Malaysia:
Covid-19 watch: 5,097 new cases bring the total to 2,619,577
Covid-19: most of 5,097 new cases are asymptomatic, have mild symptoms, according to DG Health
Covid-19: Ministry of Health is closely monitoring WHO and other countries on Omicron variant, according to Khairy
Johor MB hopes the number of people traveling through VTL-Land will bring the crowds back to pre-Covid-19 times
Government still studying Cyberjaya hospital operating model, says Khairy
Senior U.S. diplomat for Asia to visit Malaysia and three other ASEAN countries
ERL launches special rate RM1 for all stops this weekend
Consumers Worried About Rising Prices for Wet Products
JPJ: Road tax for nearly 3.8 million vehicles yet to be renewed, owners encouraged to do so by December 31
Dr Wee: Increase in frequency of flights to Sarawak to reduce ticket prices
AirAsia KL-Kuching tickets fall below RM200 after Sarawak authorities approve more flights
Malaysia’s first online cinema launches, offering hundreds of on-demand content
Singapore:
Singapore reports 1,761 new cases of Covid-19 on Saturday (November 28); 15th consecutive day the growth rate less than one
Captive lion in Singapore recovers from coronavirus infection; Singapore Zoo reopens African lion exhibit
Oil plunges 10% Friday night (November 27) amid new concerns over the Covid-19 variant, the biggest one-day drop since April 2020
Singapore set to return to high growth as GDP grows 7%
Black Friday sales see Singaporean shoppers flock to malls
Why Singapore, Zurich and Oslo are the “smartest” cities in the world
Covid-19 Omicron variant is concerning, but extent of threat unknown: experts
Asia and Europe alarmed by new variant
Government strengthens border measures
Indonesia:
Indonesia reports 404 newly confirmed Covid-19 cases and 11 more deaths on Saturday (November 27)
Bank Indonesia to cut liquidity in 2022 and keep rates low until inflation rises
Indonesia plans to convert coal to gas to replace natural gas
Indonesia hopes to meet 2021 tax revenue target, says finance minister
Millennials are drawn into the grueling world of Indonesian farming
Labor law ruling could cloud investment prospects, experts say
Worries rise as the vax drive stalls
24 detained for extremist funding links
Thailand:
Thailand records 6,073 Covid-19 cases and 32 deaths on Saturday, November 27
Frenchman known for mocking government denied entry to Thailand
Thai chain cannabis pizza: trendy but won’t get you high
Thailand approves rapid antigen test for arrival screening from December 16
Thailand: Singaporeans in Bangkok encourage VTL with Thailand
Thai government plans to import 400,000 legal migrant workers
Thai bars ready to welcome tourists
Red Bull ‘Boss’ scion could be hiding in Austria
Philippines:
The Philippines registers 899 new cases of Covid-19 and 188 additional deaths on Saturday (November 27); travel restrictions will soon be relaxed
Philippines temporarily limits rice imports from Vietnam
New Covid-19 variant fears increased travel restrictions around the world as Philippines and Singapore take action against variant
Philippines slashes target for ambitious three-day immunization sprint
Filipino “comfort woman” Lola Lita dies without justice
Philippines suspends flights from countries with new variant of Covid-19
Reopening to vaccinated tourists begins next week
Nobel laureate a “risk of flight”
Vietnam:
Vietnam reports 13,063 new cases of Covid-19 and the total now stands at 1,197,404 ions on Saturday (November 27)
Vietnam to resume international flights from 15 countries in December
A great time indeed; Vietnamese stocks hit another milestone in their record run this week
Vietnam’s commitment to COP26 marks turning point in climate change policy, expert says
Vietnam sees Japan as an important and reliable long-term strategic partner, says Prime Minister
Golf could boost Vietnam’s tourism industry recovery
“Strengthen control of infectious diseases,” says Vietnam
Burma:
Two Myanmar-China border crossings reopen to trade
SAC-M urges international community to provide aid to starving Burmese through NUG
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits Myanmar-India border area; Myanmar Covid-19 Cases Decline
US and allies call for Myanmar arms boycott and end to violence
Kirin to challenge Burmese junta’s offer to end brewery deal
Cambodia:
Cambodia braces for potential arrival of new variants of Covid-19, top health expert says
ASEM promises unity, cooperation and multilateralism, says Cambodian Prime Minister
New hopes for species survival as 51 king turtles released into the wild in Cambodia
PM pushes multilateralism to Asem13 partners
Laos:
Laos relies on new high-speed line to attract tourists and investment – Special Straits Times article
China-Laos education forum aims for higher education cooperation
New Covid cases hit new high at 1,510 in Laos
Brunei:
Brunei finance minister announces Australia as important trading partner
Brunei keeps tabs on new developments of Covid-19 variants
Myanmar needs space to get back to normal, Sultan of Brunei says
Boosters for 50+ start today
AseanPlus:
The number of Covid-19 cases decreases in India with 8,318 cases reported on Saturday, according to the Ministry of Health
Hong Kong Canto-pop star and music legend Alan Tam, 71, denies man’s social media allegation
The big WTO conference postponed due to a new variant of Covid
CPO Futures Expected to Trade Lower Next Week
German coalition seals deal for new government and tough new Chinese policy
Cathay Pacific cuts passenger flights to Hong Kong over holiday season
China calls for ‘strict accountability’ at local government level when funds are misused
Western scholars and students consider future Chinese studies without access to China
Young consumers drive growth for Chinese national brands
China brings e-cigarettes to tobacco monopoly law
China’s industrial profit growth accelerates in October
China criticizes US for “undemocratic activities”
WhatsApp gets approval to double payment offer to 40 million users in India – source
South Korea launches working group on dog meat ban
Baby snowboarding is the talk of the town