Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the FIBA Basketball World Cup before the group H match between Canada and France at Indonesia Arena in Jakarta on Friday, August 25, 2023. - AFP
Malaysia:
* 'Corruption pushed up prices', says Anwar
* Najib fails in bid to stay 1MDB trial pending disposal of appeal to recuse judge
* Army Red Warrior stunt team promises heart-stopping performance on National Day
* Brief closure of Putrajaya airspace for National Day celebration, rehearsal
* Clearance at JB checkpoint is faster than Singapore, says PM
* Malaysia's inflation eases to 2% in July
* No decision yet on restricting seafood imports from Japan, says Mat Sabu
* Barnacles may help solve mystery of missing MH370 plane
* Nothing special offered to Musk to invest in Malaysia, says PM
* Hajiji not ruling out likelihood of GRS teaming up with Warisan for next state polls
* Man gets 10-year jail sentence, three whippings for raping 15-year-old sister in-law
* No increase in radioactivity levels in country's waters, says Atom Malaysia
Ethnic Malaysian-Chinese priests performing rituals during the Hungry Ghost Festival in Kajang in Malaysia's Selangor state. The festival, celebrated in the seventh lunar month of the lunar new year calendar among communities in southern China, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan, marks the belief that the 'Gates of Hell' are opened to let out the hungry ghosts who then wander in the land of the living while foraging for food. During the festival, food offerings are made while paper money and joss sticks are burnt outside homes to keep the spirits of dead ancestors happy and to bring good luck. - AFP
Singapore:
* Singapore money laundering suspect’s link to Sentosa: He frequented golf club, partied on yacht, owned homes on island
* Singapore July manufacturing output down 0.9% y/y, less than expected
* It's all quick and fast in Singapore Changi Airport - It has the shortest waiting times in the world
* Singapore joins green bond rush with RM9.77bil offering
* Singapore to unveil support scheme for retrenched workers
* Asian stock markets mostly decline ahead of Federal Reserve’s Powell speech
* Oil set for 2nd weekly fall on firm dollar as supply worries ebb
* AirAsia to carry on with its Singapore to Sibu route after Oct 27
Indonesia:
* Indonesian ministry shuts down four factories, will spray mist to reduce air pollution
* Asean economic growth seen at 4.5% in 2023, says its finance chair
* Rubbish fire declared an emergency as thick smoke chokes locals in Indonesia's West Java province
* Malaysia inks framework with Indonesia, Thailand to promote bilateral transactions in local currencies
* Indonesia court overturns acquittal of two policemen over stadium deaths
Thailand's Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith attends the opening session of the Association of South-East Asia Nations (Asean) Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. - AP
Thailand:
* The hottest disputed area on earth now - Why is the South China Sea a flashpoint for Asia? More so for South-East Asian countries ...
* Health of Thailand's billionaire ex-PM Thaksin still a concern, says doctor
* Thai exports drop more than forecast in July, seen rising in Q4
* Digital nomads are traveling by day and working by night
* Thai supermarket chain Big C to enter Hong Kong next month, eyes dual listing, CEO says
Philippines:
* Australian, US, Filipino forces practice retaking an island in a drill along the South China Sea
* Emerging markets: Asian currencies edge lower ahead of Powell's speech
* Philippines steps up exposure of China ‘bullying’ in sea dispute
* Australia says it will conduct more joint patrols with Philippines in South China Sea
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (centre) watches the game beside FIBA president Hamane Niang, right, during a match of the Philippines against Dominican Republic at the Basketball World Cup at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan province, Philippines Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. - AP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam's VinFast stock surge is a ‘coin toss’ for investors
* Vietnam's capital city Hanoi aims for 75 pct urbanisation rate by 2030
* Vietnam joins South-East Asian effort on cross-border payments
* Vietnam firms expecting more orders for the rest of 2023
Myanmar:
* Min Oat Myanmar, a top Burmese hip-hop artist, is jailed for 20 years for criticising Myanmar's military leaders
* Thousands of Rohingya demand safe return to Myanmar in protest to mark six years since their exodus
* Myanmar extradites a total of seven suspects to China over online scams
* Myanmar: Two online scam suspects extradited to China
Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the Basketball World Cup at the Indonesia Arena stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.- AP
Cambodia:
* E-Mart24 Inc, one of South Korea's major convenience store (CVS) chains, to begin business in Cambodia
* Hun Manet, Cambodia's new PM, pledges ambitious growth but offers few details
* Cambodia's new PM sets big goals for 2050
Laos:
* Asean enhances regional cooperation to tackle environmental challenges in Vientiane meeting
* Laos and China to increase trade cooperation
* Lao weather bureau warns of risk of floods, landslides as heavy rain continues
Brunei:
* Asean countries agree to advance cooperation on climate change
* Brunei's economy records 0.8 per cent growth in first quarter of 2023
Residents shop for sushi and sashimi at a Japanese supermarket in Beijing. Public fears and frustrations are being shared in Japan's neighboring countries about the release of treated radioactive wastewater from a crippled nuclear power plant Thursday. Some people in South Korea say they won't eat seafood, even after its conservative government endorsed the safety of the Japanese plan. China summoned Japan’s ambassador in Beijing and a government spokesperson called the discharge plan irresponsible. - AP
AseanPlus:
* Xi and Modi agree at Brics to prioritise de-escalation efforts at the Himalayan border
* Panda cubs Yi Yi, Sheng Yi to return to China on Aug 29
* Japan is next country to shoot for the moon after Russia and India missions
* World wrestling body suspends India after harassment scandal; association chief charged with sexual misconduct
* Despite Luna-25 spacecraft crash, China expected to continue working with Russia in race for moon base
* Taiwan reports renewed Chinese military activity, planes in 'response' zone
* Japan scrambles jets to monitor Chinese bombers near Okinawa island
* North Korea says spy satellite launch ends in failure, again
* China group tours return to Japan but big spending unlikely
* China bans seafood from Japan after the Fukushima nuclear plant begins its wastewater release / Seafood traders angry, anxious about their future
* Beijing bans all Japanese seafood imports over Fukushima discharge
* Taiwan's vice president accuses China of attempting to influence upcoming elections
* 60 cockroach eggs found in shampoo bought online
* Inflation hurting Modi, but still likely to win India's 2024 polls - survey
* China plans to cut stamp duty on stock trading by up to 50% to revive sentiment-sources
* HK sushi outlets brace for cost jump after Japan seafood ban
* Former New Zealand prime minister ordered to pay US$3.9 million after company collapse
* Hong Kong weighs seafood safety certification for restaurants amid fears over Japan’s Fukushima waste water discharge
* Hong Kong sport fisherman charged with murder over death of fellow angler after alleged North Point fight led to pair falling twice into sea
* Hong Kong woman, 93, arrested on suspicion of using walking frame to bump into care home resident, 94, who later died
* Hong Kong premier art centre the Fringe Club pledges to fight to keep its home in landmark area although its put up for sale
* A tiny factory is handcrafting RM51,000 mics for Justin Bieber, Dr. Dre
* India hopes G20 will evolve amicable position on geopolitical issues -official
