Malaysia:
* PM to announce changes to civil servants' salary adjustment scheme
* Implement projects immediately, says PM to ministries and agencies
* PKR wants Aminuddin Harun kept as Negri Sembilan MB, says Anwar
* Salahuddin stable but remains in critical condition
* Implement projects immediately, says PM to ministries and agencies
* The 1975 frontman Matty Healy unremorseful for actions on stage
* Lawyer takes up case pro bono to help artistes, vendors sue The 1975 / * The 1975 have left the country, says S'gor top cop
* State polls: 'Azmin factor' reason for last-minute Pakatan candidate swap in Hulu Kelang
* Malaysians rescued after tourist ship sinks in Indonesia
* Squash: Aira falls in world junior final in Melbourne
* Bursa Malaysia likely to remain positive despite cautious mode from Monday (July 24) onwards
* Ringgit to trade in tight range with upside bias this week
Singapore:
* Rising worry in Singapore - Financial abuse of seniors by their children is being looked into, says social ministry
* Singaporean top shuttler Loh Kean Yew’s title drought continues with Korea Open final loss to Anders Antonse
* Rice prices set to climb further after India export ban, trade at standstill, shellshocked
* Singapore sea levels could rise by 1.37m come 2150; populated areas may be hit by regular flooding
* Scammers target Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong in fake online ads
* Australia Industry Minister to visit Indonesia and Singapore to bolster ties
* China to resume 15-day visa-free entry for Singapore and Brunei citizens
* Throwing his hat into the ring - the race for Singapore's President position
Indonesia:
* Indonesia defence minister gains ground with young people for 2024 election
* Indonesia arrests 12 including a cop for human trafficking in illegal organ trade
* UK band The 1975 nix Indonesia gig after Malaysia LGBTQ uproar
* Owners sorry over lavish ‘dog wedding’ in Indonesia
* Indonesian fitness influencer dies after freak barbell mishap
* Indonesia seeks to join Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
* Massive potential - Nusantara is posed to be a new gateway for Malaysia-Indonesia cooperation
* Fostering digital literacy for young, first-time voters in Indonesia
Thailand:
* Go out in the sun, urges doctor after study finds most Thais deficient in Vitamin D
* We will keep our promise to form a ‘people’s govt’, insists Move Forward’s Pita with Phue Thai now leading the way
* Drunk Russian man damages four cars in Phuket; stopped by police with taser
* Thais shocked - After winning an election, Move Forward’s quest to lead Thailand’s government grinds to a halt
* Beyond the disinformation narrative - Today’s information landscape allows for fake news and disinformation to spread quickly
* Safeguarding voters from AI misuse
Philippines:
* Two suspected rebels killed in clash with troops in Philippines
* Marcos pitches ‘New Philippines’ plan with nod to father’s rule; celebrates one-year rule on State of the Nation address
* Philippines receives over three million foreign tourists in H1 of 2023; total numbers at end year may go above six million
* Severe storm Doksuri strengthens as Philippines battens down
* FIFA Women’s World Cup: Still not equal
Vietnam:
* Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City among top 15 best cities in Asia in 2023, says Travel + Leisure
* Vietnam and US to hold regular economic talks and explore technical partnership
* Vietnam and Malaysia play indispensable role in Asean, says top analyst
* First US Women's World Cup match against Vietnam draws combined audience of 6.26 million on Fox, Telemundo
* Climate change is only beginning to mess up your holidays
Myanmar:
* Myanmar's Kawthaung sees record hit rainfall in 76 years, triggers landslide and flood
* India aims to trade electricity with South-East Asia including neighbours Myanmar, say sources
* Villagers say 14 killed as Myanmar violence keeps heating up
* Giant sitting marble statue of Buddha to be unveiled soon in Myanmar
* China delivers relief materials to Myanmar to help cyclone victims
Cambodia:
* Cambodia's ruling party claims landslide win in one-sided election
* Cambodia polls close with victory for Hun Sen all but certain
* Cambodian voters wish for continued peace, stability, further development after general election
* Cambodia votes as long-time leader Hun Sen near-guaranteed election win
* Cambodia's ruling party gears up for political transition
Laos:
* Loas govt mulls pay rise for low-income civil servants, private employees
* Laos Ministry of Health launches campaign to combat dengue fever in Laos; number of cases hitting record numbers
Brunei:
* Brunei passport is now the 20th most powerful in the world
* Belt and Road Initiative continues to enhance trade ties between China and Brunei
AseanPlus:
* Indian village landslide search called off, with death toll at 27
* South Korean authorities probing parcel containing ‘unknown gas’ sent from Taiwan
* Chinese hacked emails of US ambassador to China and senior State Department envoy for Asia, say reports
* US chip curbs are scaring venture capital firms from Chinese AI start-ups, but not us, says BlueRun Ventures China
* Divide grows in Washington over US-China trade, as hawkish bipartisanship starts to crack
* Chinese University alumni leader urges Hong Kong lawmakers to delay vetting bill to overhaul governing body
* US Chinatowns are shrinking, and while some want to fight, new ones are springing up
* Can China’s new action plan lift economy out of deep-rooted malaise, bring market peace of mind?
* Three hurt in Japan train stabbing attack; suspect arrested
* Support for Japanese cabinet slips to 28% - media poll
* ‘I’ll never forget’: Hong Kong health workers in Turkey quake rescue mission recall sleepless nights, freezing temperatures
* Once China’s top securities regulator, disgraced official is now an adviser to its central bank
* What happened to Hong Kong’s ‘yellow’ businesses? No more talk of flexing economic muscle as shops lie low amid police action
* Chinese-Americans view Taiwan more favourably than they do China, Pew survey finds
* Belgian university disputes Chinese account of a meeting with top academic officials
* From AI to dates, China and Saudi Arabia explore new oases beyond oil, but obstacles remain
* Soccer-New Zealand in good spirits after hotel fire forces evacuation
* Cricket-West Indies dig deep to frustrate India on rain-hit third day
* Root removes Labuschagne as rain frustrates England's Ashes push
* Hong Kong national security police ‘investigating family members’ of fugitive unionist Mung Siu-tat in latest home raid linked to wanted eight
* In China, parents are sending children to cultural study tours during summer vacation
* Elon Musk says Twitter to change logo, adieu to 'all the birds'
* Swimming-Australia's Titmus smashes world record in women's 400m freestyle