Malaysia:
Covid-19: 6,355 new cases bring the total to 2,556,865
Covid-19 Watch: 81.8% of Malaysian adolescents fully vaccinated Thursday (November 18)
Covid-19: Sign up for a single private PPV for a reminder, the public said
Covid-19: A cluster of student hostels emerges in Tenom, Sabah
MACC: another RM3.6mil linked to 1MDB recovered
High Court rejects Zuraida’s offer to quash PKR lawsuit over RM 10million bond
Over one million SMEs will receive RM500 each under phase 2 of the Prihatin special grant from 23 November
Soldier accused of indecent exposure of girl in vape store
Tommy Thomas and government file offer to quash Najib’s malicious lawsuits against them
Najib rejects reward of house and land, says priority should be over people’s plight
New stamp series celebrates ancient manuscripts and classics of Malaysian literature
Parliament: Politically Approved 2022 Budget, Cannabis and RM100 Million ‘Giveaway’ Among Week 4 Highlights
Singapore:
Singapore registers 1,734 new cases of Covid-19 on Friday 19 November; Intensive care utilization rate at 57%
Singapore pride: almost 100 days: baby panda expected to join public exhibit early next year
SIA and Scoot See Strong Demand for Singapore-KL VTL Flights; tickets sold out for some flights
Singapore: SIA to operate VTL flights to more cities, including Malaysia under quarantine-free travel program
Asia spot crude market peaks due to possible release of oil reserves
Oil stabilizes as investors assess strategic reserve releases
Singapore’s vaccinated travel route with Malaysia: what you need to know
Singapore registers 2,038 new cases of Covid-19; Intensive care utilization rate at 58.8%
Change of course in handling effects
Technology is the key to resilient supply chains: experts
Indonesia:
Indonesia reports 360 new cases of Covid-19, five more deaths on Friday November 19
Indonesia prepares regulations to help fund mangrove restoration
Emerging markets: Indonesian stocks hit record high as Asian forex tumbles as dollar firms
Indonesia investigates police hack in latest cyber breach
India clears 20 million doses of Novavax vaccine to be exported to Indonesia, government source confirms
Indonesia’s âCoal Hard Factsâ: The Jakarta Post
Indonesia to tighten restrictions to avoid peak holiday in Covid-19 cases
‘Hard facts about coal’ plague climate change in Indonesia
Thailand:
Vaccinating 11 million on fence will help Thailand reach 100% jab rate, public health minister says
Thailand plans to speed up reopening of bars as infections subside
‘New World Order’: Asian Virtual Influencers Offer Metaverse Insight
Norwegian company Telenor and Thai giant CP Group discuss $ 7.5 billion telecommunications merger in Thailand
New platform to help Thailand move closer to digital society
Thailand records 6,855 Covid-19 cases and 51 deaths
Court hesitates to grant marriage rights to LGBTQ
Thailand: doors open to foreign workers
Philippines:
The Philippines registers 1,485 new cases of Covid-19 on Friday, November 19; infections are declining and the country will reopen soon
Filipino church leader accused of child sex trafficking which included underage girls
Duterte in the Philippines remains silent on presidential candidate who he says uses drugs
The Philippines will soon reopen to vaccinated foreign tourists
Cebu Mayor Labella dies at 70
Grim reminder of the past
US announces sex trafficking charges against Duterte ally
In the Philippines, Duterte says he uses cocaine among presidential candidates
Philippines: Air travel resumes as virus subsides
Vietnam:
Vietnam reports 9,625 new cases of Covid-19 and 1,075,094 in total on Friday, November 19
Ho Chi Minh City again orders bars and spas to shut down Covid-19 fears
Vietnamese capital Hanoi calls for anti-Covid-19 measures as transmissions hit record
Vietnamese tourist paradise Da Nang reopens to international tourists in three phases
Vietnam calls on countries in the region to seize the opportunities of digital diplomacy
E-commerce helps boost Vietnam’s domestic market and exports: experts
Vietnamese start-ups manage to attract investors despite the pandemic
Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam lifts restrictions on vaccinees
Burma:
Myanmar reports low 587 new cases of Covid-19 as country celebrates Festival of Lights
Myanmar arrests ex-lawmaker, hip-hop artist, says orchestrated anti-junta attacks
Burmese worshipers climb the “500 Duck Mountain” for the full moon festival
Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand visits Myanmar with humanitarian supplies and talks with General Min
Hate speech in Myanmar continues to flourish on Facebook
Cambodia:
AfDB Approves $ 180 Million Loan to Improve Cambodia’s Urban Services
Cambodia-China free trade agreement to start in January, says Hun Sen
Four more Covid deaths, 45 infections in Cambodia
Cambodia: China asked to help the country produce vaccines
Laos:
Laotian manufacturer to manufacture molnupravir for treatment of Covid-19
Laos, Germany expand ties on biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of forests
Laos to Earn US $ 463 Million in Minerals Trade in Last Three Months of 2021
Brunei:
Full vaccination rate in Brunei reaches almost 73%, health ministry confirms
“Do not get carried away” in the transition phase, advises the Minister of Brunei
Royal Brunei flies high after 47 long years
AseanPlus:
Indian Modi backs down on agricultural reforms in surprise victory for protesters
New Delhi plans to restrict private vehicles to tackle dangerous smog
Market in Wuhan in China, probable origin of the Covid-19 epidemic: study
Former Hong Kong Triad boss brutally stabbed, police fear revenge attacks as they step up surveillance of gang members
Japan plans record additional defense spending as Chinese threat looms
Asian markets are mostly up but Alibaba plunges in Hong Kong
The 2022 Winter Games in China will take a technological and green leap
Chinese tennis star Peng not at risk of retaliation, state media editor says
Mix of jabs under study
Cathay Pacific lays off 3 pilots infected with Covid-19 on a stopover
New cocktail therapy to cure Covid-19 in China
Chinese fined US $ 31,000 for covering up Covid contact, symptoms
‘Sesame Street’ debuts with Ji-young, its first Asian muppet resident
Indian Modi backs down on agricultural reforms in surprise victory for protesters
L’Oréal China apologizes after complicated Singles Day deal angers shoppers