People offer prayers for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at Zojoji temple in Tokyo, Japan, Saturday, July 8, 2023. Japan marked first anniversary of the death of Abe who was shot while giving an outdoor campaign speech. - AP
Malaysia:
* State polls: DAP to contest in all incumbent seats in Penang, says Loke
* Water surge tragedy: Search for last victim to focus on Sector A, say Fire and Rescue
* State polls: MCA and MIC reject Perikatan’s offer of seats
* ‘I’m ready to face anyone who wishes to topple me’, says Anwar
* Health Ministry approves the first natural products with therapeutic claims, says Health DG
* Lat honoured to be first cartoonist in Perak to receive royal recognition
* PAS will not appeal Election Court decision for the Kuala Terengganu parliamentary seat
* Johor to leverage on sports tourism by hosting international events next year
* State polls: MCA, MIC play crucial role in garnering Chinese, Indian communities' support
* No allocation to settle Felda settlers' debts in Perikatan's 2021 and 2022 budget, says PM
* Quota system at local varsities to remain, says Anwar
* Malaysia: Govt spends almost RM5bil a year on diabetes-related health issues, says Dr Zaliha
Patty Tavatanakit of Thailand lines up her putt on the second green during the second round of the 78th US Women's Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links cin Pebble Beach, California. - AFP
Singapore:
* Singapore: Man jailed one year for physically abusing 10-year-old stepdaughter
* Malay/Muslim community has made significant progress, must continue giving back, says Singapore President Halimah
* Dead fish surface off Singapore's Raffles Marina after drop in water quality due to Tuas chemical facility fire
* Ex-religious teacher in Singapore admits making off with nearly RM211,000 from victims, including pilgrims
* Singapore’s green transition expected to increase clean energy sector workforce by 80% by 2032
* Passenger who fell onto tracks at Woodland Checkpoints in Singapore sent to hospital, says KTMB
* Laptops replace pen and paper as Singapore shifts towards electronic examinations
Indonesia:
* Indonesia government helps people cope with drought and provide clean water for community
* Indonesia takes big positive steps to boost medical tourism
* Three killed in landslides in Indonesia's East Java; 5.6-magnitude earthquake jolts eastern province of Maluku
* China looms large as NATO allies debate expanded role in Asia
* Work on Indonesia-Singapore floating solar farm in Batam to start next year
* Dutch to return 478 colonial treasures to Indonesia
Williams driver Alexander Albon of Thailand steers his car during the third free practice at the British Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone racetrack, Silverstone, England, Saturday, July 8, 2023. The British Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. - AP
Thailand:
* Thailand to see less rainfall into next year due to El Nino
* Meet the coastal queen of Thailand - Thai-American Jennifer “Jenny” Jones crowned the new Surat Thani beauty champion
* Taylor Swift has yet to respond to Thai political poster boy Pita’s duet offer; invitation has gained 16 million views
* Former rising star in Thailand's Democrat Party faces 12 sex-crimes cases
* Move Forward claims to have enough senator votes for Pita to become Thailand's new PM
* Thai stock investor mood improves ahead of formation of new government
Philippines:
* Another super show by Philippine athletics superstar EJ Obiena; pole vaulter wins silver in France ahead of Asian Athletics Championships
* Philippines writes off debts for more than 600,000 farmers; govt aims to boost production with bold move
* Philippines army modernisation to continue as it must address present dangers country is facing, says President Marcos
* Philippines raises alarm over illicit fentanyl imports from Laos, Myanmar and Thailand
* Second Philippine judge quits trial of jailed Duterte critic
* US$1bil in farmers’ debt put on govt’s tab
Atthaya Thitikul of Thailand and Leona Maguire of Ireland looks on from the fourth hole during the 78th US Women's Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam and Singapore foster cooperation in facilitating innovation
* UK to sign Pacific trade deal next week; agreement includes Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore and Vietnam
* No more power shortage in Vietnam, says trade ministry
* Three teenagers killed in 'tube house' fire in Vietnamese capital Hanoi
* How do Barbie and Blackpink figure in a dangerous territorial dispute?
* Blackpink concert organiser apologises over map
Myanmar:
* Myanmar continues 'deadly freefall' into deeper violence, says United Nations Rights Council
* Blinken to press Asean to take tougher line on Myanmar, China
* Block junta in, urges UN
* Dispute over deaths in village airstrike in Myanmar
Supporters of the Royalist party 'FUNCINPEC' take part in a campaign rally ahead of the upcoming election in Phnom Penh. Cambodians go to the polls on July 23. - AFP
Cambodia:
* Confident of rising economy, the Cambodian govt sticks with its 5.6% growth forecast
* Cambodia's central bank launches new interbank payment system
* Cambodia rejoice as country welcomes newest Irrawaddy dolphin calf
Laos:
* Laos govt to step up efforts to attract high-quality foreign investment
* New international intermodal train service launched linking China-Laos Railway and China-Europe freight train routes
Brunei:
* Big success for Brunei narcotics force - ‘Operasi Loyal’ dismantles family drug syndicate
* Brunei to face active weather conditions tin coming weeks, says its meteorological agency
Well known long distance runner Eilish McColgan reacts to the crowd from the royal box on centre court before the start of play at the Wimbledon in London, on Saturday, July 8, 2023. - Reuters
AseanPlus:
* India’s defence minister to call on PM Anwar
* Yemeni man nabbed for allegedly groping two teens at Subang Jaya mall
* Stranded Korean tourists endure three-hour ordeal in Tuaran, Kota Kinabalu
* A year later, Abe’s assassination continues to impact Japan’s politics
* Japan marks a year since former PM Abe was gunned down
* Yellen says US and China should jointly tackle climate-change issue
* Not a ‘winner-take-all’ situation - China and US / Yellen stresses ‘fair’ rules, communication in Beijing meetings
* Cricket powerhouse India confirm men and women teams will compete in Asian Games
* Tech war: US opposes China’s metal export controls, saying they justify supply chain moves
* Chinese scientists say supersized magnesium parts pave the way for cheaper, lighter cars
* Climate change: China’s construction, aerospace, car parts industries among the most vulnerable to extreme weather, says Morningstar
* US seeks to heap pressure on China through global coalition tackling fentanyl and other opioids
* ‘Safe to release Japan’s treated wastewater’, says South Korea
* Japan protests to South Korea over military drills on disputed islands
* IAEA chief's visit to South Korea draws protests against Fukushima water release
* Cold case solved after 33 years in South Korea
* Biden told Xi after Putin meeting: Be careful, your economy depends on Western investment
* IAEA chief in South Korea to allay Fukushima water dump concerns
* Cushman says HK home rents and leasing activity expected to rise in second half, even as analysts paint divergent picture for home prices
* Yemeni man nabbed for allegedly groping two teens at Subang Jaya mall
* Harbin of China selected to host 2025 Asian Winter Games
* Global house prices rise at slowest pace since 2015 amid inflation and rate pressures, according to Knight Frank survey
* McDonald’s stops using tomatoes in food preparations in India amid whopping price surge
