China's President Xi Jinping (centre left) and Vietnam's Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (centre right) attend a welcome ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi on Dec 12, 2023. - AFP
Malaysia
* PM wants investment landscape, ecosystem to be more creative, investor friendly
* Rewcastle-Brown, two others ordered to pay RM300,000 in damages to Terengganu Sultanah
* Zayn Rayyan was a special boy liked by all, says grandfather
* Zayn Rayyan murder: Cops analysing movement detected in dashcam footage
* Zayn Rayyan murder: Cops drain river where body was found
* Nora Anne Quoirin's parents shocked by new documentary on her
* Ex-IS man ordered to enter defence on eight terrorism-related charges
* Johor considers creating Second Link lane for Forest City special financial zone
* Proficiency in Malay language a requirement for M'sian citizenship, Dewan Negara told
* Selangor MB's aide to be charged over post on X
* Cabinet reshuffle: Finance Ministry must be headed by strong team, says Anwar
* Cabinet reshuffle: Two crucial ministries split into four new portfolios
* Cabinet reshuffle: Two former ministers return as deputy ministers
* Cabinet reshuffle: Need for dedicated ministry to look into digital transformation, says PM
* Cabinet reshuffle: Separation of ministry will empower information delivery, drive digital economy, says Fahmi
* Cabinet reshuffle: I'll do my best in new role, plus I have a 'HR face', quips Sim
* Cabinet reshuffle: Ramkarpal resigned to dispel claims of nepotism, says Loke
* Cabinet reshuffle: Tok Mat to carry on with the nation's open and inclusive foreign policies
* Cabinet reshuffle: New portfolio not changing Dr Zaliha's resolve
* Cabinet reshuffle: Line-up gives added value to unity govt, says Rafizi
* Cabinet reshuffle: New ministers, deputies eager to hit the ground running
Singapore
* Pregnant woman who was a therapist when she assaulted autistic boy gets 3 weeks’ jail
* Man who punched mother, 78, causing nasal bone fracture gets 7 months’ jail
* ‘I ask myself why I’m so stupid’: Scam victims face serious mental health issues
* Singapore is the best city in Asia for expats again: Mercer survey
* Owner of roast meat stall looks for customer who wrongly paid S$750 instead of $7.50
* Couple allegedly involved in S$32mil luxury goods scam face more charges
* 35 residents evacuated after charging e-bike battery catches fire in Lavender flat
Thailand
* Probe launched into Bangkok hospital’s rejection of severely injured Taiwan tourist
* Thailand to roll out relief measures for household debt
* MagikFresh clean-air oasis debuts in Bangkok park to tackle smog crisis
* Thai govt aims to reduce forest fires by half to tackle air pollution
* Sand-gathering outing ends in horror as 5 family members drown in Mun River
* Thai industrial sentiment rises for first time in 5 months in November
Indonesia
* Jokowi stresses civility, eastern values following UGM student protest
* Indonesia urges refugee convention signatories to accept Rohingya
* Ministry urges complete Covid-19 vaccination for Indonesians ahead of holiday season
* Indonesia on high alert as Covid-19 cases rise, installs thermal scanners at airports
Philippines
* Carpio deems calls to expel China envoy over West Philippine Sea bullying ‘extreme’
* Foreign tourist arrivals in Philippines surpass 5 million mark in 2023
* ADB approves up to US$2.1bil financing for bridge to decongest Manila
* Philippines braces for drought as El Nino to persist until 2024
* UK condemns China over incidents in the South China Sea against Philippines
Vietnam
* China's Xi visits Vietnam in bid to counter US
* Hai Phong plans to become international logistics centre by 2050
* China's Xi visits Vietnam in bid to counter US
Cambodia
* Sanctuary decries ‘fake’ forest clearance claims by foreign media
* Cambodia logs slight rise in exports during January-November
* Cambodia, Vietnam strengthen ties during Manet’s landmark visit
Myanmar
* Myanmar faces economic stagnation on conflict: World Bank
* Myanmar is now world's largest source of opium: UN
* Myanmar says China helping broker talks with rebel alliance
Laos
* ADB approves US$32mil package to boost Laos' response to climate change
* Laos strives to boost international arrivals, tourism revenue
Brunei
* Singapore DPM on three-day working visit to Brunei
* Brunei lawyer to pay ex-client over BND3mil for breach of duties
Aseanplus
* Japan court finds three guilty of sexually assaulting ex-soldier in landmark case
* Children are the best investment for China: Beijing think tank
* South Korea's Yoon arrives in Netherlands, will visit ASML
* China lifts sanctions on Australian abattoirs amid easing of tensions
* Japanese man causes explosion while spraying insecticide to kill cockroach
* ‘Smile on her face’: Girl in China, 11, living in one room with grandparents, gets own bedroom thanks to community kindness, wins hearts online
* JD.com founder channels Jack Ma in urging staff to fix problems
* South Korean newly-weds have more debt than ever: report
* Pakistan court overturns ex-PM Nawaz Sharif's last graft conviction
* Oil rises ahead of interest rate decisions, oversupply fears linger
* Asian stocks rise, dollar eases ahead of US inflation data
* Asia tracks Wall St rally ahead of run of data, Fed decision
* HK singer G.E.M. falls down elevated platform during concert in China
* Chinese actress Xin Zhilei says mum threw scissors at her during an argument
* Singaporean actress recounts scary brush with deep vein thrombosis
