Malaysia
* Ex-PM Ismail Sabri to be charged at KL Sessions Court tomorrow
* PAS ulama council welcomes Kelantan govt's move to table Syariah Criminal Offences Bill
* No probe allowed into Najib's accounts in A-G's 1MDB audit, Pua tells High Court
* Ex-CFO grilled for over seven hours on third day of MACC questioning
* Court allows Naimah's bid to quash RM313.8mil additional tax assessment notice
* Umno sees surge in online membership among youths after Negri polls
* Negri Umno chief denies attempting to oust new MB
* Three policemen killed in Beaufort, believed electrocuted
* Ex-MAS captain questions airport security lapses after drug bust
* Airport security gets tighter
* Passport-tampering ring busted
* Ex-CFO grilled in TH probe
* Court adjourns 1MDB suit against Najib
* Illegal northern border entry
* A call for help to find daughter, missing for months
* Drug mule trend emerging as national security concern, says Marah founder
* Sarawak eyes own data storage system alongside aerospace push, says Abang Jo
* Couple reported missing detained over alleged 'kutu' scam
* Govt to provide certainty, private sector to drive investment: Amir Hamzah
* Airport security is robust, lapses occur when procedures not followed, says ex-pilot
* Melaka BN to defend all 21 seats, says Zahid
* Another sack of human bones found in Kangar
* State-level political rivalry will not affect federal govt stability, says Zahid
* No kidnap-for-ransom cases in Sabah since 2020, says Hajiji
* Bukit Aman expanding use of drones, AI to enhance border surveillance
* Lorry driver charged with sexually assaulting two teenage daughters
* Caregiver instructed others to tie up murder victim, say cops
* BN, Umno won’t tolerate breaches of trust, mismanagement at Tabung Haji, says Zahid
* Pakatan's Rantau candidate, wife charged with running unregistered clinic
* Negri's new exco line-up expected to be sworn in on Aug 7
* Ex-soldier escapes gallows, apex court commutes sentence to 40 years' jail, whipping for daughter's murder
* At least 100 expected to be charged over PERKESO Daya Kerjaya 2.0 fraud, says MACC
* Penang Education Dept probes sexual harassment, cyberbullying case involving student
* MPV driver laments wild elephant intrusion on LPT2 that led to collision
* Cops nab plantation worker with air rifle, samurai sword, drugs in Mukah
* Lorry driver killed in crash that disrupted Shuttle Selatan, ETS services along Kulai-Kempas route
* PERKESO Daya Kerjaya 2.0 fraud: Company directors, actress among 17 charged in court nationwide
* Prosecution objects to bid to quash murder charges in fatal Jalan Ampang crash
* Teacher's death prompts calls for review of educators' workload
* Coming Sarawak polls should include 17 new proposed seats, says GPS sec-gen
* Nurul Izzah tries to quit as PKR deputy president, told to take a break instead, says Fahmi
* 'Datuk Red', company ordered to pay RM1.57mil in Sungai Semangkis land suit
Singapore
* Singapore Parliament affirms amended Workers' Party motion on the future of economy
* Singapore says exports worth US$7.4bil affected by new U.S. tariffs
* Driver in 2024 Tampines crash that killed two pleads guilty to dangerous driving causing death
* AI short film by Singapore-based studio shows National Day Parade under zombie attack
* Singapore equities gain on DBS record profit; other Asian markets retreat
* Probation for Singapore youth over online ‘joke’ that he was about to bomb Scoot plane
* Fatal 2024 Kitchener Road brawl: Man jailed 17 months for using chair to hit victim of knife attack
* Man admits he was part of syndicate that stored 58k vape items in Lentor house and Sembawang condo
* Man allegedly punched daughter, told son to strip naked and go to ground floor of HDB block in Singapore
* Man to be charged for insulting the religion of another person in Singapore
* Like father, like son - Ilhan Fandi carries father's legacy as Singapore chase Asean Hyundai Cup title
Indonesia
* Indonesia targets up to 6% GDP growth
* A 5.8-magnitude quake hits Halmahera, Indonesia: GFZ
* Indonesia's free health screening programme to shift focus to treatment
* Indonesian security minister brushes off unrest concerns ahead of Independence Day
* Indonesian police investigate bomb hoax at Bali airport
* Indonesia's Jantho Nature Reserve welcomes another baby orangutan
Thailand
* Thai inflation eases, supporting rate hold outlook
* Two suspects killed in shootout with police in Tak Bai
* Remains of Thai travel vlogger 'Hlun Solo' repatriated from Georgia
* Thai and Myanmar leaders to outline new trade and investment opportunities
* Mother of Russian siblings killed in Thailand thanks Thais at Chon Buri memorial
* Thai travel vlogger's autopsy points to heart failure as toxicology tests continue
* Thai police arrest four Vietnamese in linked scam and bribery cases
Philippines
* High bills, cheap panels drive solar energy surge
* Philippine farmers’ welfare must not be ignored in Pax Silica project, says Senator
* Tropical storm Maymay expected to soon exit Philippine landmass
* Marcos hails Filipino tennis superstar Alex Eala after first win at Canadian Open
* Landslides kill at least four in northern Philippines
* US requests Filipino televangelist's extradition on sex charges: ambassador
* Six reported dead in Philippines amid heavy rains due to Maymay
