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CAMBODIA-THAILAND BORDER ROW

The Straits Times

Fear, suspicion, and destroyed scam compounds at Cambodian border town weeks after Thai air strikes

The Nation

71 more Cambodians arrested by Thai marines after allegedly crossing into Chanthaburi

The Nation

Thailand seeks Cambodian explanation after cross-border gunfire

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia again requests Thailand to convene joint border committee meeting

The Nation

Thai military urge international community to verify evidence before accepting Cambodia’s claims

The Phnom Penh Post

Plea for peace as thousands of Cambodians remain displaced by border violence

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

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PAKISTAN-INDIA CONFLICT

Dawn

‘Battle-tested’: Pakistan arms exports surge after May conflict with India

The Statesman

Amid Indus Waters Treaty suspension, Indian minister reviews power projects across Chenab basin

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

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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

The Kathmandu Post

Smog alert! Nearly 1,200 brick kilns in Nepal start firing

Go Go Mongolia

Mongolia’s disaster-management plan revised and approved

The Jakarta Post

Heavy rain, coastal erosion compound flooding threats in Indonesia’s Java

The Nation

Severe PM2.5 pollution hits Bangkok, with air quality in critical zones worsening

The Jakarta Post

Jakarta sinks deeper as subsidence worsens flood risks

The Straits Times

Singapore authorities considering sterilising otters for long-term population control measures

Dawn

Over 29,000 trees removed in Islamabad; minister says more to be planted

The Daily Star

Brick kilns ravage land, waterbodies in Bangladesh’s Chattogram


The Jakarta Post

Waste crisis haunts Greater Jakarta

The Star

Floods and landslides shut schools in Malaysia’s Sabah, Sarawak

Dawn

Gas shortages trigger protests in Pakistan’s Quetta amid severe cold

The Statesman

Air pollution in India silently fuelling rise in respiratory, cardiac, and neurological diseases

The Kathmandu Post

As wetlands in Nepal’s Chitwan shrink, migratory birds are vanishing

The Star

Superbug risk grows at Malaysian farms

Viet Nam News

Localities across Vietnam step up cold-weather protection for livestock

China Daily

China’s new burial rules promote eco-friendly rituals, curb high costs

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HEALTH

 

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Poor nutrition during pregnancy causing Filipino kids’ ‘brain stunting’: health department

The Star

Malaysia’s Good Samaritan law reduces fear among bystanders during emergencies

Borneo Bulletin

Brunei issues advisory on recall of five Nestlé NAN Infant Formula products

The Star

Malaysian kids hit by rising anxiety disorders

The Korea Herald

More than 1 in 7 newborns in South Korea conceived through infertility treatment

The Jakarta Post

Child beggars seen in post-disaster Indonesian province of Aceh raises concern over long-term mental health

Viet Nam News

Female Vietnamese health care worker donates organs, giving five lives a new lease on life

China Daily

China’s paediatric care cover expanded nationwide

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Measles-rubella cases in Philippines rose by 32% last year: health department

The Korea Herald

Why kimchi made the US government’s gut health list

The Straits Times

Seniors in Singapore visit the dentist less often, are at risk of growing more frail: Study

China Daily

Contamination fears force recall of 2nd Nestle formula batch in Hong Kong

The Korea Herald

Is South Korea ready for an era of ageing drivers?

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s regions step up monitoring, vigilance against super flu

The Straits Times

Singapore patients on dialysis secure jobs through inclusive job fair

The Star

Court’s vape ruling sets legal precedent in enforcement of smoking control law, says Malaysian Health Minister

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

The Daily Star

Bangladesh launches first shared GPU cloud facility to boost AI, research

The Korea Herald

South Korean creator, copyright groups oppose ‘use first, pay later’ stance in government AI plan

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia takes hard line against Elon Musk over deepfakes

Kuensel

Bhutan, Canada partner to strengthen AI policy and governance

The Korea Herald

Nearly all Seoul students use generative AI, teachers warn of over-reliance

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia blocks Elon Musk’s Grok over AI-generated sexualised images

The Korea Herald

Why South Korea is vying to be first to regulate AI

The Yomiuri Shimbun

New AI service in Japan will keep ads away from inappropriate posts

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine national insurance eyes AI-powered system to detect fraud in health claims

The Straits Times

World’s tallest indoor vertical farm, costing US$62 million, opens in Singapore

The Korea Herald

South Korea brings AI into the physical world at CES 2026

China Daily

Chinese women seen at forefront of AI adoption

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

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DAILY DIGEST

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FIGHTING FAKE NEWS

The Star

QuickCheck: Is TikTok being asked to shut down in Malaysia?

