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China’s Commerce Minist

The Straits Times

Japan scrambled jets after Russian planes seen off coasts

Viet Nam News

Vietnam demands China withdraw survey ship, vessels from Vietnamese waters

Philippine Daily Inquirer

President Marcos calls for resumption of negotiations for bilateral PH-EU trade agreement

The Jakarta Post

Bank of Indonesia focused on ‘stability’ as US debt worries roil markets

China Daily

ADB urges Asean to boost life quality for faster recovery

The Straits Times

De-risking, taken too far, will lead to fragmented and decoupled world economy: S’pore DPM

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia to issue rules on rights of publishers soon: Coordinating Minister Mahfud

China Daily

US urged to reciprocate new envoy’s push for better relations

The Jakarta Post

Japan won’t join NATO, but aware of liaison office plan: PM Kishida

The Daily Star

US to deny visas to those believed to have undermined Bangladesh poll process

The Statesman

19 opposition parties to boycott inauguration of India’s new Parliament building

Dawn

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Asif says government mulling banning PTI over May 9 violence

The Korea Herald

South Korea eyes clampdown on protests by criminal offenders

China Daily

‘Hello Hong Kong’ campaign issues 200,000 free air tickets

China Daily

China blasts Japan over export curbs on 23 types of chipmaking technology

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGECE

China Daily

Chinese authorities warn public against AI fraud

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Supercomputer Fugaku to train AI in Japanese language model

The Daily Star

Forget jobs. Will AI come for our joy?

The Jakarta Post

Dark cloud over ChatGPT revolution: The cost

China Daily

China plans 18 AI hubs to spur socioeconomic development

China Daily

Taming AI to the benefit of humans

China Daily

Three-quarters of app developers keen to use AI in business: Survey

THAI ELECTIONS

The Straits Times

Thailand’s Move Forward Party says negotiations for coalition government are on track

The Nation

Move Forward unfazed by Pheu Thai threat to exit coalition

The Nation

Amazing Thailand: Tourism officials plan to market ‘Pita fever’ globally

The Nation

Move Forward loses one seat, Bhumjaithai gains another in latest election commission count

The Nation

Pheu Thai threatens to pull out of coalition talks if it’s not given House speaker’s post

The Nation

Political gadfly expands complaint against Pita to entire coalition

The Nation

Srettha Thavisin takes up the reins of rebuilding Pheu Thai after election setback

The Nation

Thai private sector wants incoming government to delay minimum wage rise

The Nation

Group rallies outside Parliament wants senators to vote for Pita as PM

The Nation

Move Forward Party-led coalition signs landmark MoU in symbolic message on coup anniversary

The Nation

Former PM Yingluck prays for no more coups as new coalition allies ready to sign pact

The Jakarta Post

Gibran-Prabowo brouhaha signals PDI-P unease with Jokowi

Thailand

How Laotians, Cambodians view Thailand’s May 14 election

The Nation

Move Forward Party leader sees a stronger role for Thailand regionally and on the global stage

The Straits Times

Thailand’s winning Move Forward Party announces 8-party coalition with eye on forming government

The Nation

Pheu Thai’s Cholnan vows to help Move Forward muster 376 votes to elect Pita as PM

GLOBAL WARMING

The Star

Five areas record level one hot weather status: MetMalaysia

China Daily

Fragile ecosystem, species at centre of protection efforts

Viet Nam News

PM urges stronger wildfire prevention measures amid strong heatwaves

The Nation

Typhoon Mawar expected to bring unseasonal rains to Thailand this week

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia seeks to block curbs on raw plastic production

China Daily

China’s effort to safeguard biodiversity pays dividends

Philippine Daily Inquirer

‘Mawar’ now a super typhoon, may hit Philippines by weekend: Weatherman

Philippine Daily Inquirer

It’s going to get 1.5-degree C hotter by 2027, scientists warn

The Korea Herald

Hotter, wetter summer in South Korea, with a possible El Nino: Weather agency

The Japan News

G7 leaders seek to decarbonise existing cars

The Straits Times

Call for uniform air quality indicator in Asean ahead of transboundary talks

The Straits Times

S’poreans find ways to beat the heat by splurging on air-cons and buying Slurpees

