Miss Vietnam Ky Duyen Nguyen competes in the national costume competition at the Miss Universe Beauty Pageant in Mexico City. - AP
Malaysia:
* Malaysia's economy grows 5.3% in 3Q / Strong 3Q GDP puts Malaysia on track for 4.8 -5.3% growth in 2024
* Cabinet congratulates PM Anwar on receiving Peru's highest honour
* Anwar calls for stronger partnerships to ensure no one is left behind in fast-paced digital age
* Cheaper to get prescribed meds from private clinics and pharmacies, says MPS
* Malaysia to strengthen data protection laws, says PM Anwar after talks with Google
* Trailer menace: Another container lorry accident kills one, seriously injures two
* Malaysian-led consortium makes offer for MAHB at RM11.00 per share
* Bank Negara announces foreign exchange policy liberalisation for MDBs, qualified non-resident DFIs
* Malaysia's removal from US currency watch list affirms ringgit's market-driven status -Bank Negara Governor
* Ban vaping and e-cigs now to curb rising cases of lung injury, says CAP
* Gone upfield in TVET, but Malaysia's Mowgli will stay where the buffaloes roam
* Red-hot Soon Huat-Shevon march into Japan Masters semis / Wee Kiong-Azriyn reach Japan Masters semis; Zii Jia bows out / Jun Hao upstages Kodai to book spot in Japan Masters semis
People having a look at the stand of Singapore during the United Nations climate change conference COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. - Reuters
Singapore:
* Jail for Singaporean man who promoted disharmony between racial groups on TikTok live stream
* St Joseph’s Church stabbing in Singapore: Injured priest discharged from hospital
* Former Singaporean actor fined RM10,000 over traffic accident, cyclist suffered fractured right elbow
* Scam syndicates sending foreigners to Singapore to cheat retailers like Apple Store, Best Denki
* More charges handed to scam syndicate members allegedly involved in credit card fraud
* Singapore firms captured US$5.45bil in venture capital in first nine months of 2024 despite slump
* Jail for man who imported toy guns that looked like real firearms
* Singaporean on UK list of foreign diplomats who allegedly committed crimes
* Beaver moon: Catch last supermoon of 2024 in Singapore skies on Nov 15
* Oil set for weekly loss on uncertainty around Fed rate cuts, China demand fears
* Asian currencies find support after volatile week, ringgit steady / Asian markets fluctuate at end of tough week
Indonesia:
* The world's most polluting cities are revealed at COP29 as frustration grows at fossil fuel presence
* Indonesia's Garuda names new CEO as its national carrier looks to fix finances, grow
* Semanggi shootings that killed 17 remain unresolved 26 years on
* Indonesian man in hot water for uploading video of Immigration op in Segambut
* Prabowo sees ‘no problem’ with joining OECD and BRICS
* Jakarta fears labour law refit will impact fund flows
* Magnitude 6.6 quake strikes off Papua New Guinea: USGS
* School at Mt Kinabalu foothills does Malaysia proud at Bali science fair
Football - World Cup - Asian Qualifiers - Third Round - Group C - Indonesia v Japan - Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia - Friday, November 15, 2024 Japan's Wataru Endo in action with Indonesia's Yakob Sayuri and Indonesia's Rizky Ridho. - Reuters
Thailand:
* Thailand readies more fiscal support to sustain current growth momentum
* Thailand aims to legalise casinos next year in win for global players
* Thai Miss Universe contestant stuns in traditional Siripattara Siwalai costume
* Paetongtarn to showcase Thailand’s progress in several areas at Apec Summit
* Thai police reveal cross-border criminals possessing dual identification cards and citizenship
* No more monkeying around! at Thailand's historic city of Lopburi
* Thai hotels cautious about foreign competition
Philippines:
* President Marcos names new Navy chief as China urges Philippines to return to right track of resolving South China Sea disputes
* Chinese and Philippine forces again avoid a clash in a fiercely disputed shoal under a rare deal
* Typhoon Usagi wreaks more damage and misery in Philippines as yet another storm looms
* China allows Philippines to deliver supplies to warship in disputed shoal under a rare deal
