Thailand's Patty Tavatanakit plays a shot from the 12th tee on day two of the 2023 Women's British Open Golf Championship at Walton Heath Golf Club in Walton-on-the-Hill, south-west of London. - AFP
Malaysia:
* State polls: Showing marked ballot paper is an offence, says IGP
* State polls: Low voter turnout in Selangor a cause for concern
* State polls: Voter turnout between 56% and 70% as of 4pm, says EC
* State polls: Voter turnout between 45% and 56% as of 2pm, says EC
* State polls: Over 9.67 million voters go to the polls in six states today
* Negri polls: PH-BN pact emerges victorious
* State polls: Perikatan takes Kelantan, Terengganu
* State polls: Status quo in Kedah and Penang, says EC chairman
* Cops detain two women in Pasir Gudang child abuse case
* Police confirm man attacked outside east coast police station
* Lianyungang, China is Ipoh's latest Friendship City
* District council probing claim of assault involving enforcement personnel in Kota Tinggi
Britain's Prince Harry (right) takes part in the Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup in Singapore on Saturday, August 12, 2023. - AFP
Singapore:
* Singapore Kindergarten teacher wins top islamic award in new category for promising youth
* Singapore economy rises 0.1% last quarter; slower than expected, Dow Jones Says
* Money mules: Scam syndicates use Telegram to recruit young people for bank and Singpass accounts; victims were cheated RM2.2 billion
* Singapore police arrest 10 suspects including 16-year-old linked to Android banking malware scams
* Oil up on record demand forecast, 7th straight weekly gain
Indonesia:
* Indonesia maps out plan for state builders with US$8.6 billion of debt
* Human trafficking continues to pose a significant challenge, says Indonesian foreign minister
* Indonesia seeks to win EV race with 0% export duty and no sales tax
* Indonesia says capital pollution spike due to weather and vehicles
Participants wearing traditional clothes take part in the Gladen Ageng, an annual two-day archery contest for East Java, in Surabaya on Saturday, August 12, 2023. - AFP
Thailand:
* Getting tired of the drama - Thailand's political uncertainty saps consumer confidence
* Police raid suburban ‘drug party’, arrest eight foreign nationals including two Malaysians and one Thai in Bangkok town
* Thailand's general election winner faces dilemma over support for tycoon’s PM bid
* Rival party backs Pheu Thai’s bid for much-coveted Primie Minister post
Philippines:
* Philippines says in talks with Vietnam and India for rice imports
* China asks Philippines to jointly work on defusing South China Sea tensions
* Rising rice prices in Philippines fuel food inflation concerns
* Marcos suspends land reclamation projects in the Philippines
Workers repair power lines in Bac Ninh province near Hanoi. A severe power shortage in Vietnam caused by an intensely hot spell and unprecedented drought in May and June cost the country US$1.4 billion, the World Bank said.- AFP
Vietnam:
* Rising standards - Vietnam's economy to grow 4.7 per cent this year, says world bank
* Vietnam highlights sci-tech application in energy development
* Latest power crisis causes a whopping RM6.4bil in losses for Vietnam
* Vietnam: UN demands halt to imminent execution in cop’s murder
Myanmar:
* Waiting to go home: 48,000 have now been evacuated in Myanmar floods
* Over 45,000 displaced due to floods and landslides after intense rainfall hit Myanmar
* Five dead, 40,000 evacuated as monsoon floods hit Myanmar
Japan's Takashi Yoshikawa jumps to the ground to stop the ball as Korea's Jungjun Lee reacts during the men's Asian Champions Trophy hockey match played for the 3rd and 4th positions between Japan and Korea in Chennai, India, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Japan won 5-3. - AP
Cambodia:
* Cambodia and Indonesia pledge increase in army co-operation; more military execises between both countries also expected
* When it comes to Cambodia - it's a Cabinet of legacies
* Hong Kong labour chief meets Cambodian and Bangladeshi consuls general over plans to bring in more domestic helpers, as authorities respond to Indonesian fee rise
Laos:
* Laos tax department announces ban on cash payments to prevent corruption
* Emergency medical supplies delivered to Laos under Asean+3 framework
Brunei:
* It is important for Asean to always maintain a good cross-border cooperation, says Brunei top official
* Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) receives 16th ranking in Best Small Universities in the World 2023 category
Australia players (from left) Ellie Carpenter, Caitlin Foord, Sam Kerr and Steph Catley celebrate after Cortnee Vine kicked the winning penalty goal to defeat France in the Women's World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Australia and France in Brisbane, Australia, Saturday, Aug.12, 2023. - AP
AseanPlus:
* Death toll rising as Floods, mudslides kill two people in northwestern China city
* Australia PM urges China to free jailed journalist
* Tourists from China are generally satisfied with security in state, says envoy
* Hong Kong Kai Tak Cruise Terminal operator rejects shopper-friendly revamp, stresses role as home port for ships
* Muslim Council of HK pledges surveillance cameras, code of conduct after student requires eye surgery following alleged slap by teacher
* China taps thinner coal seams as energy security drives push for fossil fuel
* China population: 2023 births could plunge by a quarter from record low set last year, academic warns
* Hong Kong Kai Tak Cruise Terminal operator rejects shopper-friendly revamp, stresses role as home port for ships
* China urged to ignore ‘moral hazard’ of helping indebted regions as economy-fuelling bond sales seen booming
* US curbs target Chinese companies, but bilateral ties could be biggest casualty as tech war ramps up
* S. Korea out to salvage scout jamboree with K-pop
* Fading neon signs shine again in Hong Kong
* Pentagon creates generative AI task force amid fierce competition with China in the domain
* China Intelligence agency uncovers citizen working for CIA
* India plans welfare measures for gig workers ahead of elections
* ‘Ugly but comfortable’: Barbie movie kicks off China craze for practical footwear as many switch to sensible shoes
* China universities waste millions, fail to make real use of research, audit finds in indictment of tech-sufficiency drive
* Hockey - Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Three-time winners India thrash Japan 5-0, set up final against impressive Malaysia
* Soccer-Japan's Ikeda wants youngsters to grow as Nadeshiko head home
* The planet is boiling, and we're turning up the heat by burning fossil fuels
* Pakistan PM, opposition to meet, deadline looms to name caretaker premier
* South Korean activists protest against Fukushima water discharge
* England, Australia set up World Cup women's semi-final blockbuster