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Asia-wide protests vs Japan’s financing of fossil fuel reach Philippines

Viet Nam News

Response plan to El Nino is imperative, say Vietnamese experts

The Straits Times

Next five years set to be hottest period ever: UN

The Star

No plans to declare emergency yet despite heatwave: Malaysia government

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DAILY DIGEST

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ASEAN MATTERS

China Daily

China, Asean companies eye each other’s markets: UOB

Viet Nam News

Vietnam has potential to become regional vaccine production centre

Eleven Media

Asean countries send emergency aid for victims of cyclone Mocha

China Daily

China to enhance practical cooperation with Malaysia: Top Chinese legislator

Viet Nam News

ASEAN-China SOM on implementation of South China Sea DOC held after two-year hiatus

The Jakarta Post

Ball in Timor Leste’s court to full ASEAN membership

China Daily

Sino-ASEAN land-sea trade corridor shows great vitality

China Daily

Asean prepared to be world’s new economic powerhouse

The Star

Malaysia committed to elevate its role in international affairs, says Anwar

The Jakarta Post

Asean on path to ‘self-destruction’, analysts say

Viet Nam News

Mekong Delta well positioned to receive FDI inflows

The Phnom Penh Post

Indonesia’s Jokowi pledges infrastructure investment in Cambodia

The Jakarta Post

Asean makes push to become global EV production hub

The Jakarta Post

Transnational crimes in focus at Asean Summit

The Straits Times

Asean a ‘life raft’ for region’s countries in a more troubled world, says PM Lee

The Jakarta Post

Asean will not give up on Myanmar peace despite no progress: Retno

CROSS-STRAIT TENSIONS

The Straits Times

Taiwan tour operators eager for rebound in cross-strait tourism but travellers wary

The Straits Times

Taiwan excluded from WHO annual assembly following Chinese opposition

China Daily

Beijing opposes Japan’s attempts to meddle in cross-Strait peace

The Straits Times

US, Taiwan reach deal on first part of ’21st Century’ trade pact

The Star

Taiwan’s Kuomintang to pick New Taipei City Mayor Hou as presidential candidate over Foxconn founder Gou

The Straits Times

Foxconn founder Terry Gou vows to ‘preserve peace’ with China if elected Taiwan president

The Japan News

China may invade Taiwan within 2 years, former US national security adviser says

The Straits Times

Taiwan says F-16 deliveries delayed, working to minimise damage

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Taiwan preparing for Chinese blockade in annual war drills

The Straits Times

G-7 will stand up to ‘any coercion’ over Taiwan Strait: Senior US official

The Straits Times

China’s grey-zone tactics towards Taiwan raise risk of miscalculation and escalation: Analysts

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Taiwan’s ruling DPP nominates Lai for president

The Straits Times

After military drills around Taiwan, Xi says China must strengthen training for ‘actual combat’

China Daily

Investigation launched against Taiwan trade restrictions

Sin Chew Daily

Punching Pooh: unofficial air badge the rage in Taiwan

The Daily Star

Chinese aircraft, ships remain around Taiwan

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PANDEMIC

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal to continue Covid vaccination despite waning severity of infection

The Straits Times

PM Lee Covid-19 positive for the first time, says he is ‘generally feeling OK’

Viet Nam News

Vietnam to consider announcing the end of Covid-19 pandemic

The Nation

Thailand sees big jump in new Covid cases and fatalities

The Statesman

India shipped almost 300 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to over 100 countries

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines Covid-19 positivity rate at 24.3% as of March 20: Octa Research

The Straits Times

As China’s herd immunity wanes, citizens navigate living with Covid-19

China Daily

Covid-19 widespread, vaccines needed fast: Expert

China Daily

Hong Kong Disneyland eyes post-Covid recovery as revenues increase

Philippine Daily Inquirer

NCR’s Covid-19 positivity rate increases to 25.4% — Octa

China Daily

Covid-19 oral drugs prescribed in Hong Kong are safe, effective: Government

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Covid-19 cases plateauing: Philippines Department of Health

The Korea Herald

At last, an end to Covid-19 emergency in South Korea

The Straits Times

Covid-19 infection waning, but vaccinations still crucial: S’pore Health minister