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Certain claims spread rapidly on social media during Japan’s Upper House election last July

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

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ASEAN MATTERS

Viet Nam News

Vietnam to remain responsible, active member of ASEAN digital cooperation

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia signals stronger ASEAN role as new envoy takes post

Eleven Media

Burmese leader meets Philippine top diplomat and ASEAN chair’s special envoy on Myanmar

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

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CROSS-STRAITS RELATIONS

The Straits Times

US says reached deal with Taiwan to lower tariffs, boost investments

China Daily

China sanctions ‘diehard Taiwan independence’ separatists

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

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COMBATING INFLATION

The Korea Herald

Dubai chewy cookie frenzy in South Korea sends pistachio prices soaring threefold

Kuensel

Over 1,900 commodities set to become cheaper as Bhutan adopts GST

Vientiane Times

Standard of living improving in Laos amid signs of economic recovery

The Star

Retirement benchmark feels like distant goal for most Malaysians

The Statesman

India’s retail inflation stays below central bank’s lower band for fourth straight month

The Daily Star

Electric cooker sales soar as Bangladesh’s gas crisis worsens

Kuensel

Bhutanese consumers foot the bill as double taxation bites during GST transition

The Daily Star

LPG prices in Bangladesh soar on artificial scarcity

The Star

Malaysians enjoy a holiday and tax relief at the same time

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine 2025 inflation slows to 1.7%, a 9-year low

The Star

RM100 government and school aid a timely relief for Malaysians

The Statesman

Indian brokerage firms flag surge in illicit cigarette trade risks after sharp tobacco tax hike

The Jakarta Post

Food, gold push Indonesia’s inflation to highest level since 2022

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal’s wide wholesale-retail price gap keeps veggies out of common person’s reach

Vientiane Times

Laos’ inflation eases to 5.6 percent in December as food prices fall

Kuensel

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

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SPORTS & GAMES

The Straits Times

Bill to formally recognise chess, e-sports and others as sports passed in Singapore Parliament

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Filipino tennis star Alex Eala reaches new high at World No.49 ahead of Australian Open

The Straits Times

‘Silent pickleball’: Residents in Singaporean neighbourhood trial playing with foam balls to reduce noise

Philippine Daily Inquirer

The steady climb of Philippine football

Dawn

Commonwealth, Asian Games and T20 World Cup to shape Pakistan’s 2026 sports calendar

The Daily Star

Bangladesh won’t travel to India for T20 World Cup

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

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ASIA ON SCREEN

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Bringing Vietnamese heroines to life with AR
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Bringing Vietnamese heroines to life with AR
Bringing Vietnamese heroines to life with AR
Bringing Vietnamese heroines to life with AR
Singaporean man declutters hoarders’ homes and transform lives
Singaporean man declutters hoarders’ homes and transform lives
On the ground in Sri Lanka: Rebuilding after Cyclone Ditwah
On the ground in Sri Lanka: Rebuilding after Cyclone Ditwah
A lifeline for people with intellectual disabilities
A lifeline for people with intellectual disabilities
Cherry blossom season in Vietnam’s Da Lat
Cherry blossom season in Vietnam’s Da Lat
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?
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SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA

The Korea Herald

Korean food wasn’t always this spicy. The rise of heat explained

The Kathmandu Post

In Nepal, wildlife drove farmers away, lemons bring them back

The Star

Matchmade couples in Malaysia come together for Hindu harvest festival Ponggal

China Daily

Iconic Chinese chili sauce resonates with diverse appetites

China Daily

Vinyl exhibition puts fresh spin on China’s musical past

Dawn

From reading rooms to commercial centres: The lost libraries of Pakistan’s Lyari

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japanese woodcarving artist Makoto Nishi captivates with statues of adorable cats

The Star

Kuala Lumpur theatre performance interrogates the effectiveness of the death penalty

Vientiane Times

105 Buddha images unearthed in Laos’ Champasak

China Daily

Beneath a modern Chinese metropolis, an ancient capital emerges

The Daily Star

Old Dhaka readies for kite-flying festival Sakrain as kites, lanterns, and memories take flight

The Korea Herald

From living with mums to facing exes, Korean dating shows raise stakes

The Yomiuri Shimbun

On Japan’s coming-of-age day, new adults in disaster-hit areas renew vow to revitalise hometowns

Philippine Daily Inquirer

What is the most underrated hack to beat Manila traffic?

Philippine Daily Inquirer

What food tells us about Filipino psychology

Viet Nam News

Keeping an ancient script alive in a modern world

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