agenda, says envoy
* 'Crazy Rich Asians' sequel reportedly taking place in the Philippines
* Philippines keeps GDP growth target at 6-7 per cent for 2023
* Philippines: Manila urged to respect ‘one China’ policy
Duc from Vietnam, travelling to Greifswald, waits on a platform of the Cologne Central Station during a nationwide strike called by the EVG rail and transport union over a wage dispute, in Cologne, Germany. - Reuters
Vietnam:
* 50 people arrested after drugs found in Vietnam Airlines attendants' luggage
* Vietnam's central bank instructs lenders to restructure loans for struggling loans
* Czech defence firm Omnipol says in intensive talks with Vietnam over supplies
* Hundreds of Vietnam property firms have shut down as crisis in sector still persists
* Czech Republic likely to supply more arms to Vietnam
Myanmar:
* Former UN chief says Myanmar army must take first step to end violence
* A surprise visit - Former UN chief in Myanmar
* 128th joint patrol on Mekong River begins on Tuesday (April 25)
Motorists commute in a traffic jam in Bogor on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, as people return to the cities after celebrating the Hari raya Aidilfitri holiday in their hometowns.- AFP
Cambodia:
* ‘Free’ SEA Games is aimed to boost spending and offset profit losses, says Cambodian govt
* Cambodia earns nearly US$21mil in taxes from e-commerce, govt data
Laos:
* No more running away! Motorists in Laos given warning and urged to pay road tax by September
* Laos and South Korea agree on pact to bolster tourism in both countries
Brunei:
* Bruneians feeling the heat as daily temperature expected to go above 35 degrees Celsius as heatwave continues in region
* Brunei's daily rate of new Covid-19 cases very much under control, says health ministry
Vendors selling inflatable toys look for customers along a street in Mumbai on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. - AFP
AseanPlus:
* India to pass China this week as world's most populous nation, says the UN
* China-India border dispute: Neighbours vow to ‘speed up’ progress as defence ministers prepare to meet in New Delhi
* Modi's BJP courts India's rising election power: Women
* UN: Shift focus to reproductive rights instead of population growth
* China to scrap PCR test for inbound travellers in latest easing
* Moon shot: Japan firm to attempt historic lunar landing
* ‘She just wants me dead’: Chinese man kidnaps own grandchild to pay off RM322,000 in gambling debts, blames daughter for his crimes
* Japan's 'cringeworthy' cartoon cars make image U-turn
* Australia and New Zealand honour military in Anzac Day dawn services
* South Korea restores Japan’s preferred trade status, aiding US efforts
* Taiwan finds carcinogenic substance in two instant noodles from Malaysia, Indonesia
* China rebound buoys hopes for stronger earnings in Europe and US
* Jacky Cheung turned down millions to be reality TV singing coach, says 'not qualified'
* Netflix to invest US$2.5bil in South Korea to make TV shows, movies
* Years after South Korea’s ‘cyber sex prison’ expose, tougher laws still needed for digital sex crime
* Cricket-India recall Rahane for World Test Championship final
* UBS first-quarter profit halves as costs of old toxic debt mount
* Cricket-Sharjah Stadium renames stand after Sachin Tendulkar
* Guyana birdsong competitions flourish amid oil boom
* Chinese scientists take big step on long-distance journey to 6G wireless communication
* Israeli spyware vendor QuaDream, said to have clients in S’pore, reportedly shuts down
