A woman wades through floodwaters left by torrential rains of Typhoon Doksuri in Calumpit, Bulacan province on Saturday, July 29, 2023. - AFP
Malaysia:
* State polls: MACC sets up operations rooms to monitor elections to curb graft, power abuse
* State polls: Juwairiya ready to take on Azmin in Hulu Kelang
* State polls: Straight fights for most seats, says EC chairman
* State polls: Unity govt producing results since coming into power, says caretaker Selangor MB
* State polls: Najib's son's statement on 'Bossku' supporters switching sides is clear, says Tok Mat
* State polls: Straight fight for Mohamad Hasan in Rantau
* State polls: S'gor caretaker MB in three-way fight for Sungai Tua
* State polls: Avoid 3R issues when campaigning, warn cops
* State polls: 71 women candidates to contest in elections
* Cops tracking down suspect who attempted to molest woman on LRT
* Five people arrested by Penampang police after man’s death following brawl
* Health Ministry approves transfer appeals from 332 medical officers
The central business district of Singapore. - AP
Singapore:
* Minibus carrying 13 pupils collides with multiple vehicles in Singapore's Rangoon Road
* Liverpool's legendary manager Jurgen Klopp charms Singapore fans as his team arrive for two friendlies
* Eligible parents in SIngapore to get enhanced Baby Bonus benefits from Aug 1, ahead of initial date in 2024
* Malaysia's Orchid takes stage at Gardens by The Bay Singapore
* Saving ‘Garbage of Eden’ in Singapore
* Oil dips but on track for fifth week of gains
Indonesia:
* Earthquake strikes off eastern Indonesia
* Power struggle in Indonesia’s Golkar party over who to back for president
* Indonesian authorities continue rescue efforts for trapped gold miners Pancurendang mine
* MMEA gets special award from Indonesia's Bakamla for help in joint operation to seize RM1.3bil of crude oil
* Indonesia - China bilateral relations - Meeting held to discuss investments, cooperation
* Indonesia: High price to pay to boost national food supply
This long exposure photo shows Mount Merapi spewing lava onto its slopes during an eruption as seen from Sleman. - AFP
Thailand:
* Nine killed in Thai firework warehouse blast
* Bangkok police arrest Vietnamese man for sending out ‘cash on delivery’ parcels to random people
* Former Thai PM Thaksin can seek royal pardon within 24 hours of starting jail time, says caretaker govt
* Thai household debt at 15-year high as economic recovery slows - survey
* Thailand Parliament to meet again on choosing PM on Aug 4
* When money can buy you a sweet escape in Thailand
Philippines:
* Boat captain, coast guard probed for liability in Philippines' boat accident; a total of 26 confirmed dead
* Mourning mother calls for justice after Philippine boat disaster
* Philippines football ladies wary of 'wounded' Norway for crunch World Cup game
* LGBTQ+ community proud and visible at Women's World Cup
* Philippine tragedy - ‘Ferry capsized after panic on board’
Thailand's Sapsiree Taerattanachai, with Dechapol Puavaranukroh, reacts after beating China's Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dong Ping in a semifinal badminton match of the mixed doubles in the Japan Open in Tokyo, Saturday, July 29, 2023. - AP
Vietnam:
* Evidence of 2,000-year-old Vietnamese curry sheds new light on ancient trade routes
* Big meeting is on as Biden says Vietnam leader wants to meet him at G20 to elevate ties
* Vietnam exports post longest stretch of declines since 2009
* The K-Pop extravaganza is on as superstar group Blackpink will take the stage as planned in Vietnam's Hanoi
* Vietnam to have first post-war resident papal representative
Myanmar:
* Zara owner Inditex says it will stop buying clothes from Myanmar
* Myanmar stabilising currency to curb prices, says its central bank
* Three Myanmar students killed in military raid in country's northwest
* Myanmar's people hero - Suu Kyi moved from prison
A man walks past a bus used for promotion for the BlackPink band on the eve of their two day concert in Hanoi on Saturday and Sunday (July 30, 2023). - AFP
Cambodia:
* Three Bali immigration officers arrested over Cambodia organ ring
* Cambodian PM Hun Sen to retire, transfer power to Hun Manet in new government
* Hopes for change in Cambodia 'illusion', says Opposition leader
* Canned sweets and energy drinks banned from schools in Cambodia
Laos:
* Lao govt to raise minimum wage amid high inflation
* Six dead in Laos after semi crashes into tourist van, confirms police
Brunei:
* Brunei govt intensifies scholarship programme to ensure future-ready workforce in healthcare
* Two Malaysians jailed in Brunei for offering illegal cosmetic services
Medalists (from left to right) Li Bingjie of China, silver, Katie Ledecky of the US, gold, and Ariarne Titmus of Australia, bronze, celebrate during the medal ceremony for the women's 800m freestyle at the World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, Saturday, July 29, 2023. - AP
AseanPlus:
* Forget AI, young Malaysian artist celebrates the lost art of drawing
* China’s concertgoers splash the cash, but is revenge spending sustainable to rock the economy?
* Life-saving cosplay princess: Costumed medic in China who rushed to aid man passed out on street wins ‘legend’ title online
* Foreign ships, aircraft in East and South China Seas escalating tensions, says China's defence ministry
* Rain hits northern China as Typhoon Doksuri rolls inland; Philippines and Taiwan also badly affected by superstorm
* As US urges China to rein in North Korea, Beijing’s reluctance to act could backfire, analysts say
* Jackie Chan’s live show on Kuaishou attracts record bookings as short video apps continue to grab views in China
* Is China’s economic course correction too late, or is it too early to tell without the specifics being ironed out?
* North Korea's Kim Jong-un vows to develop cooperation with China to 'new high'
* US announces Taiwan weapons package worth up to RM1.6bil
* Brother of man slain by North Korea to meet with family of Japanese abductees
* Bangladesh major hub for tiger poaching, says study
* Japan names China its greatest strategic challenge
* China’s first durian sales just days away after month-long delay due to weather
* Cosplay ‘angel’ wins praise in China for saving a man who blacked out in the rain
* India's treasured tiger population increased to 3,925, study shows
* Silkworm sashimi and cricket curry on menu as bugs make a comeback in Japan
* ‘Happy Dancing’ a big hit in a fast-ageing society of China
* China: Video game player population grows to 668 million
* Julian Assange case has 'dragged on for too long', Australia's Wong says
* Man in China needs doctor’s help to remove light bulb from his mouth
* Chopper crash in the Pacific pauses major Australia-US military exercise, four missing
* ‘Camels not on strike’: Rides at Silk Road tourist site in China resume after break as authority denies claims some animals ‘died of exhaustion’
