Indonesia's Diananda Choirunisa competes in the archery women's individual elimination round during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Esplanade des Invalides in Paris on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. - AFP
Malaysia:
* No compromise on defending Malaysia's sovereignity, says Anwar
* RM100mil allocated to beef up security along northern border, says PM
* New laws on social media, messaging services meant to ensure safer space for all M'sians, says Anwar
* Leakages in security procurement will jeopardise nation's sovereignty, PM warns
* Malaysia hopes China will reciprocate with similar 30-day visa exemption, says Foreign Minister
* Pahang Ruler wants state govt to ensure Cameron Highlands land not rented to foreigners
* AGC rejects Israeli's representation in firearms possession, trafficking case
* Finance Ministry warns of false WhatsApp claims about civil servant salary raise
* LCS project: Court to decide on ex-BNS director's fitness for trial on Aug 15
* Dr M allowed to return home as health improves
* Naval cadet's life could have been saved, says pathologist
* Police still trying to determine motive in Albertine's abduction, says Johor top cop
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken disembarks an aircraft upon his arrival at the Paya Lebar Air Base (PLAB) in Singapore on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. - AFP
Singapore:
* Minion Land to open at Universal Studios Singapore in 2025
* Jail, caning for repeat offender who held woman hostage at knifepoint in Yishun
* 13% of phishing scams analysed likely to be AI-generated: Cyber Security Agency
* Jail for cabby who stole three Rolex watches from sleeping passengers, jewellery from mum
* Jail for couple who went on shoplifting spree with teen daughters to steal alcohol, make-up
* Singapore entertainment veteran Nona Asiah dies
* Singapore firms go into wind ventures in Scotland as demand rises
* Asian shares mostly fall ahead of this week's central bank meetings
* Oil steadies near lowest since early June as China concerns weigh
Indonesia:
* Indonesian president Jokowi says new capital Nusantara will be the safest of all and crime free
* Two women to enter defence for trafficking, abusing Indonesian woman
* Jokowi loses sleep over Nusantara holdups
* Indonesia's GoTo narrows quarterly underlying loss
* Flying taxis in Indonesia's new capital will need to follow international rules
* Bangkok port will not be moved but improved: Transport Ministry
* Big coal firms in Indonesia overlooking methane emissions
* Indonesian govt banks on Batang special economic zone as Jokowi lauds area’s opportunity to attract investment
Thailand's Ratchanok Intanon plays a shot to Belgium's Lianne Tan in their women's singles badminton group stage match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Porte de la Chapelle Arena in Paris on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. - AFP
Thailand:
* Thailand approves steps aimed at boosting ESG investments
* Thai PM Srettha to meet Anwar in southern province to discuss border security
* Thailand seeks to reverse brain drain with five-year tax breaks
* 65 undocumented migrants, three local bosses held in raids on Ipoh Thai eateries
* Sirikanya tipped to head new party if Move Forward is dissolved
* Thai badminton champs move into knock-out stage in Paris
* Emerging markets - Asian forex tepid ahead of key central bank meetings; Thai baht and Indonesian rupiah biggest losers
Philippines:
* US pledges US$500mil funds to boost Philippine defences amid disputes in South China Sea
* Specialist divers are sealing leaking valves of sunken oil tanker in the Philippines
* US-Philippines engagements help with 'agile' responses to China, says Marcos
* Philippine regulator says enforcing online casino ban is tough
* Marcos: US-Philippines engagements help with 'agile' responses to China
* Supreme Court allows Enrile’s trial for plunder to proceed
High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell (left) and Vietnam's Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (right) hold a meeting at the Government Guest House in Hanoi on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. - AFP
Vietnam:
* EU's Borrell offers Vietnam security support on South China Sea issues
* Vietnam second at international chemistry Olympiad 2024
* Labour experts consider reducing working hours in Vietnam
* Coal mine collapse kills five in northern Vietnam
* Most Vietnam banks adopting ESG practices
* Vietnam targets higher foreign tourist spending; 8.8 million international visitors arrived in the first half of 2024
* Trade measures needed to save domestic steel industry in Vietnam
Myanmar:
* Flood havoc - Over 10,000 acres of monsoon paddy submerged in Myanmar's Kyonpaw
* Widespread flooding displaces a large number of people in southern Myanmar
* Rebels move into strategic north of Myanmar
(From left) US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, Philippines Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo, and Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro take part in a joint press conference after their 2+2 meeting at Camp Aguinaldo in Manila on July 30, 2024. US foreign and defence ministers met their Philippine counterparts in Manila on Tuesday, July 30, with Beijing's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea likely to dominate talks. - AFP
Cambodia:
* Cambodia govt confirms both pilots in crashed helicopter; bodies of pilots found in wreckage
* Cambodia’s proposed canal to expand logistics in Laem Chabang
* Cambodian helicopter spotted crashed on mountain 17 days after being lost. No survivors seen
Laos:
* Lao currency kip continues to depreciate despite government measures
* Laos intensifies dam safety measures in rainy season
* Laos and Hong Kong to enhance bilateral cooperation; East Asian country's top official to lead visit to Vientiane
Brunei:
* South-East Asia seen to ‘tick all the boxes’ as China seeks C919 buyers
* Thousands excited to greet Sultan at monarch's birthday celebration
Bronze medalists South Korea's Lim Jonghoon (rear second right) takes a selfie picture with his mobile as he celebrates on the podium with gold medalists China's Wang Chuqin (rear R) and China's Sun Yingsha (front L), silver medalists North Korea's Ri Jong Sik (2nd L), and North Korea's Kim Kum Yong (centre) and bronze medallist and teammate South Korea's Shin Yubin (rear R) at the end of their mixed table tennis doubles competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the South Paris Arena in Paris on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. - AFP
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* Olympics - Pearly-Thinaah show brilliance to reach Olympic Games quarter-finals
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* Don't worry about reported presence of CCG ship in South China Sea, says Anwar
* Prisoner jumps from Keningau court building, recaptured hiding in chicken coop hours later
* Two Malaysians arrested in Maldives for smuggling RM3.7mil worth of ganja
* China and Timor-Leste pledge to enhance ties as Ramos-Horta visits Beijing
* Woman dies, around 150 people fall ill in Yokohama food poisoning bout
* Malaysia-based girl group KLP48 unveils its lineup of members
* HK filmmaker Wong Jing reveals why he fell out with Stephen Chow
* China seizes chance to play peacemaker in Ukraine before US vote
* German-bound Japan national footballer Sano released after sexual assault arrest
* Australian foreign minister condemns Russia-N. Korea ties after DMZ visit
* Mainland China and Taiwan reach deal to resolve crisis over fishing crew deaths near Quemoy
* Technology’s grip on modern life is pushing us down a dimly lit path of digital land mines
* Death toll in India landslides in Kerala reaches 63; another 116 badly injured: state minister
* US brands see a future in India - country shows signs of a potentially significant place to manufacture products
* China bank staff solves cash jigsaw puzzle after depressed woman cuts bills into 100,000 pieces, wins plaudits online
* Crown prince endorses Saudi Arabia's final preparations ahead of FIFA World Cup 2034 bid
* Olympics-Athletics-Fierce rivalries ready to be renewed on Paris track at showpiece events
* Praises pour in after Hong Kong’s Cheung Ka-long, Siobhan Haughey make history in Paris Olympics
* Going for eight in a row - US women start basketball Olympic quest with dominating win over Japan
* Paris Olympics: Day Three review - Chinese divers shine, Japan rally to win men's gymnastics team gold
* Bangladesh protests resume after ultimatum ignored / * Bangladesh’s Internet shutdown isolates citizens, disrupts business