The Jakarta Post

Experts urge prudence in Indonesia’s plan to end Covid-19 emergency status

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Covid-19 positivity rate rises in Metro Manila, nationwide

COMBATING INFLATION

The Daily Star

Progressive tax a remedy for inequality for Bangladesh

The Nation

In worrying trend, household debt passes 15 trillion baht: National Economic and Social Development Council

The Korea Herald

Inflation driving up costs to eat out

The Straits Times

Sugar prices to further spike due to reduced sugar production in India, export curbs

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Government fix sought as Philippine household spending continues to slide, GDP growth slowest in 7 quarters

The Daily Star

Reforms must address rising inequality

The Korea Herald

South Korea’s electricity bills to rise by 5.3% as Kepco battles mounting losses

The Daily Star

Don’t increase tax burden on ordinary people: Bangladesh PM

The Daily Star

India’s inflation likely hit 18-month low in April

The Jakarta Post

Millions of Indonesians at risk of falling back into poverty, World Bank warns

The Daily Star

Bangladesh government buying sugar, edible oil to sell at subsidised rates

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines’ jobless rate down to 4.7% in March 2023

The Daily Star

No let-up in price hike in Bangladesh

The Korea Herald

Hamburger prices jump 17% in April in Seoul

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s inflation slows further, dropping to 4.33% in April

Dawn

Food prices push Pakistan’s April inflation to record high of 36.4%

SPORTS & GAMES

The Nation

Thailand hands out long bans following brawl at SEA Games final

The Phnom Penh Post

Many calls for support for para athletes

The Star

Shuttler Lee Zii Jia makes it to second round of Malaysian Open

The Phnom Penh Post

Indonesian ‘tourism potential’ identified after SEA Games 2023

China Daily

Fighting through the darkness

The Star

Malaysia’s badminton world champs ready to do battle with Indonesian stars

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia revels in regional soccer glory after 32-year wait

The Statesman

India Supreme Court upholds Tamil Nadu government’s law allowing bull-taming sport

Sin Chew Daily

SEA Games gold medalist gives chicken rice to KL folks

The Straits Times

SEA Games 2023: Cambodia signs off with picture-perfect closing ceremony

Viet Nam News

Vietnamese athletes enjoy best SEA Games in Cambodia

The Straits Times

SEA Games 2023: 10 of the best and worst moments

Viet Nam News

Wrestlers win gold, Vietnam ensure top position in medal tally

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Gilas Pilipinas reclaims SEA Games gold, gets back at Cambodia

China Daily

Hong Kong soccer coach, players arrested in game-rigging probe

The Straits Times

Superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo to visit Singapore in June

ASIA ON SCREEN

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Cambodian athlete's inspiring run for last place in SEA games earns $10,000 reward
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Love The Last March comes to Gardens by the Bay
Love The Last March comes to Gardens by the Bay
Philippines’ jobless rate down to 4.7% in March 2023
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Vietnam’s national parks and reserves hold a great tourism potential
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SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA

The Straits Times

Meet kAI, the robotic dog assisting in train inspections in Singapore

Kuensel

Bhutan: Citizen’s well-being and happiness increases to 93.6 percent

The Star

The long, agonising wait on death row

The Straits Times

Grisly find at temple paves way for overhaul of Thai abortion laws

Dawn

Key takeaways for Pakistan for reducing military interventionism

The Korea Herald

Are slang terms and abbreviations degrading the Korean language?

The Straits Times

42 promising young individuals from S’pore in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia list

China Daily

Taiping set to regain past glory as chocolate township

The Jakarta Post

Southeast Asia seeks global recognition for ‘kebaya’ craft

Viet Nam News

Restoring French villas – keeping Hanoi’s cultural heritage

The Korea Herald

S. Korea No country for working moms?

The Straits Times

Nightlife outlets at Orchard Towers struggle to find new homes ahead of impending ban

The Straits Times

On the ground at night with Singapore’s Spider-men

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s Tourism Minister expects economic ‘blessing’ from Asean Summit

Philippine Daily Inquirer

‘We’re not backing down’: PH message to China is now louder

China Daily

‘Mommy’s boy’ debate rages on social media

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