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Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine Coast Guard vows ‘good use’ of realigned secret fund from Sara Duterte’s offices

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines, US begin 2-week joint naval exercises

China Daily

World Bank projects 5.1% growth for China in 2023

The Jakarta Post

Jokowi inaugurates Jakarta-Bandung ‘Whoosh’ high-speed railway

The Korea Herald

National Assembly speeds up efforts to outlaw dog meat consumption in South Korea

The Daily Star

Democracy must continue in Bangladesh at any cost: PM Hasina

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia steps up nuclear diplomacy after securing IAEA board seat

Dawn

‘Enough is enough’: Balochistan government declares ‘all-out war’ against terrorists

The Star

Malaria makes a scary comeback in Malaysia

The Kathmandu Post

Rising doctor-patient tensions continue to threaten Nepal’s healthcare

Philippine Daily Inquirer

4 members of Surigao ‘cult’ to testify against leader

The Straits Times

Ageing trees show a crisis looms for the world’s everything oil

Dawn

Canada PM says he is sure Blinken will raise murder case with India

The Straits Times

China’s Defence Minister Li Shangfu skips first event since graft reports

The Korea Herald

North Korea stipulates nuclear force-building policy in constitution

The Straits Times

Taiwan unveils first domestically built submarineTaiwan unveils first domestically built submarine

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

The Nation

As AI rises, list of ‘future-proof careers’ expires in 2027

The Straits Times

IBM to give free AI training for targeted 2 million people by 2026

The Star

The dark side of AI on social media

The Korea Herald

SK Telecom to triple investment in AI

China Daily

Hi, Robot: Machines ubiquitous at Asian Games

Dawn

OpenAI’s ChatGPT will ‘see, hear and speak’ in major update

The Straits Times

AI sportscasters claim place in Philippine sports, but critics say they lack ‘soul’

The Korea Herald

SKT, OpenAI hold AI competition for social good

The Straits Times

Smooth ride so far for ‘robocabs’ in China, but mainstream use still years away, say experts

Philippine Daily Inquirer

AI both a risk and opportunity for journalism: Study

The Straits Times

Huawei wants its AI chips to provide ‘second option for the world’

The Straits Times

Singapore shares early adopter tips to help other nations embrace AI

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Feeling disposable in the age of AI? That’s probably ‘FOBO’

China Daily

Huawei, Seres launch latest smart SUV with autonomous driving tech

The Korea Herald

Samsung SDS unveils generative AI model for corporate clients

The Korea Herald

‘AI success hinges on local nuances, not just silicon’

THAILAND

The Nation

No infighting, ‘people are just imagining things’, says new police chief

The Straits Times

Thailand’s Move Forward Party back on the opposition bench, but wiser, more experienced

The Nation

Parliament accepts public draft bills on same-sex marriage, gender identity

The Nation

High-ranking police officers and their troubles with the law

The Nation

Torsak appointed as Thailand’s next National Police chief

The Nation

PM Srettha appoints 3-man panel to investigate raid on houses of high-level police officers

The Nation

Fight for true democracy is not over, promises Move Forward leader Chaithawat

The Nation

PM Srettha orders formation of committee to probe house search of deputy National Police chief

The Nation

Move Forward MPs ask how 200,000+ litres of high-speed fuel disappeared from Army unit in Saraburi

The Nation

More power to the family — how Shinawatra loyalists are back in corridors of power after 9 years

The Nation

Former Future Forward party spokesperson Pannika banned from politics after being accused of insulting royal

The Star

Thai king’s estranged son urges open discussion of anti-defamation law

The Nation

Thaksin has role to play in government after prison term, says Thai PM Srettha

The Nation

Paetongtarn ready to be new Pheu Thai leader, wants Thaksin treated at home

The Nation

Thai PM Srettha sets agenda for his attendance at the UNGA

The Straits Times

Blocked Thai PM challenger Pita resigns as Move Forward Party leader

CLIMATE WATCH

The Star

Hazy days are back again in Malaysia

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Typhoon Jenny further intensifies; Signal No.2 in Batanes

The Daily Star

An ominous sign: 34 quakes in 2 months

The Jakarta Post

India’s monsoon rains hit five-year low due to El Nino

The Nation

Toxic smoke from Indonesia drifts towards Thailand

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Government, conservationists find ways to save plants, animals on Mayon

The Daily Star

Addressing air quality crucial for Dhaka’s sustainability: US ambassador to Bangladesh

The Star

Floods: Number of evacuees in Kedah rises to 1,813, Perlis records 48 victims

The Jakarta Post

Coal power plants under no pressure to use new carbon exchange

The Jakarta Post

Prolonged dry season leads to more wildfires in national parks

The Star

Hydrogen is the way forward

Viet Nam News

Vietnam to host green growth, global goals partnership summit in 2025

The Straits Times

Malaysia boosts China palm oil exports as EU calls for ban of products from deforested land

