Malaysia:
* DBKL shuts down KL shop following semi-nude belly dance incident
* Sugar cannot be sold with conditions, says Armizan
* ‘Do not call Malays conservative because of who they voted for’
* Give Anwar time to fix economy, says Sultan Ibrahim
* Lecturer acquitted of Jean Sinnappa's murder passes away
* It's not pink guava juice: Pink tide hits Penang again
* PAS to have dialogue with Gerakan over Hadith module
* Education Ministry ready to meet any party to explain Hadith module implementation
* Claim that 54,000 Chinese nationals will be given citizenship untrue, says Fahmi
* Bursa Malaysia likely to see cautious trading; investors anxiously waiting for economic reports including from China
* Ringgit likely to trade in tight range this week; trading set to be between RM4.63 and RM4.65
* Barisan taking steps to ensure members vote for Pakatan in twin by-elections, says Zahid
Singapore:
* Singapore and Indonesia navies conduct bilateral military exercise
* China's 'aggressive behaviour' in South China Sea must be challenged, says US Navy official
* Sabah wants to work with Singapore Airlines to woo more Aussie tourists
* Singaporeans told to stay vigilant in guarding against scams linked to presidential election by police
* Building Singapore for future generations is the most important job: PM Lee
Indonesia:
* Greater Jakarta LRT to serve passengers from Monday (Aug 28)
* Bank Indonesia holds rates steady and plans new way to attract inflows
* Pancasila and the crisis of humanity - In an ever-evolving society and era, how can an ideology stay relevant?
* ‘Asean must stay united’, says Indonesia
* Singing about harsh realities of life by 'wonderwomen' in an Indonesian village
Thailand:
* Thailand’s weed industry says it’s ready for ‘serious money’
* Most Thais doubt Pheu Thai coalition can end political polarisation, says top survey Nida Poll
* Thai PM Srettha looks likely to take on finance minister job, say sources
* Thai supermarket chain Big C to enter Hong Kong next month, eyes dual listing, CEO says
* Coalition quagmire awaits new Thai leader after Thaksin’s return
Philippines:
* More than thousand flee floods as super typhoon brushes past Philippines
* Philippine athletics superstar EJ Obiena wins historic pole vault silver in World Athletics Championships
* Philippines to intensify efforts to crack down on human trafficking
* Basketball - Favourites United States, Spain start World Cup campaigns in Manila with routs
* Super typhoon Saola threatens northern Philippines
Vietnam:
* Vietnam January-August foreign investment inflow up 1.3% year-on-year
* Rise in German exports to South-East Asia offsets weaker China trade
* Management, training and cost cutting crucial to reviving Vietnam's textile sector, say experts
* Four killed in northern Vietnam coal pit collapse
Myanmar:
* Myanmar say it expelled East Timor's diplomat in retaliation for supporting opposition forces
* East Timor condemns Myanmar's expulsion of top diplomat
* 24 telecom fraud suspects brought back to China from Myanmar in four days
Cambodia:
* Cambodian schools and activists honoured by Asean for environmental work
* Cambodia and Laos launch cross-border QR code payment system
Laos:
* Laos to lead the way for Asean in region's commitment to tackling transboundary haze
* Asian Development Bank approves US$45mil financing to strengthen health care services in Laos
Brunei:
* Asean mulls critical mineral collaboration to ensure energy security
* Brunei finance ministry tell traders to uphold business ethics amid temporary plastic tax suspension
AseanPlus:
* Badminton - Young An proves she is the new shuttle star after crushing Marin to become South Korea's first world champion
* Saturn and the moon are set to light up the skies starting tonight for stargazers in South-East Asia
* US military personnel in Australia air crash, no deaths reported-media
* Three US Marines killed, 20 injured in an aircraft crash in Australia during military exercise
* 23 US Marines are injured, some critically, in an aircraft crash in Australia, officials say
* China’s travel rebound risks super-charging jet fuel prices
* 100-year-old ginkgo trees could get the axe under disputed plan for Tokyo's Jingu Gaien park
* Take a bow Noah Lyles - Sprinter wins historic third world gold after anchoring US relay to victory
* US accuses Russia, China of covering for North Korea at UN
* India considering EVs for priority sector lending, official says
* Hong Kong developers line up home sales at heavy discounts to clear unsold stock
* Hong Kong weighs seafood safety certification for restaurants amid fears over Japan’s Fukushima waste water discharge
* 400 km in 10 minutes: Chinese firm unveils superfast charging battery
* North Korea lets citizens abroad return in easing of Covid-19 isolation
* South Korea - ‘Sea women’ fear for their trade
* New Pokemon game about sleep makes a splash
* China’s cotton output set to fall 1 year after US’ Xinjiang ban as focus shifts to food security, quality
* As China’s property crisis plagues its economy and financial system, is a ‘Lehman Moment’ looming?
* Hong Kong Palace Museum to showcase bronze heads, mythical creatures unearthed at mainland China’s Sanxingdui ruins
* Aaron-Wooi Yik's challenge ends as South Korea celebrate three finals in worlds
* Japan says seawater radioactivity below limits near Fukushima
* Gen Z’s summer music vibe: sad
* 1.26m South Korean young people unemployed, over half hold college degrees: Survey