Pope Francis waving to people as Jose Maria del Corral, the President of Scholas Occurrentes (behind the Pope) watches at the Grha Pemuda Youth Centre in Jakarta on Sept 4, 2024. - AFP
Malaysia
* Malaysia's expertise in Islamic banking, halal industry complements Russia's growing interest, says Anwar
* Anwar wants to enhance collaboration with Russia, invites Putin to 2025 Asean Summit
* Anwar holds bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin
* Successful diagnosis and treatment of country's first lung cancer detection using AI
* Anwar arrives in Vladivostok for two-day working visit
* Batu Puteh RCI did not make Dr Mahathir a subject matter, High Court hears
* Ebit Lew asked me to undress and reveal my body, says witness
* Senior docs' arrest: Health Ministry assures MACC of full cooperation
* MACC hunts immigration officer involved in foreigner syndicate at KLIA, says Azam Baki
* Three doctors, 30 others remanded for falsifying Perkeso claims
* Lorry driver charged with sexual assault on daughter
* Retired nurse loses over RM1.9mil in non-existent investment scam
* Sabah to form special bodies to look into citizenship, undocumented residents
* Shuttler Liek Hou's biopic returns to cinemas as Malaysia celebrates his gold medal win at Paralympics
* Zii Jia brings Olympics medal to his 'idol', singer Nicholas Teo
* Russian deputy mufti praises Malaysia's development, highlights lesson to be learned
* Chow to not contest Penang DAP chairman's post after heading it for 25 years
* Malaysia sees approved investments of RM160bil in 1H24
Singapore
* Singer Corrinne May testifies in ex-Singapore Idol judge Ken Lim trial, calls alleged victim’s statements ‘preposterous’
* Indian PM Modi to start 2-day Singapore visit on Wednesday
* Singapore to house new control centre for haze forecasts in South-East Asia
* ‘Embrace and adapt’: Singapore transgender beauty queen on her journey to Miss Universe
* Malaysian project manager linked to over S$88k in bribes to Singapore zoo director gets more than four months’ jail
* The super rich in South-East Asia worry more about succession disputes than other regions: Poll
* Singapore Air checks A350 fleet as Air China scrubs some flights
* Illegal but in demand: Why some Singaporeans use unlicensed cross-border chauffeured rides
* Passengers can expect higher Asia-Pacific airport charges to fund upgrades: Industry chief
Thailand
* Thai King ratifies new Cabinet
* Thai company offers Tinder leave to help employees date
vThailand wins fourth gold medal at Paralympics
* Cambodian worker rescued from landslide at Pattaya construction site
* Thailand's Samut Sakhon native survives terrifying fall down manhole
Indonesia
* Indonesia performs first telerobotic surgery on humans in South-East Asia
* Indonesian terrorist who had planned in 2014 to attack Singapore might have wanted to strike again: ISD
* Jokowi praises Vatican's support for peace in Palestine during pope's visit
* In Muslim-majority Indonesia, Pope Francis warns against religious extremism
* Indonesian postal service launches stamps to welcome Pope to Jakarta
* Indonesian government delays relocation of civil servants to Nusantara
Philippines
* Filipino politician wanted over killings likely to be returned home soon: Timor-Leste president
* Marcos: Quiboloy’s conditions for surrender are ‘immaterial'
* Fugitive ex-mayor from Philippines arrested in Indonesia, Manila says
* Alice Guo will face due process for alleged crimes, says Justice Secretary Remulla
* Marcos: No contact with VP Duterte since resignation as Department of Education chief
Vietnam
* Vietnam wins big at World Travel Awards 2024
* Two scenarios for Storm Yagi in Vietnam: flash floods, landslides, and urban flooding forecasted
* One fatality, 13 others at Vietnamese industrial college hospitalised over unidentified fever
* Hanoi sees surge in dengue fever cases
Cambodia
* Thai diplomat highlights expanding Cambodian-Thai trade
* Cambodian PM Hun Manet to personally fund free trips to Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam areas
* Cambodia ramps up efforts to combat fake news
Myanmar
* At least 20 missing after boat mishap on Myanmar-Laos border
* Saifuddin pledges thorough, orderly probe of Myanmar human trafficking ring case
* Thousands of Rohingya flee to Bangladesh from violence in Myanmar, official says
* Military-run Myanmar to hold a census next month to prepare for election slated for 2025
Laos
* Lao, Vietnam foreign affairs ministries discuss political ties
* Lao National Assembly drafts resolutions around inspections, fight against corruption
Brunei
* India's Modi calls for respecting international maritime law on Brunei visit
* Indian Prime Minister Modi meets Sultan of Brunei, discusses bilateral ties
* Scholars vow to help realise Brunei Vision 2035
Aseanplus
* Kim Jong-un executes several officials after deadly floods: Media
* Beware of 'beautiful' foreign spies, China warns students
* Cathay Pacific A350 fleet to resume full service by Saturday after repairs
* Indian state passes law seeking death penalty for rape
* Xi hosts two dozen African leaders at China's biggest summit in years
* AirAsia wins top low-cost airline and cabin crew awards at 2024 World Travel Awards
* Asean manufacturers report eighth successive month of improvement despite slowing growth - S&P Global
* Two strangers lock noisy China toddler in plane toilet to discipline her, igniting heated debate
* Mother of abuse victim in Incheon thanks perpetrators, urges no punishment
* Road rage China woman faces online backlash for vicious attack on ex-soldier who does not retaliate
* Crowds give Nepal's first Paralympic medallist a hero's welcome
* Uttarakhand shocker: Three minor boys gang-rape four-year-old girl
* Japanese island eradicates rabbit-killing mongoose
* Hundreds of cars submerged in flood-battered Vijayawada
* Japan’s Motegi officially announces bid for LDP president; Party’s secretary general duties to be transferred to Kishida
* Young Chinese women hire female cosplayers to play dream men
* Shanghai sees growing foreign trade with Africa in Jan-July
* South Korean teenagers detained over deepfake sexual images
* Medals and mobs: China's 'toxic' sports fans face crackdown
* South Korea says Telegram complying with regulators, according to Yonhap
* Japan’s national highway 16 in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture collapses; possibly caused by heavy rains
* Short-staffed hospitals curtail ER operations amid deepening health care crisis in Seoul
* Netflix will add disclaimers to Indian hijack drama after outrage over Hindu names
* Northern China loses Din Tai Fung’s dumplings as consumers keep budgets under wraps
* Sandy Mo, wife of disgraced tycoon, reveals why she slapped HK-based actress Kristy Yang
* China's services activity expansion slows in August, Caixin PMI shows
* Asian markets plunge with Wall St after Nvidia rout, weak US data
