Thailand's Gene Apisara Thadadolthip walks the ramp as she competes in the national costume category during the 62nd Miss International Pageant 2024 in Tokyo on November 12, 2024. - Photo: AFP
Malaysia:
* Daim Zainuddin passes away / Condolences pour in for Daim
* Daim's remains taken home for friends, relatives to pay last respects
* Honour Daim for what he has done for the nation, says 'indescribably sad' Dr M
* Daim laid to rest at Bukit Kiara Muslim cemetery
* PM Anwar arrives in Peru for official visit, Apec leaders week
* Malaysia to review aid mechanism for injured Palestinians, says PM Anwar
* Sulu claim to take action against Sabah is senseless, says Azalina
* Green light for multi-billion ringgit solar glass plant in Kimanis
* Close bilateral ties between Malaysia and China is a core diplomatic policy, says Dr Wee
* Occupational injuries, work-related deaths declined steeply over past decade, says HR Minister
* Most suspects in child neglect cases this year found to be caretakers, say Selangor cops
* Review two-decade old fee schedule, not force GPs to display prices, says MMA
* National nuclear tech policy set to drive socioeconomic growth, generate export value of RM2.4bil by 2030
* Three years jail for mother and friend who locked up child in cat cage
* MACC detains manager for allegedly making false claims of RM2mil
* Form Two student in Kangar injured after falling from school roof due to dizziness after vaping
* Cameron Highlands road affected by landslide now reopened to vehicles
* Parliament cafeteria shut down two weeks over health violations
* Domestic Trade Ministry demands Johor restauranteurs to explain proposal to raise food prices next year
* Prioritise Malaysians, says Dr Wee on EPF contributions for foreigners
* Mohd Azmawi Fikri to be sworn in as Nenggiri assemblyman Nov 21
* More than 20% tax on those earning above RM100,000, says Amir Hamzah
Singapore:
* Two Singapore media veterans sued over RM3.3mil loan given to their business to promote Mandarin
* Singapore pledges up to RM2.23bil to finance climate action in Asia
* Cops probe deepfake nude photos of sports school kids
* Dollar, bitcoin slow momentum as markets eye US inflation
* Stocks slide on unease over jump in bond yields as focus turns to US inflation
* Oil pares losses on tight supply but cloudy demand caps gains
* Jail for woman who cheated cycling buddy of S$4,000 despite knowing victim was bankrupt
* Fugitive lawyer Charles Yeo arrested in the UK, extradition hearing pending
Indonesia:
* Indonesian president Prabowo meets Biden and speaks with Trump, pledges cooperation
* Appeals Court doubles prison sentences of Indonesians convicted of migrant smuggling
* Mt Lewotobi Laki-Laki eruption: 83 Malaysians to be evacuated
* Several Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia flights disrupted due to Lewotobi Laki-Laki eruption
* Singapore carriers cancel Bali, Lombok flights after volcano eruption / Virgin Australia cancels flights to and from Bali due to volcanic ash
* A dark side to Indonesia’s digital finance revolution
* Indonesians drill for disaster before tsunami anniversary
* Indonesia to launch reconstruction effort following Mount Lewotobi eruptions
* Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi volcano eruption: 124 Malaysians report presence in Labuan Bajo
Thailand:
* Thai finance minister eyes 2025 GDP growth of 3.5%, plans more stimulus
* Thai police bust nine illegal bitcoin mining rigs; suspects charged stealing RM1.25mil worth of electricity
* Pollution in Thailand is back - Fine dust exceeds safety standard in 56 areas of Bangkok
* At UN climate talks, nations big and small get chance to bear witness to climate change
* Thailand's currency, stocks rally on economic, earnings momentum; Asia FX mixed
* Loy Krathong goes digital in Bangkok to protect the environment
* Get up! Sitting long hours can be very dangerous, warns ThaiHealth
Philippines:
* Philippines says it would be obliged to comply if Interpol seeks ex-president Duterte's arrest
* Philippines and China South China Sea tensions build up over disputed Scarborough Shoal baselines
* Ex-Philippine President Duterte says ICC should 'hurry up' on drug war investigation
