Filipino journalist Maria Ressa, 2021 Nobel Peace Prize winner and Rappler CEO, gestures as she faces reporters after being acquitted by the Pasig Regional Trial Court over a tax evasion case in Pasig city, Philippines on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023. - AP
Malaysia:
* Four differences in wording cost me five years of negative perception, says Najib
* Wangsa Maju gang rape victim was also raped by her brother-in-law, say cops
* Malaysia's roti canai listed as best bread in the world
* Malaysian student in Norway nabbed on suspicion of espionage/ Wisma Putra confirms arrest of Malaysian in Norway over espionage
* 1MDB audit tampering: Najib, Arul Kanda's acquittal stands as prosecution failed to meet deadline
* Syed Saddiq calls out govt over hypocrisy in first move from Opposition bench
* Former, current AGs to be called up by select committee to explain Zahid's DNAA
* Special guidelines for handling cases on sexual offences against children to be updated next year, says Azalina
* Bukit Aman confirms taking statement from Muhyiddin/ Muhyiddin gives thumbs up after giving statement to cops
* 5.9% economic growth rate was achieved under PN rule, says Hamzah
* 40% revenue rights: Appeals Court postpones Putrajaya’s appeal hearing against SLS suit
* PSSC mulls proceeding to discuss separation of powers between AG and Public Prosecutor
Indonesian Army multiple rocket launchers fire at a target during Super Garuda Shield multi-national military exercises in Baluran, West Java, Indonesia, Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. Thousands of soldiers from the United States, Indonesia, Australia and other allied forces demonstrated their armor capabilities in the combat drills on the Indonesian island of Java at a time of increased Chinese aggression in the region. - AP
Singapore:
* Singapore among countries most at risk from rising geopolitical tensions, says WTO
* Malaysian PM Anwar and wife to visit Singapore on Wednesday
* ‘Engine fire caused by mechanical fault’ - China Air drama at Changi Airport
* Farting dog annoys NZ couple on Singapore flight
* Asian stocks steady, Japan, China central banks interrupt dollar's ascent
* GlobalFoundries opens $4 billion Singapore fabrication plant
* Oil prices stable as market awaits data on inventories, economy
* Fewer Singapore home buyers chasing condo ownership
* Job hopping loses steam amid Singapore’s softer labour market
Indonesia:
* Young Indonesians eye burgeoning job of TikTok livestream shopping hosts
* Australian and Indonesian forces deploy battle tanks in US-led combat drills amid Chinese concern
* Lead poisoning causes far more death, IQ loss than thought, reports study
* ‘No need to worry about rice supply’, says Indonesia
* Brent holds above US$90; markets await data for clues on Fed, ECB outlooks
Soldiers from participating countries take part in Super Garuda Shield multi-national military exercise in Baluran, West Java, Indonesia. Thousands of soldiers from the United States, Indonesia, Australia and other allied forces demonstrated their armor capabilities in the combat drills on the Indonesian island of Java at a time of increased Chinese aggression in the region. - AP
Thailand:
* Thai airlines expand fleet, open new routes to ride post-Covid momentum
* Thai PM to unveil policies to 'match challenges' facing economy
* Malaysians lead the way with almost three million visitors as Thailand sees 18.5 million foreign tourists so far this year
* Thai PM says seeking to raise daily wages as soon as possible
* A boost for Thai economy - Thai PM unveils his economics dream
Philippines:
* Court of Appeal overturns Filipina's death sentence, to get 12 years jail
* Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Philippine Islands region - GFZ
* Philippines central bank expects reversion to inflation target by Q4
* 'It's up to us; never give up our ideals': Philippines' Ressa fights for press freedom
* Nobel laureate Maria Ressa acquitted in Philippine tax case
Indonesian marines launch the RM-70 Vampir Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) during the Super Garuda Shield 2023 joint military exercise including Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Australia and the US in Situbondo, East Java, - AFP
Vietnam:
