People wading through floodwaters in Nha Trang in Vietnam's coastal province of Khanh Hoa. Rescuers raced to find more than a dozen people still missing on Saturday, November 22, 2025, after a week of heavy flooding in Vietnam, where authorities said at least 55 people have died. -- Photo by Duc Thao / AFP
Malaysia
* Anwar congratulates King on his birthday
* King visits Bukit Mahmoodiah Royal Mausoleum
* No discussion on Nurul Izzah as S'gor MB, says PM
* ETS to connect Johor Baru, Kuala Lumpur starting Dec 12
* Sabah Barisan manifesto pledges autonomy, MA63 implementation and economic uplift
* Police detain two men over video of obscene act in car
* Kiandee unfazed by GRS claims, says Perikatan pledges cash aid and welfare boost for Sabah
* IGP no-show, traffic disrupted as protestors rally for missing daughter’s return
* Activists demand urgent police action to find Indira Gandhi’s daughter
* Relief centre opened in Bachok following heavy rain
* Zahid calls on public to remain alert during Northeast Monsoon
* Top military retirements not linked to graft probe, says Mohamed Khaled
* Experts warn of security risks from alleged lax border control practices
* Barisan to decide Sabah CM candidate after the polls, says Ahmad Zahid
* Kedah hopes jellyfish sting antidote made available in Langkawi
* Chinese script on Rubber City foundation stone a non-issue, says Kedah exco
* IGP no-show, traffic disrupted as protestors rally for missing daughter’s return
* Two young boys die after being struck by car in Yan
* Melaka targets over 19 million tourists next year, says Ab Rauf
Singapore's Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan arrives for the EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum meeting at the European Council building in Brussels, 2025. -- AP Photo/Omar Havana
Singapore
* Singaporean in US illegal trading probe bought US$150k watch while allegedly working with criminal group
* UN General Assembly chief says curbing climate change would make world more peaceful and safer
* Dozens of firefighters battle blaze on container ship belonging to a Singapore shipping company and docked at LA port
* Singaporean teacher who allegedly abused three babies barred from working in any pre-school: ECDA
* More reports of suspected child abuse in Singapore pre-schools in 2024, with CCTVs aiding investigations
* Crowds, longer travel times expected during Nov 29-Dec 8 closure of Singapore's Simei, Tanah Merah MRT stations
* Oil prices settle down at lowest in a month at the weekend as US seeks Russia-Ukraine peace deal
* G20 summit declaration stresses seriousness of climate change in snub to Trump
Indonesia
* Indonesia ends poliovirus type 2 outbreak after massive vaccination drive, confirms WHO
* Jakarta's depression rate exceeds the national average; mental health disorders in the above-15 age group also high
* Indonesia rallies children to protect Earth through new campaign
* Travel ban on Victor Hartono casts spotlight on Indonesia’s richest family: Analysts
* Indonesia's biggest Islamic group asks chief to resign over invitation to pro-Israeli speaker
* Indonesian government faces backlash over Riau land seizures
* Indonesia: State takeover of Riau palm oil belt draws ire
* Badminton: Aussie Open title Chen-Toh's to lose as they hold edge over Indonesian pair
Alexander Albon of Thailand and Williams prepares to drive in the garage during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit in Las Vegas, Nevada. -- Peter Fox/Getty Images/AFP
Thailand
* About 4,000 M'sians affected by floods in Hat Yai, Songkhla, Wisma Putra monitoring situation
* Thailand heightens screening as Ethiopia reports Marburg virus outbreak
* Hat Yai hit by severe overnight flooding; Thai PM says South has response plans and pledges support
* Thai PM Anutin adjusts schedule, flying urgently to Hat Yai Saturday (Nov 22) afternoon to inspect southern floods
* Malaysians advised to postpone trips to southern Thailand amid severe flooding
* Thailand’s Hat Yai issues ‘red-flag’ alert as 595 mm of rain triggers flood risk across 103 communities
* RTM staff, family stranded in Hatyai floods with supplies running out
Philippines
* EU will not oppose proposed COP30 deal, sources say
* Philippine police deployed to arrest 18 suspects in a corruption scandal that has sparked outrage
* Philippines' health department pushes for total vape ban
* Philippine cops deployed to arrest Zaldy Co, 17 others in corruption scandal
* Zaldy Co, 15 others have until Monday (Nov 24) to turn selves in, says Philippine Department of Interior and Local Government chief
* Philippine health department logs 14,000 dengue cases over two-week span in October
Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (right) shakes hands with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez during the G20 Leaders' Summit at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg. -- Photo by Borja Puig de la BELLACASA / AFP
Vietnam
* Vietnam leads Asean in consumer optimism, says top bank UOB
* Flood chaos in Central Vietnam, almost US$350 million in economic losses, thousands displaced and 68 confirmed dead
