Ukraine Minister of Defence Oleksii Reznikov (right) talks with Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan during the opening dinner for the 20th International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's annual defense and security forum, in Singapore, Friday, June 2, 2023. - AP
Malaysia:
* Loyalty to King, leadership crucial to maintaining country's harmony, stability, M'sians told
* Malaysian father builds urban orchard sanctuary in KL to channel his grief
* Malaysia still open to Chinese firms in 5G rollout, says Comms Minister
* Muhyiddin says ready to cooperate with Dr M to defend religion, race and country
* Dr M questioned by Bukit Aman over Malay Proclamation campaign, says lawyer
* Malaysia urged to develop revenue strategy to boost low taxes - IMF
* Stop playing the blame game in unity govt, Umno sec-gen tells party leaders
* Apex court to hear election petition appeals for Gua Musang and Putrajaya on June 19
* Ringgit higher against US$, regional peers
* Chong Wei stays cool over Taufik’s comment on BWF Hall of Fame recognition
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III (right), sit next to Singapore Acting Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (second from right) and with China Defense Minister Li Shangfu listening to opening speech during the opening dinner for the 20th International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's annual defense and security forum, in Singapore, Friday, June 2, 2023. - AP
Singapore:
* US and China defence chiefs speak 'briefly' at Singapore summit
* US, China defence chiefs call on Singapore leaders ahead of 20th Shangri-La Dialogue
* Cut queue and its back to Singapore, MB warns motorists at Johor's checkpoints
* Much anticipated three-day Shangri-La Dialogue begins in Singapore; 41 countries in attendance
* Shangri-La Dialogue: Why the US and Chinese defence ministers should meet – and what stands in their way
* Man fined for using home as farm to breed dog
* Asian stock market follows Wall Street up on hopes Fed will ease off rate hikes
* Australian PM says it supports US efforts at dialogue with China
Indonesia:
* Academician says transnational education bridges global opportunities with Asean's need especially Indonesia
* Johor Ruler grants audience to Indonesian Defence Minister
* Indonesia pushes tourism to boost mangrove restoration
* Indonesia's grand scheme - ‘Golden visa’ scheme to attract global talents
* MMEA detains six Indonesian fishermen in Penang waters
People visit a beach during a polluted day in Jakarta on Friday, June 2, 2023. - AFP
Thailand:
* Top casino giant Galaxy and MGM are said to explore operating businesses in Thailand
* Thailand’s ‘coolest school’ offers students relief from heat wave
* A Thai tragedy - Home buyer killed by former owner
* Asia synthetic drug trade expands, UN says
* South Korean rising badminton star An advances to Thailand Open semi-finals
Philippines:
* RCEP entering into force marks "milestone" for Philippines, says official
* TikTok has begun testing its Tako chatbot in the Philippines
* Two Filipino women arrested after being intercepted on trafficking route to Laos
* Philippine Govt okays wealth fund plan
* Amazon in talks with telecom companies for low-cost services - Bloomberg News
Street vendor Vu Thi Phuong (L) pushes her trolley to sell coffee and soft drinks in Hanoi. Thousands of street vendors, largely women, in Vietnam's capital have had no choice but to work through a series of heatwaves that have struck the north of the country in recent weeks. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam aims to boost high-quality rice output and cut exports
* Vietnam national master plan must reflect country’s energy commitments, says its Deputy PM
* Vietnam detains climate activist on tax evasion accusation
* Vietnam’s top income bracket doubles over five years
Myanmar:
* UN warns of aid shortage, looming food crisis in wake of devastating cyclone that hit Myanmar
* United Nations releases US$3 million for cyclone-hit Myanmar Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
* Spike in boats smuggling meth out of Myanmar, says United Nations
Williams driver Alexander Albon of Thailand steers his car during the first practice session for Sunday's Spanish Formula One Grand Prix, at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Friday, June 2, 2023.- AP
Cambodia:
* UN chief implicitly criticizes Cambodia's upcoming elections after top opposition party ban
* Cambodia to graduate from least developed country status, says Asian Development Bank
* Father pleads for safe return of deaf son believed to have gone to Cambodia
Laos:
* Laos prepares for 2024 Asean chairmanship; promises a very successful Asean Summit
* Laos and Thai armies pledge to tighten border security and crack down rampany crime activities
Brunei:
* Brunei Finance Ministry denies issuing investment tax document
* Brunei students called to demonstrate patriotism and loyalty which will improve the well-being of people in country
A person holds an umbrella against strong wind and rain as he walks on a street Friday, June 2, 2023, in Kawasaki near Tokyo, as a tropical storm was approaching. - AP
AseanPlus:
* India to work closely with M'sia, Asean for more secure, stable Indo-Pacific region
* Japan demographic woes deepen as birth rate hits record low
* World trade slowing sharply due to weak consumer demand, says Fitch Ratings
* Japan slammed by torrential rain as Typhoon Mawar nears
* Chinese defence minister says Beijing will ‘absolutely not’ renounce use of force against Taiwan
* Southern China sizzles in high temperatures, stressing power grids
* US and EU officials developing guidelines for AI and other new tech but split over China threat
* Jordan's crown prince ties the knot with Saudi architect in lavish ceremony
* Anti-China policies have had ‘profound’ impact on travel, industry body says
* Hong Kong records more than 10,000 lightning strikes amid three-hour amber rainstorm alert
* Hong Kong’s first step in regulating crypto comes with high costs, but exchanges are undeterred
* US and EU officials developing guidelines for AI and other new tech but split over China threat
* China’s record high youth unemployment pushes province to roll out 100-day plan to help university graduates ‘land a job’
* Man in China sends RM6.47mil in cash, gold bars to fiancee’s home in armoured truck as part of ‘bride price’
* Japan privacy watchdog warns ChatGPT maker OpenAI on data collection
* Netflix, Disney, Amazon to challenge India's tobacco rules for streaming-sources
* ‘Kim may have insomnia, worsening alcohol dependency issue’ - says Korean spy report
* Meta unveils new VR headset as Apple eyes market
* China-India relations next five to 10 years look ‘tough’, says top opposition leader Rahul Gandhi
* ‘Parents’ own fault’: Teen girl in China splurges RM291,703 on phone games in four months, depleting family savings
* Woman in China sacrifices love, career and having children to care for paralysed father round the clock, touching countless people
* Alibaba adds ChatGPT-style AI to meeting assistant app with wider roll-out plans including DingTalk integration
* China-India relations next five to 10 years look ‘tough’, says top opposition leader Rahul Gandhi
