Malaysia:
* 13-year-old nabbed for trying to stab ehailing driver in robbery attempt
* Bukit Gantang MP is fifth Bersatu rep to declare support for Anwar
* MACC ready to justify freezing of Aman Palestin accounts in court
* Gold bars were for investment purposes, says Aman Palestin lawyer
* Lebanese jeweller fails in bid for summary judgment against Rosmah over missing jewellery
* Special committee members' appointment manifestation of govt's anti-corruption efforts, says PM
* Anti-smoking bill prohibits minors from buying and using vape
* Malaysian Bar's appeal to refer constitutional questions to Federal Court dismissed
* Cabinet to review RON95 subsidy proposal before rollout next year, says Armizan
* Pilot run of progressive wage model to start in June with 1,000 firms
* Decision on Isa Samad's corruption appeal fixed for Jan 31
* S'wak surpasses tourism target with 3.18 million arrivals as of October
Singapore:
* Increase in anti-Singapore sentiments on social media; calls for rocket and bomb attacks, says home minister
* 10 years’ jail, caning for married man over repeated sexual abuse of teen girl he wanted to adopt
* Lee Hsien Yang ordered to pay damages to Shanmugam, Vivian for defamation
* Over 70 held in Singapore drug raids, S$157k worth of drugs seized
* Filipino maids model works of couture art created from household rubbish
* Charity scams on the rise amid conflict in Middle East, says Singapore
* Asian stocks subdued as traders brace for inflation data
* Oil prices rise on weak dollar, expectations for OPEC+ output cuts
* As Dubai prepares for COP28, some world leaders including Biden signal they won't attend climate talks
Indonesia:
* Citizens in richer countries back climate help for vulnerable, poll shows
* Indonesian couple marries next to body of bride’s father
* Presidential candidates embark on campaign trail with vow of peace
* Indonesian Sanctuary welcomes baby rhino
* Indonesian presidential candidate Anies rejects plan for new capital
* Emerging Markets - Most Asian FX lifted on potential Fed rate hike end; equities rise
Thailand:
* Thais give digital spin to ancient 'floating basket' festival
* Thai Ministry urges noodle importers to check for ethylene oxide
* Thai Cabinet approves 10% pay rise for state employees
* Thai PM vows to tackle informal debt to revive economy
* Thailand says Chinese beggars caught in Bangkok not victims of trafficking
* Thai Hostages released after group’s direct intervention
Philippines:
* Philippine government and communist rebels agree to resume talks to end a deadly protracted conflict
* Philippines to decide whether to ban TikTok in state security
* Philippine government, rebels agree to peace negotiations
* Teodoro tells Asean military veterans to watch out for expansionism
* Philippines and Japan start talks on visiting defence forces deal
Vietnam:
* South China Sea: Openness encouraged to shore up marine economy after disputes threaten to capsize relations
* Vietnam now confirmed as world's second-largest shrimp supplier
* Vietnam's Binh Duong takes steps to become centrally-run city by 2030
* Japan and Vietnam agree to boost ties, discuss Japanese military aid amid China threat
* Infrastructure builders face cash shortage in Vietnam
Myanmar:
* More Rohingya take children as they leave refugee camps by boat - aid groups
* 127 Malaysians, suspected to be victims of job scams, rescued from Myanmar fighting
* China navy ships arrive in Myanmar for joint drills
Cambodia:
* Almost three million locals and tourists visit Cambodia's popular Water Festival during weekend
* Six killed in truck crash in northwest Cambodia
* Dragon boat races return to Phnom Penh
Laos:
* Laos PM wants govt to take all steps in ending violence against women
* Laos' inflation drops slightly to 25.24% in November
Brunei:
* Brunei health ministry confirms uptick in ILI and Covid-19 cases in the country
* Malaysian fined RM590,000 for possessing smuggled cigarettes, booze
AseanPlus:
* Guinness World Records names 100-year-old Japanese woman 'oldest beauty adviser'
* Indian police arrest seven Kashmir students celebrating World Cup defeat
* Indian rescuers say very close to reaching 41 men trapped in tunnel
* Japan trials over-the-counter sales of 'morning-after' pill
* ‘Do not open plane doors’ warning in S. Korea mandated for planes in flight
* Man suffers injuries after falling off Jeju cliff trying to capture ‘photo of life’
* Asian Markets mixed as traders await US data, Fed speakers
* Australia begins crackdown on vaping, to ban import of single-use devices
* Teenager probed for assaulting deliveryman with golf club in Gangnam
* S. Korea’s dog meat supporters threaten to let 2 million dogs out near presidential office
* South Korean city turns to matchmaking to boost low birth rates
* US and China pitch rival supply-chain visions in latest clash over global trade and economic needs
* Pakistan's Imran Khan denied court-ordered public trial - lawyer
* Hong Kong police hunt for two men suspected of ramming patrol vehicle, delivery van on dead-end street in Kowloon
* North Korea cites rare dissent in elections even as 99% back candidates
* Service inflation accelerates in Japan amid tight job market
* Cow of breed that produces high-end Japanese beef rakes in record US$203,000 at auction
* What's Merriam-Webster's word of the year for 2023? Hint: Be true to yourself
* Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao must stay in US for time being, judge says
* Chinese scientists achieve breakthrough in early detection of ‘king cancer’ that killed Steve Jobs
* How China is using the law to tackle cyberbullying and Internet violence
* 761 Hong Kong families apply for baby bonuses, but experts say scheme unlikely to boost flagging birth rate
* Intravenous education: China hospitals set up ‘classrooms’ so sick children can study during nationwide outbreak of respiratory diseases, earns online backlash