Malaysia:
Covid-19 Watch: New Covid-19 cases climb to 7,234 new daily cases
Covid-19: New cases in Sabah nearly double to 909
More than 12.1 million adults in Malaysia have received a booster dose of Covid-19
Malaysia’s total trade rises 5.5% in December
BNM promotes conditions for the financial sector to go digital
Shortage of eggs due to backlog of stocks and longer holidays, ministry says
Najib hits back at Muhyiddin, says Bersatu undermined Barisan in Sabah polls
Stop talking about Sabah polls, focus on political stability instead, Muhyiddin tells Najib
Possible resurgence of Covid-19 to have a less severe impact on the manufacturing sector
Anti-corruption activist says information in articles about Azam Baki comes from confirmed sources
PM: Eight measures adopted to improve disaster management
Dr M is still receiving treatment but is allowed to go home
Singapore:
More than 192,000 children in Singapore receive a Covid-19 blow; 2 vaccination centers to be closed
Singapore companies confident amid Omicron wave plan to make hybrid work permanent
Singapore: Convicted rapist who failed to appear for sentencing was found dead hours before court hearing
Singapore retail sales grow 11% in 2021, ending 3-year decline
Singapore in strong position to further ease Covid-19 restrictions: experts
Singapore companies confident amid Omicron wave plan to make hybrid work permanent
‘Unmasked’ Briton charged with obstruction
Oil extends gains above $90/barrel as winter storm sweeps across US
Stocks forecast weekly rise on rising earnings, but rate hikes loom
Asian markets ignore massive tech sell-off on Wall Street
Indonesia:
Indonesia records 32,211 Covid-19 cases, highest in nearly six months; 42 additional deaths were also reported on Friday (February 4)
Indonesia declares two villages anthrax red zones after livestock die
Indonesian Prime Minister Jokowi calls for ‘immediate’ review of virus measures amid Covid-19 spike
Indonesia appoints Investment Minister Bahlil to double as acting energy minister
“Bersiap” reveals the historic divide between the Netherlands and Indonesia
Indonesia Q4 2021, GDP up by almost 5% thanks to exports, consumption improving
Bali is finally opening up to foreigners
OPEC+ has still not reached its target
Two ships cruise near the Anak Krakatau volcano as it spews ash into the air during an eruption in the Sunda Strait between the Java and Sumatra islands on Friday (February 4, 2022). -AFP
Thailand:
Thai consumer inflation up 3.23% in January as nearly 10,000 Covid-19 cases are recorded on Friday (February 4)
Thai army chief commits to bilateral peace and security relations with Cambodia
Thailand moves to resume worker flow to Saudi Arabia
Thai Gulf Energy to seal crypto JV with Binance in Q2
Thailand records 9,909 Covid-19 cases and 22 deaths
Rangers ride horses to fight human traffickers
No contaminated seafood has yet been found after major oil spill
The FDA will consider a vaccine for children over three years old
Philippines:
Philippines maintains steady decline with 8,564 new Covid-19 cases on Friday (February 4)
Philippines Passes Law to Curb Anonymous Social Media Abuse
Pacquiao of the Philippines vows to oust Marcos’ ill-gotten wealth if president
Emerging markets: Philippine peso retreats as inflation eases, but Thai baht rises and dominates Asian currencies
Pharmally and the President’s Men: Inquirer
Philippines resets child vaccination date
“Be careful with your medical waste”
Local residents wait to receive Pfizer vaccines at the central vaccination center in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, February 4, 2022. – AP
Vietnam:
Vietnam reports 11,594 new Covid-19 cases as total exceeds 2.3 million infections on Friday (February 4)
Vietnam: Tet (Lunar New Year) travel boom makes tour operators happy in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnamese nationals arrested in England after cannabis raid
Vietnam’s leather and footwear industry sets export target of US$25 billion for 2022
Samsung to build Vietnam’s first combined-cycle power plant
Lunar New Year travel boom makes Vietnamese tour operators happy
Searching for Ko-nia seeds improves the life of the Gia Lai
Burma:
Myanmar villagers say army troops burned 400 homes
Myanmar court postpones two hearings in Suu Kyi trial
Myanmar junta files eleventh corruption charge against Suu Kyi
Myanmar reports 28 more Omicron infections
Myanmar plans its own digital currency this year to boost economy
Shadow government abandons protest
Drug trafficking cases increase for a year since the military coup
No progress, no entry into ASEAN
A child holding a balloon during the Lunar New Year celebration in Hanoi, Vietnam. -Reuter
Cambodia:
Cambodian government extends cash assistance to laid-off workers 64 more Omicron cases confirmed on Friday (February 4)
Some 950,000 travelers were registered in Cambodia during the Lunar New Year; 6% more than last year
Cambodian police launch investigation into Mondulkiri killings
Hun Sen’s guards will be tried in France for the 1997 attack
Hiding Covid-19 infection is a crime, says city governor
Laos:
Laos students return to class despite Covid-19 pandemic
Laos has now reduced the quarantine period for visitors to seven days
Laos undergoes a reshuffle at the head
Brunei:
Brunei’s potential tourist attractions have been identified and enhanced, says Tourism Minister
Cases rise again as Brunei reports 200 new Covid19 cases, total now at 16,891
Brunei is committed to closing the cancer care gap
China’s team arrives during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, in Beijing. – PA
AseanPlus:
Members of India’s parliament observe silence in memory of flood victims in Malaysia
A “unique” opening ceremony should lift the veil on the Beijing Winter Games
Beijing Olympics organizers report 21 new Covid cases, up from 55 a day earlier
Americans support diplomatic boycott of Olympics, view China negatively, Pew poll finds
South Korea reports record 27,443 new Covid-19 cases, deaths remain low
Beijing opposes US removal of Chinese telecom firm
Wall St ends winning run as Facebook forecast halts tech-driven recovery
China set to kill romance-themed boy-love dramas as part of wider crackdown on entertainment industry
Asian markets rise mostly as Hong Kong reopens, eyes on US jobs
The UN has millions in the bank in Afghanistan, but cannot use them
India reports more than 500,000 deaths from Covid-19, experts count millions more
North Korean Olympics message could signal halt to missile testing: analysts
North Korea’s Kim calls Olympics a ‘great victory’ for China, calls for better relations
Toshiba to invest $1 billion to double production of electronic chips
Japan’s Severe Covid Cases Hit 4-Month High; record infections
Race to send vaccines and medical aid as Covid-19 reaches Pacific islands
Heart transplant gives teenager another chance at life for Lunar New Year after six-month battle with cardiovascular disease in Hong Kong hospital
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