Malaysia's Muhammad Noraizat Mohd Nordin (centre right) kicks the ball as Thailand's Varayut Jantarasena (centre left) defends in the men's team final of the sepak takraw event during the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games in Jinhua in China's eastern Zhejiang province on Friday, September 29, 2023. Thailand won the team regu final with a 2-0 score. - AFP
Malaysia:
* Talks held with Indian govt reps over white rice exports, says Mat Sabu
* No urgent need for Cabinet reshuffle, says Anwar
* PM: Govt doing its best to help people cope with rising prices of goods
* Anwar arrives at Istana Negara - intensifying talks of an impending Cabinet reshuffle/ Anwar leaves Istana after audience with King
* Finance Ministry to begin talks on return of assets to Tabung Haji, says Anwar
* Bornean states are potential rice bowls for nation, says Mat Sabu
* Malaysia's international reserves at US$112.46bil at end-August 2023
* Cops: Application for Interpol Red notice on Muhyiddin's son-in-law being finalised
* AGC appeals Muhyiddin's discharge, presents 13 reasons to court
* Appeals Court restores trader's 10-year jail term for sexual assault of stepdaughter
* Auxiliary cop held for crude FB post against Anwar
* Five cops arrested for allegedly abducting victim from KL restaurant
Gold medallist China's Zhang Yufei poses with bronze medallist Japan's Rikako Ikee during the medal ceremony for the Women's 50m Butterfly Asian Games event at the Sports Centre Aquatic Sports Arena in Hangzhou, China on Friday, September 29, 2023. - Reuters
Singapore:
* Brother of RM8.3bil money laundering accused is one of eight suspects on the run, says Singapore's Deputy Public Prosecutor
* Singapore population rises most in 15 years to a record 5.92 million
* 11-storey flower and gardening haven by Far East Flora opens in Singapore's Clementi
* 12 suspects who allegedly siphoned cash from victims’ bank accounts using malware arrested in Singapore
* Non-declaration of gluten: Singapore recalls noodle product from Malaysia
* Giving ex-convicts a second chance in SIngapore
* Singapore announces another plan on cost of living
* Asian stocks end grim Q3 on brighter note, rate worries linger
Indonesia:
* Palm oil prices seen rising in 2024 as El Nino crimps Indonesian output, says association
* Indonesia plans Bali light rail to ease congestion, says minister
* Timor president Jose Ramos-Horta says China military cooperation had 'never been discussed'
* Malaysia: Businessman charged with causing hurt to Indonesian maid
* Asian Development Bank's coal shutdown scheme to launch first project in Indonesia 'soon', says top official
* ‘This will impact livelihoods of many’, says China's Tik Tok in Indonesia's ban of e-commerce transactions in app
* Oil set for 2% weekly gain on China holiday demand and tight US supply
A performer wields a lantern to mark Mid-Autumn Festival at the Main Media Center during the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. China won its 100th gold medal of the competion on Friday, less than a full week into the two-week event. China won 132 gold medals in the last Asian Games in Indonesia five years ago.- AP
Thailand:
* Bangkok readies new airport terminal to deal with tourists rush
* Thailand's new PM says committed to attracting major foreign investors
* Emerging markets: Thai baht lead steady Asian FX higher as dollar held off 10-month high
* Thailand's 'Tennis' darling but she's a taekwondo superstar having won the Olympics and two Asian Games titles
* Thailand proposes more border checkpoints with Malaysia to boost trade and connectivity
* Thai police seize drugs worth RM37.5mil in one of nation’s largest drug hauls
Philippines:
* MMEA seizes over 3,000kg of endangered marine species in boat off Kudat
* Philippines Sept inflation likely within 5.3%-6.1% range, says central bank
* US says Philippines took ‘Bold Step’ in barrier row with China
* Philippines vows to remove future barriers at disputed reef
* Marcos says Philippines is not looking for trouble but will defend waters against Chinese aggression
* Mum, daughter held over drug ‘gifts’ at Philippines airport
Vietnam:
* Vietnam sees Q3 GDP growth capped by weak external demand; experts believe country will miss its growth target
