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CAMBODIA-THAILAND BORDER ROW

The Phnom Penh Post

Ceasefire holds, but half a million Cambodians remain displaced four days on

The Phnom Penh Post

Evacuees in Cambodia’s Oddar Meanchey turn to farming as numbers drop at safety centres

The Nation

Thai Public Health Ministry to resume full services at border district hospitals

The Straits Times

China steps out of diplomatic shadows to take credit for efforts on Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire

The Straits Times

Cambodia, Thailand have agreed terms on new ceasefire. Will it hold?

The Straits Times

Thais, Cambodians fear returning home despite border truce

The Nation

Thai cabinet approves over 5 billion baht to bolster armed forces

The Star

Cambodia asks Thailand to move border talks to Malaysia

The Straits Times

Cambodia and Thailand to hold ceasefire talks on Dec 24

The Nation

Malaysian PM Anwar urges Thai, Cambodian foreign ministers to use meeting to resolve border clashes

The Nation

Thailand, Cambodia agree to ASEAN observer team as part of de-escalation efforts

The Nation

China sends special envoy to Thailand and Cambodia again to mediate border clash

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia’s civilian death toll rises to 17 as Thai shelling, airstrikes continue

The Star

Cambodia, Thailand agree to attend ASEAN Foreign Ministers meet in Kuala Lumpur, says Malaysia PM Anwar

The Nation

Thai–Cambodia border clash exposes expanding arms pipeline

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodian evacuees top 400,000; aid groups seek more support as border clashes continue

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PAKISTAN-INDIA CONFLICT

The Statesman

Indian EAM Jaishankar meets Pakistan Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq in Dhaka

The Statesman

Pakistan confirms Indian missiles struck Nur Khan Air Base in May during Operation Sindoor

Dawn

FO says Pakistan has sought clarification from India over ‘abrupt variation’ in Chenab water flows

Dawn

Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian aircraft till Jan 23

The Straits Times

India charges Pakistan-based militant groups, six men over Kashmir tourist attack

Dawn

FO rejects Indian foreign minister’s ‘inflammatory, misleading’ remarks about Pakistan’s armed forces

The Statesman

India rejects Islamabad’s claim on overflight clearance to Pakistani aircraft carrying relief assistance for Sri Lanka

Dawn

‘Fully prepared’: Indian Army chief says May conflict was ‘a trailer’ in new warning to Pakistan

Dawn

We will respond to those who impose war on us in the same way we did in May: Pakistan army chief

The Statesman

India rejects Pakistan’s ‘baseless’ allegations over Islamabad suicide bomb blast

The Straits Times

Deadly attacks in India and Pakistan reignite cross-border suspicions

Dawn

Pakistan welcomes Sikh pilgrims from India in first major crossing since May conflict

Dawn

Weaponisation of Indus Water Treaty cannot and will not succeed: Pakistan President Zardari

The Statesman

US President Trump repeats India-Pakistan ceasefire claims

Dawn

US President Trump says seven ‘brand new, beautiful planes’ shot down during Pakistan-India war

Dawn

Army chief reiterates violation of Pakistan’s territory will be met with ‘firm and decisive response’

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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

The Daily Star

Chilly spell raises disease risk for Bangladesh’s winter crops

The Star

Discarding a dirty habit: Malaysia’s stricter anti-littering enforcement takes effect

The Yomiuri Shimbun

‘Fiercest, most damaging invasive weed’ spreading in rivers, lakes across Japan

The Statesman

Delhi wakes up to ‘severe’ air quality; multiple areas record AQI above 400

The Straits Times

Building back better? Sri Lankans face challenges in recovery from floods, landslides

Viet Nam News

Plastic waste piles up as Vietnam struggles to curb a culture of convenience

Dawn

Gen Z is stepping up to clean beaches in Pakistan’s Karachi

The Jakarta Post

Anger over Indonesian government’s slow disaster response triggers display of separatist flags

The Statesman

India announces $450 million relief package for Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah

The Korea Herald

No white Christmas? South Korea braces for a cold snap

Philippine Daily Inquirer

From storms to earthquakes: How natural calamities affected Filipinos in 2025

The Jakarta Post

Yearender: Climate extremes expose Indonesia’s disaster vulnerabilities

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Over 20,000 Japanese communities at risk of isolation in major disaster: Yomiuri Shimbun tally