* Vietnam’s largest lobster-farming area left devastated after floods
* Central Vietnam death toll rises to 55 from flooding, landslides
* Floods in central Vietnam leave 68 dead and missing, economic losses tops US$340mil
* COP30 talks grind into overtime as EU objects to proposed deal
Myanmar
* Myanmar needs to fix power supply and infrastructure to revive its tourism sector, says AMRO
* Myanmar marks World Children's Day in Naypyidaw
* Nephew allegedly shoots aunt to death after dispute over an inheritance in Myanmar's Ye township
* COP30 climate summit deadlocked as EU rejects draft deal
Michelin star chef Jay Fai (left), a longtime icon of Thai street food culture, cooks at her restaurant in Bangkok on Saturday, November 22, 2025. --Photo by Sebastien BERGER / AFP
Cambodia
* Cambodia rolls out early warning systems to safeguard farmers from climate risks
* Temperatures tipped to plunge as low as 16°C in Cambodia's mountain regions
* Arguing children in Phnom Penh village set house alight; aunt killed, uncle hospitalised, 11 homes
* Night bus from Siem Reap plunges off bridge, killing 16 passengers
Laos
* Observers deployed to monitor nationwide census in Laos
* Lao government sets priorities to drive socio-economic progress
* Don Khong in Laos has been named South-East Asia’s top island for cycling by National Geographic
Brunei
* Ministry outlines strategic priorities for Brunei's national development
* Dialogue opens discussion on workplace injury claims in Brunei
* Brunei making strong strides in safeguarding children’s welfare
Indonesia's Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka (left), South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa (2nd L) and Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese react ahead of the family picture at the G20 Leaders' Summit at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg on Saturday, November 22, 2025. -- Photo by GIANLUIGI GUERCIA / AFP
Aseanplus
* Russian father urges better beach safety after son dies from jellyfish sting
* Ringgit likely to trade between 4.13-4.16 with slight upward bias next week
* Malaysia to set up Centre for African Studies to enhance ties, says PM
* India to resume air freight traffic with Afghanistan: Foreign ministry
* Australia's Northern Territory braces for Tropical Cyclone Fina
* 'Little Warrior' Hao Hin, only 7, but his life depends on multiple medications, and he is seeking help
* Pohang Steelworks chief dismissed over series of fatal accidents in South Korea
* Macaque survives over a year after pig kidney transplant in China
* Japanese PM Takaichi marks first month in office, stresses her policy efforts during press conference
* Meet Dr Toilet, the 78-year-old ‘supoohero’ fighting for Hong Kong loos
* ‘Study abroad’ comes to India as foreign universities race to set up campuses
* Beloved cat stationmaster in Japan dies
* Could China’s economic arsenal against Japan backfire?
* Turkey and Australia confirm agreement on COP31 split-hosting deal
* Beijing slams US report ‘smearing’ Hong Kong business environment, achievements
* China mum’s plea for help with child’s phone addiction sparks widespread support
* Beijing launches historic preservation campaign to cement South China Sea claims
* Japan Ground Self-Defence Force member arrested for attempted murder in Tokyo’s busy Akasaka district
* Japan's first female leader faces a taboo over entering the male-only sumo ring
* Penang Princess, luxury dining experience on water set for 2027 debut
* Man's face, arm injured in bear attack at Japanese parking lot
* Taiwan lifts all restrictions on food imports from Japan
* 16-year-old charged after public place shooting in Western Sydney
* Nobel laureate Han Kang’s first English non-fiction book launches in March
* Air China to significantly cut flights between Chinese and Japanese cities from Nov 30
* Hong Kong set for further economic growth after robust quarter, city leader says
* How the humble kimjang vest became a breakout fashion trend in South Korea
* Hong Kong driving schools slammed over opaque fees, insufficient training hours
* A people's princess and also Olympic superstar - Vivian Kong parries jabs with ‘fighting spirit’ in Hong Kong poll race
* Tejas crash at Dubai Air Show: Indian Air Force identifies fallen pilot; experts points to possible G-force blackout
* Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member arrested over stabbing of women in Tokyo’s Akasaka district
* * Chinese star Fan Bingbing eyes Taiwan top film award / Fan Bingbing tipped to win best actress at Golden Horse Awards
* Ex-president Yoon indicted over case meddling / Former South Korean president Yoon indicted on allegations over cover-up of marine’s death
* Motor racing - Piastri hopeful of making up places after Las Vegas qualifying blow
* Badminton - Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei reach Australian Open mixed doubles final
* Cricket - Australia win first Ashes test against England by eight wickets
* Cricket - South Africa 247-6 after Kuldeep takes three wickets in second India Test
