Singapore's Prime Minister and secretary-general of the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) Lawrence Wong (third left) poses with residents of Tampines estate during a campaign event on April 30, 2025 in Singapore, ahead of polling day on Saturday (May 3, 2025). - Photo: AFP
Malaysia
* Anwar launches Madani workers’ card, one million workers to enjoy discounts
* Malaysia’s halal product exports up 15% to RM61.79bil in 2024
* Strains in Sabah ruling coalition after Usno say it may go solo in state polls
* All workers should enjoy country’s prosperity, says Anwar
* Houses, motorcycles destroyed in Kampung Baru fire
* Third Tan Sri nabbed in MBI probe, say cops
* Egg prices hold steady despite subsidy cut
* Man injured in crocodile attack while casting net
* MCA, BN youth wings look to enhance future cooperation for nation’s progress
* Little progress under GRS, time for Warisan to return, says Shafie
* Search for man who fell out of boat near Penang second bridge continues
* Govt committed to providing infrastructure for second to fourth gen Felda settlers, says Zahid
* Terengganu MMEA detains fishing boat employing foreign crew without documents
* Sabah polls: Not time yet to announce 'poster boy', says Zahid
* Consumers hail govt order for display of medicine prices
Singapore
* WP candidate sorry over leaked Telegram texts
* Welcoming winds of change
* Singapore GE2025: Think of nation’s future, pick the right candidates, says PM Wong in last leg of hustings
* Singapore GE2025: More opposition voices in Parliament will not weaken government, says PSP
* Singapore PM urges voters to re-elect his cabinet to deal with US, China
* Cost of living is a key issue as Singaporeans head to May 3 election
* Rare bat species spotted at Singapore's Lower Peirce Reservoir thrills wildlife enthusiasts
* Singapore GE2025: Final political broadcasts deliver last pleas to voters
Indonesia
* In defence of free speech
* Indonesia says about US$140mil spent so far on president's free school meals programme
* Indonesia plans 10 GW nuclear power in major renewable energy push: Presidential aide
* Jakarta enforces weekly public transit rule for civil servants
* Indonesia parliament set to ratify sea boundary with Vietnam, lawmaker says
* Indonesia forms new labour council to reshape workers' rights
Thailand
* Royal insult charges complicate trade talks with US
* Thai district in Mukdahan declared Anthrax surveillance zone after one death confirmed
* Thailand tightens regulations on student visa with five new measures
* Paetongtarn outlines economic plans after Moody’s cuts Thai outlook
* Thailand finance ministry says expects 36.5 million foreign tourists this year
* Thailand drops royal insult prosecution against American academic
* Thai business tycoon sentenced to 24 years' jail for land corruption scheme
Philippines
* Outrage over ‘heinous’ killing of veteran journalist
* Filipino cardinal Tagle emerges as papal contender
* Marcos vows to uphold workers’ welfare
* Seismic activity in Taal Volcano continues to rise
* Multi-vehicle accident on expressway in Tarlac, Philippines kills 12 on Labour Day
Vietnam
* Vietnam keen on strengthening ties with China’s Greater Bay Area
* Long road to national unity
* Heavy rain causes severe flooding in Hanoi
* Dak Lak Hot Air Balloon Festival 2025 to take place in Buon Don
* Spectacular fireworks light up HCM City to mark 50 years of National Reunification
Myanmar
* Myanmar junta lets post-quake truce expire
* Myanmar attracts over US$690mil FDI in FY 2024-25
Cambodia
* Green activists denied bail, to remain in prison
* No approval granted for Kampot oil refinery, says Cambodian energy ministry
* Cambodia takes measures to combat fraudulent US exports
Laos
* Lao ministry unites with international partners to eliminate schistosomiasis
* Laos, development partners launch climate health resilience initiative
Brunei
* BBK series vehicle registration numbers available for bidding in Brunei
* 487 awarded state honorary medals in Brunei
Aseanplus
* China issues Covid-19 white paper
* Trio of Shenzhou-19 astronauts return to Earth
* First nuclear reactor restarted in four years
* 15 perish in Kolkata hotel blaze
* Stars continue to glitter for Malaysian super duo Hael Husaini-Nadeera Zaini as their blockbuster Raya song goes above 1.87 billion in social media streaming platforms
* Russia begins work on road bridge to North Korea
* Hitting back at Trump with Korean War, AI memes
* South Korea's acting leader Han set to resign before presidential run, Yonhap says
* South Korea presidential frontrunner's eligibility in doubt after court ruling
* Australia's centre-left Labor likely to retain power as Trump concerns weigh, polls show
* Trump says he has 'potential deals' with India, South Korea, Japan
* Top 20 most expensive cities in the world
* US reached out to Beijing to initiate tariff talks, says Chinese state media
* Gold retreats as trade tensions ease; US payrolls data on tap
* Indian FM says Kashmir attackers 'must face justice'
* Oil prices take breather after prospect of increased supply triggered selloff
* How Trump’s tariff chaos is bringing China’s ‘trade circle of friends’ closer
* Wild weather in New Zealand disrupts flights, shutters schools
* Australia's richest person says she wants Trump-like reforms as election nears
* Japan mulls raising number of imported cars under simplified screen system in US tariff talks
* S. Korean ex-leader Yoon indicted for abuse of power: prosecutors
* South Korea exports beat forecast as chips soar, but outlook uncertain
* How India and Pakistan’s military, nuclear arsenals stack up
* Malaysia hopes for UN intervention to ease Pakistan-India tensions, says Defence Minister
* South Korea Supreme Court overturns presidential frontrunner's not guilty verdict
* AmCham: Malaysia receives sustained interest from US investors
* ‘Exhaustion and short breath’: hidden toll of Hong Kong’s food delivery grind
* Aaron-Soh, Pearly-Thinaah go down fighting as M'sia lose 2-3 to Japan
* Disabled China woman repairs clothes using stomach muscles to operate sewing machine
* Relying on AI carries risks, cybersecurity expert warns amid China’s DeepSeek craze
* Man arrested in Osaka after car ploughs into children
* Analysts: Alibaba’s Qwen3 AI model family helps narrow tech gap between China and US
* Children learn emergency drills as Kashmir tensions rise
* Operation Hawk: India's CBI dismantles cybercrime network involved in child sexual abuse
* Labour Day: Hong Kong raises rate of statutory minimum wage
* Top China influencer falsely accuses boss of sexual harassment to exit contract, loses lawsuit
* Britain responds after Expo 2025 afternoon tea brews outrage
* South Korean finance minister Choi resigns, education minister Lee to take over as acting leader
* Malaysia to face defending champions China in Sudirman Cup quarter-finals
* China denounces US 'reciprocal tariffs' at WTO meeting
* Poll finds quarter of non-Asian Americans consider Chinese-Americans a possible threat
