Panda cubs Rui Bao, left, and Hui Bao are seen at a theme park in Yongin, South Korea, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. Twin pandas born in South Korea appeared before the public for the first time on Thursday to mark the announcement of their names. - AP
Malaysia:
* 1MDB trial: Najib's account received RM2bil in illicit funds from Tanore, court hears
* Goldman Sachs vs Malaysia: Govt to respond accordingly, safeguard Malaysias interest, says Johari Ghani
* No compromise, says IGP on action against cops involved in crime, abuse of power
* Collective action crucial to protecting South China Sea, says China's charge d'affaires in M'sia
* Threats to national food security likely as El Nino returns, say experts
* Budget 2024: Good news on 5G, cost of living and food security issues, says Fahmi
* Turbulence on social media over MYAirline's sudden suspension of flights / * MYAirline service suspension 'irresponsible', says Transport Minister
* MACC to wait for police to complete probe against Roger Ng first, says Azam Baki
* Nearly RM2bil lost to online scams since 2021, says CCID chief
* Bukit Aman waiting for feedback from US, S'pore on recovery of assets from 1MDB lawyer Loo, says CCID chief
* Malaysia denies all allegations by Goldman Sachs, says AG's Chambers
* Zambry urges any Malaysians in or around Gaza to contact Wisma Putra
A Perth-bound Scoot flight returned to Singapore following a bomb threat on Thursday. It landed at Changi Airport at 6.27pm.RSAF said in a Facebook post that it activated two F-15SG fighter jets to escort the Scoot aircraft. - The Straits Times/ANN
Singapore:
* Singapore, Thailand look to enhance economic cooperation on first official visit by Thai PM Srettha
* Scoot flight bound for Perth circles back to Singapore after bomb threat
* Grab’s 70% tumble shows the limits of Singapore’s tech dream
* Teacher in S’pore sent sexually explicit text messages to underage male student
* Oil falls further on US stock build, easing supply concerns / Oil falls over 2% after Saudi pledge; investors keep wary eye on Israel
* Asian shares rally as markets wager on Fed pivot; US inflation in focus
* J&T Global Express valued at US$13bil in Hong Kong IPO - sources
Indonesia:
* Top riders expects intense fight for MotoGP lead in Indonesia this weekend
* Indonesia to evacuate citizens from Palestinian Territories as soon as it is safe: Minister
* Indonesian leader's volunteer network to back retired general Prabowo for president
* Indonesia ex-agriculture minister named as graft suspect
* Court to rule on age limit for president and veep candidates
* Chinese-built trains empower locals in Indonesia
* United against climate threats - A promise by Indonesians
A terrapin turtle balances on the rock in a pond at Garden by the Bay in Singapore. - AFP
Thailand:
* Thai taekwondo star and Olympic champion Panipak claims 50th career title at World Grand Prix Championship
* Thailand seeks auto R&D investment to keep EV momentum going; govt to provide incentives and tax breaks for carmakers
* Thai PM Srettha seeks Malaysia's help to secure release of hostages in Gaza
* Malaysia, Thailand form joint task forces for collaboration
* Thai PM concludes working visit to Malaysia
* 20 Thai deaths in Israel-Gaza conflict, says govt
Philippines:
* High inflation means children go hungry around the world, says survey
* Manila electric to invest RM1.32bil in solar power company
* Philippine statistics agency probing alleged data breach
* Asian equities, FX rise; markets brace for US inflation data
* Malaysia evacuating 5 from Gaza with help from the Philippines
* Filipinos killed in conflict due to the the Israel-Hamas conflict
King Charles III presents Dr Masato Sagawa of Japan with the 2022 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering for the development of the sintered Neodymium Iron Boron permanent magnet, during a reception at Buckingham Palace in London, Britain October 12, 2023. - Reuters
Vietnam:
* Vietnam's e-commerce exports to reach US$5.5bil by 2027
* Vietnam's consumer price index forecast to grow 3.2-3.6 per cent in 2023, says finance ministry
* Vietnam EV maker VinFast to acquire its battery maker sibling
* Translations from Vietnamese, Arabic and Tamil are among finalists for National Translation Awards
* S-E Asia countries opt for business-friendly AI rules
Myanmar:
* Peace in Myanmar a distant prospect eight years after ceasefire deal
* Russia and Myanmar discuss gas pipeline construction in Myanmar
* ‘The govt bombed us’ - Chaos in Myanmar
* Two close allies of junta chief jailed for treason
An artist draws a tattoo on woman's back in preparations for the upcoming Navratri, a festival during which devotees worship the Hindu goddess Durga, in Ahmedabad, India, on Thursday, October 12, 2023. - Reuters
Cambodia:
* Cambodia-US trade recovery under way, with export growth
* Cambodia records second bird flu death in a week, third this year, after no cases since 2014
* Cambodia and Brazil vow to further advance bilateral ties, cooperation
Laos:
* Laos strives to maintain monetary stability
* Climate change and the Shift to cleaner energy push South-East Asia to finally start sharing power
Brunei:
* Brunei court slaps a whopping fine of RM307,000 on Indonesian possessing and selling smuggled cigarettes
* Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah lauds Brunei-Thailand ties in era of uncertainty
South Africa's Kagiso Rabada celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Australia's Josh Inglis during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, India, on Thursday, October 12, 2023. - Reuters
AseanPlus:
* 'Not proud at all': Japan's army struggles to recruit new personnel
* China elected to UN Human Rights Council as Russia’s bid is rejected
* AI jobs with average of RM12,000 per month top choices for Chinese graduates in 2023 amid record youth unemployment
* Hong Kong teenager found safe after seven-day rescue effort / Parents join rescue teams scouring country park
* Japan moves to strip Unification Church of government recognition
* China and electric vehicles forge a growing political target for Republicans
* Japan court backs transgender man seeking official identity change
* More people are living in flood-prone areas despite risks from climate change with biggest increase in China, study finds
* Climate change: China, India to bear the brunt with half a million coal workers facing job cuts globally by 2035 due to mine closures
* China and electric vehicles forge a growing political target for Republicans
* China population: Annual births expected to hover around 10 million as nation ages
* China struggling to wean itself off US dollar assets despite financial de-risking calls
* China stocks rise after state fund boosts stakes in 'Big Four' banks
* Toshiba to go private on Dec 20 after successful $13 billion takeover bid
* North Korea's Kim shares letters with Russia's Putin, wishes victory over 'imperialists'
* Israel-Hamas conflict raises questions over China’s long-term plans for Middle East
* Australians to reject Indigenous Voice in referendum - final YouGov poll
* Russia and India discuss Putin-Modi meeting this year - RIA
* Is Hong Kong’s celebrity-driven ‘fan economy’ a game changer, or a bubble about to burst?
* Japan firms to issue digital currency for clean energy transaction
* ‘Fairy baby’: Parenting style of China mother who leaves toddler, 2, home alone to look after herself divides opinion online
* Bharat roaring - Host unbeaten as Rohit's record ton powers India to World Cup win over Afghanistan
* Cricket-Fans throng hospitals for overnight stay as Indo-Pak hysteria grips Ahmedabad
