Vietnam's Luong Cuong takes his oath as Vietnam's President during the autumn opening session at the National Assembly in Hanoi on Monday, October 21, 2024. Vietnam's parliament named army general Luong Cuong as the country's new president on October 21, the fourth person in the job in less than two years. - AFP
Malaysia:
* Pahang Prince's wedding to be colourful ceremony steeped in tradition
* PM: Madani govt prioritises governance, anti-corruption reforms
* No double-standards treatment for civil servants who do not sign SSPA, says DG
* Four men identified to assist investigations into captivity claims by Ummu Atiyah, says IGP
* Mandatory EPF for non-Malaysians in line with international standards, says EPF
* Najib denies being 'father' of SRC International
* New EPF measures to benefit over 2.3 million Malaysians, including two million foreign workers
* Freeze on foreign workers' employment quota to continue, says Saifuddin
* Abuya’s daughter likely to open more leads in GISB probe
* Dewan proceedings halted again due to lack of quorum with only 19 MPs present
* Government should consider teachers' welfare in placements, says backbencher
* Ringgit closes flat against US$ amid Middle East tensions / Bursa Malaysia ends easier on weak buying interest
Dragon flies rest on a twig in a lake at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore on Monday, October 21, 2024. - AFP
Singapore:
* Shell says up to 40 tons of slop leaked in Singapore waters but no impact to operations after oil leak in Bukom
* Ex-WP cadre wanted Raeesah Khan to maintain the lie: Key points on Day Six of Pritam Singh’s trial
* Singapore port authority reports fire onboard tanker in East Johor Straits
* Onlookers rescue three-year old boy seen standing on ledge of flat; woman under probe
* Public in Singapore advised not to swim near several beaches after Shell oil leak
* Rise in criminal activity and scams on Telegram extremely worrying: Sun Xueling
* Asia shares wobble while bitcoin and gold rally
Indonesia:
* Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes Halmahera Sea in Indonesia, GFZ reports
* Prabowo to set up prestigious boarding schools in rural areas to groom future leaders
* New Indonesian president swears in cabinet of over 100 ministers, deputies
* Indonesia’s Prabowo names Cabinet aimed at policy continuity and political stability
* Indonesia's Prabowo plans military academy retreat for new cabinet
* New Indonesia leader strikes harsher tone as he takes power
The ministers of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's cabinet gather for a group photo after their swearing-in ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Monday, October 21, 2024. Newly inaugurated Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Monday swore in his new cabinet, which includes key members of his predecessor's team and suggests he will continue his main policies, analysts said. - AFP
Thailand:
* Thailand's investment applications hit 10-year high from January to September; record RM93bil invested
* Thai police say 18 arrested as alleged pyramid scheme losses near RM215mil
* Paetongtarn says she’s not worried about Election Commission probe
* Thai woman in S$32mil luxury goods scam convicted; prosecution seeking 14 to 15 years’ jail
* Thai tourism authority capitalises on trends to boost domestic tourism
* CIMB Thai posts net profit of THB1.89bil in first nine months of 2024
Philippines:
* 'You don't know how to be a President', Philippines VP Duterte slams Marcos as feud escalates
* Missing US vlogger was repeatedly warned to avoid Zamboanga area: Police
* Sipadan resort kidnappings: Philippine court jails 17 Abu Sayyaf militants for life
* Emerging Markets - Asian currencies fall on US election bets as stocks wobble
* Manila's car counters help address 'world's worst traffic'
US Major-General Marcus Evans (right) commanding general of the US Army's 25th Infantry Division walks beside a wreath during rites to honour American soldiers died during World War II at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in Taguig, Philippines Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. - AP
Vietnam:
* WHO announces that Vietnam has eliminated trachoma as public health problem
* Vietnam appoints army general as new president after months of turmoil
* Vietnam to amend national power plan to include nuclear energy
* Vietnam court orders convicted real estate tycoon Truong's assets for victim compensation stay frozen
* Vietnam PM sees 2025 economic growth at 6.5% to 7%
Myanmar:
* China condemns attack on Myanmar consulate; lodges protest to junta
* Eleven bodies recovered after boat sinks off Myanmar: Resident
* Russian navy ships arrive in Myanmar for joint drills
* Chinese consulate damaged in explosion in Myanmar
People on a relief vessel prepare to pull a boat with Rohingya refugees to anchor closer to shore off the coast of Labuhan Haji in Southern Aceh province on Monday, October 21, 2024. A boat loaded with more than 100 Rohingya refugees was spotted off Indonesia's westernmost province with at least one dead body seen on board, local officials said on October 19. - AFP
Cambodia:
* Cambodia and WHO sign agreement to health and well-being of Cambodians
* No more phones: Smart glasses next tech trend, Meta official tells Cambodia's youth
* New Zealand, Cambodia cite political risks due to high energy transition costs
* Cambodia arrests four foreigners, seizing almost 96 kg of narcotics
Laos:
* Asian Development Bank approves US$1.8mil grant to support urban renewal project in Laos
* Laos marks end of Buddhist Lent, boat racing festival
* Asean countries to push for shared goals and tangible benefits for its people
Brunei:
* Police foil smuggling attempt in Brunei waters
* Unemployed Brunei man pleads guilty to multiple theft charges
* Brunei's Police Commissioner conferred Distinguished Service Order in Singapore
(From left) Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet, Louise Marcos, the wife of Philippine's President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Philippine's President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah attend the swearing in ceremony of Indonesia's new President Prabowo Subianto at the parliament building in Jakarta, Indonesia. - AP
AseanPlus:
* Malaysia and Singapore's credit bureaux support lending - Moody's
* Chinese actress Fan Bingbing says she loves Kedah, praises Malaysian film crew
* Malaysia to leverage Asean chairmanship to resolve South China Sea issues
* Blackpink’s Rose collaborates with Bruno Mars on the infectious single 'Apt'
* Chinese scientists say new imaging will protect healthy tissue in breast cancer surgery
* India says it has reached a pact with China on military patrols along their disputed border
* Fond farewells on a timer: New Zealand airport limits drop-off hugs to three minutes
* Unlicensed tourist passenger boat carrying eight nabbed by MMEA
* Chinese man, 29, with four PhDs and several master’s degrees probed for dubious credentials
* Qantas told to pay hefty US$114,000 to three sacked workers in landmark outsourcing case
* King Charles to spotlight conflict, climate in Australian capital
* Japan PM facing lukewarm approval ahead of election
* China cuts key lending rates to support growth
* China stocks end higher on tech gains; HK shares down
* ‘Devoid of character’: Florists criticise plan to revamp Hong Kong flower market
* UK minister looks to deepen security ties with Indonesia and S. Korea
* RBI governor says rate cut ‘very, very risky’ at this stage
* Hong Kong authorities say soil infection killed monkeys, as 11th dies
* Sexless marriages: Why are they prevalent in South Korea?
* South Korea summons Russian envoy to protest North Korea troop dispatch
* Explainer-What we know about North Korean troops joining Russia’s war in Ukraine
* Beijing’s military says US-Canada Taiwan Strait transit ‘undermines peace, stability’
* China cuts key mortgage rate, ‘encouraging sign’ amid push to stabilise property market
