Cannabis activists and entrepreneurs, hold cannabis plant as they march to Government House in Bangkok on July 8, 2024. Two years after marijuana was decriminalised in Thailand, the government is considering a possible ban on general use. - AP
Malaysia
* Woman, 35, arrested in cyberbullying case that led to activist's death
* Anwar urges youth to uphold country's dignity
* Work together and with me to battle corruption and racism - PM Anwar
* Umno to refrain from cooperation with PAS under current leadership, says Ahmad Zahid
* Ahmad Zahid committed to addressing Felcra debts, studying PAC's recommendations
* Three male immigrants arrested for running agency without approval in Johor
* Teacher caught elephant mother ‘schooling’ her calf on camera
* Stop pointing fingers: DAP denies failing to engage Chinese voters for Sg Bakap polls
* Four-meter-long python captured in Kota Kinabalu home
* Customs seize ciggies worth RM2.1mil en route to northern states
* Malaysia and China urged to establish research centre for exchanging case studies
* Semporna islanders collect over 20,000kg trash in major cleanup effort
* Serian cops on the hunt for suspect after three men hurt in shooting
* India's answer to the hip hop scene - Hip Hop Tamizha is set to blaze and pay tribute to Malaysian fans in Sungai Besi on Aug 3
* From a young boy and his love for unique music - Hip Hop Tamizha has come long way in achieving fame and becoming a trailblazer of Tamil music
* Coastguards foil bid to smuggle out rice, sugar and cooking oil in Sandakan
* Actor investigated for allegedly punching girlfriend during argument, says cop
* Rescue operations save 10 crew members from sinking boat in Tanjung Rhu
* Zafrul: Country’s halal exports reach RM54bil in 2023
Singapore
* Low risk of transboundary haze shrouding S'pore with La Nina set to return: Report
* Jail for man who trespassed into NTU toilet and recorded videos of woman showering
* Gardens by the Bay crowned world’s most photographed garden on Instagram
* Singaporean musician and Rediffusion deejay Paul Cheong dies at 75
* SFA approves 16 insect species for food; companies gear up to offer new dishes and products
* Mother of 2 overcomes fitness, personal trials to be first woman to join elite police team
* NUS Medicine team aims to start clinical trial of targeted therapy for deadly brain cancer in 2025
* Singaporean actress Tay Ying not rushing to slim down after putting on 10kg for drama
* Bosses often the culprits in cases of workplace sexual harassment: Lawyers
* Singapore makes life tougher for global talent
Thailand
* Thai PM to meet Anwar in deep South on Aug 3
* Election panel postpones endorsement of new Thai senators indefinitely
* Thai marine police chief suspended in probe over smuggled diesel
* Thailand sprints to victory in badminton’s Canadian Open
* Labrador retriever fetches US$3293 in auction by Thai army
* Volcano investing RM100mil to expand ops in M’sia and Thailand
* China automaker BYD acquires 20% stake in Thai local distributor firm
* Thai aviation industry gearing up for rapid expansion in the coming years
Indonesia
* Landslide triggered by torrential rain kills 11 people at illegal gold mine in Indonesia; 19 missing
* Indonesia gold mine landslide kills at least eight
* Indonesia's Prabowo-Gibran administration expected to strengthen palm oil
* Prabowo's free-meal plan stirs investor fears about Indonesia's finances
* Indonesia central bank says expected U.S. rate cut would support rupiah
* Critics slam dismissal of med school head, demand his reinstatement
Philippines
* Philippines and Japan sign key defence pact
* Three Filipinas ready to compete in Miss Universe 2024
* Murder of Pampanga couple: Two ex-cops held on gun raps
* Philippine DOH eyes ‘mukbang’ ban after food vlogger’s death
* Philippine women's group slams new defence pact with Japan
Vietnam
* Vietnam to compete in the SEAAGTC as a title favourite force
* Tourism a bright spot in Vietnam's economic panorama
* Vietnamese rice price increases in foreign markets in H1
* Accelerating 2024 GDP growth may hit 7% in Vietnam; industrial and construction sectors to drive expansion
Cambodia
* Five-year-old girl in Cambodia contracts H5N1 bird flu, 7 cases confirmed so far
* Visitor numbers at National Museum jump after new exhibit opens
* Launderer deportations attract S’pore controversy
Myanmar
* Myanmar's ethnic rebels say they captured an airport in a new setback for military govt
* Ongoing conflict near Lashio, Shan State
* Top general arrives in China for official visit
Laos
* Asean Express Freight Train arrives in Laos with KTMB’s Rolling Stock, boosting regional trade
* Vietnam President To Lam to visit Laos
Brunei
* Brunei celebrates 15 Hijrah babies with gifts
* King's installation: Brunei Sultan's consent to grace ceremony underscores close ties
Aseanplus
* India's Modi lands in Russia for first visit since Ukraine offensive
* Second line of defence in danger after dike breach in China's Hunan
* Xi calls on world powers to help Russia, Ukraine 'resume direct dialogue'
* Heavy rains paralyse Mumbai, flights and trains disrupted
* South Korea says will not punish striking doctors
* ‘Can’t compete with South-East Asia’: China’s home-grown durians scarce and pricey for now
* World's largest indoor ice, snow theme park opens in China's Harbin
* China’s central bank takes more control over rates by adding temporary repos
* India's lawyers, activists protest against new criminal laws
* North Korea's Kim Yo Jong accuses South Korean leader of using tensions as political distraction
* Punjab govt to treat smog as ‘year-round epidemic’
* Japan faces shortage of almost one million foreign workers in 2040
* Campaigning to criminalise marital rape
* Japan’s government has finally stopped using floppy disks
* Samsung union steps up pressure over pay with three-day strike
* Asian stocks, currencies rise on US rate cut wagers
* China stocks fall for fifth session as economic, geopolitical woes weigh
* Indian shares set to open higher; Titan, IndusInd Bank, Tata Motors in focus
* Australian dollar holds gains as yields attract; kiwi edgy into RBNZ meet
