Malaysia:
* Come up with good local products for massive promotions overseas, says PM
* Sorry no cure under the law, says Azalina on Sanusi's apology
* Sanusi apologises to Selangor Ruler
* Odd that Kedah MB apologised despite denying wrongdoing, says S’gor MB
* Police report lodged against dodgeball coach over sexual harassment
* Sze Fei-Izzuddin march into US Open semis
* Malaysian parliamentary delegation holds meeting with French, EU Parliament members
* No need to worry about 'green wave', Perikatan govt will be fair to all, says Muhyiddin
* M'sia ranks top of 10 safest places to retire in Asia on under RM9,000 a month, says Nasdaq
* Tourists 'packed like sardines' on KLIA shuttle buses not good for Malaysia's image, says Puad
* State polls: None of the proposed candidates want to contest Rantau, says Tok Mat
* Malaysian parliamentary delegation holds meeting with French, EU Parliament members
Singapore:
* Airfares and hotel bookings surge in March 2024 as fans flock to Singaore for Taylor Swift shows
* Singapore has never had a PM who prevented CPIB from doing its work: Presidential hopeful Tharman on Iswaran probe
* Singapore: 54 Taylor Swift fans lost at least RM155,000 in concert ticket scam in less than a week
* It is confirmed - Singapore Transport Minister Iswaran arrested on Tuesday and released on bail, says Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau
* Singapore’s oldest mum to a newborn in 2022 is 55 years old
* Singapore's GDP grows by 0.7 per cent in Q2 of 2023
* Oil prices fall on profit-taking but still manage to record weekly gain
* OBS – a media shy billionaire stealing the headlines
Indonesia:
* Indonesia’s presidential front runners make debut on the campaign stage
* Financial sector's role crucial in improving Asean food security, says Indonesian govt
* Indonesian president Jokowi warns Asean 'can't be proxy' of any country even if its a superpower
* Man gets six years’ jail, fine for revenge porn in Indonesia
* Asean rings the alarm again
* Rivalries on show at security meet in Indonesia
Thailand:
* 'If its for the best' - Pita says he will withdraw from Thai PM race if he loses next vote
* Thailand's Pita open to coalition ally leading government if he fails in PM bid
* Still no Thai PM after lack of support for Pita, senators outraged by online threats, want cyber bullies sent to prison
* Reformist Thai party, thwarted from forming new government, seeking ways to limit Senate's power
* Thailand's Move Forward party files motion to curb senate's powers
* Thai lawmakers to hold new PM vote
Philippines:
* El Nino halts Asia’s best emerging bond rally in Philippines
* Severe El Nino effect to drive local food prices up in the Philippines
* All countries 'must uphold' freedom of navigation in South and East China Seas, says US at Asean meet
* Filipinos urged to stock rainwater for possible dry spells due to El Nino
* Philippines cracks down on China-centric online casinos
* 30 years in prison for US man who exploited Filipino girls; enticed many to produce sexually explicit photos and videos
Vietnam:
* Thailand expecting heavy rain as tropical storm Talim makes its way to Vietnam
* Yellen heads to G-20 as US seeks to strengthen ties with India and Vietnam
* Vietnamese banks cut rates for new loans amid low capital demand
* Vietnam's capital city of Hanoi likely to become dengue fever hotspot, says health experts
* Fight for fairness means Women’s World Cup arrives at critical moment; Vietnam and Philippines lead Asean charge
* China urges more cooperation with Vietnam as disputes simmer over South China Sea
Myanmar:
* Myanmar junta hints at extending state of emergency
* Asean must be given access to Aung San Suu Kyi, says Singapore minister as bloc stresses unity
* Blinken says broad support at Asean meetings for continuing to press Myanmar junta; US, EU assail Russia in rare meeting
* South-East Asian nations renew alarm over Myanmar violence; but diplomats can't settle on a solution
Cambodia:
* Cambodia arrests two opposition members over ballot protest
* Cambodia attracts US$1.1bil fixed-asset investment in first half of 2023
* Cambodia advises travellers, fishermen not to venture out to sea due to bad weather
* Cambodian PM Hun Sen’s life on the small screen
Laos:
* Laos attracts foreign investment of over US$800mil in Khammouane
* Government sounds the alarm as Laos' dengue cases surpass 10,000 mark
Brunei:
* Brunei team shines at international eco-vehicle competition in Indonesia
* Brunei man faces death penalty for drug trafficking
AseanPlus:
* Rain is coming but fact is that record heatwaves sweep the world from US to Japan via Europe
* South Korea landslides and floods kill seven; over 1,000 evacuated / Heavy rain hits S. Korea causing power cuts
* Heavy rain slams northeastern Japan; evacuation orders issued in more than 10 municipalities
* Australia upbeat on global tax talks at G20 in India
* China's top diplomat urges stable ties with India as military tensions simmer
* China targets Britain’s commercial, academic institutions as government fails to recognise threat: MP report
* India's spin king Ashwin mauls Windies, India triumph inside three days in first Test series
* Beijing’s top envoy in UK lodges formal protest against Britain’s accusation of HK staging ‘campaign of fear’ through national security law raid
* China targets Britain’s commercial, academic institutions as government fails to recognise threat: MP report
* China’s durian appetite grows as the now fashionable ‘king of fruits’ becomes a costly status symbol
* To the moon and back: China reveals first details of crewed lunar landing mission by 2030
* Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific expecting profit of up to HK$4.5 billion for first half of 2023, marking strong rebound from HK$5 billion loss
* Hong Kong bracing for its first typhoon of the year, No 1 warning signal expected on Saturday morning amid ‘extremely hot’ weather
* Hong Kong stocks log best week in 6 months on Beijing’s ‘goodwill gestures’ as JD.com, NetEase, Anta jump 10 per cent
* China’s central bank governor calls for economic prudence as his retirement nears
* Hong Kong’s status as international city high on agenda at Financial Secretary Paul Chan’s talks in Beijing
* Hong Kong hiker found dead on hillside at The Peak hours after losing contact with wife
* South Korea President Yoon makes surprise visit to Ukraine - Yonhap
* India ties up with UAE to settle trade in rupees
* Paraguay's President-elect Pena says Taiwan ties make 'more sense' than China
* Chinese teacher executed for poisoning preschoolers
* Cricket-From selling street food to dazzling India debut, Jaiswal scripts rags-to-riches story
* US, Japan, S.Korea, condemn N. Korean missile launch in joint statement