* Filipina college student falls from terrace during fight with ex-boyfriend, dies
* Rodrigo Duterte: I killed six or seven people in Davao, including erring cops
Vietnam:
* Vietnam sees strong 2025 GDP growth despite global uncertainty
* Vietnam Airlines to request bids for 50 narrowbody jets next year
* Four safe-cracking Vietnamese burglars shot dead at Jalan Imbi
* Vietnam lifts anti-dumping duties on imported cold-rolled stainless steel
Myanmar:
* Asean and France forge new cooperation initiatives to propel partnership
* Myanmar ethnic armed group says 11 killed in airstrike on teashop
* China rare earth exports jump as fears of Myanmar supply disruption spark more buying
Cambodia:
* Cambodia to deploy over 16,000 security officials for its famed water festival which begins on Thursday (Nov 14)
* Regional, bilateral FTAs create favourable conditions for trade, investment in Cambodia, says Hun Manet
* Forum tipped to boost UK-Cambodia trade
Laos:
* Hope and healing: Laos fights to end gender-based violence in the country
* PM Sonexay hails That Luang festival as occasion to promote Lao culture
Brunei:
* Brunei's landscapes and wildlife will be a big player in world of tourism, says travel experts from Hong Kong
* Brunei’s history explored at book festival
AseanPlus:
* Michelle Yeoh channels old Hollywood glamour with blonde bob at 'Wicked' premiere
* China clears makeshift memorial to victims of deadly car ramming attack
* China haircare brand faces backlash as post depicting flirty ‘fake besties’ ‘betrays’ women
* Universal Studios Japan to launch Donkey Kong themed attraction area on Dec 11
* US aircraft carrier George Washington joins military drills with South Korea, Japan
* Chinese workers to get two extra days’ holiday, including longer Lunar New Year
* China’s wintry tourism, sports heat up hope of thawing economy
* Israeli strikes pound Lebanon, Hezbollah strikes back
* Why is Beijing prodding Hong Kong developers to go for reforms and megaprojects?
* Could China-US rivalry go off the rails in Africa over a resourceful train route?
* Trump’s crypto support may see China restore digital-asset market, HashKey head says
* Donald Trump’s United Nations pick Elise Stefanik is a sharp critic of the institution
* Taiwan singer Yu Tian’s son-in-law receives suspended jail sentence for scam involvement
* South Korea: Driver racks up over 20,000 traffic tickets
* Human cases of anthrax reported in western Mongolia
* Palau president says China flouting its ocean boundaries and its research vessel lurking in its waters
* Samsung Electronics shares hit 4-year lows on Trump risks, AI chips
* Netflix says 70 million users now watch shows with advertising
* New Zealand plans to limit online casino gambling licenses, ban ads aimed at children
* For Trump’s China dealings, billionaires like Elon Musk to play backchannel role: analysts
* Nvidia and SoftBank pilot world's first AI and 5G telecom network
* Casino tycoon who hit jackpot in Macau dies
* South Korea prosecutors indict controversial American streamer Johnny Somali
* Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines launches new route to Zhoushan, site of sacred Mount Putuo
* South Korean government cracks down on wedding industry
* Wildlife Institute of India experts hail success of ‘Project Cheetah’; centre plans expansion to Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary
* K-pop duo Super Junior-D&E to hold concert in KL on Jan 4
* Japanese PM receives second medical checkup in five days amid health concern
* Ringgit continues to end lower vs US dollar
* HK star Dada Chan loses RM917K deposit after backing out of penthouse purchase
* Three child rapists executed after top China court approves sentence
* Shah Rukh Khan death threat: Mumbai police arrest suspect from Chhattisgarh
* China-Asean initiative launched at legal forum
* Former Miss HK contestant and TVB star Ceci Mak receives an offer of RM286K for a 'dinner date'
* South Korea police arrest 215 in suspected US$228mil crypto scam
* Malaysians can now use Taiwan’s e-Gate for immigration clearance
* Mother of North Korean abductee Megumi Yokota calls for daughter’s return to Japan 47 years after abduction
* China Rolls-Royce owner declines compensation from truck driver, upset by online fame claims