The Straits Times

‘We have nowhere to go’: Sri Lankan residents recount damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah

The Statesman

Delhi’s air quality worsens as dense smog engulfs capital

Kuensel

Bhutan faces US$20 billion climate finance gap as risks mount

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HEALTH

 

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Firework-related injuries in Philippines drop compared to last New Year

The Statesman

Contaminated water tragedy in India’s Indore leaves many dead, hundreds ill, answers still missing

The Straits Times

What’s next for Singapore’s healthcare – and the top stories of 2025

The Korea Herald

South Korea’s youth mental health cases increase by 76% in 4 years

The Straits Times

Man who had unpasteurised milk daily is only known bovine TB case in Singapore

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Firecracker injuries now over 100: Philippine health department

The Straits Times

Dengue cases in Singapore hit 7-year low in 2025 amid global decrease

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine health department warns against ultra-processed foods for holiday gatherings

The Kathmandu Post

Rich or poor, educated or uneducated, many Nepalis refuse free vaccines

The Straits Times

‘No senior should go through this’: Singaporean, 71, has jaw reconstruction surgery after accident

Philippine Daily Inquirer

More young Filipinos getting chronic kidney disease — and they learn too late

Viet Nam News

Hanoi says infectious diseases under control despite rise in measles and hand, foot and mouth cases

The Korea Herald

Study says South Korea has too many twins, warns of health risks

The Kathmandu Post

Scrub typhus has topped dengue in Nepal this year

The Straits Times

Over 2,700 people fined for vape-related offences since tougher penalties kicked in on Sept 1

The Statesman

Air pollution no longer seasonal; threatens public health and India’s growth: Experts

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

The Korea Herald

AI is no longer optional in K-pop — it’s becoming the new normal

Viet Nam News

A look at Hanoi’s AI traffic camera system

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan Medical Safety Body to review all accidental death reports with AI

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan Fair Trade Commission to launch investigation into use of news articles by AI-powered search engines

The Korea Herald

South Korean Defence Ministry to restore North Korea policy division, boost military AI

The Straits Times

In Johor Bahru – Malaysia’s first ‘leading smart city’ – AI is used to ease jams and detect potholes

Viet Nam News

Hanoi AI cameras flag nearly 400 traffic violations in first three days

The Yomiuri Shimbun

‘AI officials’ to be assigned to Japan’s embassies to gather information, promote safe AI use globally

China Daily

China’s AI toys offer emotional support to consumers

The Korea Herald

AI fuels South Korea’s tech in 2026 as China squeezes steel, petrochemicals

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japanese government plans to double staff tasked with checking AI safety

Viet Nam News

Vietnam’s National Assembly passes first-ever law on artificial intelligence

Dawn

From fake profiles to deepfake porn: The war Pakistani women cannot win alone

The Korea Herald

South Korea uses AI to show what missing children might look like years on

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Tokyo police uses AI to identify 18,500 ‘dark part-time job’ recruiting posts

Viet Nam News

AI making mark in Vietnamese entertainment

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DAILY DIGEST

THE ASIAN VIEW

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FIGHTING FAKE NEWS

The Daily Star

Praise and smear around Bangladesh’s February elections spread online

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodian ministries urge public to stop sharing unverified Thai content

The Nation

Thailand ranks 2nd globally as businesses face critical disinformation threats

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Filipino woman who saved dogs from fire in viral video sounds alarm on bogus donation drives

Dawn

Pakistan-origin man from Sydney falsely identified as Bondi Beach gunman fears for his life

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Fake Japan prime minister’s office website could spread malware

The Statesman

No, India did not ask for Pakistan ex-PM Imran as ‘political prisoner’: Fake letter sparks frenzy

Dawn

Pakistan’s information ministry, cybercrime agency to take action against fake news on ‘massive scale’

The Daily Star

Bangladesh made 279 requests for content removal in first half of 2025: Google report

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia denies online claims of Vietnam sea-bridge project, warns of risk to bilateral ties

Dawn

AI deepfakes: The latest weapon in Pakistan’s disinformation wars

Viet Nam News

Authorities warn of AI-generated misinformation amid central Vietnam floods

Dawn

Fake security alert for Karachi circulating on WhatsApp: Sindh government

The Daily Star

Indian media report on ‘altered’ Bangladesh map as gift to Pakistani official is false: Chief Adviser’s office