The Straits Times

Western nations not ready to finance Indonesian coal plant retirements

The Daily Star

Barind Farmers: At mercy of ‘water lords’

The Jakarta Post

Retno warns UN General Assembly of potential uncertainties, conflicts from rising sea levels

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DAILY DIGEST

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ASEAN MATTERS

The Phnom Penh Post

ASEAN Plus Three vow closer info ties

Viet Nam News

ASEAN information and media gears up for digital era

The Phnom Penh Post

China, ASEAN increase science, technology and innovation co-op

The Phnom Penh Post

ASEAN sec-gen calls for Chinese digital finance, aviation co-op

The Phnom Penh Post

In search of a sustainable ASEAN solution to the ongoing crisis in Myanmar

The Jakarta Post

Several ASEAN air force chiefs skip Myanmar meeting

China Daily

ASEAN-China bonds set to strengthen

The Jakarta Post

President Jokowi says Indonesia’s task not over after 2023 ASEAN chairmanship

China Daily

ASEAN, China seen as epicenter of global growth

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia closes ASEAN Summit with mixed record

The Straits Times

With eye on China, US and Vietnam fast-track relations

The Statesman

ASEAN central pillar of India’s Act East policy: PM Modi

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Militias don’t ease tension, Marcos says at Asean meet

The Phnom Penh Post

ASEAN leaders commit to regional peace, amid escalating tensions

The Jakarta Post

China warns against ‘new Cold War’ at ASEAN summit

The Jakarta Post

ASEAN releases climate statement, activists disappointed

CROSS-STRAIT TENSIONS

China Daily

Taiwan’s first homegrown submarine cannot stop the tide of reunification: Chinese defence ministry

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal assures China it is against ‘Taiwan independence’

China Daily

Publishing house apologizes after map lists Taiwan as country

The Straits Times

Japan PM Kishida leans closer to Taiwan with hawkish Cabinet picks

The Straits Times

Taiwan’s former top cop wants China talks if voted president

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan, US commanders stress readiness for Taiwan

China Daily

Cross-Strait marriages see sharp increase amid deepening integration: Report

The Yomiuri Shimbun

US plans to expand scale of training of Taiwan military

The Straits Times

Taiwan has detected at least 68 Chinese warplanes, 10 vessels near its borders

The Straits Times

China woos Taiwanese to live in Fujian, but not all are convinced amid military threats

China Daily

Military collusion with US worsens situation for Taiwan: Spokesman

China Daily

China to make Fujian a demonstration zone for integrated development across Taiwan Strait

China Daily

China monitored two warships as they passed through Taiwan Strait on Saturday

China Daily

China rejects Japan’s protest over Diaoyu Islands

The Straits Times

Foxconn founder Terry Gou cuts final ties with company for presidential run

China Daily

DPP actions ‘biggest obstacle’ to cooperation, says Taiwan affairs official

INDO-PACIFIC AND ASIA

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Explainer: What is the risk of conflict at the disputed Scarborough Shoal?

The Straits Times

Singapore, Indian navies taking part in joint battle exercises in South China Sea

The Star

Malaysia, China to keep communication channels open over South China Sea issue

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Teodoro on presence of US plane in West Philippine Sea: ‘We need the assistance’

The Statesman

Biden holds talks with PM Modi on defence, civil nuclear cooperation

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Japan, US want to meet with the Philippines on sea dispute, other issues: Envoy

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines, US start ‘bilateral sail’ in West Philippine Sea

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines plans bigger military drills with Australia

The Jakarta Post

China’s ‘aggressive behaviour’ in South China Sea must be challenged: US Navy

China Daily

US military aircraft crashes off Australia’s north coast

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines-Aussie forces regain territory from ‘invaders’ in Palawan mock drills

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Indo-Pacific defence chiefs ‘shocked’ at China’s West Philippine Sea moves

The Jakarta Post

US to boost trade with Indo-Pacific, senator says

Viet Nam News

Vietnam marks first stop for Pacific Partnership 2023

The Statesman

India, Japan eye closer ties with eye on China, Indo-Pacific

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japanese foreign minister Hayashi to visit 6 countries in Asia, Africa by early August

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PANDEMIC

The Straits Times

Changed forever by one pandemic, is Singapore ready for the next?

