Newly-elected Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra, youngest daughter of former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, poses for photos at the Pheu Thai Party headquarters in Bangkok on Friday, October 27, 2023. Thailand's ruling party on October 27 elected the daughter of jailed billionaire ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra as its leader. - AFP
Malaysia:
* Johor Sultan to be the new King
* Malaysia committed to adopting clear, energy efficient technologies, says Loke
* Threats received indicate Malaysia's approach to Palestinian issue is effective, say experts
* Zambry: M'sia optimistic resolution at UNGA special emergency session will garner support
* Putrajaya against Kelantan decision on forest reserves, says Nik Nazmi
* Lured by Amsterdam scam - Lucrative job offer comes with a big shock for Malaysian
* Strict but fair supervision will improve police service delivery, says IGP
* Nov 6 for decision on amendment of charges in Najib’s trial
* Duo nabbed for allegedly molesting, abusing two kids at Ampang orphanage
* M’sia clear on stance in WHO Pandemic Treaty, IHR negotiations - Health DG
* Elements of extremism, violence not permitted during Palestine Solidarity Week
* The cruel atrocities committed on civilians in Gaza must stop, says Dr Wee
Demonstrators take part in a pro-Palestinian rally in Surabaya, East Java, on Friday, October 27, 2023. Thousands of civilians, both Palestinians and Israelis, have died since October 7, 2023, after Palestinian Hamas militants based in the Gaza Strip entered southern Israel in an unprecedented attack triggering a war declared by Israel on Hamas with retaliatory bombings on Gaza. - AFP
Singapore:
* Singapore’s 2021 greenhouse gas emissions hit record 57.7 million tonnes
* Teachers’ Day and Children’s Day to be pre-school holidays in Singapore from 2024
* Singapore: Jail for man who took over RM73,000 from 41 victims in hotel booking scam to clear gambling debt
* Singapore and Indonesia discuss six digital transformation issues, says top official
* S’pore telcos, banks to be accountable to scam victims if found negligent
* Asian shares track US futures higher, bonds hold gains
* Oil rises more than US$1 on fears of spread of Middle East conflict
* Emerging Markets - Asian FX, stocks gain on signs of cooling US inflation
Indonesia:
* Indonesia's high-grade nickel ore reserves may be depleted in six years
* Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes Sumba in Indonesia - GFZ
* Indonesia sentences Iranian drug gang to death
* Indonesia raises alert as monkeypox cases increase to 14
* Indonesia's Garuda tests first commercial flight on biofuel to cut emissions
* Tourist dies after 10m-high glass bridge in Indonesia’s forest park gives way
Bow takes pictures as waitresses in Halloween costumes as they present drinks at the Vetmon (Magic) cafe in Bangkok, Thailand. - Reuters
Thailand:
* Thai tycoon Somphote Ahunai’s green push sparks cash strain and sinking stock
* Thailand's ruling party chooses a Shinawatra as new leader
* Three injured as giant octopus ride at Thailand’s amusement park crashes
* Thai finance ministry cuts 2023 growth outlook, sees higher 2024 pace
* Popular ‘floating tourist train’ makes a comeback in Thailand
* Emerald Buddha statue found in mango tree in Thailand
Philippines:
* US military says Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of B-52 bomber over South China Sea
* China urges Philippines to stop deliberate, provocative actions in South China Sea
* Race to fix crumbling ship threatens conflict in South China Sea
* Rate hike wagers take hold in South-East Asia
Women ride with a baby on a bicycle on a street in Can Tho City on Friday, October 27, 2023. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam's agricultural product export expected to soar by year-end; sales almost at US$20bil at end-Sept
* Foreign investment surges in Vietnam as companies plan new factories
* EXPLAINER - Vietnam's real estate woes: how much worse can they get?
* Ho Chi Minh City to develop modern agro-technology
Myanmar:
* Ethnic rebels launch attacks across northern Myanmar
* ‘We will never get justice at home’, says Myanmar fugitives
* Ban on family visits lifted - Junta give leeway to people
Pakistan's Mohammad Wasim Jr. celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of South Africa's Temba Bavuma - Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 - Pakistan v South Africa - M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India - October 27, 2023. - Reuters
Cambodia:
* Cambodia targets tech and agriculture investments
* Cambodia and Russia tighten ties as naval visit set for November
* Visiting circuits launched at Chau Say Tevoda-Thommanon temples in Cambodia's Angkor Park
Laos:
* Laos seeks ways to tackle rising air pollution issues
* Thai PM Srettha to visit Laos to strengthen ties and boost cooperation
Brunei:
* Indonesian man suffer a staggering fine of RM86.7mil by Brunei court for possessing smuggled cigarettes and violating immigration laws
* Six foreign women detained for immoral activities in Brunei; police seek more suspects in alleged prostitution ring in the capital
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (L) and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R) look on during a meeting at the US Department of State in Washington, DC, on Friday, October 27, 2023. - AFP
AseanPlus:
* Former Chinese premier Li Keqiang dies at 68; top leader suffered heart attack, says state media
* Tiktok says Malaysia's claims it blocks pro-Palestinian content are 'unfounded'
* LA-based company acquires worldwide rights to Malaysian horror film 'Sumpahan Jerunei'
* Poaching a ‘major, overlooked threat’ to biodiversity in China, study finds
* US and Australia announce agreement to work with Japan on defence technology
* China’s next Tiangong space station residents will be its youngest crew ever
* Leading Chinese academic and cultural figures call for Sino-US ‘people power and friendship’
* EU checking how China-linked firm got on its business board for Global Gateway infrastructure drive
* John Lee policy address 2023: record 410,000 new public flats in Hong Kong, shorter waiting time over next decade
* Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi urges ‘in-depth’ Sino-US dialogue ahead of Antony Blinken meeting
* Tesla not part of EU investigation into Chinese carmaker subsidies, but could still face duties
* China's Sept industrial profits extend gains amid more signs of stabilisation
* Core inflation in Japan's capital unexpectedly accelerates, BOJ in spotlight
* Intel forecast beats expectation as manufacturing momentum builds
* China warns against 'empty slogans' at COP28 climate talks
* Disney’s India sale will follow Murdoch’s logic
* Taiwan chip industry pushes government to speed up renewables
* Taiwan ex-colonel handed 20-year prison term for China spying
* Japan puts bounty on bears as attacks surge to record numbers
* Apple catching up to Samsung in smartphone sales
* Cricket-Australia back to their best, says New Zealand's Latham
* China's yuan holds steady while waiting for signs of economy bottoming
* ‘Good-looking, good at pretending’: Married woman in China hires actors to play relatives at ‘weddings’ to con three men out of RM430,902; gets strong reactions online