* US "deeply concerned” about jailing of Vietnam environmentalist
* Vietnam sees Q3 GDP growth capped by weak external demand
* He's the superstar now.. Vietnamese shooter Phang Quang Huy clinches his country's first gold medal at Asian Games
* Activist jailed for tax fraud in Vietnam
Workers at the media village take photos infront of a giant rabbit lantern to mark Mid-autumn Festival during 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. China won its 100th gold medal of the competition on Friday, less than a full week into the two-week event. China won 132 gold medals in the last Asian Games in Indonesia five years ago. - AP
Myanmar:
* Myanmar resistance leader claims majority control over territory in the country
* Myanmar junta angry at China over crime scam movie blockbuster 'tarnishing'
* Myanmar - Garment workers struggling to keep up with orders
Cambodia:
* Cambodian and Thai PM agree to improve trade and boost bilateral ties, cooperation
* Cambodia raises monthly minimum wage for garment industry for 2024
* New Thai prime minister pays friendly visit to neighboring Cambodia's own new leader
Members of Thailand's team pose for photos with their gold medals during the medals ceremony for the women's team sepak takraw event during the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games in Jinhua in China's eastern Zhejiang province on Friday, September 29, 2023. - AFP
Laos:
* Laos govt aims to boost rural development in southern province
* Lao leaders discuss ways to tackle economic slump and spiralling price of goods
Brunei:
* Brunei permanent resident and Malaysian son-in-law fined a total of RM50,500 for alcohol possession
* Brunei pays tribute to Chinese coach after historic Asian Games silver medal in Wushu
India's Kiran Baliyan holds the Indian flag (left), with China's Lijiao Gong and Jiayuan Song, who hold the Chinese flags after the Women's Shot Put Final at the Olympic Sports Centre Stadium, Hangzhou, China on Friday, Septe29, 2023. - AFP
AseanPlus:
* Breaking new grounds - It's all about clean energy as Hangzhou's carbon-neutral push to deliver benefits well beyond the Asian Games
* Korean gamers on cusp of gold at Hangzhou Asian Games and avoiding military service
* Former Premier League star Stimac calls astrologer claim 'a disgrace' as India football exit Asian Games
* What a thriller... Japan trumps Samoa again to stay in Rugby World Cup quarterfinals hunt
* India best suited to lead the developing world, top diplomat tells UN, in subtle jab at China
* In China pull-out, more South Korean firms are heading to Japan for the first time since 1980s
* Chinese tycoon Chen Hongtian’s seized luxury Hong Kong flat sells for US$53 million, 39% below market price
* Apple missing from China’s list of 26 registered app stores after requirement to submit information to government
* Hong Kong police charge expatriate engineer with manslaughter in connection with 2017 accident that left 2 workers dead at mega bridge site
* First made-in-Taiwan submarine - island seeking to bolster its defences against China.
* Salmon shortage leads to brown bear cubs dying of hunger in Hokkaido
* Netflix's DVD-by-mail service bows out as its red-and-white envelopes make their final trip
* Hangzhou's carbon-neutral push to deliver benefits well beyond the Asian Games
* Senior US and China diplomats meet in Washington in latest effort to maintain dialogue
* Second round of Fukushima wastewater release to start next week
* Hong Kong revives 'living tradition' of fire dragon dance
* Drought-hit Indian farmers protest against sharing of river water
* South Korea: New teachers’ manual bans recording devices in classrooms
* Hong Kong health workers could have done more to prevent deaths of two mentally disabled brothers, advocates say
* Buying up American farmland not part of China’s agricultural investment strategy, US panel told
* Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to testify on Monday in Google antitrust trial
* Sam Bankman-Fried, the fallen wunderkind of cryptocurrency
* ‘Ignorant and disrespectful’: Top China star Fan Bingbing slammed for snapping movie image at Spain film festival, posting ‘pirated’ photo online
