Paris 2024 Olympics - Diving - Women's Sync 3m Springboard Victory Ceremony - Aquatics Centre, Saint-Denis, France - July 27, 2024. Gold medallists Yani Chang of China and Yiwen Chen of China celebrate. - REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Malaysia:
* Umno does not need leaders ‘bankrupt’ with ideas, says Zafrul
* Country needs to expand its Madani Economy Framework to grow
* Death penalty for ex-UPNM students justified, says MCPF
* Tackle sentiment-based, hate politics, focus on 'service politics' to draw support, says Zahid
* Michelle Yeoh calls for support for Refugee Olympic Team
* Zii Jia does not fear anymore to dream big in Olympics
* Aaron-Wooi Yik pass first group test with hard-fought win against English pair
* Pearly-Thinaah lose to China's No. 1 but not after fighting display
* Malaysia led by Bertrand, Shazrin dazzle in unique Paris Olympics opening ceremony
* Misfiring Johnathan comes home from Paris / * No splashing show as Hoe Yean's campaign ends in Olympics
* No open burning during current hot spell, public told / * Animal lovers tie the knot in Zoo Negara
* Don't make demands as if we're still dominant, Umno members told / Strengthen Umno first, no need to think of restoring old party election system, says Zahid
Singapore:
* Tang Jie-Ee Wei live dangerously before beating Singaporeans in Paris
* Two people in Singapore fined S$700 each for high-rise littering under presumption of guilt clause
* Concerts, major events make S’pore attractive terror target; continued vigilance needed: Experts
* Final convict in S$3bil money laundering case deported to Cambodia: ICA
* Changi Airport passenger traffic in first half of 2024 hits 99.3% of pre-pandemic levels
* SFA, MOH investigating 165 cases of gastroenteritis at Civil Defence Academy
* Trio on trial for death of teen with bipolar disorder who’s severely abused in S. Korea church
Indonesia:
* Dead Chinese shuttler’s body remains unclaimed in hospital
* VVIP airport in Indonesia's Nusantara likely to be delayed
* More than family affairs in Indonesia politics
* Hundreds of illegal dog meat skewers seized in Bali
* Oil ends week lower on China demand fears
* Clinical trial on artificial blood cells to begin in Japan
Thailand:
* War on PM2.5 pollution: Thai farmers burning their fields to be denied subsidies
* Thai PM lauds success of visa-free policy
* Boyfriend prime suspect to have killed top international model who was murdered in Bangkok
* Hong Kong model murdered in Thailand worked for same agency with top stars Gaile Lok and Danielle Graham
* Thaksin rules out taking political position, says will only advise daughter
* Thailand: Jailed activist gets four more years for royal insult
Philippines:
* Man arrested trying to smuggle out 2,400kg anchovies to Philippines
* China warns Philippines of 'resolute' response in South China Sea
* The Philippines says its forces sailed to hotly disputed shoal guarded by China without any clashes
* China’s Wang blasts Philippines over South China Sea tensions
* Philippines detects "minimal" oil leaks from sunken tanker
* Marcos forms Bataan oil spill task force / * Race to prevent Manila Bay oil spill
Vietnam:
* Party, state leaders in Vietnam commemorate war martyrs, president Ho Chi Minh
* Tiger Brokers’ AI chatbot saves investors time but still comes with inaccuracies
* Thousands mourn as Trong laid to rest in Vietnam
* Top Vietnamese officials arrested in investigation of resource exploitation and misuse
Myanmar:
* Over 130,000 people affected by floods in Myanmar
* Myanmar hosts security chiefs' meeting
* Grappling with maritime disputes and Myanmar crisis, Asean top diplomat meetings joined by US, China
* Australia's Wong urges Myanmar generals to take a different path and end conflict
Cambodia:
* Cambodian FM urges full, effective utilisation of RCEP, Asean FTAS
* Major Pursat highway project in Cambodia damaged by heavy rain
* Cambodia reiterates commitment to implement “effective” Asean vision
* Hong Kong business leaders look to Cambodia as change of guard signals more pro-trade approach
Laos:
* Blinken criticises China’s ‘escalating actions’ at sea ahead of meeting with Wang Yi
* Hong Kong, Laos look set to ink pacts as Chief Executive arrives in Vientiane on Sunday (July 28)
* China's foreign trade maintains momentum with fresh shifts
Brunei:
* US Envoy leads inclusivity efforts across Asean, APEC countries
* Girl guides in Brunei mark Community Day with doa kesyukuran
* Aviation authority declares new restricted airspaces
AseanPlus:
* Olympics-South Korea expresses regret after its athletes introduced as North Korea at opening ceremony
* French gold medallists Perec and Riner light Olympic cauldron
* It was madcap, mayhem, and magical - Paris Olympics opens with cruise on Seine, Celine Dion
* France relieved after super success - Paris dazzles with a rainy Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine River
* Epic pool rivalry lights up first day of Olympic medal action; China and Japan to lead Asia's charge at the Games
* China divers Yiwen and Yani win first Olympics gold in clean sweep bid
* Olympics-Judo-Japan's Tsunoda wins gold, two medals for France
* Bangladesh continues curfew amid mass arrests of protesters
* Eight dead in China after vehicle crashes into pedestrians
* Olympics-Rugby Sevens-France beat Fiji to win first gold of Paris Games for host nation
* At Paris Olympics, Chinese manufacturers won big before the Games even started
* Japan eyes steps to limit ash fall damage in event Mt Fuji erupts
* South Korea accuses Chinese students of taking illegal drone video of US aircraft carrier
* Hong Kong’s Cathay confirms suspension of junior pilot after failed alcohol test
* Hong Kong stocks rocked by volatility as investors await China policy easing
* Plan for China flood emergencies as risk rises, Politburo Standing Committee tells cadres
* Hong Kong Ani-Com 2024: fans revel in manga mania as 5-day fair opens to public
* Hong Kong public not fully informed about damage eco-recreation area would bring: green groups
* PM Han says S. Korea will not tolerate any N. Korean provocations
* Australia bans uranium mining at Indigenous site / * Australia signs US$1.4 bil deal to upgrade navy submarines
* Japan, China, split over unresolved issues, agree on promoting ties; Both sides committed to settling unresolved issues
* Thousands evacuated as record rains pound north in Japan / * Vice-mayor swept away by floodwaters in China
* Officer among five soldiers injured in gunfight with Pakistani infiltrators in Kashmir / India links of US election contenders may spell little fizz for ties