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal’s Gen Z groups deny calling rumoured Oct 9 protest

The Straits Times

Police to issue Meta first online harms order in Singapore to fight scams

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ASEAN MATTERS

The Star

Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship strengthened regional unity amid global uncertainty, says PM Anwar

The Nation

Thai cabinet approves over 5 billion baht to bolster armed forces

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Back in the shadow of terror: Philippine Daily Inquirer

The Kathmandu Post

Divided you fall: The Kathmandu Post

The Star

Cambodia asks Thailand to move border talks to Malaysia

Viet Nam News

Vietnam joins second ASEAN–US Maritime Exercise

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine central bank unveils ASEAN 2026, festivals commemorative coins

Philippine Daily Inquirer

ASEAN Secretary General visits Manila to support Philippine preparations for 2026 hosting

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia urges stronger ASEAN insurance cooperation

Vientiane Times

Laos pushes for ASEAN ecotourism development

The Straits Times

Idea of common ASEAN time zone surfaced among region’s ministers some two decades ago

The Straits Times

ASEAN should have collective voice at UN climate conferences: Malaysian official

The Jakarta Post

Southeast Asian flavors shine at ASEAN trade fair in Korea

The Straits Times

Sharing renewable energy sources in Southeast Asia key to dealing with rising heat: Climate scientist

The Jakarta Post

ASEAN ‘benches’ in Jeju celebrate bloc’s ties with South Korea

China Daily

China-ASEAN FTA upgrade boon to trade

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CROSS-STRAITS RELATIONS

China Daily

Military drills in Taiwan ‘necessary and justified,’ Chinese official says

The Jakarta Post

Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China’s military drill

The Jakarta Post

China hits US defence firms with sanctions over arms sales to Taiwan

China Daily

China condemns US plan for arms sales to Taiwan

The Straits Times

Nail designs, food reviews ‘not politically sensitive’: Taiwanese users rail against Xiaohongshu ban

China Daily

China decries Taiwan’s DPP’s RedNote ban

The Straits Times

Taiwan to ban China’s Xiaohongshu app for one year on fraud concerns

China Daily

China delivers another letter to UN chief over Japan’s remarks on Taiwan

China Daily

Beijing urges Tokyo to explain its Taiwan position

The Straits Times

Chinese President Xi may want US counterpart Trump to rein in Japan in spat with China, say analysts

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan’s dispute with China set to drag on after meeting at G20 falls through

China Daily

Flight cancellations surge on China-Japan routes

The Straits Times

From hip-hop song to satirical cartoons, China-Japan row ratchets up online

The Straits Times

Japan tourism faces US$1.2 billion hit as trip cancellations spike on China rift

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Taiwan President Lai shows support for Japan in China dispute with sushi lunch

China Daily

China halts imports of Japanese aquatic products, citing safety concerns and public backlash

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COMBATING INFLATION

Kuensel

Price slump and early harvests in India hit Bhutan’s potato exports

The Star

Malaysians go on last-minute dash to use government cash aid

The Daily Star

Bangladesh’s potato paradox: Just another curry on the rice plate? This will not solve the price problem

The Daily Star

Gold prices in Bangladesh break all records

Dawn

Pakistan’s rate cut too meagre to address major challenges, industry leaders complain

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal inflation drops to 1 percent as demand stagnates

Vientiane Times

Inflation falling after state revenue boost, Lao government says

The Statesman

India’s retail inflation rises marginally to 0.71 percent in November

The Star

Beat the last-minute crowd for the RM100 Sara credit, Malaysian shoppers told

Philippine Daily Inquirer

P300 per kg ‘galunggong’ fish: Philippine fishers warn imports won’t ease prices during fishing ban

Viet Nam News

Fuel price adjustments, food supply disruptions push Vietnam’s November CPI

The Star

Downpour hits veggie prices in Malaysia

Kuensel

Bhutan’s revenue department cracks down on arbitrary price hikes

Kuensel

Egg prices in Bhutan hit record high amid nationwide shortage

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal’s gold imports soar fivefold amid turmoil

The Korea Herald

The world is eating more Korean kimchi, but Korea is importing more of it from China

