Malaysia:
Covid-19: Malaysia records four-digit increase in cases for second day in a row
Covid-19 vaccine: mixed approach for booster injections, says Khairy
Covid-19: 87.6% of Malaysian adults fully vaccinated by Sunday (October 3)
Covid-19: No need for mega-PPV to keep working, says Khairy
Covid-19: Langkawi hotel temporarily closed after more than 50 employees were infected
The goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 seems too ambitious, according to the legislator
Sabah’s new Covid-19 cases drop to 677; state on track to flatten the curve
People who are allergic to one particular Covid-19 vaccine can get another, says Khairy
The Covid-19 antiviral pill could be a game-changer, Sarawak minister says
Malaysia records increase in foreign trade unit values ​​in August
MARC: foreign funds net buyers of bonds in August at RM6.6 billion
East Malaysian palm oil futures to meet the needs of the East Malaysian CPO market
Ringgit Extends Gains Against US Dollar on Better Economic Outlook
Bank Negara gives Malaysians virtual access to old money
Lam Thye urges government to form council to tackle aging population
Singapore:
Singapore: Eight people aged 60 to 94 die of complications from Covid-19; 2,475 new cases
Singapore: 29 years in prison, caning for man who raped his 13-year-old daughter, forced his son to rape a drunken mother
Singapore ruling party defends “foreign interference” bill
Singapore Trade Minister defends government messages on virus
SG teenager pleads guilty to selling bank accounts which then received over S $ 200,000 in ill-gotten gains
SOP agreed to reopen the Malaysia-Singapore border; Awaiting Approval
Petition to delay Singapore’s foreign interference law does not delay debate
Concert workers in Asia strive to match global labor rights gains
Mom and baby recover from Covid-19 after terrifying ordeal
Oil drops ahead of OPEC + supply policy meeting
Singapore researchers assess the benefits of natural ecosystems in flood control
Singapore parliament to debate bill to tackle foreign interference
Indonesia:
Indonesia reports just 922 new cases of Covid-19 – the lowest reported in more than a year; the death toll is also on a downward trend
Indonesia expands opening efforts as country reopens direct flights from China, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates and Qatar
Indonesia to partially reopen resort island Bali
Grab to take majority stake in Indonesian electronic wallet OVO
Emerging markets – Asian forex eased as Indonesia and Singapore stocks rise
Indonesian museum made from plastic bottles, bags shine light on maritime crisis
Walmart partner Ribbit Capital invests in Bank Jago, Indonesia’s first fully digital bank
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Thailand:
Thailand Covid-19 cases on a downward trend as government reports 9,930 new Covid cases, 97 deaths on Monday (October 4)
Thailand: Concern now over Deep South virus outbreak: infection rate as high as Bangkok epicenter
Thailand launches schoolchildren vaccination
Thailand in talks with Merck for 200,000 pill courses for Covid-19 treatment
Six dead as Thai army fights rebels in troubled south
Bangkok’s high-speed airport link slows down as new issues arise
Bangkok braces for flooding
Philippines:
Philippines reports 10,748 new cases of Covid-19 as virus count now exceeds 2.6 million
Senior Filipino Official Says Rich Countries Donate Vaccines As A Step To Ease Their “Guilty Conscience”
Duterte’s daughter rejects offer, but door opens in Philippines presidential race
Manila mayoral race Isko Moreno officially joins Philippine presidential race
Filipino actress Lea Salonga to star in “Pretty Little Liars” reboot
Robredo-Lacson talks for a unified Philippine opposition bloc stumble again
Duterte’s daughter contemplates the presidency
Vice-President Robredo to vote on presidential candidacy soon
Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno (left) and running mate Dr Willie Ong gesture after submitting their certificate of candidacy for next year’s presidential elections to the Election Commission at the Sofitel Harbor Garden Tent in the Metro Manila, Philippines, Monday, Oct.4. – AP
Vietnam:
Vietnam reports low number of 5,383 new cases of Covid-19 on Monday (October 3) as Ho Chi Minh City prepares to vaccinate adolescents
Vietnam supports equitable distribution of Covid-19 vaccine and protection of human rights
Vietnamese economy to slow as population ages, World Bank report says
Vietnam Airlines fleet ready to take off in early October
“We are tired”: workers flee Vietnam’s largest city as containment eases
Vietnam calls for more EU investment in agriculture
Burma:
Burmese jailed US journalist slapped with new charge
Malaysia warns Myanmar to cooperate with ASEAN envoy or not to hold summit
Asean disappointed by Burmese junta’s peace commitment, says Indonesian minister
Suu Kyi from Myanmar tired, seeks less time in court for “strained health” – lawyer
Myanmar reports 1,194 new Covid-19 cases on Monday (October 4), as total exceeds 668,000 and death toll now stands at 17,883
Suspects detained in Myanmar Rohingya leader assassination in Bangladesh
People, mostly migrant workers planning to return to their hometowns, wait at a checkpoint to leave Ho Chi Minh City after the city’s lockdown is eased. – Reuters
Cambodia:
IMF assesses Cambodia’s economic growth in 2021 at 2% as government confirms 219 cases of Covid-19 reported on Monday (October 4)
Cambodian Prime Minister calls for precautions regarding Covid-19 as Pchum Ben public holiday approaches
Covid-19: Cambodian Prime Minister calls for caution as public holidays approach
Cambodia, UAE Hold Successful First Round of DTA Talks
Laos:
Laos may allow self-isolation and home treatment for Covid-19; 307 new cases Monday (October 4)
Laos hopes to develop its own digital currency
Laos gets $ 1 million from Cambodian company to fight Covid
Brunei:
Brunei reports 188 new cases of Covid-19, 7,904 in total, as all cases on Monday October 4 are local infections
Brunei: the new program focuses on helping the second wave; the government is speeding up the vaccination program
Total number of Covid-19 cases stands at 7,716 in Brunei; 148 other cases reported Sunday evening (October 3)
Fumio Kishida, the Japanese Prime Minister, speaking to the media at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Tokyo, Japan on Monday, October 4, 2021. Kishida replaced the senior ministers responsible for managing the then Covid-19 pandemic that he announced a new cabinet on Monday, as the government comes under pressure to reopen the economy while avoiding a new wave of infections. -Bloomberg
Asean:
Fumio Kishida officially elected 100th Prime Minister of Japan
Who’s who in the office of new Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida
Aryan Khan, son of Shah Rukh, among 8 detained in drug seizure on cruise ship
HSBC Malaysia launches Visa payments
Guide on how to navigate the global energy crisis
Beyond the discord between South Korea and Japan: Korea Herald
China Evergrande to raise US $ 5 billion through sale of real estate units – Global Times
Bezos invests in e-commerce for the first time in Southeast Asia
MARC: foreign funds net buyers of bonds in August at RM6.6 billion
Taihu tunnel to help China’s regional economy and connectivity
Most Asian markets on the rise, but Hong Kong hit as Evergrande suspends trading
Legendary Japanese mangaka Takao Saito, creator of “Golgo 13”, dies aged 84
China strengthens political control of internet giants
Real estate giant China Evergrande suspends operations in the Hong Kong market
North Korea and South Korea re-establish cross-border hotline
NASA missions are low as the sun moves between Earth and Mars
