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
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:
* 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
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
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
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