A worker prepares a structure of a dragon head in preparation for the upcoming Lunar New Year around the Supertrees grove observation walk at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore on Monday, January 15, 2024. - AFP
Malaysia:
* PM wishes Tamil community Happy Ponggal
* Govt seeking formula to improve AP, IP governance, says Anwar
* Dr M does not understand loyalty, no need to comment on his statement, says MIC chief
* Judiciary at receiving end of misplaced blame, says Chief Justice
* Refine business strategies amidst Red Sea crisis, FMM tells shippers
* No extra fee for 5G will help economy but govt must keep watch, says Fomca
* Dr M’s remarks against Indian community roundly slammed
* CJ reminds lower courts to abide by precedents set by higher courts
* Dengue: Govt wants to expand release of Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes
* AG says not bound to explain withdrawal of criminal prosecutions
* M'sia should look at signing Rome Statute in light of Gaza atrocities, says Bar
* No reason to ban 'Man on the Run', say constitutional experts
Indonesian fans wave flags ahead of the Asian Cup Group D soccer match between Indonesia and Iraq at Ahmad Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. - AFP
Singapore:
* Singapore home sales fall to 15-year low as market cools
* Singapore PM Lee reaffirms close ties with Brunei during meeting with Sultan Bolkiah
* Seven consortia submit KL-SG HSR proposals to MyHSR Corp
* Man in SG allegedly sent message to falsely claim car distributor would be burnt by a bomb
* Man admits he tried to rape drunk female friend after drinking session
* SIA to roll out red carpet treatment for ‘Very Important Panda’ Le Le
* Singapore President Tharman to make his first overseas state visit to Brunei
* Banks don’t send SMS clickable links, SG police and DBS warn after RM1.55mil lost to scams in two weeks
* Two million S’poreans to receive Assurance Package payout to MediSave accounts in February
* Oil consumption and prices forecast to rise / Asia stocks lag Nikkei's ascent, China skips rate cut
Indonesia:
* Presidential hopeful Anies Baswedan says Indonesia's democracy is declining and pledges change
* Indonesia's 2023 trade surplus narrows to US$37bil
* Indonesian president Jokowi seeks excellent human resources to welcome demographic dividend
* Indonesia evacuates about 6,500 people on island of Flores after a volcano spews clouds of ash
* Indonesia 2023 trade surplus narrows to US$37bil
* Jakarta’s long fight for healthier air persists
* Oil nudges up as investors eye Mideast conflict
* Mount Marapi erupts again, leading to evacuations
A woman poses for photographs amidst light installations at the Nasatta Light festival, in Thailands Ratchaburi province on Monday, January 13, 2024. - AFP
Thailand:
* Covid-19 reinfection risk higher among those who received multiple vaccines, says Thai medical expert
* Emerging markets: Thai baht rises most since December; Taiwan dollar falls after election
* Thai cenbank says rate cuts not a quick fix for sluggish economy
* Thai minister dispels rumours, says digital wallet scheme, loan status unaltered
* Divers race to save trapped manta ray in Andaman
* Air pollution expected to escalate in Bangkok until Jan 17
* Phuket selected to host the 4th Biennale 2025
Philippines:
* Philippines moves closer to raising foreign holding limits in country
* Philippine remittances rise by 2.9 per cent year-on-year in November
* Philippines military chief says that govt has big plans for islands in South China Sea
* Philippines to upgrade outposts in disputed South China Sea
* Bohol welcomes first cruise ship for 2024
* Philippines dismisses grave threats case vs Duterte
Visitors stand along the Supertrees grove observation walk as workers install structures in preparation for the upcoming Lunar New Year at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore on Monday, January 15, 2024. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam aims to increase exports by six per cent in 2024
* George Kent sets up company for Vietnam expansion
* Vietnamese industries eye ambitious export goals in 2024
* Four die from suffocation in Hanoi flower shop fire
* Vietnam's top leader attends parliament session after health concerns
* Vietnam: Fresh strategies needed to face the new year
Myanmar:
* Myanmar junta suffers more setback; town near Bangladesh border falls to ethnic minority fighters
* Myanmar rebel group claims control of town bordering India, Bangladesh
* Myanmar seizes 1.2 million stimulant tablets
In this photo released by Brunei's Information Department, Brunei's Prince Abdul Mateen and bride Anisha Rosnah, in their car, attend the wedding procession in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. - AP
Cambodia:
* Cambodia has now enforced ‘Tobacco-free sports’ policy in country
* Ministry refutes HRW report on freedom of the press in Cambodia
* Manet, Macron to talk ties, rules-based international order
Laos
* M'sian drug kingpin arrested in Laos had RM190mil in assets, says cops
* Switzerland extends support to Laos for its vocational training project
* Lao Telecom unveils 5G high-speed internet at Lao Digital Week
Brunei:
* Brunei's newlywed Prince Mateen and his commoner wife to be feted at the end of lavish celebrations
* Malaysian King, Queen congratulate Brunei's Prince Mateen and wife
* Thousands line streets to greet royal couple / A royal revamp through Instagram / City abuzz over royal wedding
South Korean players interact with their supporters after at the end of the Asian Cup Group E soccer match between South Korea and Bahrain at Jassim Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. South Korea won 3-1. - AP
AseanPlus:
* Bridesmaids-for-hire business booms in China
* ‘Parasite’ director calls for probe into the death of actor Lee Sun-kyun
* Apple offers rare iPhone 15 discount in China amid demand fears
* North Korean hackers, criminals share money laundering networks in South-East Asia - UN
* ‘Face reality’, Taiwan tells China, even as island enters new era after election
* Russia welcomes North Korean foreign minister for talks on deepening ties
* China central bank holds medium-term rate but adds liquidity
* South Korea's Yoon pledges to extend tax benefits for chip investments
* No honeymoon period for new Taiwan President with a divided government
* Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen leaves tough legacy for president-elect William Lai
* Hong Kong police arrest taxi driver after two passengers killed in crash with double-decker bus
* Artificial intelligence will affect almost 40% of jobs, IMF says
* Price drop leads to calls for stimulus in China
* India cenbank issues draft framework for fintech self-regulatory body
* Russia to build on Putin-Kim agreements as North Korean minister visits Moscow
* North Korea says it tested solid-fuel hypersonic missile
* CES highlights the climate-centric future of consumer technology
* Hong Kong actress Elvina Kong loses HK$160,000 in cash and valuables after home burgled for fifth time
* Furious China plane passenger buys 2 first-class tickets, demands seats for 3, delays flight by hours in viral video
* COP28 was exceptional challenge amid global divisions, Al Jaber says
* Tennis-'It's going to happen', organisers defend late Melbourne finishes
* Malaysian Gan the weapon behind Japanese mixed pair’s historic success
* Cricket-Jaiswal, Dube steer India to T20 series win against Afghanistan
