Panda cubs sit during a debut ceremony for the 6-month-old twin panda cubs, at the Ocean Park in Hong Kong, China on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Picture taken through glass. -- REUTERS/Lam Yik
Malaysia:
* Initiatives were at a standstill when you were in power, Anwar chides previous govt
* Unity and integrity key to elevating M’sia as a strong nation, says PM
* PKR’s top leaders to decide on contests for president, deputy president posts
* Johor cops investigating those involved in causeway brawl
* Kuantan murder case: Suspect remanded for seven days
* Sabah smuggling ring busted, RM8.8mil worth of contraband seized
* Tackle digital debt, says Finance and Economy Select Committee chair
* Ringgit to trade cautiously ahead of FOMC minutes
* Malaysia, Egypt united in rejecting forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza
* MB: Johor vows stricter enforcement on subsidised goods and RON95 sales to foreign vehicles
* Ex-national footballer Dollah Salleh makes history after elected FAM vice-president
* No compromise on actions, statements that threaten national harmony, says Aaron
* I’m definitely attending CNY do in Klang tomorrow, says Na’im
* Police bust drug syndicate, seize drugs worth over RM23mil
* Married couple among four arrested for 12 housebreaking cases in Arau and Kangar
People gather next to the Merlion statue at Marina Bay waterfront in Singapore. -- Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP)
Singapore:
* ‘Fixed-deposit account’ no more: Does Singapore’s GRC system need a rethink?
* Singapore to tap expert knowledge in new study on safety of advanced nuclear tech
* Singapore R&B singer-songwriter Haven overcoming depression with her music
* Singapore weighs tax incentives to help revive stock market
* Highly paid wife wins larger share of marital assets as judges deem her marriage to be dual-income
* Road to Unesco: How Chingay community is drumming up support for Singapore and Malaysia’s bid
* Jail for Singapore man who recruited money mules for scam syndicate, over S$3mil in ill-gotten gains involved
* Oil settles lower on Friday night, supply worries ease on hopes for Ukraine peace deal
* Singaporean twin singers By2 held up at airport after being mistaken for same person
Indonesia:
* Prabowo to run again for president in 2029
* Govt budget cuts should not hurt people: Indonesian president Prabowo to coalition
* Over 200 Indonesians deported for immigration offences in Sabah
* Homes, not houses: Concerns linger over Prabowo’s urban housing push
* Indonesian, British anti-graft agencies to boost cooperation
* Major move to keep minors safe in Indonesia
* Alarm after orang utan roams in mine / Court hands long sentences to Javan rhino poachers
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto (left), who also serves as the chairman of the Great Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra), and Indonesia's former President Joko Widodo greet each other on stage during the party's 17th anniversary in Bogor, West Java, on February 15, 2025. -- Photo by ADITYA AJI / AFP
Thailand:
* 25 injured, including three security officials, after motorcycle bomb explosion in Narathiwat
* Job seekers beware: Thai platform flags thousands of job ads for scams
* Thai anti-graft panel resolves to indict 44 former Move Forward MPs over lese majeste bill
* Thai police to return 10 Chinese suspects linked to actor's abduction
* Two Singaporeans among 12 foreigners arrested in Bangkok gambling den
* Thailand supports Malaysia’s Asean vision, says Paetongtarn
Philippines:
* Dengue outbreak declared in Philippine capital Manila's most populous city
* US says military exercises with Philippines 'purely defensive', for force readiness
* Four dead and another two injured in blaze in residential area in Philippine capital
* Duterte ‘kill’ joke amuses rally crowd, riles critics
* Philippines’ Manalo discusses South China Sea coordination with Rubio
A couple buys flowers on Valentine's Day in Hanoi, Vietnam. -- AP Photo/Hau Dinh
Vietnam:
* Vietnam looks to placate Trump by vowing no limits on US goods
* HSBC plans new round of investment bank job cuts next week, starting in Asia, say sources
* VinFast speeds up EV deliveries but struggles to sell outside Vietnam
* Bac Giang aims to maintain position as one of Vietnam's fastest-growing provinces
* From roses in Vietnam to engraved 'love locks' in Germany, the world celebrates Valentine's Day
Myanmar:
* 16-year-old Japanese boy among those freed from job scam syndicate in Myanmar
* Myanmar militia says ready to deport 10,000 cyber scam workers
* Myanmar junta criticises Argentina arrest warrant
* Argentine court issues warrants for Myanmar officials accused of Rohingya 'genocide'
* 260 victims of trafficking repatriated from Myanmar
Indonesia's Putri Kusuma Wardani prepares to serve to Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan during their women's singles match at the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships in Qingdao, in China's eastern Shandong province on Saturday, February 15, 2025. -- Photo by AFP / China OUT
Cambodia:
* Cambodia govt to go all out to save its prized dolphins; corrupt river guards will also be removed, says top official
* Cambodia Transport Ministry, Royal sign railway development partnership
* Sweet bust - Cambodian authorities seize nearly 20 tonnes of suspect honey
* Hun Sen vows to hunt would-be assassins
Laos:
* Laos sees growth in internet access and social media use in 2024
* Lao PM holds talks on ties with UAE, Kuwait counterparts and Vietnam DPM in Dubai
* Chinese victims among four killed in Laos explosion
Brunei:
* Giant flag raised to mark Brunei’s 41st National Day celebrations
* Brunei highlights digital health innovations at global summit
* Chinese festival traditions shine at China Day in Brunei
Panda cubs play during a debut ceremony for the 6-month-old twin panda cubs, at the Ocean Park in Hong Kong, China on Saturday, February 15, 2025. -- Picture taken through glass REUTERS/Lam Yik
AseanPlus:
* Influenza outbreak: Still safe to travel to Japan, but precautions urged
* Asean synergy strengthens maritime security along Melaka straits
* MMEA marks 20th anniversary with thrilling air and sea demonstration
* Israel to free 369 Palestinian prisoners in Saturday swap, says NGO
* Digital textbooks to become a norm in Japan from 2030
* Anwar, El-Sisi stand united against Palestinian displacement from Gaza
* Australia and China at odds over jets interaction over disputed sea
* Modi-Trump hug sets stage for goodwill amid tariff minefield: Analysis
* Two ports in Western Australia's Pilbara region reopen after Tropical Cyclone Zelia
* Pakistan: Couple charged with murder of child maid over chocolate
* Pandas to the economic rescue - Hong Kong now in a panda frenzy
* More than 500 million take 'holy dip' in India's Maha Kumbh festival
* North Korea says US should abandon military threats, KCNA says
* Motor racing - Aston Martin claim F1 first with sponsorship paid in crypto
* Taiwan military training jet crashes, pilot rescued
* Alcohol labels should warn of cancer risk, says new WHO report
* Hong Kong's twin panda cubs to make public debut on Sunday (Feb 16)
* How China is betting big on state-led research to drive a tech revolution
* China’s ‘blood donor king’, known for his 313 donations, seeks public help after stroke
* Sibling doctors arrested over murder cover-up of patient at Japan hospital
* No need for one country to control chip industry, Taiwan official says
* Tepco takes on challenge of making space for Fukushima nuclear debris
* Trump unveils reciprocal blanket tariffs review of all major US trading partners
* ‘Naughty’ China boy calls police claiming robbery after dad keeps Lunar New Year ang pow
* Japan zoo bans solo male visitors to prevent flirtation, citing family and couple discomfort
* White House forcing out National Archives top leadership in major shakeup, CNN reports
* Rubio says US wants stable relationship with South Korea, South Korean ministry says
