Gold medalist Muhammad Sejahtera Dwi Putra of Indonesia poses during the awards ceremony of men's 10-meter running target range shooting at the Fuyang Yinhu Sports Centre in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. - AP
Malaysia:
* Ministry on the alert for any possible 'Disease X' outbreak, says Dr Zaliha
* Malaysia’s FDI set to rise on friend-shoring as PM Anwar raises country's profile
* Nearly 16,000 nabbed for commercial crime so far this year
* Take action on errant subordinates or face action yourself, Deputy IGP warns senior cops
* Almost 31,000 uni students offered RM1,500 advance PTPTN loan for Oct intake
* ‘Cut red tape, improve ease of doing business’ - PM wants slow decision-making processes eradicated
* Malaysia secures RM37.4bil investment commitments in digital sector
* Home Minister, govt win appeal to reinstate ban on ‘Gay is okay’ book
* Govt upping efforts to secure release of two Malaysians from Guantanamo Bay, says Saifuddin
* Pelangai by-election: Umno must win no matter who's fielded, says Ismail Sabri
* MetMalaysia: Prolong thunderstorms, strong winds forecast in northern states
* Come back and spearhead country's development, Speaker urges M'sians studying abroad
Hong Kong's Haughey Siobhan Bernadette celebrates after winning the gold at the Women's 200m Freestyle Final Asian Games at the Sports Centre Aquatic Sports Arena Hangzhou, on Monday (Sept 25, 2023). - Reuters
Singapore:
* Singapore male cop who molested policewoman fined RM35,000
* Founder of Chinese gambling website linked to Singapore’s RM7bil money laundering case
* Singapore core inflation drops for fourth straight month to 3.4% in August
* Iconic Hong Kong band The Wynners featuring legends Alan Tam and Kenny Bee to hold farewell concert in Singapore on Dec 17
* Criminal groups from China spreading out to South-East Asia, including Singapore, says experts
* Singapore upgrades its F-16 fighter jets with advanced capabilities, says defence ministry
* Singaporean rapper Akeem Jahat stays true to his music, refuses to conform to what's trendy
* Working beyond their 60s - Most older generation in Singapore wants it
* Singaporean tourist killed, 10 others hurt after van plunges into ravine in Penang
* Asian shares slip after brutal central bank week, yen in focus
Indonesia:
* Indonesian govt halts illegal departure of 32 prospective workers to Middle East
* 'Regulate them': Hard-up Indonesia traders urge TikTok sales ban
* Indonesia president: regulation on use of social media as e-commerce platform may be issued on Tuesday
* Indonesia's polls next year could spur deforestation
* Stop the slander - The dirty tactics against presidential candidates in Indonesia.
* Indonesians overwhelmingly prefer democracy over strong leader: Pew survey
* Emerging markets - Most Asian currencies fall on Fed's hawkish rhetoric; Indian rupee, Indonesian rupiah leads decline
Yun Boeun of South Korea performs on the balance beam at the women's team artistic gymnastics event of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. - AP
Thailand:
* Worst may be over for Thai baht as Srettha prioritises economy
* Thai police raid top cop's home in 'Betflix' gambling probe; well-known officer denies all allegations
* Chinese tourists get VIP welcome as Thai visa waiver scheme begins
* Thai Prime Minister forecasts US$5bil investment for his country from US tech giants
* Oil prices rise, tight supply back in focus
Philippines:
* ‘Hawkish’ Philippine central bank chief rules out early rate cut
* Philippines to remove barrier placed by China in South China Sea - national security advisor
* For Filipino wartime rape survivors, a last hope for reparations and acknowledgement for wartime ordeal
* Too ‘wais’ for our own good in the Philippines
Gold medalist Tajikistan's Somon Makhmadbekov stands on the podium during the award ceremony for the Men -81Kg Judo competitions of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. - AP
Vietnam:
* Foreign bondholders urge Vietnamese developer to agree on bond restructuring
* UN worried about Vietnam arrest of energy expert after Biden's visit
* Shares in Vietnam's Vingroup hit lowest level in nearly six years
* Vietnam is aiming to have semiconductors as a key industry
Myanmar:
* Delivery Hero confirms talks on partial sale of Asian business; Grab is expected to pay US$1.07bil for stake
* Myanmar cops make big breakthrough in war against drugs - 254kg ICE worth more than RM4.6mil seized in eastern Shan state
* US to provide US$116mil in humanitarian aid for Myanmar and Bangladesh; move also to support Rohingya refugees
India's players celebrate with their gold medals during the awards ceremony of the women's final cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. - AP
Cambodia:
* Cambodia confirms first case of Zika infection in seven years
* Unquenchable thirst for South-East Asia’s fresh coconuts especially from Cambodia
* Cambodian PM: High-income country status set for 2050 / * Cambodian patients hail ‘Peace Angels’
Laos:
* Laos govt agrees deal with China General Nuclear for major renewable energy project in South-East Asian country
* Time to tackle global challenges, Laos DPM tells UN
Brunei:
* Brunei has joined calls for increased action against religious hatred, especially Islamophobia and anti-Islam sentiments, said a top minister
* Pharmacists play vital role in healthcare in Brunei, says its health minister
Gold medallist India's Divyansh Singh Panwar, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and Rudrankksh Patil celebrate on the podium after winning the men's 10m air rifle team final in a new world record mark at the Fuyang Yinhu Sports Centre, Hangzhou, Chinaon Monday (Sept 25, 2023). - Reuters
AseanPlus:
* Putrajaya wants to meet Indian govt over ban on export of non-basmati white rice, says Mat Sabu
* Malaysian singer Jeryl Lee rumoured to be China’s new reality TV show winner
* North Korean media slam South Korean president over arms deal warning; calls Yoon a guy with a trash-like head
* 'Three, two, one, nothing': Fake fireworks fizzle and fuddle at Games
* Be prepared for more compounding and cascading natural disasters, Australians warned
* 'Don't kill our nature' - Petition against felling thousands of trees in historic Tokyo park area
* From K-pop to sales girls: AI goes mainstream in South Korea
* Beijing accuses US of trying to suppress Chinese companies through cyberattacks
* Indian Wushu team devastated after visa issue blocks athletes from Hangzhou Asian Games
* Punjab's Sikhs fear Canada-India row threatens them at home, abroad
* YouTube to introduce AI-powered tools for creators
* Evergrande's debt revamp roadblock hits China property investors' sentiment
* China hosts esports’ biggest moment with Tencent at the wheel
* Polls show Australia Indigenous referendum support slipping, likely to fail
* At least 16 killed in coal mine fire in south-west China
* Millions to take to skies as China gears up for long golden week
* The deaths to come in Pakistan - THE situation in Pakistan has become dire
* Australia warns of multi-billion dollar climate disaster costs
* India powers up for Cricket World Cup
* Rugby World Cup -Wales march into quarter-finals, shove Wallabies towards exit
* Centuries from Gill and Iyer seal easy ODI series win for India over Australia ahead of Cricket World Cup
* India fires first world record of Asian Games as Japanese teen dazzles with her skateboarding skills
* Desperate esports fans in ticket-grabbing frenzy at Asian Games
