Tourists ride three-wheel bicycle taxis, known as cyclos, in the old quarter of Hanoi on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. - AFP
Malaysia:
* School van hit by trailer, 15 students injured
* TikTok video shows man pretending to be food delivery rider to surprise his parents for Ramadan, gets over two million views
* Special Hari Raya school holiday on April 19, says Fadhlina
* Sam Ke Ting still haunted by incident, even though a free woman now
* Sam Ke Ting freed from reckless driving conviction linked to 'basikal lajak'
* Former Perlis MB to be charged under AMLA and Anti Terrorism Financing Act
* 'Pakatan will be rejected': PKR MP warns of danger to unity govt in Najib and Zahid's moves
* Ehailing services’ request for floor price being considered, says Transport Minister
* Foreigners not allowed to drive trailers, says Loke
* MACC detains another maritime officer in protection racket probe
* Tawau murder case: Another Esscom cop charged
* Syed Saddiq never told anyone about fundraising proceeds, court told
Former oil tycoon Lim Oon Kuin, founder of Hin Leong Trading Ltd., left, leaves the State Courts in Singapore, on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Lim pleaded not guilty on trial Tuesday for three charges related to cheating and forgery, after his collapsed oil firm Hin Leong Trading Pte. owed about $3.5 billion to banks. - Bloomberg
Singapore:
* Singapore-flagged tanker boarded by pirates near Ivory Coast
* Singaporean nominated for the first time to bureau of UN’s top climate science body
* Asian Golf Tour to stage Scotland event for first time
* Singapore: Former oil tycoon O.K. Lim as he stands trial for cheating, instigating forgery; pleads not guilty
* Woman charged with concealing money belonging to Singaporean businessman
* Woman charged for receiving more than S$214,000 through illegal remittance scheme via WeChat
* FairPrice apologises after mixed-race Muslim couple denied free Ramadan treats
* Oil rises on China stimulus expectations, weaker dollar
Indonesia:
* Two killed in Uzbek terror suspects' attempted Indonesia detention escape
* Man caught on camera placing fake QR code stickers on mosque donation boxes in Indonesia
* Emerging markets -Asian stocks and forex climb ahead of US inflation print
* Prabowo in pole position as likely Jokowi successor
* Indonesia high court to rule on appeal against order to delay 2024 elections
* Indonesian military taking cautious approach to rescue pilot held hostage in Papua
* Wilderness cities in Asia’s final frontier
Visitors look out at high levels of air pollution from the top of Doi Suthep temple in Chiang Mai on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Northern Thailand has been choking on heavy air pollution since the start of the year, caused in part by seasonal agricultural burning. (- AFP
Thailand:
* Thailand criticised for returning Myanmar resistance members
* Pollution choking Thailand's north hits tourism, worries public
* Songkran world heritage bid blooms at Bangkok’s legendary clothes market
* Unofficial results of Thai election to be announced by 10pm on May 14
* Thailand: Heartless army under fire from the people
* Thai economy expected to grow 3.6% this year
Philippines:
* Spreading swine fever threatens Philippines’ inflation fight
* Philippines and US kick off largest-ever joint military drills in Manila
* Fishermen fear livelihood loss due to massive US-Philippine military exercise
* Asian markets track higher as investors await US inflation data
* ‘We’re just boosting our defences’, says the Philippines to China
Farmers cultivate crops at a rice paddy in Karawang, West Java on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Amnesty International call for release of Vietnamese journalist
* Vietnam arrests high-profile beverage executives as graft campaign widens
* Antony Blinken to meet with Vietnam officials in Hanoi en route to G7 meeting in Japan
* Vietnam to probe TikTok over ''toxic' content
* Hanoi boosts efforts to reduce air pollution
Myanmar:
* At least 50 killed as Myanmar military attacks rebel gathering - media, militias (update)
* At least 30 killed as Myanmar military attacks rebel group event, according to media reports
* Drug bust of 22kg of heroin worth over US$500,000 seized in western Myanmar
* Myanmar's total export up 6.9% in 2022-23 fiscal year
Philippines and US soldiers salute in front of their national flags while their national anthems are played during the opening ceremony of the 'Balikatan' joint military exercise at the military headquarters in Quezon City, suburban Manila on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. - AFP
Cambodia:
* Cambodian health ministry reminds public to take precautions against extreme heat
* Cambodia attracts US$294mil investment in Q1
* Kratie province on track for ‘mine free’ status in June
Laos:
* A gift of US$1 million to Laos, announced by visiting Vietnam's President
* Saravan waterfalls offer new visitor attractions
* Neighbours hold talks to address severe air pollution
Brunei:
* Brunei Covid-19 cases trending downwards, according to health ministry data
* Permanent resident lands in jail for theft-related charges
A woman walks on a street during a sandstorm in Shenyang, in China's northeastern Liaoning province on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. - AFP
AseanPlus:
* US sharing of intelligence with India in border clash with China seen as pivotal in partnership
* China offers joined-up rail ticketing to belt and road countries
* Party time: Millions watch farewell for giant panda Ya Ya in US as she prepares for long-awaited return to China
* South Korean drug rings spike free drinks for students to blackmail parents
* Chinese action star Max Zhang suffers serious injuries from filming accident
* Taiwan detects Chinese warships, planes around island after drills end
* South Korea city wildfire fanned by strong winds, 300 residents evacuate homes
* Tesla sued over workers’ alleged access to car video imagery
* Bitcoin pushes past $30,000 as investors eye end of rate rises
* Chinese airlines swamped with cabin crew applicants as travel rebounds
* Australia reaches deal with China to resolve barley dispute
* Blind man shares ‘humiliating’ story on TikTok after he gets stuck in US hotel elevator
* South Korea fines Google $32 million for blocking games on competing platform
* Sandstorms, dangerous pollution return to Beijing
* Apple says issues with Music app resolved, other services back up
* China's consumer inflation hits 18-month low amid uneven recovery
* N. Korea leader calls for more 'practical, offensive' war deterrence
* Alibaba unveils Tongyi Qianwen, an AI model similar to GPT
* Anxious and stressed about their careers, young Chinese are flocking to temples
* Could this folding buggy be destined for China’s future lunar base?
* Panel to suggest ending Japan's controversial 'trainee' scheme for developing countries
