Soldiers participating in a joint Royal Thailand Army and Indian army exercise at the Foreign Training Node in Umroi, in the northeastern Indian state of Meghalaya, on Sept 2, 2025. - AP
Malaysia
* President Xi conveys greetings to Malaysia's King
* Malaysia is committed to deepening a comprehensive strategic partnership with China
* Anwar launches book on Malaysia by Chinese economist
* JD.com interested in expanding business, exploring logistics sector in Malaysia, says PM
* Anwar to meet Chinese premier Xi in Beijing to bolster strategic, trade ties
* PM Anwar engages with top Chinese business leaders
* Azmin Ali dispels rumours about Muhyiddin's health
* Varsity student arrested for seditious statement against Sabah TYT
* Ex-military men among 41 nabbed for planning 'war games' in Kuantan
* TikTok top management summoned to Bukit Aman on Sept 4, says Fahmi
* 99 Speedmart opens first outlet in China
* International students from 160 countries choose Malaysian varsities
* Man held over shooting incident at Bestari Jaya temple
* High Court overturns Coroner's decision in Zara’s inquest
* Malaysia committed to implement Asean roadmap on haze-free region by 2030
* Police to boost security for royalty and leaders after Sultan Nazrin incident
* Bukit Aman to send team to Thailand over weapons smuggling incident
* Singaporean man remanded for allegedly molesting stepdaughter in Melaka
* Over 30 Chinese nationals charged with operating investment scam in Port Dickson
* Asean digital economy projected to reach RM4.5 trillion by 2030, says minister
* Onn Hafiz: Johor sets sights on becoming hub for digital, creative industry
* Malaysia manufacturing PMI edges up to 49.9, highest since June 2024 as demand improves
* Tang Jie-Ee Wei's victory secures World Tour Finals spot in Hangzhou
* Tang Jie-Ee Wei to receive RM20,000 under Shakam scheme
* From the brink of quitting to winning: Ee Wei shares her story
* Pearly-Thinaah hope world silver inspires more female athletes
Singapore
* Singaporeans going to Batam, Bali, Jakarta and Surabaya required to use new on-arrival app
* 11 months’ jail for man who attacked married couple first with hammer, then knife in Chinatown
* Singapore minister lays out approach to helping Palestinians, condemns Israel’s actions in Gaza
* S’pore makes digital ‘passport’ to track plastic items to boost recycling
* Singaporean actor Li Nanxing holds star-studded party to celebrate his 40 years in show business
* Singaporean jailed 21 years for sexually assaulting young grandniece at home, cinema
Thailand
* Thailand's ruling Pheu Thai party moves to dissolve parliament: Report
* Thaksin admits 'misjudging' ally Thamanat amid political turmoil
* Thailand vows to shoot on sight Cambodian troops planting bomb traps
* Thai economists urge swift government formation amid fears of economic slowdown
* Thai political turmoil threatens growth, lifts rate cut bets
* Thai Senate approves budget as parties scramble to form government
Students holding candles at the Bandung Institute of Technology in Bandung, West Java on Sept 2, 2025, as they pay tribute to victims killed during a clash between police and demonstrators demanding police reform and the dissolution of parliament. At least six people have been killed and 20 are missing after violent protests rocked South-East Asia's biggest economy last week, sparked by lavish perks for Indonesian lawmakers that have widened to include anger against police, a rights group said on Sept 2, 2025. - AFP
Indonesia
* Indonesian students defy crackdown after deadly riots, demanding reform
* After deadly Indonesia protests, 20 missing
* South-East Asians sending aid via delivery apps to Indonesia’s gig workers following deadly riots
* Indonesia police fire tear gas near campuses, riling rights groups
* Indonesian diplomat in Peru shot dead by unknown assailant
Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr (right) pressing a button during the inauguration of the Hyundai Shipyard in the province of Zambales. - AFP
A military band unit of the Vietnamese People's Army marches during a parade marking Vietnam's 80th National Day celebrations in Hanoi on Sept 2, 2025. - AFP
Philippines
* Philippines heralds opening of South Korean-run shipyard
* Philippines says up to 70% in flood budget is lost to corruption
* Philippines trapped in US-China rivalry but with ‘edge to advance its interests’: Analyst
Vietnam
* Vietnam’s growing maritime strength on display as it celebrates 80th anniversary
* Hanoi welcomes over two million visitors during National Day holiday
* Vietnam’s spirit of solidarity, patriotism on 80th National Day captivates international community
* Vietnam’s parade sees a military eager to shed its Soviet roots
Cambodia
* Cambodian govt rejects allegations that Hun Sen sought to buy shares in Thai energy firm
* Predatory publishing is a threat to Cambodia’s academic future: Comment
* Battambang residents on high alert as Sangke River reaches danger level
Myanmar
* Indian PM says Myanmar and India agreed to strengthen relations in trade, energy, rare earth mining and security
* Social media influencer arrested in Yangon for offering money to be called a 'goddess'
Laos
* Laos adopted as 15th dialogue partner of SCO in the presence of President Thongloun at its Summit
* Lao PM urges nationwide support for education as school year begins
Brunei
* Bandar Seri Begawan airspace restricted on September 6
* Brunei Sultan sends congratulatory message to Vietnam
Aseanplus
* Xi vows more investments to boost China-led security bloc
* Xi to showcase China's vision of new global order at military parade
* Xi tells Iran president China opposes 'use of force... to resolve differences'
* Kim Jong-un rides his trademark green train to China. He also has a plane, limos and white horses
* Japan ruling party sec-gen Moriyama offers to resign after election debacle
* Seoul moves ahead with first K-pop venue, opening set for 2027
* Scramble for survivors as Afghanistan quake death toll passes 1,400
* Explainer-Why is Afghanistan so prone to earthquakes?
* China wife suffers depression after window cleaners see her sleeping naked; demands rent cut
* S. Korea's Lee to speak at UN alongside Trump, raising speculation about 2nd meeting
* Australia’s PM urges vigilance, plays down anti-migrant protests
* India to start commercial chip production by 2025
* Rescuers in Afghanistan race to reach remote quake-hit mountain villages
* New Zealand relaxes rules on foreigners owning property
* Resilience of Asian oil flows to tariffs, sanctions in spotlight at APPEC
* Australia to tackle deepfake nudes, online stalking
* Actress Jeanette Aw reveals she was sexually harassed by a foreigner over 20 years ago
* Action star Andy Teh honoured to play Uncle Mike in 'Abah Saya Uncle Mike': 'More Malaysians should know about him'
