Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos (centre left) and Vietnam's President Vo Van Thuong (cenre) watch women playing a traditional game at Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi on Monday, January 30, 2024. Vietnam and the Philippines agreed on Monday to boost coastguard cooperation in the South China Sea, as Manila tussles with Beijing over a hotly disputed reef. - AFP
Malaysia:
* Man gets 13 years’ jail, 16 strokes for attempted rape of daughter when she was four
* Pardons Board meeting was held at Istana Negara, confirms Dr Zaliha
* Penang seeks cloud seeding as water levels in Air Itam Dam drop below 40%
* End of reign, Al-Sultan Abdullah leaves for home state today
* I am not too bothered about my fate, says former finance minister Daim
* Govt committed to ensure continued judicial independence
* Three traffic cops nabbed for allegedly asking RM100 bribe from British couple
* Navigating the evolving needs for protection amongst Malaysia’s dynamic workforce
* MACC all geared up to fight graft after country's improvement in corruption index rankings
* Malaysia’s position on the global Corruption Perceptions Index has improved, says Transparency International Malaysia
* Al-Sultan Abdullah shares insights on his five-year reign as 16th King
* Colourful procession greets 16th King for royal send-off at KLIA / Tens of thousands welcome home Sultan Abdullah, Tunku Azizah
A patient is evacuated outside after an explosion at Semen Padang Hospital in Padang, West Sumatra on Monday, January 30, 2024. - AFP
Singapore:
* Singapore Food Agency recalls ‘gluten-free’ shrimp product from Indonesia after gluten detected
* Last man in wife-sharing case gets 13 years’ jail, 12 strokes of the cane for raping woman
* Global anti-graft watchdog places Singapore as fifth least corrupt country in world index
* K-pop girl group Itzy to hold concert at Singapore Indoor Stadium on April 6
* Oil inches up on Middle East concerns; China worries limit gains
* Fewer Singapore HDB upgraders opt to buy private homes
* China property sector worries dent Asian shares; Fed in focus
Indonesia:
* Indonesia finance minister expects upside bias in stable rupiah outlook
* Indonesia promotes use of local currency transactions
* 'Dynasty in the making' as Jokowi's shadow hangs over Indonesia vote
* Three Mexicans arrested after Turkish tourist is wounded in Bali armed robbery
* Indonesia to provide more cash handouts to mitigate risk of rising food prices
* Tiger dies at Medan Zoo, three more severely ill
* OJK announces road map for sustainable growth
Players from the Thai team stand dejected after their 2-1 defeat to Uzbekistan during the Asian Cup Round of 16 match at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar on Monday January 30, 2024. - Reuters
Thailand:
* Uzbekistan edges fighting Thailand and sets up Asian Cup quarterfinal against host Qatar
* Opponents of panda diplomacy make a case for Thai elephants
* Thai police warn Liverpool fans not to fall for Alonso scam
* Emerging Markets - Thai baht, S.Korean won lead steady Asian FX higher, Fed in focus
* Swiss man cuts off arm to escape bear attack in Chiang Mai
* Thailand’s PM2.5 situation ranked among the world’s worst
* Warning to Putin critics as rockers face deportation
Philippines:
* China says it allowed airdrop to disputed shoal, prompting rebuke by Manila
* Navy spots over 200 Chinese ships in West Philippine Sea
* Philippines eyes expanded military drills with US in April
* Philippine eyes increased tuna trade with Indonesia
* Manila seeks ‘2-plus-2’ meeting with the US
* CNN Philippines to close due to financial losses
Women wearing traditional dress performing dances at Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi on Monday, January 30, 2024. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam slides in global corruption index, amid anti-graft campaign
* Vietnam receives 1.5 million international arrivals in first month of 2024
* Vietnam, Philippines seal deals on South China Sea security, rice
* Vietnam firms need to invest in brand building
* New land law can spur Vietnam to become a high-income country
* Marcos eyes maritime and rice deals in Hanoi visit
Myanmar:
* Thai court drops drug charges against Myanmar businessman linked to junta
* Asean supports initiative on humanitarian corridor in Myanmar
* Sniper shoots dead Myanmar brigadier-general in helicopter
* Naypyidaw sends official to Asean meeting
A fisherman rows his boat in the Mekong river in Luang Prabang on Monday, January 30, 2024. - AFP
Cambodia:
* Cambodia's banking system experiences slowest credit growth in two decades, says central bank
* Restoration of Bayon temple's platform in famed Angkor park completed
* Cambodian opposition leader begins treason conviction appeal
* Sokha's appeal against 27-year sentence underway in Cambodia
Laos:
* Top leaders in South-East Asia support Laos' priorities for enhancing connectivity and resilience
* Seeking to ensure water security in Mekong Delta
* Region’s envoys meet in Laos
Brunei:
* Rise in khalwat cases in Brunei is very concerning, says chief registrar
* Higher education expo to open in February in Brunei
US Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Homeland Security Advisor Jen Daskal (second left) and Chinese Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong (second right) attend a meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Monday, January 30, 2024. - AFP
AseanPlus:
* Injured Taiwanese climber rescued from Mt Kinabalu
* Body of foreign woman found on PJ apartment staircase
* Taiwan air force shows off its sub hunting, early warning prowess
* Hong Kong to create own version of national security law
* Shark mauls woman in rare Sydney Harbour attack
* Deeper regional ties key to green transformation - Hong Kong seeks to anchor sustainable financing
* China and United States to cooperate on fentanyl, Beijing hopes for 'positive energy'
* Toyota remains world's top-selling automaker; chairman apologises over scandals
* S. Korea's Yoon blocks new probe of 2022 Halloween crowd crush
* North Korea fires cruise missiles into sea, South Korea says
* Romance scammers: They call you honey, but don’t send them money
* Russia to Japan: Drop territorial claim if you want a peace treaty
* China’s provincial GDP targets show confidence in economy
* Soccer - 'Football isn't easy': Australia skipper Ryan hits back at critics
* Soccer - Sign of respect when critics say Japan are struggling at Asian Cup - Moriyasu
* Badminton: Malaysia to face Taiwan in Asia Team Championships men’s team event
* Cricket-England's Wood 'not annoyed' by limited role in win over India
* Pakistan court jails ex-PM Imran Khan for 10 years days ahead of polls
* China’s J-10CE vs Eurofighter Typhoon: Jets face off in Pakistan-Qatar air drills
* HK singer Dicky Cheung says he's fine after falling from mid-air with piano during concert rehearsal
* China’s anti-corruption watchdog says 110,000 Communist Party officials faced disciplinary action last year
* Blockbuster China TV series Blossoms Shanghai reignites passion for mainland dialects while being likened to Harry Potter
* China boasts bubbling crude discovery – oil that is, 107 million tonnes – in Henan province, adding fuel to energy-security drive