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SPORTS & GAMES

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines shines in Olympic sports in SEA Games

China Daily

The heat is on for China’s ice and snow stars

The Statesman

Now, only certified rafting guides with first-aid, CPR training will be allowed to work at rivers in India’s Uttarakhand

Dawn

Pakistan played ‘fearless, not careless’ cricket to win Under-19 Asia Cup, says head coach

The Jakarta Post

Thailand on top at SEA Games clouded by border conflict

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Alex Eala wins SEA Games tennis gold, ending Philippines’ 26-year drought

The Nation

Disgraced Thai e-sports queen denies cheating but faces lifetime ban

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena edges Thai, wins fourth straight SEA Games gold

The Star

From traditional mats to virtual arenas: The rise of virtual reality taekwondo in Malaysia

Philippine Daily Inquirer

TikTok, dancing, and SEA Games gold—all in a day’s work for Filipino 11-year-old skateboarder

The Statesman

Football superstar Messi’s GOAT India Tour 2025 chaos: Organiser Satadru Dutta sent to 14-day police custody

The Nation

Woes in SEA Games Thailand drag on as member nations complain of mounting problems

The Straits Times

SEA Games 2025: Reality check for Singapore swim team despite golds for Mikkel Lee and Letitia Sim

The Straits Times

Cambodia orders withdrawal of athletes from SEA Games in Thailand over safety fears

The Star

Thailand makes a splash with stunning SEA Games opener

Dawn

After an 18-year wait, Karachi welcomes the nation’s athletes

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ASIA ON SCREEN

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Singapore’s Marina Bay New Year fireworks 2026
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Singapore’s Marina Bay New Year fireworks 2026
Singapore’s Marina Bay New Year fireworks 2026
Singapore’s Marina Bay New Year fireworks 2026
A look at Hanoi’s AI traffic camera system
A look at Hanoi’s AI traffic camera system
Singapore siblings supported teenage sister through 4 bouts of cancer
Singapore siblings supported teenage sister through 4 bouts of cancer
Severe floods devastate central Vietnam
Severe floods devastate central Vietnam
Why did the Hong Kong fire spread so quickly?
Why did the Hong Kong fire spread so quickly?
Inside the secret Albatross file on Singapore’s Separation from Malaysia
Inside the secret Albatross file on Singapore’s Separation from Malaysia
Hanoi’s sidewalk iced tea
Hanoi’s sidewalk iced tea
Still waters, drowned lands: Hydroelectric dam devastates wildlife, livelihoods in Indonesia
Still waters, drowned lands: Hydroelectric dam devastates wildlife, livelihoods in Indonesia
Hanoi’s path to sustainable farming
Hanoi’s path to sustainable farming
100-year-old Singaporean 'Batik Uncle' still crushing it on the sewing machine
100-year-old Singaporean 'Batik Uncle' still crushing it on the sewing machine
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SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan’s Imperial family has long history with horses, former racehorses now on Imperial duties

The Korea Herald

From a street rescue to a second chance: How one Chihuahua’s story in Seoul mobilised a community

The Daily Star

The timeless reason Bangladeshi brides choose red

The Straits Times

What China’s most famous ‘gaokao factory’ reveals about the limits of its exam-driven education model

The Kathmandu Post

Elephant festival revives tourism in Nepali village after prolonged slump

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japanese student gamifies tsunami evacuation drill with nighttime quake scenario

China Daily

Chaozhou gongfu cha: A tea-drinking practice steeped in Chinese tradition

The Star

Picking Malaysia’s national favourite fruit

The Straits Times

Whodunnit? Vietnam’s online sleuths step up their game, tracking true crime

Kuensel

Living with tigers in Bhutan

The Jakarta Post

Buried fire, shared roots: A Maori and Papuan stone-cooking bond

The Korea Herald

What do Koreans think about their lives?

The Korea Herald

From photocards and albums to MP3 players, home decor: the evolution of K-pop merch

The Jakarta Post

‘Rafflesia’ or ‘padma’? Debate renewed over renaming rare flower found in Indonesia’s West Sumatra

Dawn

Women claiming the road in Pakistan’s Peshawar, defining a quiet scooter revolution

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal’s Alital lake regains prominence as conservation and tourism efforts accelerate

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