Malaysia:

Former diplomat, son accused of growing 102 cannabis trees

Saravanan promises one-week approval period for foreign workers

At least nine months to reinstate GST after parliamentary approval, says Zafrul

Waiter recounts ordeal of employment scam and ‘over 1,000 Malaysians’ detained by union

The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar at the open

Khairy: Malaysia has a strategic plan to fight monkeypox

Malaysia’s total trade tops RM2 trillion in 2021, fastest growth since 1994

RM150 million allocated for fisherman processing

High prices and shortages of goods raise public fears

A special session of Parliament is proposed in early July to table an anti-participation law

Singapore:

Ikea recalls Metallisk espresso machine due to bursting hazard

Three charged with bribery in separate bunker fuel trading cases

Singapore is 13th most expensive city for expats while HK stays on top: Survey

Woman arrested for outrage of public decency after video of couple having sex on flat balcony posted online

Phones used by two lawyers to warn gang of smuggled cigarettes need to be inspected

Chicken export ban: Singapore chicken rice vendors raise prices, plan to sell other dishes

Global finance coalition opens office in Singapore to boost regional climate action

Thailand:

Thai cop ‘Joe Ferrari’ jailed for life over suspect’s death

Prinn charged in three more sexual misconduct cases

Thailand’s rail market back on track after pandemic

Thailand records 2,688 Covid-19 cases and 21 deaths

Indonesia:

Indonesian ministries clash over clean energy export plan

Japanese fugitive wanted for Covid relief fraud detained in Indonesia

Indonesian Armed Forces chief receives military award in Singapore

Indonesia’s renewable energy bill proposes coal-based fuels as ‘new energy’

Philippines:

The age of misinformation, a challenge for journalism: Inquirer

Marcos will participate in the Apec summit in Thailand

Philippines inflation rate in May hits 42-month high of 5.4%

Vietnam:

Vietnam becomes vice president of UN General Assembly

Caught – three senior officials linked to Vietnam test kit scandal

Vietnamese traditional medicine workshop tackles wildlife trade

Fuel tax cut could benefit Vietnam’s economic development: experts

Burma:

Feasibility Study Completed for Wan Pong Port Improvement Project in Myanmar

Cambodia:

Cambodia and China deny reports of naval base as Australia expresses concern

Angkor in Cambodia sees a surge in international tourist numbers in the first five months

China interested in Battambang durians in Cambodia

Laos:

International-standard dry port in Laos receives financial boost

Laos and Australia support teacher development

Brunei:

Brunei registers a 3.2% increase in its CPI

Spotlight on ASEAN’s digital economy in virtual meeting

Aseanmore:

Post-lockdown, Shanghai attempts to mend fences with foreign firms

China fears the wind could blow the Covid virus from North Korea

Beijing. Challenges Facing China-Japan Relations Cannot Be Ignored

South Korean truckers go on strike at ports as fuel prices soar

South Korea, US and Japan denounce North Korean missile tests, urge talks to resume

Asian markets follow Wall St rally, boosted by China hopes

China offers money to report ‘national security’ threats