New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is greeted by Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin before inspecting the guard of honour during a welcoming ceremony at Government House in Bangkok on April 17, 2024. - AFP
Malaysia
* Court sets June 5 for decision on Najib's leave application on 'house arrest' addendum order
* Media barred from covering Najib’s judicial review bid related to house arrest
* Malaysia's MM2H program faces rigorous agency review to protect applicants
* Business owner makes history by winning the Magnum Life Grand Prize
* IMF revises Malaysia's 2024 GDP higher to 4.4%
* Employees can apply for flexible working arrangements, says HR minister
* Fahmi: Zahid’s affidavit on royal addendum for Najib's house arrest not discussed by Cabinet
* Home Ministry to draft Bill to set up central coordinating agency to monitor country's entry points, says Fahmi
* Govt sticking with plan to cut fuel subsidies this year, says Rafizi
* Single mother is first woman to be whipped for 'khalwat' in T'ganu
* Man dies after falling into tank of cement mixing machine at Shah Alam factory
* PBRS founder Joseph Kurup passes away at 80
* Sabah to revive padi board to increase food security, says Hajiji
* Body of Lahad Datu OCPD's teen daughter discovered by elder sister, says IGP
* Sarawak sees more visitors with RM1.14bil in tourist receipts in March this year
* DLP will be implemented in Sabah, says state Education director
* Sarawak state minister calls for upgrades to Kuching Airport
* KLIA shooting a stark reminder of how domestic violence can escalate, says NGO
* Body of baby boy found in Kuala Berang mosque cistern
* Man held for allegedly murdering his infant son in Kajang
Singapore
* Missing: Singaporean architect who travelled to Spain alone uncontactable since April 10
* Cyclist who clung to car bonnet in East Coast road rage case likely affected by brain tumour: Lawyer
* PM Lee to become senior minister, no major changes to Cabinet until after next GE: DPM Wong
* SIA diverts Dubai-bound flight after heavy floods hit airport
* Jail for infant care teacher who slapped baby for refusing to drink milk
* Younger Singaporeans financially prudent, but some buy things to be happy: IPS poll
* Asean states may differ in approach to South China Sea spat, but all are seeking peace: Vivian
* Singapore key exports slump 20.7% in March, worse than expected
Thailand
* Chinese man covers buffet bill after compatriots flee Bangkok restaurant
* CCTV reveals sophisticated theft of 1mil baht gold bracelet at Bangkok mall
* Srettha says he discussed general issues with Thaksin, not Cabinet reshuffle
* Thai AirAsia X says all passengers compensated over emergency landings
* Thailand, N. Zealand ink MoUs on education, aviation cooperation
Indonesia
* Hundreds evacuated after Indonesia's Ruang volcano erupts
* Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail marks 6-month operation with 2.56 million passengers
* Apple CEO meets Indonesia leader to talk investments
* S. Korea, Indonesia leaders agree to expand defence cooperation
Philippines
* Philippine ocean systems deteriorating, says study
* Marcos ready to rescind 'gentleman agreement' with China on South China Sea
* Philippines and US troops to sink ship, retake islands in drills
* Philippines' high court overturns ban on vote machine firm
Vietnam
* Vietnamese worker reportedly murdered in Taiwan
* E-cigarettes to be regulated as tobacco product in Vietnam
* Vietnam rescues bank tied to US$12bil fraud case
* CNN names Vietnamese dumpling among world's tastiest
* Vietnamese carmaker VinFast reports Q1 net loss despite revenue rise
Cambodia
* Road accidents kill 37 people during Cambodian New Year holiday
* An 'ideal scenario' for Muhibbah's Cambodia concession - CGSI
Myanmar
* Six, including a child injured in bomb attack in southern Myanmar
* Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest due to heat wave: Myanmar military (update)
Laos
* Water-splashing festivals boost tourism in China, South-East Asia
Brunei
* Filipino jailed for dangerous driving that led to death of student
* Finance Ministry holds briefing on Brunei's record-keeping act
Aseanplus
* US, China defence chiefs hold first talks in nearly 18 months
* Japan records best-ever monthly visitor numbers in March
* Snake on a train delays Japanese bullet service
Beijing half-marathon under probe after controversy over winner
* WIDER IMAGE-India's Gen Z voters seek jobs, harmony in world's biggest election
* N. Zealand to launch first electric plane for test commercial flights in 2026
* Report: North Korea is buying Chinese surveillance cameras in a push to tighten control
* Social media platform X blocked in Pakistan over national security, ministry says
* Asean programme promotes digital literacy to various groups in region
* Attractive China farm worker, 26, becomes Internet sensation after quitting office job to work with animals
* Humble China street vendor makes sacrifices to support academically gifted daughters who gain PhD and master’s degree, goes viral
* Pop star Jackson Wang makes surprise appearance at Coachella, duets with K-singer Bibi
* Eric Tsang celebrates 71st birthday with former Category III actress Amy Yip and more HK stars
* HK director Wong Jing draws mixed reactions after questioning Tony Leung's best actor win
* K-drama 'Goodbye Earth' to be released despite actor Yoo Ah-in’s drug charges