* Highest alert raised after Usagi threat in the Philippines / Philippines deals with Super Typhoon Usagi
* Malaysia protests Philippines’ two new maritime laws
Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra (left) shaking hands with Peru's President Dina Boluarte during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the APEC Summit at the Convention Centre in Lima. - AFP
Vietnam:
* Asean to showcase regional cooperation and diversity at World Expo 2025 in Osaka
* Chinese defence firms to attend Vietnam arms fair as ties deepen
* Vietnam and US sign cooperation agreement on cybersecurity
* South Korean LG Display to invest additional $1 billion in Vietnam, local govt says
* Vietnam lauds benefits of WTO membership
Myanmar:
* Myanmar's Shwedagon Pagoda filled with pilgrims for famous traditional Tazaungdaing festival
* Thai soldiers have tortured and killed Myanmar migrant, rights group says
* Hot-air balloon festival in full swing in eastern Myanmar
* Myanmar-China talks focus on energy cooperation
Participants row their dragon boats as they prepare to compete during the Cambodian Water Festival on the Tonle Sap river in Phnom Penh. - AFP
Cambodia:
* CIA officer held in Cambodia, charged in US for leaking sensitive military intelligence
* Cambodia celebrates centuries-old water festival with fascinating dragon boat races
* Opposition activist’s father detained in drug case
* Interior ministry orders closure of illegal border crossings in Cambodia
Laos:
* Laos economy to tackle issues on economic challenges, state budgetary plans at National Assembly session
* Large crowds join wax castle procession - highlight of That Luang festival
* Lao drug smuggler arrested in Cambodia with over one million methamphetamine pills worth millions
Brunei:
* A taste of Malaysia in Brunei; food festival gets big support from local crowd
* Brunei opens applications for scholarships to China
* The key to burying Sulu claim for good lies in Brunei, says SAPP's Yong
Vietnam's President Luong Cuong (centre) arrives for a meeting with Peru's President Dina Boluarte at the government palace in Lima on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit. - AFP
AseanPlus:
* Malaysia’s removal from US treasury monitoring list indicates balanced, transparent policies
* Tengku Zafrul: Longer term pain from US-China rift
* Malaysian preschooler sets record by naming 47 dialling codes in 60 secs
* Landslide win for Sri Lanka president's leftist coalition in snap polls
* Xi inaugurates South America's first Chinese-funded port in Peru
* Discover the City of Joy: Malaysia Airlines now flies direct to Kolkata
* China's Communist Party expels former agriculture minister for corruption
* Fragile countries make $20 billion climate finance push at COP29, letter says
* Chinese scientists modify tomatoes to make them ‘significantly sweeter’
* Debate in South Korea if police should go beyond call of duty for college entrance exam takers
* Typhoon Usagi approaches Hong Kong but threat ‘not high’, forecaster says
* Large crowds join wax castle procession - highlight of That Luang festival
* Koala-ty time: Couple in Australia return from work to discover koala in their bedroom
* South Korea permits undercover investigations of digital sex crimes targeting adults
* New Zealand may start charging visitors to iconic tourist sites
* China's Oct data shows soft economic underbelly, backs calls for more stimulus
* Maori protesters march on New Zealand capital over contentious bill
* Man convicted twice for rape in South Korea, gets 15 years’ jail for third rape
* North Korea leader Kim orders mass production of suicide drones, KCNA says
* Japan's latest tourism headache is American arrested for damaging Tokyo shrine
* Trump’s choice of China hawks signals rough seas ahead for Sino-US ties: Analysis
* Australia’s plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic
* Xi Jinping arrives in Peru for Apec, poised to sign 30 bilateral agreements for China
* China cancer man denounced for using US$97,000 donations to buy flat, hiding family wealth
* South Korean opposition leader leader gets suspended term for election violations, faces ban from presidential run
