Thailand's team in action during their performance in the Team Technical Routine at the Hangzhou Asian Games in the Artistic Swimming event at the Aquatic Sports Arena on Saturday, October 7, 2023. - Reuters
Malaysia:
* Mohd Arif wins first Asiad karate gold for Malaysia in nine years
* PM: Investment tie-up a boost to Malaysia-UAE relations
* Official: Barisan wins Pelangai, says EC
* We respect High Court decision, but still no to political activists as preachers, says MAIS
* Haze issue to be addressed in Parliament next week, says Nik Nazmi
* Steps are being taken to reduce reliance on foreign workers, says Sivakumar
* Cops: Suspect in viral video of schoolgirl's assault already charged in court
* IGP: Wildlife bureau to focus on protecting natural resources too
* Raid on legal firm an abuse of power, say Perikatan leaders
* Unemployment rate continues on downward trend, says Sivakumar
* Ex-banker Roger Ng to arrive in Malaysia tonight, says Saifuddin
* Agriculture department awaits China's nod to export fresh durians
Singapore's Mikayla Angeline Yang in action during the Individual All-Around Qualification and Individual Team Final Subdivision 2 in the Hangzhou Asian Games at the Huanglong Sports Centre Gymnasium. - Reuters
Singapore:
* Haze hits Singapore as hot spots in Indonesia's Sumatra increase; Jokowi urges govt to put out fires immediately (update)
* Singapore govt task force convenes, agencies roll out measures to tackle haze situation
* Singapore cops seize heroin worth more than RM900,000; three arrested for alleged drug offences
* The haze is back as PSI hits unhealthy range in Singapore as air quality worsens
* Undying crime of human trafficking in South-East Asia
* Oil prices rise, but post biggest weekly decline since March
Indonesia:
* Malaysia ready to help out handle forest and land fires in Indonesia, says Indonesian ministry of foreign affairs
* Asean nations to prioritise members’ rice needs, members also ready to help Malaysia tackle issue, says Mohamad Sabu
* Singapore air turns unhealthy but Indonesia still denies causing haze
* Explainer: What's causing the chronic haze across Southeast Asia?
* Indonesia Agriculture Minister resigns amid graft probe
South Korea's An Seyoung celebrates after defeating China's Chen Yufei in their women's singles badminton gold medal match at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. - AP
Thailand:
* Thailand’s RM71bil handout plan faces growing criticism from top financial experts
* Thai mall shooter's family 'accept responsibility', apologise; promises full cooperation with police
* Bangkok’s Siam Paragon shooting: Teen practised over 20 times at army shooting range before attack
* Concern over modified guns after tragedy in Japan
Philippines:
* Bomb threat to Philippine airports 'likely a hoax', announces police
* Climate-related disasters displace 9.7 million children in Philippines, says UNICEF
* Philippines win first Asian Games basketball gold in 61 years / Joy and pride as Philippines win basketball gold again at last
* 42 airports on heightened alert after bomb threats in the Philippines
Riders wear mask as they pass through the haze from forest fires in Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia. Indonesia denied Friday that forest and peat fires on Sumatra and Borneo islands were causing the haze in Malaysia, after the neighboring government sent a letter complaining about the air quality and asking to work together to deal with the fires. - AP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam and China prepare for possible Xi visit to Hanoi in next month, say sources
* World Bank forecasts Vietnam's economic growth at 4.7 per cent in 2023
* Mekong Delta may run out of sand by 2035, says study
* Rights to largest rare earth mine up for grabs
Myanmar:
* UN probe finds Myanmar army using forced labour
* Three killed in gold mine collapse in Myanmar
* South-East Asia and partners Japan, South Korea and China to promote cooperation in agriculture, says Asean
A lion representing Indonesia dances during the freestyle competition at the 10th Lion Dance Championship MGM Cup in Macau. - AFP
Cambodia:
* Cambodian activists protest in chains against Sweden award travel ban
* Cambodia attracts US$3.76bil investment in first nine months, up 8.6 per cent
* Giant stingray makes Guinness Records
Laos:
* Laos government encourages use of electric vehicles as fuel imports decline
* Laos reaffirms commitment to its people on building a sustainable food system
Brunei:
* Miri court fines two Bruneians over drug abuse charges
* Brunei poised for 1.1 per cent economic growth in 2023, says AMRO
Gold medallists India's Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Chandrashekhar Shetty pose during the medal ceremony for the Men's Doubles at the Hangzhou Asian Games on Saturday, October 7, 2023, - Reuters
AseanPlus:
* Best-ever India in dreamland after surging past 100 medals for the first time at the Asian Games
* Visiting China, Schumer is urging fair treatment of US firms; hopes to meet Xi
* China’s economic malaise boils down to ‘a failure to reform’ the system, Pathfinder report warns
* China planning to offer more space for foreign equipment on future Chang’e 8 moon mission
* India tells X, Youtube, Telegram to remove any child sexual abuse material from platforms
* In another unexpected move, China expels top financial expert and former Bank of China chairman from Communist Party
* ‘No to Halloween in Shibuya’ in Japan
* Otters smuggled on flight to Taiwan from Thailand
* China's cross-border trips beat pre-pandemic level during Golden Week holiday
* US demands release of Uygur scholar Rahile Dawut, given reported life sentence by China
* Deaths rise to 47 after an icy flood swept through India's Himalayan northeast
* Children at higher risk of displacement due to climate change, says Unicef
* IMF likely overestimating China’s economic growth prospects, US analyst says
* UN, Red Cross want bans, curbs on killer robots
* Australia PM votes in struggling referendum on Indigenous rights
* Cricket-India captain Rohit wary of Australia's World Cup records
* Basketball great Yao Ming slams China 'slackers' after Asian Games flop
* India claim controversial kabaddi gold after final suspended at the Hangzhou Asian Games
* Big early match at the Cricket World Cup: India plays five-time champions Australia on Sunday
* India win Asian Games cricket gold without having to bat; rain washes out match and higher ranking comes to play
* Cricket-After players, Pakistan fans and media face visa delay for World Cup
* Cricket-Markram smashes fastest World Cup ton as S Africa amass record total
* Meet badminton's new superstar - World number one An of South Korea caps stunning year with Asian Games gold
