The Waning Gibbous Moon is seen in Manila on Friday night, April 26, 2024, with an illumination of 94 per cent. - AFP
Malaysia:
* No chance for a casino in Johor, says MB, describing news report as 'act of sabotage'
* Stakeholders to take action on casino licence report, says Anwar
* Najib had a chance to defend himself when giving statement, MACC officer tells court
* Past mistakes should serve as lesson to save Malaysia Airlines, says Anwar
* Why invite a mediocre scholar at all, PM asks of Gilley controversy
* No action being sought against Gilley, says Zambry
* Littoral combat ship probe still ongoing, says Azam Baki
* Anwar returns Khazanah allowance, reiterates decision to forgo PM salary
* Appeals court sets July 29 to hear appeal against acquittal of Bung Moktar, wife
* FBM KLCI rebounds to hit fresh two-year high
* Zahid, Muhyiddin settle defamation suit
* Malaysian pilgrims to be equipped with patient summary QR code to facilitate treatment
Junior high school students take part in an earthquake and tsunami drill as part of a disaster education programme in Lhoknga, Aceh province on Friday, April 26, 2024. - AFP
Singapore:
* In an unsettled world, important for Singapore to double down on ties with its neighbours, says foreign minister
* Five more charges for accused in RM10.5bil money laundering case, Singapore's largest ever money case
* Singapore Changi Airport’s passenger traffic for Q1 2024 exceeds pre-pandemic levels
* Ruhainies apologises to Aliff Aziz's estranged wife Bella Astillah, hopes to meet her 'to clear the air'
* Consortium Waterworks awarded Tuas Water Reclamation Plant project in Singapore
* Asia stocks rise, yen plumbs 34-year low as BOJ stands pat on rates
* Oil prices on track to snap two-week losing streak
Indonesia:
* Jokowi and Lee to attend leaders' retreat to discuss Nusantara development, Singapore PM's last major assignment
* NGOs accuse Asian Development Bank of funding Indonesia coal plants despite clean energy promises
* Indonesia finance minister says govt now monitoring economic impact of geopolitics
* Indonesia's Prabowo closes in on parliamentary majority after rival party pledges support
* Indonesia, Johor to boost trade, tourism
* Asian FX subdued after mixed US data; equities set for weekly gains
Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin (right) walking with Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during a welcome ceremony at Government House in Bangkok on Friday (April 26, 2024). - AFP
Thailand:
* Thai govt advises high risk group to stay indoor as heatwave continues to rise and soaring heatstroke cases
* Thailand urges bigger Asean role in resolving Myanmar conflict
* Thai king endorses delayed RM448bil budget for 2024 fiscal year
* Thailand and 17 other countries call for immediate release of hostages in Gaza
* Thailand signs mutual visa-waiver agreement with Kazakhstan
* Heatstroke kills 30 in kingdom of Thailand
Philippines:
* French Navy makes debut in annual US-Philippine war games amid South China Sea tensions
* Philippine police kill an Abu Sayyaf militant implicated in 15 beheadings and other atrocities
* Centuries-old Philippine settlement submerged by dam reappears due to drought
* ‘Golden rice’ production blocked over safety fears in the Philippines
* Airlines must now provide automatic refunds for cancelled flights
A man douses himself with water along a street as hot temperatures continue in Manila, Philippines on Friday, April 26, 2024. Parts of the country continue to experience extremely hot weather due to the El Nino phenomenon with the highest heat index reaching 48 celsius degrees (118 Fahrenheit) in a northern province. - AP Photo
Vietnam:
* Vietnam going through deepening political turbulence after two out of top four politicians inn country call it quits
* Vietnam parliament chief quits over 'violations' in latest leadership upheaval and corruption probe
* Vietnam regulator rejects May start date of new stock system
* Vietnam's economic growth forecast to rach 5.5 per cent in 2024, reports World Bank
* US solar makers seek additional tariffs on panel imports from Asia
Myanmar:
* Thailand says Myanmar border unrest easing and it may indicate negotiations taking place
* Civilians killed and many suffer injuries after junta airstrikes hit hospital in Myanmar town
* Myanmar warlord at centre of battle for key border town
Visitors admire blooming wisterias at Kameido Tenjin shrine during the annual wisteria festival Friday, April 26, 2024, in Tokyo. Kameido Tenjin is one of the most famous wisteria spots in Tokyo and the festival runs until April 30. - AP
Cambodia:
* Cambodian man arrested with 3.5kg of cocaine at Indian airport
* Cambodia govt says temperatures to reach 42 °C in country, highest seen in 170 years
* A Cambodian tale: Relocation or forced eviction?
Laos:
* Laos launches vaccination campaign to protect children from measles, rubella
* Lao weather bureau warns against outdoor activities amid soaring temperatures
* Exploring the impact of purpose on brand growth in South-East Asia
Brunei:
* Brunei King to attend bilateral meeting with Thai PM
* Microlink wins RM56.45mil contract from Bank Islam Brunei
People travel towards a polling station to cast their ballot during the second phase of voting of India's general election at Gashbari village in Darrang district of Assam state on Friday, April 26, 2024. - AFP
AseanPlus:
* Asian giants South Korea to miss Olympics football first time in 40 years after shock U-23 q-finals loss to Indonesia
* China sends astronauts to Chinese space station for six-month stay
* 'Negative' factors building in US-China ties, foreign minister Wang tells Blinken
* Hong Kong police probe two accidents involving drivers killed by their own vehicles
* India votes in second election phase as Modi vs Gandhi contest heats up / Indian election resumes as heatwave hits voters
* Elon Musk is once again richer than Mark Zuckerberg as fortunes reverse
* Xi Jinping tells Blinken US and China must be ‘partners, not rivals’
* Chinese student in Boston gets 9 months in prison for threatening pro-democracy schoolmate
* China is running a full-court press for global arbitration clients. What’s the verdict so far?
* Cat hides in Amazon return package – then ends up in California 700 miles from home
* US overtakes mainland China as Taiwan’s main export market, sign of ‘strategic shift’ amid tech decoupling
* Hong Kong treasury chief tells UK minister BN(O) passports invalid as proof of identity, in bid to sort pensions confusion
* Hong Kong anti-terrorism hotline receives 28,000 tip-offs since launch, and authorities vow to work closely with more sectors
* ByteDance prefers TikTok shutdown in US if legal options fail, sources say
* Inflation in Japan's capital slows more than expected, slides below BOJ goal
* Smaller towns in South Korea bear brunt of doctors’ shortage
* Tough job ferrying voting machines in Indian election
* Facebook scams demand stricter online rules, Japan lawmaker says
* Japan to levy big fines with new app rules
* Breaking a sweat over intense heat across South-East Asia
* Soccer-FIFA signs four year worldwide partnership deal with Saudi Aramco
* Cricket-Du Plessis to sleep better after Bengaluru end losing streak
* Google parent announces first-ever dividend; beats on sales, profit; shares soar
