Daily brief
Vietnam's Communist Party leader To Lam has been elected state president by the National Assembly in a unanimous vote, consolidating his power and giving him a broader mandate similar to China's leadership structure. The assembly also selected a new prime minister, completing a major reshuffle of Vietnam's top leadership.
The NACC's court move against 44 former MFP MPs has sparked warnings of 'lawfare' in Thailand.
Sara Duterte seeks Supreme Court intervention to stop her impeachment case.
Singapore will not negotiate for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, says Vivian Balakrishnan.
Cagayan de Oro declares a state of emergency over a fuel crisis.