Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin (centre), addressing reporters during a press conference at Government house in Bangkok after a court removed him from office over an ethical violation on Aug 14, 2024. - AP
Malaysia
* Malaysia ready to help Bangladesh rebuild, says Anwar
* KL gets first female mayor
* Police still investigating motive behind Pagoh murder-arson case
* Several deals to be signed during Anwar's visit to India
* PM Anwar receives courtesy call from Republic of Tatarstan president
* Singer Nidza Afham goes missing after jogging in Klang
* Body of missing singer found in Klang
* Missing singer: Muhammad Nidza's wallet and handphone found, say cops
* Malaysia to lease 62 new passenger train sets from China, says Transport Minister
* Disabled ehailing driver assault dashcam footage revealed
* Cops investigating link between cable thefts and headless body found in JB
* Fisherman gets 35 years' jail for ex-wife’s murder
* Troll allegedly harassed Malaysian diver Nur Dhabitah Sabri with lewd edited photos, husband to take legal action
* Baby dies, six others hurt in 4WD-SUV collision in Sabah
* Penang MACC arrests officer for soliciting bribe to close rape case
* 10 who duped 44 victims of RM21.9mil nabbed
* Cops nab three for drug trafficking in Pasir Gudang
* Fuel prices Aug 15-21: Diesel down 5sen per litre in Peninsular M'sia, RON95, RON97 unchanged
* More direct flights needed to boost Sandakan tourism, says MP and assemblymen
* Dr M's sons get final extension to declare assets to MACC
Singapore
* Inside music star A.R. Rahman’s Singapore connection ahead of his National Stadium concert
* From Ajoomma to Ah Ma: Actress Hong Huifang puts on ‘ageing make-up’ for new CNY movie
* Jail and caning for man who molested children in public
* Victims in SG lose S$36mil in under 2 months to conmen touting investments on social media, chat groups
* Jail for drink driver who was found asleep in car after it mounted kerb in Bukit Timah
* New app by Nets enables merchants in Singapore to use smart devices to accept contactless payments
* Singaporeans owe RM3.5mil in Malaysia traffic fines, make up largest group of offending foreign motorists
* 10 Singapore Olympians, including Max Maeder, greet public in celebratory parade through town
Thailand
* Thai court dismisses PM Srettha over cabinet appointment
* Thai court to rule on ethics case seeking PM's removal
* Srettha Thavisin's dramatic rise and fall in Thai politics
* Thai election panel dismisses concerns over People’s Party branches
* Woman’s head strikes pole after she leans out of moving Thai train
* Hat Yai, Yogyakarta and Kuching top Agoda’s nine best budget-friendly destinations in Asia
* Despite high prices, Thailand leads Asia in demand for gold
* Playful mother elephant flips parked SUV in Thailand's Khao Yai park for fun
* Thailand races to stop 100 cargo ships with toxic waste from reaching its shores
* Mae Sai River bursts banks, flooding border markets, villages
Indonesia
* Indonesia to mobilise 4,520 police officers to secure Pope Francis' visit in September
* Jokowi says staff move to new Indonesia capital Nusantara may be delayed
* Indonesian govt awards bonuses to all athletes competing in Paris Olympics
* Jakarta to arrange free schooling for poor students at 1,000 private schools next year
* Indonesian influencer Cut Intan Nabila shares video of domestic violence; husband arrested
* Fresh data breach puts pressure on Indonesian government to form cyber privacy agency
* EVA Air flight from Jakarta hits strong turbulence, six injured
Philippines
* Philippines begins transfer of oil cargo from sunken tanker
* Councillor replaces Alice Guo as Tarlac town mayor
* Filipinos hail Paris Olympics team at Heroes Parade
* Singapore President Tharman to visit the Philippines
* Explainer: Manila Bay oil spills’ harm on fishing, environment, public health
* Philippines fishermen worry solar farm on lake will hurt incomes
Vietnam
* Sex education best shield against child violence and sexual abuse, says Vietnamese institute
* Vietnam coffee producer gets US$25mil loan from ESG fund
* Asean founding anniversary celebrated in Sri Lanka
* Malaysia's Chief of Defence Forces visits Vietnam
Cambodia
* Authorities seize, destroy over 28 tonnes of banned frozen meats in Cambodia
* Cambodian rapper VannDa returns to hero's welcome
* Cambodia discovers another aerial bomb in southern province
Myanmar
* Myanmar military denies junta chief detained by generals
* Myanmar plans to set up eight polytechnic universities in 2024-25 academic year
Laos
* Laos to improve dengue case management
* Laos records US$154mil in trade deficit in July
Brunei
* Brunei climbers conquer Mount Kinabalu
* Secretary-general outlines challenges faced by Asean
Aseanplus
* Who might succeed Fumio Kishida as Japan’s prime minister?
* Outgoing Japanese leader urges ruling party to embrace change
* Unpopular Japan PM Kishida to step down
* North Korea to open borders to tourism in first since pandemic
* China resubmits application to build contested big embassy in London
* Disbelief as China’s ‘most handsome Shaolin monk’ Qiu Feng killed in car crash at 21
* Hungry Ghost Festival essentials, and five Chinese superstitions to heed this month
* Seoul authorities find toxic substances in Shein and Temu products
* Weddings enjoy a 'less is more' revolution
* Students who ousted Hasina are helping lead Bangladesh, from the streets to the ministries
* Meth-laced candy distributed in New Zealand food parcels
* New Zealand charity apologises for handing out meth-laced candy
* Indian YouTuber arrested after peacock curry video
* Cruise ship fire in Jeju injures three crew members
* China's latest blockbuster casts rare, harsh light on gig economy
* South Korea's first spy satellite approved for combat suitability
* Hong Kong beefing up status as financial hub
* Border Security Force calls for protection of Indian citizens and minorities in Bangladesh
* Shanghai unveils plan to transform suburbs through unmanned farms with drone-grown crops
* Radioactive water leaks reported at Japan's crippled Fukushima power plant
* TV host Mickey Huang charged with possessing pornographic material of another 41 minors
* Top Aussie banks slow lending to carbon-intensive projects
* Ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina urges supporters to make public show of strength
* China to see record-high air passenger trips in 2024, says official
* Two South Korean missionaries kidnapped in northern Kenya
* Malaysia-bound flights: Biman syndicate hiked ticket prices
* China probes rampant graft in funeral homes and services
* China’s rare loan drop stokes fears of ‘balance sheet’ recession
* ByteDance cracks down on corruption, bribery amid 125 cases reported in first half of 2024
* India's bad boy pilgrimage for Hindu god of destruction
* Korean peninsula swelters, Seoul nears 'tropical nights' record
* South Korea's spy satellite to start 'full-fledged' mission
* Diving queen’s home turns into tourist hotspot
* Thousands cancel trips in Japan after megaquake alert
* HK actress Teresa Mo expresses happiness at daughter's marriage: 'Nothing but grateful'
* Asian markets extend gains as US inflation data boost rate hopes