* In India and Vietnam, Biden looks past differences on Russia and embraces imperfect partners
* Vietnam's up-and-coming luxury resort town used to be a military base
* Biden: Focus is on global stability and nothing else/ Biden’s visit brings positive momentum with it
* Vietnam's anti-money laundering body to get more authority
* Vietnam Air, Boeing near US$10bil deal for 737 Max jets
Myanmar:
* Aung San Suu Kyi's son 'extremely worried' about his mother's health
* Six killed and three injured in terrorist attacks in central Myanmar
* 5.5-magnitude quake hits northwest Myanmar
* Extreme heat becoming a threat to global security - Spike in electricity demand a bane for fuel supply
Indonesian marines prepare a howitzer 105 mm during the Super Garuda Shield 2023 joint military exercise including Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Australia and the US in Situbondo, East Java. - AFP
Cambodia:
* Soaring exports: Cambodian rice benefits from global security and food woes
* China EVs lead the way as electric vehicles gaining momentum in Cambodia
* Emerging Markets - Asian shares dip, FX subdued as investors gear up for US CPI
Laos:
* Putin expects Laotian president to visit Russia in October, say agencies
* Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith arrives in Cuba for economic talks and strengthen ties between the two countries
* Shocker in Laos: Drug trafficking suspect detonates grenade, killing himself and two police officers in Xayaboury
Brunei:
* Fossil fuel demand to peak this decade, says IEA chief
* Funding is shrinking as WFP warns cuts could push 24 million people to brink of famine
A view shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un disembarking from his train in Russia and being greeted by Russian officials in the Primorsky region, Russia, in this still image from video published September 12, 2023. - Courtesy Russia's Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Alexander Kozlov Telegram Channel via Reuters
AseanPlus:
* Malaysia can attract more investors as more supply chains shift in Asia - Tengku Zafrul
* Japanese companies drop stars of scandal-tainted Johnny's entertainment outfit, the centre of sexual assault case
* Fukushima nuclear plant's operator says the first round of wastewater release is complete
* Chinese city in Guangdong province hunts for crocodiles on the loose; untold damages due to heavy flooding
* Seven dead and crocodiles on the loose - Unrelenting rain causes more than 100 landslides, traps residents in floodwaters in southern China
* Seoul: North Korea's Kim has arrived in Russia for major defence and economic talks with Putin
* Olympics - Basketball legend and superstar LeBron interested in joining Team USA at 2024 Paris Games
* Death and debt in China: how a ‘half-baked’ bankruptcy law offers few individuals a fresh start
* Hong Kong rainstorm aftermath: Observatory warns downpour in New Territories may lead to flooding again
* Beijing warns four Chinese provinces over ‘lax’ enforcement of energy-saving goals under 2025 plan
* EU antitrust regulators halt Amazon, iRobot probe, await info
* Taiwan says it spotted 22 Chinese warplanes and 20 warships near the island after US sailed through
* Mt Fuji in crisis as tourists swarms are defiling the sacred mountain: Officials
* teamLab Planets TOKYO in Toyosu, Japan, is Asia's leading tourists attraction in 2023, World Travel announces
* Bee-killing mites’ rapid spread may cost Australia billions
* ‘Knowingly committed a crime’: Woman in China secretly filming celebrity faces online criticism for payment demand for downed drone
* Hong Kong police launch probe after Korean visitor molested while livestreaming in Central for her solo travel blog
* New Alibaba Group CEO lays out strategic priorities for staff - letter
* North Korean ammunition could offer Russian troops flawed but useful support
* As Australia braces for bushfire season, Indigenous 'cultural burning' makes a comeback
* Indian cricketers in scintillating form and Pakistan 'grateful' for wake-up call ahead of World Cup
* Google’s search engine dominance is at the center of the biggest US antitrust trial in decades
* Sky shuttles at Kai Tak? Hong Kong ‘will revive elevated transit project, propose solutions’ for transport woes in area as firms eye contract
