Workers construct the pedestrian walkway near the State Palace and the eagle-shaped Garuda Palace in the Nusantara National Capital (IKN), East Kalimantan province, Indonesia. - Reuters
Malaysia:
* Anwar to give major civil service pay review update on Aug 16
* 10 nabbed as cops bust investment scam that duped victims of almost RM22mil
* 13 college students claim trial for murder in Tawau
* Malaysian culinary gems get the spotlight in show by Australian celebrity chef
* Perhilitan seizes 40 white-rumped shamas in wildlife trafficking bust
* Mahkota polls: Barisan candidate will represent unity govt, says Zahid
* Surau stabbing: Suspect and friend remanded for seven days
* Sabah launches RM5mil padi pilot project to boost self-sufficiency level
* Seven illegal ewaste plants raided, 'Datuk' among 55 nabbed
* Don't be a keyboard warrior, support Malaysian athletes, says Chong Wei
* Mahkota polls: EC sets Sept 28 for polling day, Nomination Day on Sept 14
* Heist suspect dies in shootout with cops, one policeman injured
Singapore:
* Swimming, water activities resume at Singapore's Lazarus Island beach after oil spill clean-up ends
* Trial of former transport minister Iswaran pushed back, now to start on Sept 10
* SIA warns of fake websites, e-mails, social media accounts claiming to be from airline
* ‘Welcome home Max!’: Singapore’s Olympic bronze medallist Maximilian Maeder returns to hero’s welcome
* Singapore Q2 GDP up 2.9% y/y, matching advance estimate
* Over two million Singaporeans to receive between S$200 and S$400 in September
* Jail for scammer who cheated teen of S$190 by posing as woman offering sexual services
* Motorcyclists heading to Malaysia can clear Singapore checkpoints with QR code from Aug 15
Indonesia:
* Indonesia's new capital city Nusantara has received US$3.5bil in investments, says President Jokowi
* Indonesia cuts back Independence Day party at remote new capital
* Megawati, SBY to skip Independence Day celebration in new capital
* Former K-pop star Seungri denies plan to attend Burning Sun club event in Indonesia
* IEA maintains 2024 oil demand forecast and trims 2025 outlook
* Rallying Japanese shares boost Asia ahead of US data / Asian stocks build on gains ahead of US inflation data
Thailand:
* Thailand looks forward to collaboration in film industry in Malaysia, says Ambassador
* Thailand unveils new glass skywalk in northern province of Lamphun
* The case against Srettha: will it mean his survival or downfall?
* Thai Olympians led by golden girl Panipak return to heroes’ welcome
* Deadly toilet cleaning mistake claims three lives in Chonburi
* Ex-school principal gets 50 years for dipping into lunch money
Philippines:
* Carlos Yulo, the Filipino gymnast who won two Olympic golds in Paris, gets hero's welcome and free buffets for life
* Philippines, China 'provisional agreement' over Second Thomas Shoal subject to future review: Official
* Philippines calls Chinese air force actions over Scarborough Shoal 'coercive, aggressive, deceptive'
* Philippines central bank sees inflation returning to target
* Oil prices steady as markets refocus on demand concerns
* Emerging Markets - Philippine peso rises as rate-cut prospects fade; Singapore stocks top gainer
Vietnam:
* Embassy aims to evacuate Vietnamese people from Russia's Kursk, a city devastated by drone and missile attacks
* Thanh Hoa province in Central Vietnam announces diathpheria epidemic
* Vietnam police begin probe of 32 wind power projects: Report
* Vietnam police examine green power projects in anti-graft probe
* Shopee-owner Sea beats revenue estimates on online shopping surge
* As US trade with Asia flourishes, resistance to CPTPP bloc holds firm
Myanmar:
* UN reports widescale war crimes by Myanmar junta against rebels
* War crimes escalating in Myanmar: UN investigators
* China says FM Wang to visit Myanmar, Thailand this week
* Japan supermarket director detained in Myanmar released: junta
Cambodia:
* Cambodian rapper Vann Da get top marks for superb performance at Paris Olympics closing ceremony
* Cambodia to launch e-Arrival card for air passengers next month: PM Hun Manet
* VannDa showcases Cambodian culture at Paris Olympics closing ceremony
Laos:
* Asean Socio-Cultural Community Council mulls future plans
* Preparations for second Vietnam-Laos border defence friendship exchange underway
Brunei:
* Barista Championship showcases top coffee talents in Brunei
* Brunei police warn of rising investment scams on Telegram app
AseanPlus:
* Wife of Chinese tourist killed in road accident seeks justice
* US-China tech impasse opens up opportunities for Malaysia, says Zafrul
* Ex-DAP member ‘Superman’ gets ban on Belt and Road comics lifted
* TV host Mickey Huang charged with possessing pornographic material of another 41 minors
* Meng Meng, Berlin Zoo's female giant panda, is pregnant with twins, ultrasound reveals
* More Indian hospitals hit by doctors' protest against alleged rape and murder
* HK action maestro Corey Yuen died in 2022 from Covid-19, death kept secret by family
* People leave New Zealand in record numbers as economy bites
* Why the spectre of another Trump term haunts China-born scientists in the US
* South Korea heatwave likely to persist until Aug 22
* US says it had no role in ousting of Bangladesh's Hasina
* India telecom watchdog directs carriers to stop spam calls, blacklist callers
* Bangladesh court opens murder case against ex-premier Sheikh Hasina
* South Korea to advise automakers to disclose battery information in EVs
* Beijing urges all sides in Ukraine-Russia war to de-escalate
* Samsung Electronics' main South Korea union to strike over pay from Thursday
* China pledges billions more in funds to aid disaster-stricken farm regions
* Olympics spurs debate: Can China be a ‘sports powerhouse’ by letting market hone athletes?
* Fired for rejecting romantic advances: Civic group reveals bizarre dismissal cases in South Korea
* Why do Hong Kong’s elderly love to gamble? Arrest of 90-year-old reveals depth of problem
* Indians who prepaid US$1,000 to order Tesla EVs ask for their money back as cars fail to arrive
* Exclusive-Reliance, Disney offer concessions to win antitrust nod for India media merger, sources say
* China clinic accused of tricking teen boy with mental age of five into boob job, gets slammed on social media