The Daily Star

Pandemic prevention: World must learn from past mistakes, PM Hasina tells UN meet

The Straits Times

Moderna, Pfizer say updated Covid-19 shots generate strong response against newer subvariant

The Kathmandu Post

Covid-19 vaccination to resume in Kathmandu

The Korea Herald

Seoul to pay up to 30 million won each for post-COVID jab deaths

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japanese government panel discussing action plan for next pandemic

The Korea Herald

South Korea ends free COVID-19 testing

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia to stop paying for Covid-19 treatments, vaccines on Sept 1

The Korea Herald

South Korea to downgrade Covid-19 to flu level

The Straits Times

New Covid-19 vaccine on the way as ‘Eris’ variant on the rise in US

The Japan News

Pandemic pushed Japan’s social security costs to record high in FY21

The Korea Herald

South Korea reconsidering Covid-19 downgrade amid resurgence

The Jakarta Post

Jakarta plans big 78th Independence Day festivities, first after pandemic

The Star

State polls: Covid-19 SOP for polling day to be announced soon, says Dr Zaliha

The Korea Herald

South Korea sees Covid-19 cases surge for 4 weeks in a row, amid eased restrictions

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines logs first 10 cases of EG.5 Covid-19 subvariant

COMBATING INFLATION

Philippine Daily Inquirer

More Filipinos worry about inflation, says Pulse Asia

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s inflation drops faster than expected to below 3 per cent

The Star

Johor Baru shop draws customers with cheaper buns

The Star

Umno Youth claims to have evidence of a rice ‘cartel’

China Daily

Hong Kong schools to impose highest tuition fee hike in years

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia’s minimum wage set at $204 per month, after Sep 28 vote

The Korea Herald

Chuseok food cost hits all-time high

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine statistics agency reports 26 per cent hike in price of unmilled rice

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia to keep an eye on oil prices, projected to surge to $100 by year-end

The Star

Subsidies for imported white rice is Malaysian govt’s ‘last resort’ to overcome shortage: MP

Philippine Daily Inquirer

President Marcos rejects proposal to reduce rice tariffs

The Straits Times

Indian telcos’ proposal sparks concern over higher user costs

The Kathmandu Post

Big festivals near but food depots in Darchula are empty

The Korea Herald

Golden apples: Why fruit prices are a national issue in early autumn

The Daily Star

Price capping a windfall for syndicates?

The Jakarta Post

Bank Indonesia sticks with inflation forecast despite high rice, oil prices

SPORTS & GAMES

Dawn

Naila Kiani, Sirbaz Khan become first Pakistani duo to summit world’s 6th highest peak Cho Oyu

The Straits Times

Singapore’s athletics fraternity hail Shanti Pereira’s performance as ‘one for the ages’

The Korea Herald

2023 League of Legends World Championship to entertain esports fans

The Straits Times

At painful Asian Games, Letitia Sim bravely passed every test

The Korea Herald

South Korea wins gold in women’s badminton, 1st since 1994

The Nation

Thai women golfers dominate at Asian Games with 2 golds

Philippine Daily Inquirer

EJ Obiena takes rest of the year off after record Asian Games romp

The Star

Sabah aims to be sports lovers’ top destination

The Straits Times

Panic attacks, blackouts: S’pore shooter Adele Tan’s story of struggle and bravery

The Kathmandu Post

In Hangzhou, Nepal rewrites T20I cricket record books

Viet Nam News

Marksman Pham Quang Huy wins first gold for Vietnam at Hangzhou

China Daily

13-year-old girl is China’s youngest Asiad champ

The Star

Swimmers brave 81km race in Ganges River

The Phnom Penh Post

Preparations underway as boat races return to Phnom Penh

The Straits Times

‘Give yourself an outlet’: MMA fighter Angela Lee on mental health initiative

China Daily

Asian Games and 8-day holiday surging China’s consumer and tourism markets

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SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA

The Korea Herald

A man’s constitutional battle reignites ‘death with dignity’ debate

The Jakarta Post

Families face grief, intimidation year after Kanjuruhan stadium crush

The Korea Herald

Seoul’s financial assistance for egg freezing receives attention from single women

The Korea Herald

Is South Korea dangerous for women?

Dawn

Shaping justice — tracing the evolution of rape laws in Pakistan

The Straits Times

Criminal groups from China spreading out to South-east Asia, including S’pore: Experts

The Korea Herald

No more hurdles for Korea’s nuclear reactor exports?

China Daily

Chinese Archaeological Museum opens to public

The Daily Star

Why are professionals leaving Bangladesh?

The Kathmandu Post

What’s behind India’s name change

The Korea Herald

Retro with futuristic vibe: ‘Y2K’ culture strikes back

The Korea Herald

‘Korea’s 5G leadership to continue with 6G’

The Star

Self-made tech millionaire’s unique story

The Star

Unlocking golden opportunities with foreign jewellers

The Korea Herald

Inside barracks: Military life still a scarring experience for many

Dawn

Making sense of ‘sky-high’ power bills

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