A Thai photographer takes a picture under a television screen showing Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party's top politician and youngest daughter of exiled former deposed Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra and her husband Pidok Sooksawas with their newborn son at press conference in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, May 3, 2023. The frontrunning candidate for prime minister of Thailand said she’s eager to get back on the campaign trail, just two days after giving birth. - AP
Malaysia
* Bank Negara surprises by raising OPR to 3%
* Heat stroke: Limit outdoor activities, seek immediate treatment if you have symptoms, says Health Minister
* Malaysia committed to improving Tier 3 position in US TIP report, says Saifuddin
* Unsafe for authorities to board oil tanker as search continues for three crew members
* Malaysians can now renew driving licences for up to 10 years – at a discount, too
* Ex-workshop owner's death sentence reduced to 17 years' jail for causing boy's death
* 5G contract awarded to Ericsson via tender, only one telco yet to sign access agreement, says Fahmi
* Sarawakian actor-model wins Mister Heritage International 2023 contest
* Hot spell: Schools should cancel all outdoor activities, says Deputy Education Minister
* Zuraida meets Dr M over 'Malay Proclamation'
* Push within DAP to replace Chow just a rumour, says Loke
* Snakes on a plane: Reptiles were in checked baggage, says Customs
* DAP backbenchers deny involvement in ouster 'plot' against Penang CM
* Unity govt reiterates commitment to reviving principles of civil society through fair, factual media reporting, says PM
* Bella case: Stay of execution denied, Siti Bainun ordered to serve jail sentence immediately
* Loke: No comment on KJ and Shahril
* Viral video of tiger eating cow is from Indonesia not Felda Ulu Tebrau, says Perhilitan
* DNB to continue rolling out 5G coverage, says Fahmi
* PAS leaders sign Mahathir's 'Malay Proclamation'
Singapore
* Changi Airport Terminal 2 to reopen fully in October, months ahead of schedule
* Second batch of Jacky Cheung concert tickets to three more shows sells out in over two hours
* Men with sticky fingers use glue to steal casino chips
* HIV-positive man jailed over false declarations before donating blood
* War in Asia would be far more damaging than Ukraine war: Defence minister
* Over 100 people under probe in clampdown on gambling, vice activities
* Dyson to build new battery plant in S’pore as it ramps up software, AI development
* Mt Kinabalu a tough climb but it was magical, says Singapore envoy
Thailand
* Momentum shifts to Move Forward, Pita now top choice for PM: Poll
* Thai media get first sight of Paetongtarn’s newborn, baby Prutthasin
* Suspected Thai cyanide serial killer charged with 14 counts of murder
* Thailand's most beautiful lake runs dry after months of drought
* Thai PM candidate Paetongtarn to resume campaign after birth of child
* Two rare humpback dolphins seen frolicking off the coast of Ranong
* Young Thai protesters hope for 'game changer' election
Indonesia
* Indonesia cuts tax breaks to discourage low quality nickel investment: minister
* Five employees sacked after death of woman in elevator shaft of Sumatra airport
* Indonesia inflation seen returning to goal faster than forecast
* Jokowi makes last ditch attempt to salvage ‘grand alliance’
* Asean to discuss ways to strengthen ties and international position at summit
Philippines
* Philippines to shut airspace for six hours on May 17
* Vax maker Moderna to set up facility in Philippines serving Asia-Pacific region
* Washington eyes US$3bil package to improve Philippine transport systems
* US firm plans to build small nuclear power plants in the Philippines
Vietnam
* Country’s largest economic hub urged to tackle problems to speed up recovery
* Traditional forest ritual protects Mother Nature
Cambodia
* Four killed, eight injured in road crash in central Cambodia: police
* SEA Games opening role not for King, Hun Sen explains
* Cambodia poised for SEA Games with Chinese flavour
Myanmar
* Rohingya team to visit Myanmar for refugee return plan
* Myanmar grants pardons to over 2,000 prisoners
* China's foreign minister meets junta chief in Myanmar, vows support
Laos
* Laos political activist gunned down at cafe
* Laos, Cuba pledge to further enhance cooperation
Brunei
* US embassy conducts workshop on combating human trafficking
* Brunei launches strategy to reduce salt intake
Aseanplus
* China sends drones circling Taiwan in new surveillance tactic
* ‘Delivered by dad’: Man in China calmly follows step-by-step guidance from emergency nurse on phone to help wife deliver baby at home
* Thousands of S. Korea community doctors, nursing assistants go on strike over nursing Bill
* Michelle Yeoh reunites with 'The Glory' star Song Hye-kyo at the Met Gala after 14 years
* Japan Airlines' annual net profit returns to black
* Big-spending Chinese shoppers are splurging on luxury at home, not abroad any more
* Tourists snoozing in loos as travel boom in China fuels mass crowds
* Asian stocks down after Wall Street losses
