US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin greets Singapore's Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen at the Pentagon in Washington. - Reuters
Malaysia:
* No unusual price hikes following diesel subsidy rationalisation, Dewan Rakyat told
* Dewan Rakyat approves motion to appoint Teresa Kok vice-chairman of PAC
* Apex court upholds death sentence on man who murdered stepson
* I didn't defame Guan Eng, merely spoke about MACC investigation, Muhyiddin tells court
* Education Ministry studying proposal to bring English teachers from S'pore, Dewan Rakyat told
* Nur Farah Kartini's alleged boyfriend remanded seven days to assist in murder probe
* Sultan Ibrahim's 'Chopper' bicycle he bought as a kid among items in 'Raja Kita' exhibition
* MMA concerned over proposed amendments to infectious diseases prevention law
* Defence Minister among those to be called to LTAT proceeding next month, says PAC
* Deputy Speaker files police report over TikTok video, claims defamation
* Suspect in Nur Farah Kartini's murder is a cop stationed in Perak, police say / Late Nur Farah Kartini a bright student with 4.0 GPA
* Cyberbullying: Two plead guilty to communications offences linked to Esha's death / Three suspects to be questioned over Esha's case
Lights illuminate the construction site of the new airport for the future capital city of Nusantara in Penajam Paser Utara, East Kalimantan. - AFP
Singapore:
* Singapore and US strengthen defence ties with new AI agreement
* Singapore says fugitive Jho Low still wanted in 1MDB case
* Aussie plan to export solar power to S'pore receives environmental approval
* Man in S’pore jailed 10 months for using spy cameras to record tenant in her room and shower
* Malaysian Govt reviewing all water agreements with Singapore, says DPM Fadillah
* Singapore Air flew 9.6 million people in strong first quarter
* Man allegedly linked to scam involving fake gold bars charged with cheating, weapon possession
* Proposal for English teachers from S'pore among highlights at Dewan Rakyat today
* Banned substance in ChoCo Premix Coffee may trigger heart attack, stroke: Singapore Food Agency
* DPM Heng, Brunei Sultan reaffirm pledge to bolster special bilateral ties, step up ties
Indonesia:
* Indonesia extends trade surplus run to 50 months, confirms Statistic Indonesia
* Indonesia's rupiah, shares slip ahead of central bank meeting; Asian currencies, stocks subdued as dollar steadies
* Jokowi under fire for granting nearly 200-year land permits in Nusantara
* Indonesia and S. Korea agree to link QR code payments
* Prabowo spooks bond investors, raising stakes for finance chief
* Indonesia's Javan rhino clings on to survival
* Oil falls on lingering demand concerns in China
Policemen inspect after an incident, in which six bodies were found at a hotel in Bangkok on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Six people believed to be Vietnamese and Vietnamese-Americans were found dead in a hotel room in central Bangkok on July 16, a senior police officer said. - AFP
Thailand:
* Thai activists defy 'munchies' on hunger strike for marijuana law
* Six people are found dead in a hotel in downtown Bangkok and poisoning is suspected, police say
* Dismembered body murder case: Suspect linked to missing Chinese influencer is nabbed in Macau
* Thailand approves US$2.8bil soft loan scheme for commercial banks
* Alleged extortion of Chinese tourists under investigation
* New Miss Universe Thailand 2024 crowned
* Asian traders struggle to match Wall St record as Trump odds grow
Philippines:
* Philippines says mayor has gone into hiding amid money-laundering probe
* New deal establishes a hotline Chinese and Philippine presidents can use to stop clashes at sea
* Marcos urged to cancel licences of Chinese Pogos
* China prepping to monitor Philippine-US coast guard drills
* Vietnam and Philippines agree to establish rice industry alliance
* La Nina puts another dent on emerging market bond returns
A woman cycles in a heavy downpour in Hanoi. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Four killed in three-vehicle traffic collision in Vietnam's capital
* Vietnam seeks to revive public spending stunned by graft drive
* Vietnam Airlines launches direct flights between Hanoi and Phnom Penh
* Vietnam's leather, footwear and handbag exports to reach US$27bil in 2024
* Not all Vietnam firms interested in franchise model
* Vietnam's banking industry meets credit growth target in 1H
Myanmar:
* Go back to your country - Bangladesh turns back fleeing Myanmar soldiers at border
* Over 190,000 stimulant tablets seized in eastern Myanmar
* Thailand arrests over 100,000 illegal workers, 80,000 Myanmar nationals
* Chinese scholarship empowers Myanmar's agricultural students
Pro-cannabis activist Akradej Chakjinda is given a medical check outside Government House, while on day six of his hunger strike in protest of the current Thai government'ss proposals to reinstate cannabis on the list of narcotics, in Bangkok on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.- AFP
Cambodia:
* Cambodia PM removes two senior officials from top posts for alleged land grabbing links
* Upcoming Hong Kong leader’s visit to Cambodia expected to expand major business opportunities
* More proactive monetary, fiscal policies seen as key
Laos:
* Lao weather bureau warns of potential floods as tropical depression brings more rain
* Laos President instructs govt to address high inflation, weak kip, rising costs
* Thousands register for Lao university entrance exams
Brunei:
* Malaysia and Brunei finalising land border talks, says Tok Mat
* Brunei welcomes 19 babies on Sultan's 78th birthday
South Korea's Im Sung-jae watches his drive from the 17th tee during a practice round ahead of the 152nd British Open Golf Championship at Royal Troon on the south west coast of Scotland on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. - AFP
AseanPlus:
* Malaysia to highlight plastics pollution issue at Asean 2025, says Nik Nazmi
* Pan-gon ends time with Harimau Malaya / Pan-gon passes baton to Pau as new football head coach
* Former Miss Malaysia Rachel Tan making waves in Hollywood
* Beijing shuts train lines as rain arrives in China's north
* Day labourers seek dwindling jobs in Shanghai suburb
* BTS singer Jin takes part in Paris Olympics torch relay
* Loneliness in China spurs growth of companionship economy
* Asian ex-Japan dips as China drags, yen slides again
* Senior N. Korean diplomat has defected to S. Korea from Cuba: Report
* North Korea warns of 'devastating consequences' over leaflets from South
* Minor accident sparks talk on autonomous driving tech
* More proactive monetary, fiscal policies seen as key for China
* Young Chinese seek alternative jobs in shifting economy
* Bangladesh PM's helicopter-flying ex-servant sparks graft probe over US$34mil fortune
* For some, durian is not $melly at all - Durian, has long been a cherished part of local cultures in South-East Asia
* The first Titanic voyage in 14 years is happening in the wake of submersible tragedy. Hopes are high
* Elon Musk mulls building an Iron Man ‘flying metal suit of armour’ after Trump assassination attempt
* World Bank lifeline for Pacific Islanders - US, Australia wary of China’s growing influence
* Lavish fashion: Celebrity guests bring red carpet glamour to the Ambani wedding
* Violent clashes over quota system in govt jobs leave scores injured in Bangladesh
* Indian troops battle gunmen in Kashmir, several wounded / Five Indian security personnel killed in Kashmir fighting
* Soccer-Southgate leaving role as England boss after Euros final defeat
* Where’s the buzz? Fewer visitors to Hong Kong’s Temple Street market as ‘Night Vibes’ campaign fizzles out
