Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant pose for photographers during their pre-wedding ceremony in Mumbai, India. The four-day extravaganza will see Anant Ambani, 29 - the youngest son of Asia's richest person Mukesh Ambani - marry his long-time girlfriend Radhika Merchant, 29 on Friday (July 12, 2024) followed by three days of receptions. - AP
Malaysia:
* Prayer ceremony held in conjunction with installation of 17th King of Malaysia
* Anti-Sexual Harassment Tribunal issues first award, orders employer to apologise
* Victims cry fowl over RM3.2mil ‘ayam kampung’ investment scam
* Two friends charged with trafficking underage girls in Kangar
* Remembering MH17 ten years on
* Poisoned crackers: Second victim dies in hospital
* Ringgit surges: Economic reforms, potential us rate cut propel currency to be Asia's second best performer
* Govt willing to look into addressing gaps in anti-hopping law, says PM
* Business licences face cancellation if rented to foreigners, Economy Ministry warns
* Health Ministry will take legal action against unlicensed foreign doctors, says Lukanisman
* Govt studying, reevaluting subsidies, assistance including RON95 subsidy, says Economy Ministry
* Papagomo arrested again after proceedings in sedition trial / Papagomo's sedition trial: Witness withdraws police report
This aerial view shows the the new Indonesia's future Presidential Palace (C) in the future capital city of Nusantara, in Penajam Paser Utara, East Kalimantan. The new city is scheduled to begin operating as the country's new political centre on August 17, 2024 during Indonesia's 79th Independence Day in the future capital city of Nusantara in Penajam Paser Utara, East Kalimantan. - AFP
Singapore:
* River Valley fatal accident: Driver could not have noticed girl running across the road, says coroner
* India, South-East Asia can create new era of opportunity, says Singapore's President Tharman
* 2 teenagers arrested over alleged car theft
* SIA steward who helped elderly passenger travelling alone wins service excellence award
* S’pore economy saw better-than-expected growth of 2.9% in Q2; Q1 growth revised up to 3%
* Stocks up on US rate hopes, yen holds gains amid intervention talk
* Poll: DBS Bank, JPMorgan are best bank employers in Singapore
* Oil rises as US inflation eases; Brent still heads for weekly dip
Indonesia:
* Malaysian and Indonesian armies successfully complete joint border patrols in North Kalimantan
* Indonesian rupiah set for longest rally in eight years as Prabowo sought to allay debt fears
* Govt softens rhetoric on ceramics import tariffs, but questions remain
* House launches inquiry on this year’s haj organisation
* Indonesia says it has begun recovering data after major ransomware attack
* Indonesia: Doctors know no borders
* Asian stocks, currencies set for weekly gains on US rate outlook
Thailand's Ariya Jutanugarn competes during the second round of the Amundi Evian Championship at Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-Les-Bains, on Friday, July 12, 2024. - AFP
Thailand:
* Miracle in the sea - Endangered humpback dolphins shave been potted in Gulf of Thailand
* Blackpink’s Lisa to headline 2024 Global Citizen Festival
* Thailand aims to attract over 40 million travellers next year
* New strategy to help upgrade Thailand's e-governance through digital framework
* Thailand eyes becoming fourth largest producer of electronic circuits
* Thai-registered trailer found with 1,688l of subsidised diesel in Bukit Kayu Hitam raid, two arrested
* 3D artificial cornea: Chula researchers advance canine corneal treatment
Philippines:
* Philippines probing suspected killing of Australian couple, Filipino in hotel
* Task force to probe slaying of 2 Australians, Filipina in Tagaytay City
* Philippines to 'stand our ground' in South China Sea dispute
* Plane gets stuck on grassy part of Manila's Naia taxiway, may affect flights
* Stocks up on US rate hopes, yen holds gains amid intervention talk
* Gov’t shifts to ‘full spectrum solution’ to drug problem
A woman takes a selfie photo in front of the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum in Hanoi. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Vietnam's construction sector records highest six-month growth rate in four years
* Hanoi makes efforts to promote digital transformation in agriculture
* Keeping the lights on in electronics hub as needs soar in Vietnam
* Hanoi eyeing eight more industrial clusters
* Calls for Vietnam digital shift to be inclusive
* Hospitalisation numbers on the rise among young people in Vietnam due to e-cigarette poisoning
Myanmar:
* Myanmar temple city pines for tourists as conflict rages
* Bodies discovered as Ayeyawady River recedes in Myitkyina
* India raises border security concerns with Myanmar
* Thai banks admit lack of capacity to investigate Myanmar weapon payments
A woman posing for photos at a gift shop in Bagan in Myanmar's central Mandalay Region. The domes and spires of Myanmar's temple city of Bagan mark an island of calm in the country's raging civil war, but with conflict keeping tourists away locals are struggling to make ends meet. - AFP
Cambodia:
* Cambodia's raw cashew exports see sharp increase in first half of year
* Manet urges Japanese NGO to expand mine clearance in Kingdom
* Cambodia's Famed garden wins travellers’ choice award
Laos:
* Laos and Singapore strengthen ties in education and clean energy
* Laos, Vietnam ink seven cooperation pacts
* Vietjet enhances air transport connectivity between Vietnam and Laos
Brunei:
* Tremors shake Brunei-Muara, Temburong
* Police foil contraband smuggling attempt
* Joint op in Jalan Kianggeh ahead of Brunei Sultan's birthday
People and workers walk past the Antilia mansion, house of billionaire Mukesh Ambani, while it is lit up ahead of his son Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding in Mumbai, India. - AP
AseanPlus:
* Malaysia, US and Australian armies successfully conducted Keris Strike in northern Sabah
* Asean 2025: Anwar confident Malaysia can be the best host
* Farid Kamil, Jack Tan trained for months to play badminton heroes Rashid Sidek and Cheah Liek Hou in 'Gold'
* Fairy-tale story - The son of Asia’s richest man is set to marry in one of India’s most extravagant weddings
* Father of the groom: Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani
* Justin Bieber reportedly paid RM47mil to perform at Anant Ambani’s pre-wedding bash
* China slams US false claims of 'China supporting Russian defence'
* Japan on ‘high-alert’ for summer power shortages, says minister
* Yoon, Biden warn any NK nuclear attack will be met with 'overwhelming,' 'decisive' response
* Heat wave, elections in India create unlikely earnings winners and losers
* India’s population will peak in second half of the century: UN report
* Three missing after landslide hits houses in western Japan
* Australian army private and her husband accused of spying for Russia
* India to remain most populous country throughout the century, says UN report
* Chinese kindergartens pivot to senior care as population ages
* Animal rights groups in S. Korea to mark 'first dog meat-free 'boknal'’
* Tesla delays robotaxi event in blow to Elon Musk’s autonomy drive
* JAL awarded for aviation safety after ‘miracle’ escape of 379 people in Haneda accident
* Australia to bring anti-scam law targeting internet giants this year, regulator says
* Japan's PM promises to discipline military for mishandling classified information
* Rashida Jones describes new series 'Sunny', set in near-future Japan, as 'original, weird and dark'
* Japan sacks navy chief amid scandals as annual defence review sees China as gravest threat again
* Use of ‘smart glasses’ banned in Japan’s common test for university admissions; smartwatches, study timers also disallowed
