Brides and grooms take part in a mass wedding organised by the Surabaya city government for some 330 couples, who previously wedded under local traditions but their marriages were not legally recognised by the state, in Surabaya on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. - AFP
Malaysia:
* High Court allows Najib to appear as second respondent in M'sian Bar review application over pardon
* Bukit Aman to probe circulation of graphic photos in Zayn Rayyan case
* PM jokingly reprimands Home Minister for wearing batik in Parliament
* Cops nab two over break-in at S'gor footballer's home
* Man nabbed after crashing into cops following high speed chase
* Anwar calls on younger generation to help elevate nation's status
* Sg Bakap polls: Social media campaigning proves effective for Pakatan candidate
* Two tour bus drivers found without licences within first hour of crackdown
* Malaysia takes 14th spot among world’s top tourist destinations
* Malaysian ringgit forecast to gradually appreciate this year, reports Xinhua
* Govt studying impact of various measures before deciding on RON95 subsidy rationalisation, says Anwar
* Fatal food poisoning: Investigation paper to be handed over to DPP once probe completed, says Selangor top cop
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (centre right) shakes hands with South Korea's Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Ahn Duk-geun (centre left) during a South Korea-Vietnam business forum at a hotel in Seoul. - AFP
Singapore:
* Singapore prepared in principle to recognise Palestine as a state at appropriate time, says Foreign Minister
* Singapore: Over 17 years’ jail for woman, 73, who abused family friend almost to death
* Authorities find contraband cigarettes worth over S$800k in unpaid taxes; 3 men arrested
* Singapore aims to make it easier to prosecute money laundering cases
* Man charged over shoving alleged victim, causing him to fall into S’pore River and drown
* Ex-ustaz charged over allegedly committing indecent acts on boy in mosque
* China’s AI startups head to Singapore in a bid for global growth
* Last 18-hole public golf course in Singapore to be redeveloped - Site succumbs to pressure for housing in city-state
Indonesia:
* Indonesia president-elect Prabowo recovering well from leg surgery, says spokesman
* Indonesian ministry apologises for cyber attack amid calls for resignation
* Indonesia's foreign minister to visit Malaysia for bilateral talks
* Anies’ bid to run for Jakarta governor hangs in balance
* Asia’s first half crude oil imports slip, undermining bullish forecasts
* Oil trades near two-month high on summer demand outlook, possible rate cut
In this handout photo provided by the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs, Philippine Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro (left) and Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong shake hands during the Philippines and China 9th Meeting of their Bilateral Consultation Mechanism on the South China Sea in Manila, Philippines, Tuesday July 2, 2024. China and the Philippines held a crucial meeting Tuesday to try to ease escalating tensions following their worst confrontation in the disputed South China Sea that caused injuries to Filipino navy personnel, damaged two military boats and sparked fears of a wider conflict that could involve Manila's treaty ally the United States. - AP
Thailand:
* Thailand moves closer to RM63.6bil cash stimulus programme with funding plan
* Emerging Markets - Asian currencies fall; regional inflation data from Thailand and Philippines in focus
* Bangkok third most expensive city in South-East Asia
* Thai foreign Minister reports on successful visit to Cambodia
* Thailand: Engineer arrested over Yala car bomb attack
* Yen hits 38-year low, Nikkei surges as Trump risk buoys US yields
Philippines:
* Philippine says to be 'relentless' in protecting interests in South China Sea
* Marcos invites Malaysian companies to Southern Philippines
* Philippine labour groups furious at P35 daily minimum wage hike
* Philippines' Cebu Pacific says to buy up to 152 Airbus planes worth US$24bil
* China urges Philippines to punish killers of Chinese citizen
* Jollibee Foods to take control of S.Korea's Compose Coffee in UJS$340mil deal
Two women use fans to cool off during a hot day in Hanoi on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam to develop extensive undersea cable network by 2030
* Just too many occurrences - These flight routes suffer the world’s worst turbulence
* Vietnam plans to set up fund to attract foreign investment, says document
* Vietnam stock fraud trial of ex-FLC chairman to begin this month
* Rare turbulence incident reported in Vietnam
Myanmar:
* Thousands trapped in northern Myanmar flooding; residents cut off from electricity and phone lines
* Rohingya minority in firing line as rebels attack western Myanmar town
* Myanmar starts direct flights from Yangon to Vientiane
* Junta crackdown - 11 nabbed over rice price gouging
Cambodian environmental activists Ly Chandaravuth (front R), Phun Keoraksmey (front second right), Thun Ratha (front C), Long Kunthea (front centre L) sit outside Phnom Penh municipal court during a verdict in Phnom Penh on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. A Cambodian court on July 2 sentenced 10 environmentalists to between six and eight years in jail for plotting to commit crimes in their activism -- the latest legal crackdown on the country's green campaigners. - AFP
Cambodia:
* Cambodian court jails activists for plotting against government, insulting king
* Cambodia launches five-year plan to promote inclusive education
* Cambodia sentences green campaigners for 'plotting' over activism
* ‘Trial is politically motivated’ - Members of a Cambodian conservation group are facing up to 10 years in prison on charges
Laos:
* Laos police deport 280 Chinese nationals on charges of telecom fraud and online scam
* Lao parliament adopts laws for socio-economic development
* Lao assembly adopts 11 revised laws and two new laws to develop economy
Brunei:
* Canada, Brunei deepen ties with expanded initiatives; Asean-Canada FTA is also being negotiated
* Symposium highlights potential of AI
In this photo released by Kazakhstan's Presidential Press Office, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, left, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping upon his arrival to the airport in Astana, Kazakhstan, Tuesday, July 2, 2024. - AP
AseanPlus:
* Good Vibes Festival 2024 cancelled to respect coronation of Malaysian King
* Paris Olympics: OCM unveils 'fiercer' design for Malaysian contingent
* Airbus may end up owning some Spirit Aero assets in Scotland, Malaysia
* 250,000 in southern Gaza hit by Israel's new evacuation order: UN
* Hong Kong police stop and search several people near scene of 2021 knife attack on officer
* Bird flu hits McDonald's breakfasts in Australia
* Jin of BTS to be torchbearer for 2024 Paris Olympics
* Low birth rate’s impact on hotels in South Korea: More declare adults-only policies
* Youngest China Olympian: Skateboarder, 11, aims to ‘fulfil dreams’ of others in Paris
* South China Sea disputes: Can Beijing keep it bilateral despite high-seas clashes?
* At least 9 killed after car drives into pedestrians at Seoul intersection
* Korean Air halts inflight services 40 minutes before landing for passenger safety
* More American tourists head to Japan as battered yen beckons
* Japan's Universal scraps plan to buy central Philippines casino
* YouTube star Uncle Roger said to open first restaurant in Malaysia
* Chinese robot ‘guide dog’ aims to improve independence for visually impaired
* China’s fake Terracotta Army site tricks student, sparks outrage online
* Australia police arrest 14-year-old boy after stabbing at Sydney university
* North Korea says it tested ballistic missile capable of carrying super-large warhead
* At least 27 people are killed in a stampede at a religious gathering in northern India, officials say
* Cricket - Another veteran calls it a day as India's Jadeja quits T20 internationals after World Cup win
* China’s AI companies are reportedly rationing the use of their services because they don’t have enough chips
* China woman stunned when date wants bill split down to number of slices of meat she had, netizens weigh in
