Children hang-out on a tree near the Blue Mosque in Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines, on Friday, November 24, 2023. - Reuters
Malaysia:
* First anniversary: PM Anwar sets new leadership benchmark
* FBI, Interpol aid sought in tracing bomb hoax culprit
* I’m not defending my post as Bersatu president, says Muhyiddin
* I was paid RM1mil to keep my mouth shut, says Sirul / Authorities working to bring Sirul home, says Bukit Aman
* PM Anwar coy on talk of a Cabinet reshuffle
* Targeted EPF withdrawal will worsen insufficiency of retirement savings, says Finance Ministry
* Sexual harassment probe against govt agency head 'in final stages'
* Malaysia posts 1.8% inflation in October, lowest since April 2021
* Sexual harassment probe against govt agency head 'in final stages'
* I have a candidate for Domestic Trade portfolio, says Anwar
* Appeals court dismisses Najib’s bid to attend proceedings in 1MDB lawsuit
* Experts: M’sia should build smart cities that are people-oriented, not entirely tech-centric
A Black Friday sign hangs outside a Ray Ban eye wear shop in Singapore. - Reuters
Singapore:
* Singapore cyber defenders fend off simulated attacks against cellular, gas and airport systems
* Singapore NTU dropout used fake degree to get hired at Walt Disney, Marshall Cavendish
* British band Suede’s Brett Anderson grabs fans’ phones during Singapore concert, scolds them for filming
* Two men caught under-declaring RM420,000 in cash at Changi Airport
* Singapore core inflation edges up to 3.3% in October, breaking streak of slower price increases
* Brent recovers ahead of OPEC+ oil production decision
* Asian shares dragged lower by China, Treasury yields climb
Indonesia:
* Indonesia's budget tips into deficit in October, on track for full year target
* A coal-powered industrial boom is testing Indonesia’s green ambitions
* Indonesia's state budget at deficit of US$45.2mil in Jan-Oct
* Indonesia launches first carbon storage project in West Papua
* Indonesian Anti-graft chief in hot water
* Indonesia election 2024: Clean energy promise for the win
Prices in Thai Baht displayed on trays of rice at a fresh market in Kalasin town, Thailand. Limited supply from Vietnam has led to buyers such as the Philippines and Malaysia turning to Thailand for rice. - Bloomberg
Thailand:
* Thailand turns to Chinese influencers, tech firms to allay tourist concerns
* Thailand expects up to 3.5 million Chinese tourists this year, well below 2023 target
* Asian markets mostly weaker; Thai baht, Korean won biggest laggards
* Thai authors poised for breakthrough, Hollywood boost
* Thai govt orders gun licence issuance to be halted for a year
Philippines:
* Philippines and Vietnam strengthen defence cooperation; both countries aim to see prosperous development in region
* Philippines’ Marcos rejects international probe on Duterte
* Philippine residential fire leaves four children dead and two injured
* Philippines considers return to 'fold' of International Criminal Court
* South China Sea: Pressure mounts on Beijing in region as Marcos says Philippines will never give an inch
Argentina's players celebrate their victory over Brazil in their FIFA U-17 World Cup quarterfinal football match at Jakarta international Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. - AP
Vietnam:
* Production, export and real estate forecast to drive Vietnam's growth in 2024, say experts
* Vietnam among top destinations favoured by Korean tourists
* Vietnam quickens criminal probes that rattled the economy
* Vietnam Govt extends anti-graft drive as cops reveal real estate fraud
* Infrastructure, planning key to developing LNG in Vietnam
Myanmar:
* Myanmar convoy burns on China's border as its envoy meets for talks
* China's Myanmar envoy holds high-level talks after signs of strained ties
* Myanmar military says drone attack by ethnic armed groups in northeast destroyed about 120 trucks
* UN: Over 280,000 displaced in expanding Myanmar clashes
Workers rake paddy rice to dry outside a Thai temple in Kalasin province, Thailand. Limited supply from Vietnam has led to buyers such as the Philippines and Malaysia turning to Thailand for rice. - Bloomberg
Cambodia:
* World Bank approves US$163mil for safe water supply and sanitation project in Cambodia
* China and Cambodia sign yuan clearing arrangement agreement
* ADB approves US$50mil loan to improve Cambodia's financial management
Laos:
* Laos' National Assembly confident they will succeed in solving their financial and economic issues
* Lao govt officially launches tourism promotion campaign Visit Laos Year 2024
Brunei:
* Brunei man sentenced nine-years jail and whipping for sexually assaulting and sodomising his nephew
* Brunei ranks second among Asean in handling money laundering, terrorist financing risks
South Korean singer and actress Kim Hyung-seo, known as Bibi, walks on the red carpet of the 44th Blue Dragon Film Awards at the KBS Hall in Seoul on Friday, November 24, 2023. - AFP
AseanPlus:
* China orders prevention measures after respiratory disease outbreak among children
* Hong Kong Hospital Authority warns of surge in 2 superbugs, turns to AI in fight against antibiotic overuse
* Top Seoul, Tokyo, Beijing envoys to meet for first time since 2019
* 'Yokai Parade' exhibition in KL unleashes supernatural monsters from Japan
* Woman on meth arrested for trying to open plane door during Korean Air flight
* China offers visa-free entry for citizens of France, Germany, Italy and Malaysia
* Billionaire and Foxconn founder Terry Gou withdraws from Taiwan president race, bringing relief to company
* Troubled Chinese shadow bank Zhongzhi warns it is ‘severely insolvent’ after asset shortfall, failed bailouts
* Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific to offer pilots 3.8% rise in basic salary but union says crews will need to fly more hours to get increase
* Rising global tensions may have China rethinking Russia alliance: analysts
* Troubled Chinese shadow bank Zhongzhi warns it is ‘severely insolvent’ after asset shortfall, failed bailouts
* Third medical school for Hong Kong: a boost for biomedical hub ambitions, but will it ease shortage of doctors?
* China grapples with respiratory illness spike, WHO says no unusual pathogen foundfvf
* Half of BN(O) migrants are jobless, but 99% have no plans of returning to Hong Kong, study finds
* Japan minister conforms object launched by North Korea orbiting earth: reports
* How ‘pig butchering’ scams have emerged as a billion-dollar crypto industry
* Drilling snag delays rescue of 41 men stuck in Indian tunnel
* India warns Facebook, YouTube to enforce rules to deter deepfakes - sources
* Chasing a different China Dream, young digital nomads head for the hills
* ‘Disgusting’: Video of China butcher shop worker deboning raw lamb ribs with mouth in ‘decades-old’ technique sparks food safety debate online
* Disney sets India cricket viewership record for TV, streaming during world cup
* Yao Ming vows to support China players after online abuse
* Hong Kong authorities look into allegations fireworks illegally set off in viral wedding photo shoot on mountain, amid blaze risk concerns
