Pheu Thai Party's Srettha Thavisin, approved by Thai lawmakers to become the kingdom's 30th prime minister, greets supporters and members of the media at the party headquarters after the parliament's prime ministerial vote in Bangkok on on Aug 22, 2023. Thai lawmakers approved tycoon Srettha Thavisin as the kingdom's new prime minister on Aug 22, ending three months of political deadlock on the day former premier Thaksin Shinawatra returned from exile. - AFP
Malaysia
* US companies pledge RM100bil investment in Malaysia in 18 months - US ambassador
* Ahmad Zahid sourced funds elsewhere for mosque project after YAB account was frozen, says witness
* Ten hurt in passenger boat explosion off Mersing
* Child abuser gets death sentence for killing daughter
*Plane crash: Voice recorder to be sent to the US for further analysis, says Loke
*Barisan will contest Pelangai by-election, says Bentong Umno leader
*Police issue 8,718 summonses nationwide in day one of speed cam operation
*Presidential candidate Tan Kin Lian says criticism over his ‘pretty girls’ FB posts part of smear campaign
*Strategic DDI can attract more FDI, drive economic growth - PM Anwar
*I'll check with PM before announcing Selangor exco line-up, says Amirudin
*Nine-year-old girl chokes to death on rambutan
*Use of online tax services mandatory from Sept 1, says LHDN
*Malaysians in S. Korea reminded to stay alert for civil defence drill
*Detained foreign children to be relocated to care centre
*Perlis school blast: Security guard pleads guilty to mischief, possessing explosives
*Civil servants required to wear Malaysian batik on Thursdays
*Indonesian plantation worker crushed to death by tractor
Singapore
*Three-way race in Singapore presidential election
*Jail for poly student who masterminded scam that duped 147 victims of over S$360k
*Man accused of pushing radio host Cheryl Miles allegedly used criminal force on two other women
*Three hopefuls head into nomination day to kick off presidential race
*Presidential candidate Tan Kin Lian says criticism over his ‘pretty girls’ FB posts part of smear campaign
*Concorde Hotel death: Man, 29, charged with murder; Seven more charged over role in incident
Thailand
*Thailand's Srettha to become PM after securing endorsement of parliament
*Self-exiled former Thai premier Thaksin returns home after 15 years
*Revered and reviled, Thailand's Thaksin Shinawatra returns home
*Ex-Thai PM Thaksin jailed eight years on return to Thailand (update)
*Yingluck wishes older brother Thaksin good luck
*Daughter shares photos of Thaksin with children, grandchildren at airport
*Football-loving mogul turned Thai PM vows to 'work tirelessly' for the people
*Thai property mogul Srettha Thavisin's unlikely rise to prime minister
*Thaksin diagnosed with four co-morbidities, under close watch in prison hospital
*Worms put Chumphon durians at risk of export ban
Indonesia
*Kenya, Indonesia to expand partnership on trade, investment
*Benefits of joining BRICS could come at political cost for Indonesia
*Indonesia reviews plan to merge Garuda and Pelita Air: executive
*PDI-P gives Jokowi clan the cold shoulder
*Indonesia, Boeing sign deal for sale of F-15 fighter jets
Philippines
*Philippines completes mission to disputed shoal after Chinese water cannon incident
*Australian Deputy Premier to visit Philippines, Malaysia ths week
*Philippines, Australia conduct joint drills near disputed sea
Vietnam
*Vietnam considers easing regulations for foreign workers
*Aussie foreign minister enjoys walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, coffee in Hanoi
*Vietnam to consider incentives for supporting industries
Cambodia
*Cambodia’s Hun Sen seals political dynasty as son becomes PM
*Cambodia's new leader Hun Manet, strongman or reformer?
*Cambodian cattle farmers concerned by falling prices, illegal imports
*Cambodian chicken farms enjoy Aussie collaboration
Myanmar
*Large haul of narcotics, controlled chemicals seized in central Myanmar
*Cars wait in line on New Asia Highway despite sporadic traffic access and shootings
Laos
*ADB approves US$45mil loan to boost Laos' healthcare services
*132nd joint patrol on Mekong River begins
Brunei
*Sultan calls for AI guidelines to shape smart nation
*Two Brunei schools selected for Asean Eco-Schools award
Aseanplus
*Japanese restaurant owners in HK brace for Fukushima seafood ban
*South Korea sees no scientific problem with Fukushima water release plan
*S. Korean coastguard arrests man who arrived by jet ski from China
*Hong Kong to curb some Japan food imports over Fukushima water release
*North Korea plans satellite launch as Seoul, US hold drills
*Can you wear a bikini on streets? Debate in South Korea over how much skin you can expose in public
*Xi says China, S. Africa 'at new historical starting point' on BRICS visit: state media
*Rice supply faces new threat as India mulls more limits
*Air Koryo flight lands in Beijing on Tuesday morning
*North Korea's Kim blasts 'irresponsible' top officials for flood damage
*Man runs naked in Taiwan school field
*'Secret agent' elephant finds bag of opium in Yunnan forest
*DJ Soda says she was raped by a robber at home when she was six
*Japan to start releasing Fukushima water on Thursday
*Singer Coco Lee’s mentee breaks silence on Sing! China controversy
*China Ferrari driver only asks for RM122 from elderly tricycle rider who scratched his RM2.90mil sports car causing RM64,500 damage
*Blackpink’s Lisa rakes in RM2.6mil a post on Instagram
*Markets head tentatively higher but traders fret over outlook
