People light and release paper lanterns during the Yi Peng festival celebrations in northern Thailand's Chiang Mai city on November 15, 2024. - Photo: AFP
Malaysia:
* Punishment for UPNM cadets involved in bullying to be known in two weeks
* Malaysia never recognised Israel, remains with Palestinian people, says PM Anwar
* PM Anwar: RM1.24bil potential export to Peru generated
* Anwar urges Apec members to recognise the potential of non-traditional alliances
* Malaysia prepared to work with new Hong Kong economic and trade office, says PM Anwar
* Apec must set gold standard for cooperation to cope with economic shocks, climate challenges, says PM Anwar
* Police must enhance training to promote integrity and ethics, says Lee Lam Thye
* Selangor Sultan declares Gombak-Hulu Langat geopark as state's first national geopark
* Malaysian first market for Korean halal Hanwoo beef, driving trade opportunities
* Body of eight-year-old boy who fell into drain found in Sg Danga
* Man and woman killed by drunk driver in Johor collision
* Mother wants justice for daughter killed by toppled container
* Renowned composer S. Atan passes away
* Muay Thai star Nur Amisha honoured with prestigious Perak Medal, eyes future gold triumphs
* Tracking devices mandated under proposed house arrest law, says Saifuddin
* National Service 3.0: Mindef to implement 14-day trial run in January 2025, says Adly
* Apec 2024: Anwar advocates for global south, non-traditional alliances for equitable growth
* Bauxite mining corruption case: Pahang govt to fully cooperate with MACC, says Wan Rosdy
* Woman loses over RM85,000 to 'Korean man' in love scam
* Conversation with whistleblower ‘maliciously edited’, claims Tempasuk rep
* Trailer driver arrested following fatal accident in Kluang
* Man drowned in water rafting tragedy sent video to mother before incident
* MACC freezes 30 Maple funds, company owned by FashionValet founders
* Local woman swindled out of RM150,000 in bonsai import scam
* Malaysia doesn't recognise dual citizenship, says Saifuddin amid cross-border crime concerns
* Leong Jun Hao stuns Jonatan Christie to reach first Super 500 final
* Flood mitigation projects worth RM1bil underway in Melaka, says DPM Fadillah
* Investigation underway following drowning of JKR staff in rafting accident
Singapore:
* Malaysian court orders Singaporean man to return RM28mil to 122 investors
* Singapore govt officer in London counselled, warned for leaving kids home alone: MFA
* Oil settles down 2% at the weekend on weaker Chinese demand, uncertainty over Fed rate cut
* Goodbye to big tech’s big perks? Singapore workers say global techlash has come for their benefits
* 288 suspects in Singapore under probe for scams where victims lost more than S$6.54mil
* Survival mode – How Singapore restaurants are riding a bumpy year
Indonesia:
* Indonesia eyes US$600bil investment to expand downstream industries
* ‘No problem to join economic blocs’, says Indonesia
* Indonesia to return autonomous rail rapid transit (ART) units to China
* Indonesia supports WTO reform for inclusive, sustainable trade
Thailand:
* China leader Xi calls for accelerating China-Thailand Railway construction, expanding cooperation in emerging fields with Thais
* Thailand detains 70 illegal migrants believed to be Rohingya from Myanmar
* Thai National Police Chief tightens rules on personal appearance
* Kritanong ‘Jephat’ Suwanwong arrested at residence in Thailand's iCon Group case
* Loy Krathong: Bangkok floats towards sustainability
Philippines:
* Tens of thousands flee as Super Typhoon Man-yi nears Philippines
* Four convicted American pedophiles intercepted, blacklisted by the Philippines
* Super Typhoon Pepito’s strength reaching peak intensity, possible catastrophic level in Bicol, Philippines
* Quezon governor orders evacuation in coastal areas due to storm surge threat
Vietnam:
* Vietnamese President meets with Indonesian counterpart and have trade talks on sidelines of Apec Economic Leaders' week
* Vietnam joins preparing trainers for peacekeeping courses
Myanmar:
* Myanmar airstrikes indiscriminately target civilians a rights group says in a new report
* Singapore ranked top investor in Myanmar in the first seven months
Cambodia:
* Cambodia announces US$10bil railway development plan to drive economic growth
* Bear bile farming - cruel commercial trade harming precious wildlife in Asia
Laos:
* China railway passenger trips hit record 3.71 billion in January-October
* Two-month-old Laotian child successfully treated for severe heart condition by ADS team
Brunei:
* Malaysian PM Anwar, Sultan of Brunei meet on sidelines of Apec Economic Leaders' week
* Brunei, Singapore discuss key education developments
AseanPlus:
* Malaysia-Japan bilateral meeting touches on Asean, Look East Policy, says Anwar
* Malaysian e-sports squad wins IESF World Championship 2024
* Soon Huat-Shevon lose to Thai pair in semis at Japan Masters
* Two Pakistani men nabbed in passport forgery crackdown in Setapak
* ‘Skip forward’: US cruise company offers four-year round-the-world voyage to escape Trump presidency
* Delhi’s worsening air quality prompts Indian govt to invoke GRAP-III measures
* Pakistani province declares health emergency due to smog and locks down two cities - Multan and Lahore
* China’s FAST telescope a beacon of ‘soft power’, Shaw laureate Shrinivas Kulkarni says
* Free walking tours in Hong Kong’s Central district mix old with new
* Would cooling-off period stop Hongkongers from being burned by beauty, fitness hard sell?
* Alibaba’s workplace collaboration tool DingTalk hits revenue milestone, aims to break even in 2025
* India's green fashion lovers switch to secondhand
* Fire engulfs hospital ward in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies
* China’s new home prices slow 17-month decline after support measures kick in
* Xi hails Peru megaport as new era in China’s belt and road ambitions
* US lawmaker introduces legislation to revoke China’s trade status
* Hong Kong consumer watchdog receives 529 complaints in 10 months from disgruntled concertgoers
* Hong Kong to prioritise local labour, minister says, despite recent shortage forecast
* T-Mobile hacked in massive Chinese breach of telecom networks, WSJ reports
* China frees Taiwan fishing boat captain after four months and fine has also been paid
* Hong Kong police arrest 16 after raid on gambling den with arcade fishing game machines
* Man in China cycles 4,400km over 100 days to reconcile with wife after two years apart
* Hollywood star Rosamund Pike and family speak Mandarin, wants media to use her Chinese name
* Restive Indian state orders curfew after six bodies found
* Newly married couple among seven dead in north India road mishap
* Militants kill seven paramilitary troops in southwestern Pakistan
* Mourners begin signing condolence books for Japan's Princess Yuriko; visitors lining up at Akasaka Estate to pay respects
* South Korean cleaners accused of killing injured cat on street
* China pilot, who looks like South Korean K-drama star Song Hye-kyo, wows air show fans
* Mayonnaise, cotton candy, gobi manchurian: India cracks down on unsafe ingredients in street food
* Operation Santa Claus: Hong Kong charity helps SMA patients manage day to day
* Freight train derails in Japan's Hokkaido, disrupts services
* Building fire kills seven in Sangzhi county of Hunan province
* Jhansi hospital fire in India: Efforts to identify three dead babies; PM Modi, CM Yogi announce compensation
* Secret Qantas lounges for MPs in Australia raise concerns about political quid pro quo
* South Korea's Yoon asks China's Xi to play 'constructive' role in North Korea's provocation, military cooperation with Russia
