Japan's Emperor Naruhito (centre) chats with Indonesian President Joko Widodo (centre right), as they walk with Empress Masako (third left) and Widodo's Wife Iriana, during their visit at Bogor Botanical Gardens in Bogor, Indonesia, Monday, June 19, 2023. - AP
Malaysia:
* Pay interns an appropriate allowance, PM urges employers
* MACC must always carry out its duties independently, impartially, says Anwar
* 'Little Napoleons' thwart Sabah's progress, says Kitingan
* Court fixes Aug 15 for case management in suit by Abdul Taib's son against step-mum
* Three strategies identified to improve attractiveness of local capital market, says PM
* Selangor State Assembly to be dissolved on June 23
* Wan Junaidi, Nur Jazlan elected Dewan Negara President and Deputy President
* 'Polis Evo 3' earns RM50mil at box office in 24 days, is now highest-grossing Malaysian action-comedy movie
* Measures taken to make it easier and faster to list on Bursa Malaysia, says PM
* PM: Strategies to boost capital market will likely support ringgit
* Malaysians poke fun at RM5,500 Versace shirt that resembles uniform of nasi kandar restaurant chain
* KJ meets Muhyiddin, stays silent on joining Bersatu
(From left to right): Japan's Empress Masako, Emperor Naruhito, Indonesian President Joko Widodo and his wife Iriana attend a tree planting ceremony during their meeting at Bogor Palace in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia, Monday, June 19, 2023. - AP
Singapore:
* Muslim pilgrims from Singapore head off to haj; age restriction to be under 65 removed
* Singapore low-budget airline Scoot flight from Korea to Singapore missing a wheel upon landing in Taipei; no one hurt
* Singapore civil servants to get 0.3-month mid-year bonus
* Singapore to end 3,000% power price spikes that sank companies
* 100,000 corals to be planted in Singapore waters, Big Sister’s Island to reopen in 2024
* Hawkers worry about stall design after fire at newly opened hawker centre
* Asian markets under pressure; eye China stimulus, banks
* Oil slides more than U$1 on China growth uncertainties
* Singapore key exports tumble 14.7% in May
Indonesia:
* Japan mulls exporting engines of retired F-15 jets to Indonesia, says report
* Indonesian president Jokowi expresses hope for stronger ties after meeting Japan’s Emperor Naruhito in West Java
* Indonesia's Satria-1 satellite successfully launched into orbit
* Sham universities persist as Indonesian govt scraps more licences
* Indonesia, SpaceX launch satellite to boost internet connectivity
* Indonesia's Widodo hosts Japanese Emperor
A woman rides her bicycle past a mural showing utility poles in Hanoi on Monday, June 19, 2023. - AFP
Thailand:
* Political impasse is over as Thailand clears poll results, paving way for new government to be led by Pita Limjaroenrat
* Thai parliament to convene soon as poll body endorses election result
* Thailand's caretaker government criticised for holding meeting to discuss military-ruled Myanmar
* Buffalo soldiers battle for supremacy in Chonburi
* Thailand to host third informal dialogue on Myanmar
* Foreign investors reassured Thai investment policy remains unchanged
Philippines:
* Philippine president Marcos promotes Freedom of Information: ‘Fake news should have no place in modern society’
* Clash between special forces and suspected extremists kills seven in southern Philippines
* Philippine stocks down over a per cent as S. Korean won and Indonesian rupiah leads losses among Asian forex
* Mayon volcano unrest expected to last at least three months
* Philippines' easing inflation a 'good reason' to pause on rate hikes
* Coast guard rescues 120 people as ferry catches fire in the Philippines
Tourists watch the sunset from the Baiyoke Tower Observatory Point in Bangkok on Monday, June 19, 2023. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, Vietnam people are now embracing the cashless society lifestyle
* Vietnam's banks cut deposit rates further to reduce costs
* Vietnam to build ‘integrated payment ecosystem’ to promote cashless payments
* South Korea's Yoon begins foreign tour for 2030 expo bid, Vietnam state visit
* Daniel Ellsberg, Vietnam-era whistleblower, dies
* Vietnam industrial real estate picks up steam
Myanmar:
* Engagement with one party not part of Asean’s Myanmar peace plans, says Indonesia
* Earthquake recorded off Myanmar's coast also shakes buildings in Thailand
* Thais justify talks with Myanmar as key Asean members stay away
* Thais host Myanmar junta official for talks; key ASEAN members stay away
* 5.1-magnitude quake hits southern Myanmar
Bollywood actor Karan Deol (right) and actress Drisha Acharya pose at their wedding reception ceremony in Mumbai. - AFP
Cambodia:
* Cambodia's currency to expand usage across Laos and Vietnam
* Mekong river-funded water resource protection and green development project inaugurated in southwestern Cambodia
* Cambodia forging ahead with FTAs
Laos:
* Multinational peacekeeping exercise kicks off in Mongolia; Laos makes first appearance in training drill
* Lao president lauds growing ties with China
Brunei:
* Brunei Court of Appeal upholds sentence handed to unrepentant thief; he must serve 40 months in jail and receive three whippings
* Brunei to observe Hari Raya Aidiladha on June 29
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (left) shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday, June 19, 2023. President Xi Jinping hosted Antony Blinken for talks in Beijing on June 19, capping two days of high-level talks by the US secretary of state with Chinese officials. - AFP
AseanPlus:
* US and China reach consensus - leaders agree to implement Bali agreement and maintain high-level exchanges
* Xi meets Blinken in China and says China and the US 'made progress' during visit
* Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai loses appeal against phone search
* Abby Choi will always be remembered as family and friends mourn murdered model in Hong Kong
* Abby Choi's family, friends bid final farewell as pink-themed funeral comes to a close
* Abby Choi murder: Hundreds of mourners attend pink-themed HK funeral service for slain socialite
* Chinese social media star dies trying to lose half her body weight; sparks calls for regulation of influencer industry
* Facilitating Asean trade in the digital age: RCEP's contributions to accelerating growth
* HK porn star causes stir after posting pix with actor Anthony Wong
* Scores die in northern India as heat wave scorches region
* China’s youth revisit old attractions and learn about ancient cultures
* Youth unemployment soars in S. Korea as young opt for break instead of job seeking
* Taiwan Guide fined NT$3,000 for abandoning women hikers
* Facebook owner wants preteens to step into virtual reality with its Quest headset
* Goldman Sachs cuts China growth forecast as property slowdown bites
* China seen cutting key lending benchmarks as economy slows
* Golf - Clark 'plays big' for late mother to claim US Open triumph
* Australian Senate paves way for landmark referendum on Indigenous voice in constitution
* Popular destinations around the world limit tourists from visiting to preserve nature
* Support for Japan PM Kishida's cabinet slumps - media poll
* Strange item in student’s meal turns out to be rat’s head in China
* Experts see steady foreign exchange in 2H on recovery outlook for China
* Sexual assault claims cast light on Australia's macho politics