Vietnam
* Malaysia, Vietnam agree to strengthen defence cooperation over a range of strategic areas
* Science, technology to boost Vietnam agriculture
* Chinese film "Dear You" resonates with local audiences at premiere in Vietnam
* Two Nguyen-era military posts uncovered at Vietnam's Hai Van Pass
* Vietnam's top leader To Lam to visit Australia, New Zealand to strengthen partnerships
* Couple sentenced to 24 years over illegal drug ring at karaoke bar in Vietnam
* Foreign investment inflows surge in Vietnam on improved investor confidence
* Mother jailed for life for killing five-year-old son to claim insurance payouts in Vietnam
Myanmar
* Myanmar ex-junta chief on first Thailand trip as civilian leader
* Conflict-displaced people in Myanmar forced to relocate again as flooding hits Laymyethna
* Over 6,000 century-old heritage buildings preserved in Myanmar
Cambodia
* Cambodian PM urges Asean to build people-centred, AI-ready public services
* Cambodia, South Korea expand ‘Peace Village’ initiative to boost rural development
* Cambodia cites UN, China in renewed call for return of 20,000 displaced civilians
Laos
* Laos aims to boost border health services amid growing labour migration
* Champasak prepares tourism programme for Visit Laos-China Year 2027
* Lao central bank pauses new microfinance licences
* Laos issues warning as prolonged rains trigger flooding, landslides in several areas
Brunei
* Brunei minister urges shift from digital planning to execution
* AI should complement, not replace Brunei workforce: LegCo member
AseanPlus
* South Korea and Bangladesh reach Cepa deal
* Strikes drag Hyundai’s sales as Kia extends gains
* Job data strengthens case for RBNZ tightening
* AI turbocharges China’s satellite production to just 28 days
* India keeps key interest rate steady, retains neutral stance
* Yuan hits strongest level in years as tensions grow
* Cabinet to back sales tax cut with funding unclear
* Communities battered by monsoon
* Students held over US army base break-in bid
* Online maid cafes expose gaps in youth protection
* Rail link with North to be revived ten years after suspension
* Starbucks main office raided
* Govt sanctions six US entities amid growing trade rift
* Cockroach youth ‘party’ bites back
* New Zealand PM Luxon open to referendum on electoral system
* FBM KLCI opens higher but slips into negative territory amid profit-taking
* Maybank joins MAS' BLOOM initiative to advance programmable cross-border settlements
* Asia shares ease on tech pullback, oil stable as Iran talks stay in focus
* LPG leak may have caused Japan’s Kumamoto mall blast: government
* Hong Kong actor and lyricist Peter Lai dies at 76
* Malaysia's 2Q growth 'should be okay', says Amir Hamzah
* AI-assisted music now eligible for copyright registration in South Korea
* Analysis-Samsung, SK Hynix shareholders call for bigger payouts from AI cash mountain
* Profit-taking drags FBM KLCI lower at midday after six-day winning streak
* Former Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib's home attacked after Hasina media event
* South Korea police raid Starbucks HQ over 'Tank Day' fiasco
* India youth protests highlight mistrust in media
* Australia politician admits texting 'my job is boring' during meeting
* Comment: Bruce Lee built a cultural bridge that politics cannot break
* Hiroshima marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary as mayor deplores the pursuit of nuclear weapons
* Rising demand for RMB trade settlement
* Dangerous sulfur fire prompts evacuation order in South Australia
* Sri Lankan beauty pageant contestant fined for animal cruelty
* Soccer-South Korea police raid football association over Hong appointment process
* Bangladesh ‘outraged’ with India over ex-leader’s media briefing
* India, China begin trade through Lipulekh Pass despite Nepal’s territorial objections
* Pakistan's ruling party leads in Kashmir vote despite boycott call by banned group
* Mongolian PM: All conferences, forums and meetings to be cancelled
* Death toll from India's Assam floods rises to 95
* Test run begins on China's northernmost high-speed railway
* India court convicts former top editor in rape case
* Pakistan restricts international media reporting outside main cities
* Two Chinese coast guard personnel marked as "martyrs" after South China Sea collision last year
* Fitch expects Malaysian banks to remain resilient despite slower growth
* Wei Chong-Wooi Yik end drought with Korean Masters quarter-final berth
* Ringgit ends higher against US dollar ahead of US jobs data
* HK actor Bosco Wong pays tribute to late godfather Peter Lai
* Grocery store owner dies following alleged assault by teenagers in western Melbourne
* Bangladesh's Presidential Election to be held on Aug 20
* New Zealand passes law enhancing citizens' arrest powers
* As Japan PM Sanae Takaichi’s support slips, can a food tax cut shore up her popularity?
* ‘Decades of heartbreak’: Chinese women switched at birth 37 years ago live 4km apart
* India's Modi turns to Instagram to woo young voters after Gen Z protest
* ‘Fascinating and smart’: Christopher Nolan interview with China podcaster praised for depth
* China’s political and scientific elite head to Beidaihe for summer retreat season
* South Korean army tank catches fire during live-fire drills
