Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr (centre) inspects a weapon during the 123rd anniversary of the Philippine National Police at Camp Crame in Quezon City, Metro Manila on Aug 8, 2024. - AFP
Malaysia
* Investments rising despite Malaysia's differing stance on Gaza issue, says Anwar
* Diving darling Dhabitah reaches final in Paris
* Don't blame non-Muslims if you are corrupt, says Ayob Khan
* Albertine’s abduction believed to be premeditated, says Johor's top cop
* Socmed platform owners blamed for misinformation-fuelled UK riots
* US-based Enovix to invest RM5.8bil in battery production facility in Malaysia
* 'I'm watching you': Speaker warns absent MPs misleading public on social media
* Asean turns 57: Anwar calls for unity for peaceful, prosperous region
* Sabah seeks continental shelf rights recognition following Sarawak's success
* Court to hear Daim and family's judicial review application on Dec 9
* China's Belt and Road Initiative: A new era of economic cooperation, not colonialism
* It’s about good sportsmanship, Malaysians are not sore losers, Hannah Yeoh tells critics
* Jackson Wang on how taking an extended vacation (in Malaysia no less) has made him a better man
* Fan Bingbing drives durian frenzy among Chinese tourists in Melaka
* Sarawak gearing up to host biggest Sukma ever
* Victim rescued after abduction over unpaid car rental; five suspects arrested
Singapore
* Jail for five men over 2022 riot near Orchard Towers that was captured on viral videos
* Four drivers nabbed for providing illegal chauffeured services between Singapore and Malaysia
* Singaporeans feel happiest listening to Taylor Swift, Jay Chou makes them saddest: survey
* Alleged flirting led to riot with knives in Ang Mo Kio; Four men, one woman charged
* S’porean David Yong from Netflix’s Super Rich in Korea faces more fraud charges, denied bail
* Jail for five men over Orchard Road riot that was captured on viral videos in 2022
Thailand
* Sirikanya to lead new iteration of Move Forward after party dissolved
* A golden birthday for Thai taekwondo legend Panipak in Paris
* Bhumjaithai Party not luring Move Forward Party MPs with offers, says Anutin
* After ban, Thai opposition party likely to fight in parliament, not streets
* Thailand scores fifth medal at Paris 2024
* Thailand's disbanded Move Forward rallies support for new party
Indonesia
* Olympics: Speed climber Veddriq clinches Indonesia's first non-badminton gold
* Indonesians burst with pride as speed climber Veddriq wins first gold in Paris
* South Korea to invest in Nusantara's underwater toll road
* Indonesia ready to compete with Johor's Special Economic Zone: Minister
* Amnesty calls for thorough probe into ‘unlawful killing’ of New Zealand pilot in Papu
* Indonesia's economic growth remains strong amid global uncertainty: IMF
* Rupiah rises past 16,000 per dollar for first time since May
* Indonesian Tourism Minister backs proposal to eliminate tax on flight tickets
* Doctors to exhume boy allegedly killed by police in West Sumatra
* Indonesia's Baznas launches mobile clinic for Palestinian refugees in Jordan
* Indonesia, Japan agree on trade pact amendments to reduce barriers
Philippines
* S.Korea seeks to develop nuclear energy in Philippines: Foreign Ministry
* Embattled pastor staying in his church compound, says Davao police chief
* Senators’ security tightened due to ‘threats’ linked to Pogo probe
* Philippine economy expands 6.3% in Q2: PSA
* No tsunami warning in Philippines after magnitude 6.9 quake in Japan
Vietnam
* Vietnam backs Cambodia's Mekong canal, urges cooperation on impacts
* Vietnam looks to build reputable AI brands
* Locals excited on opening day of Nhon-Hanoi elevated metro line
* Landslides, floods kill nine in Vietnam's mountainous north
* Vietnamese firms face challenges accessing ample green capital
Cambodia
* Foreign ambassadors champion Cambodian tourism, local products
* New charter covers all media, content creators, MMO activities
* Cambodia's Kampong Thom crops hit hardest by flash floods
Myanmar
* China urges citizens to flee Myanmar conflict zones
* Myanmar's teen basketball players share experiences from China visit
Laos
* Laos strengthens IP protection efforts
* Asean Smart Cities Network mulls smart, sustainable urban development
* More heavy rain brings further risk of floods, landslides in Laos
Brunei
* Drug offender in Brunei jailed three years
* Brunei Sultan reflects on Asean’s achievements
Aseanplus
* Powerful earthquake of 7.1 hits off southern Japan; tsunami advisory issued
* Nobel winner Yunus returns to Bangladesh, hails 'second independence'
* Paris Olympics hopeful and social media star Wu Yanni - and it's all about tattoos, make-up and fiery personality
* Cocona Hiraki wins Silver in Women’s Park with difficult grind; Skateboarding star aimed to ‘perform in my own style’
* Susaki shows grit to snare bronze; Pledges to regain her title at next Olympics
* Australians jubilant as sports-mad country bags record gold at Olympics
* The tiny Chinese restaurant in Paris that became an Olympic hot spot
* Indian wrestler Phogat retires after Olympic disqualification
* Traditional Chinese Medicine for pets becoming paw-pular in China
* Some residential underground carparks in Seoul ban EVs after explosion case
* China’s drivers fret as robotaxis pick up pace – and passengers
* China anti-doping agency accuses US of 'systemic' abuses
* New Zealand and Australia trade barbs over accent and language in row over Maori words
* China firm slaps zodiac ban on certain job applicants fearing bad luck for ‘dragon’ boss, gets slammed online
* Indian visa processing centres in Bangladesh shut due to ‘unstable situation’
* Muhammad Yunus: Bangladesh's 'banker to the poor'
* Hundreds of Bangladeshi Hindus try to cross into India
* A major diplomatic challenge for India
* New Bangladesh police chief vows probe into protest killings, offers apology
* Muhammad Yunus is heading to Bangladesh to take office as its interim leader Thursday
* South Korean law to ban dog meat takes effect
* Heir apparent to Sri Lanka's powerful Rajapaksa family will run in September's presidential election
* Pilot, four Chinese nationals killed in Nepal chopper crash
* China's beer industry cashes in on international sports events
* Tokyo Governor fractures knee while making opening pitch for baseball game
* Breaking is finally set to make its Olympic debut - MJ's breakdance comes alive in Paris
* Dozens of S Korean university students arrested for drug use and trafficking in exclusive social club
* S. Korea seeks to boost home supply amid worries of rising prices
* Chinese AI firms fight to stand out from rivals in text-to-video market
* Kakao founder charged with stock manipulation in landmark case
* Facing budget crunches, Chinese tax collectors descend on companies
* Chinese steel industry’s malaise deepens with no relief in sight
* Hottest oceans in 400 years endanger Great Barrier Reef, scientists say
* Stocks turn lower again as nervous traders navigate volatility
