French Air Force Dassault Rafale multirole combat aircraft pilots walk toward their aircraft during a stop over at Paya Lebar Airbase in Singapore, as part of "Pegase 23" training operation. From June 25 to August 1, the French Air and Space Force conducts "Pegase 2023" -the second mission in the last 9 months- which will consist of a succession of large-scale activities in the Indo-Pacific. - AFP
Malaysia:
* Strong winds forecast in northern states till July 5, says MetMalaysia
* Govt to look into internal regulations to address dress code issues, says Ramkarpal
* Hadi admitted to hospital, son asks well-wishers to pray for his health
* Record low levels of primary forest loss soon, says Nik Nazmi
* State polls: Barisan to contest more than 100 seats, says Zahid
* KJ: Umno in 'abyss of darkness', not easy to recover
* MACC to investigate KLIA corruption allegations, says Azam Baki
* Hakam urges govt to address flaws in IPCC Bill before tabling it
* GLCs not ATMs for political parties, Bersih tells Muhyiddin
* Anwar has final say on BN's request for two extra seats in Negri, says Loke
* Task force to be set up to ensure smooth takeover of MASWings
* Enforcement of RM1,500 minimum wage can help lessen workers' burden, says MUTC
Filipino soldiers take part in a flag raising ceremony at Mavulis Island, Batanes province, northern Philippines. The Philippines' military chief visited Batanes to check on troops stationed at islands which lies at the country's northernmost tip nearest Taiwan. - AP
Singapore:
* Singapore going healthy - Drink toppings such as bubble tea pearls, whipped cream must have sugar level labels by Dec 30
* Three Singaporeans arrested in Johor for laundering scam money
* 16-year-old youth among 13 arrested for alleged involvement in banking-related malware scams in Singapore
* Singapore Airlines shares drops most in over a year after block sale
* Suicides in Singapore rise to 22-year high, says report
* Oil settles higher but posts fourth straight quarterly decline
Indonesia:
* World Bank approves US$1.1 billion Indonesia loan as South-East Asian nations seeks to expand its clean energy programmes
* East Timor's independence hero Xanana Gusmao returns to power as prime minister
* Strong undersea earthquake shakes Indonesia's main island, killing one and damaging dozens of homes
* Indonesian police arrest over 600 human trafficking suspects after major crackdown
* Indonesia's Java escapes 6.4 magnitude quake with few casualties, light damage
* ‘Down round’ threat spurs Asian private credit funds
Muslims take part in a parade held to mark Eid al-Adha in Yi-ngo district in Thailand's southern province of Narathiwat on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Muslims are celebrating Eid al-Adha (the feast of sacrifice), the second of two Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide marking the end of the annual pilgrimage or Hajj to the Saudi holy city of Mecca. - AFP
Thailand:
* Thailand must go all out to woe European investors as they start leaving China, says expert
* A temple elephant in Sri Lanka will be airlifted back to Thailand after allegations of neglect
* Thai football association boss resigns over SEA Games brawls
* Political uncertainty dampened investor appetite in Thailand as baht at seven-month low
* Thailand is on track to be world's second-largest rice exporter with eight million tonnes
* Woman’s leg amputated in walkway incident in Thailand
Philippines:
* World Bank approves loan of US$600 million to support rural areas in Philippines
* Philippine economy remains on high-growth track, says top economy official
* Marcos faces Philippine growth and investment tests in second year
* India and Philippines vow stronger cooperation as both eye China’s regional claims with unease
* Philippines President Marcos Jr mulls US request
* Philippines: Journalist among five wounded by gunmen
Workers clean the glass windows of a high-rise building in Hanoi. - AP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam and Australia seek to reduce carbon emission
* Vietnam Q2 GDP growth accelerates but slowdown looms
* Foxconn to invest US$250mil to make EV and telecom parts in Vietnam
* Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City aims to become international education centre regional students
* Vietnam tells foreign social media to use AI to detect 'toxic' content
* Vietnam: Ex-coast guard chief jailed for embezzlement
Myanmar:
* Rebels attacked Chinese convoy in Myanmar claims junta
* Myanmar human rights situation 'alarming', says UN
* Cyclone Mocha: Asean delivers another batch of humanitarian aid to Myanmar
* Aid restrictions by Myanmar junta may be war crimes, says UN
* Buddhist monk and a child among killed in airstrikes
Taiwanese singer LaLa Hsu posse for a photo as she arrives for the 34th Golden Melody Awards in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, July 1, 2023. The Golden Melody Awards is one of the world's biggest Chinese-language pop music annual events. - AP
Cambodia:
* Cambodia expels Facebook representative from country, says PM Hun Sen
* Cambodia's Hun Sen kicks off campaign for virtually unopposed election
* Political parties in Cambodia launch campaigns for general election
Laos:
* Laos rejoices as foreign tourists are coming in big numbers; more than 204 per cent increase since last year
* Laos police seize 12 million meth pills and arrest six people
Brunei:
* Mixed outlook for Brunei’s businesses; central bank says some businesses are still on a slow pace
* Local Brunei bank awarded over BND8M in debt recovery case by Court of Appeal
Pro-Beijing supporters hold Chinese flags to mark the 26th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese rule in Hong Kong, Saturday, July 1, 2023. - AP
AseanPlus:
* Ex-US Navy Seal nabbed in KLIA with unloaded magazines out on bail, say cops
* Chinese Embassy: We will protect the rights of our citizens in Malaysia
* Empty boat leads cops to 35 illegals trying to sneak in via Manjung, Malaysia
* Cars washed away as floods wreak havoc in southern China
* Outrage in China after star goose kicked to death by woman at tourist site
* One dead and one missing as Japan hit by heavy rain
* Hong Kong leader warns of 'resistance' on handover anniversary
* China’s yuan to remain under pressure amid stalling economic recovery, as central bank weighs moves to stem weakness
* China becoming world’s go-to for shipbuilding after ‘boom of overseas orders’, but global de-risking threatens to rock the boat
* HK can attract pharmaceutical giants by having own drug regulatory system, health chief says while citing need for R&D for Covid
* Hong Kong ‘should play leading role’ to bring healthcare in mainland China ‘on par’ with city standard, integrate services
* ‘Luxury pig-view hotel room’: China suite offers US$1,230 a night stay with ‘panda pigs’, year’s supply of famous ham and hog to take home
* China reaches into Central Asia’s Silk Road past to build strategic ties of the future
* China, India to benefit most as Asia-Pacific decarbonisation play adds US$47 trillion to global economy by 2070, Deloitte says
* 25 dead after bus catches fire in India
* South Korea LGBT festival proceeds, bumped from prime spot by Christian group
* Yena returns with 'Hate XX', featuring her best friend, (G)I-DLE's Yuqi
* Hong Kong theft cases jump by nearly 40 per cent in first four months of the year, with police linking surge to return to normality
* HK radio station closes in face of pressure
* ‘11 Chinese aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line’
* Japan says Russian warships spotted near Taiwan, Okinawa islands
* Welcome to Zuzalu, the pop-up city inhabited by billionaires who don't want to grow old
* Robot takes podium as orchestra conductor in Seoul
