Malaysia
*‘Red carpet' for Dr M’s investor if it is real, says Tengku Zafrul
* PM: Law being mulled to end ‘Ali Baba' culture
* Five duped out of RM100,000 by unlicensed employment agency
* RM25bil projects to be unveiled under Energy Transition Roadmap - Rafizi
* Charges of misusing position against Muhyiddin not discriminatory, High Court told
* Thai woman in Kota Baru escapes gallows, freed of drug trafficking charge
* Amend parliamentary standing orders to allow for impeachment of prime ministers, says Wan Junaidi
* Internet at Thai-Myanmar border cut in crackdown on call centres
* Biting incident: We are waiting for probe results over claims, says Fadhlina
* Malaysia calls for fresh proposals for Kuala Lumpur-Singapore HSR project
* Five pump boats seized, four nabbed in ops against illegals off Tawau
* 'Stop the politics of hate', says Patriot chief in launching unity coalition
State polls: DAP's Teng calls it quits, three other S'gor exco reps not defending seats
* Aug 11 date for decision on Najib's appeal to disqualify lawyers for Tommy Thomas in RM1.9mil suit
* State polls: Amanah expects to contest 31 seats, says Salahuddin
* Water surge tragedy: Searchers find sling bag with 'Fatin' name tag, documents inside
* Anwar-Musk meeting will have spillover effect on Malaysia's EV journey, says economist
* Man facing trial for dragging dog with car in PD wants charges amended
Singapore
* Violet Oon’s bid to buy out business partner goes to trial after she rejects his S$6mil offer
* Singapore hosts new Asean forum to tackle child sexual abuse scourge
* Practice makes purrfect: Cats help nursing home residents improve their mobility
* Singapore Speaker apologises for ‘unparliamentary language’ caught on hot mic
* Singaporean university students in UK hit by marking boycott
Thailand
* Crane malfunction possibly behind Bangkok overpass collapse that killed one injured eight
* Pita urges MPs, and senators to bring back a 'normal' Thailand in Thursday's PM vote
* Thai caretaker PM Prayut announces retirement from politics
* Thailand's monarchy looms over battle for prime minister
* University sets its sights on tackling Thailand’s food waste problem
* Thailand’s Koh Chang offers 'haunted' experience in abandoned ship
* Internet at Thai-Myanmar border cut in crackdown on call centres
* Thai Customs dept in hot water after auctioning fake watches
Indonesia
* Indonesia seizes Iranian-flagged tanker suspected of illegal oil transshipment
* Greater Jakarta LRT to start public trial on July 12
* Indonesia’s Prabowo increases lead in latest pre-election survey
* Indonesia's parliament approves changes to healthcare laws amid protests
* Looted artefacts and treasures returned to Indonesia
Philippines
* Philippines' trade deficit narrows to US$4.39 bil in May
* Metro Manila households face daily water supply cut
* Philippine Coast Guard vows to ‘drive away’ Chinese militia vessels in Iroquois Reef
Vietnam
* Google says it will fix Vietnam flag issue on image of Spratly Islands
* UV Index in Vietnam hits very high risk levels
* Quang Ninh province exceeds investment capital goals six months early
* High school students use oyster shells and rice husk to produce green products
* Hanoi to have two new cities by 2045
Cambodia
* Homegrown social media platform to ‘reshape’ domestic digital landscape
* Cambodia attracts US$1.1bil fixed-asset investment in H1 of 2023
* Surge in dengue fever cases in Cambodia raises alarm
Myanmar
* UOB to close Myanmar Airways International’s bank accounts by Aug 15
* Myanmar crisis tops agenda at divided Asean foreign ministers' meeting
Laos
* Australian agribusinesses use innovative ways to empower Lao farmers
* Laos aims to attract 4.6 million tourists next year
Brunei
* Court dismisses appeal by ex-cop over cheating offences
* Oil and gas remain important in Asean
Aseanplus
* N. Korea threatens to down US spy planes violating its airspace
* Rice soars to two-year high in Asia on El Nino drought risks
* South Korea jails man for life in stalking, murder case
* Chinese law enforcers cure police-fixated girl, 3, of her police-uniform obsession after mother goes to station in desperation
* China’s Qin Gang to skip Asean meet due to ‘physical condition’
* South Korean zoo welcomes giant panda twins
* Google AI expert warns of ‘data poisoning’ as Chinese scientists work to ward off emerging threat
* Japan top court backs transgender woman in toilet case
* China announces 11 foreign aid projects to court developing countries
* Hyundai’s ‘walking vehicle’ obtains US patents in move towards 4-legged cars
* Hong Kong power firm’s new system predicts tree growth near overhead cables to prevent electricity disruption
* Asian markets rise as China pledges fresh property support