Filipino traffic enforcer Ramiro Hinojas wears a Santa Claus costume as he directs the flow of vehicles in Pasay city, Philippines on Dec 5, 2023. Hinojas said he dances during his shift at a busy intersection to bring joy to commuters and pedestrians as the country starts the Christmas season. - AP
Malaysia
* Three arrested over murder of economy rice seller in Penang
* Security guard with a heart of gold to receive award from King
* Sirul may find himself behind bars again soon
* Malaysia's 5G network coverage is less than 4% away from target, says Fahmi
* Johor sees more China, India tourists with visa-free travel
* Floods: 25 areas in JB hit after two-hour downpour
* Cambodian woman, son to be charged on Dec 7 over offensive remarks
* Johor govt to replace generators in CIQ following blackout
* Malaysian film 'Abang Adik' a hit in Taiwan, more showtimes added to cater to high demand
* Fan Bingbing meets Johor Sultan
Singapore
* Second man linked to ring that won over S$433k by recording cards at MBS casino pleads guilty
* Man charged with outrage of modesty for alleged sexual assault of 2-year-old girl
* Sweden to deepen cooperation with South-East Asia in new trade strategy
* Cocktails and guest shifts galore as World's 50 Best Bars take over Singapore
* DPM Lawrence Wong meets Singaporeans in Beijing
* Keepers of first panda cub Le Le share fond moments as his move to China nears
Thailand
* Three Pattaya cops face legal action over escape by German, American suspects
* Outrage over video showing Chinese tourist wearing Thai police uniform
* Thai business group keeps 2023 growth forecast at 2.5%-3.0%
* South-East Asia banks on aviation boom
* Unique Songkran festivities as Thailand anticipates Unesco status
Indonesia
* Prabowo to push for Indonesian-made cars if he wins election
* Plastic, sweet beverage excise to cause more problems than it solves: Businesses
* Indonesia rescuers evacuate all climbers from Marapi volcano after eruption killed 23
* Death toll from Indonesia's Mt Marapi eruption rises to 23
* Axiata to strengthen position in capturing Indonesia's FBB, FMC markets
Philippines
* Manila names two members of pro-Islamic State group as bomb suspects
* Philippines inflation to return to target by December, barring shocks: c.bank gov
* Marcos calls for streamlined, digitalised makeover of jail services
* Death toll in Philippine "killer curve" bus accident rises to 17
Vietnam
* Vietnam to launch initiatives to attract foreign investment
* Over 15 million Vietnam subscribers must turn off 2G signals before September 2024
* Vietnam said to be preparing for Chinese President Xi’s visit next week
* Vietnam's January-November rice exports hit record high since 1989
Cambodia
* Cambodia to hold 10-day 'Angkor Thanksgiving' event
* Tariff cuts on electricity to help energise tourism in Cambodia: EAC
* Cambodia's export to RCEP members sharply up in 10 months
Myanmar
* China raises stakes in cyberscam crackdown in Myanmar, though loopholes remain
* Myanmar central bank to no longer set forex rates
* Myanmar's Yangon hit by fuel shortage
Laos
* Funding from France beefs up efforts to improve nutrition in Saravan
* China-Laos Railway boosts local tourism, employment
Brunei
* Man jailed 15 months for trespassing into Brunei hospital, causing mischief
* Brunei students’ encouraging performance reflected in PISA 2022
Aseanplus
* Teacher in China executed for raping, molesting students
* China's Wang stresses promoting stable, healthy Sino-US relations with Blinken
* Seoul High Court sides with iPhone owners against Apple over ‘batterygate’
* Air New Zealand aims to fly battery-powered plane by 2026
* S.Korean man who adopted two cats, just to kill them gets jail
* India's Apollo Hospitals' operator rejects allegations of illegal kidney transplants
* S. Koreans aged 20 to 34 to get mental health check-ups every 2 years
* Chennai flooded as heavy rains from cyclone Michaung batter south India
* Japan’s Kishida cancels year-end parties on funding scandal
* ‘Til trash do us part': Taiwan couple embraces garbage wedding shoot
* Twitch to shut down in South Korea due to high costs
* Australia government seeks opposition support on immigration detention legislation
* ‘Too vulgar’: Waiter’s hip-twist intimate dance with woman customer in viral video sparks criticism of well-known hotpot chain in China
* Blackpink members renew contract, boosting shares in label YG Entertainment
* Eight months’ jail for Singaporean involved in fixing basketball matches in Thailand
* TVB star Kenneth Ma addresses rumours of a feud with HK actor Kevin Cheng
* Taiwanese rock band Mayday deny lip-syncing at Shanghai concert
* Asian markets on front foot as US jobs data provide new rate cheer
