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The Straits Times

Vietnam sends ship to track Chinese vessel patrolling Russian gas field in EEZ, data shows

The Straits Times

Myanmar junta chief vows continued crackdown, before elections

The Korea Herald

After Putin ICC arrest warrant, will Kim Jong-un ever get his?

The Daily Star

Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers plan to meet during Ramadan

The Straits Times

Singapore PM Lee starts week-long China visit

The Star

Malaysian PM to build on close China ties

The Nation

Thai CEOs name Srettha as top choice for next prime minister

China Daily

China, Honduras establish diplomatic relations

The Japan News

Kishida Vows to Strengthen Defense Power over 5 Years

The Straits Times

India continues hunt for separatist preacher Amritpal Singh amid fears of unrest

China Daily

HK unveils policy for developing family office businesses

Philippine Daily Inquirer

3 Chinese, 1 Vietnamese held for allegedly kidnapping, killing Chinese-Filipino businessman

The Straits Times

Strong Labor win in Australia’s most populous state delivers boost to PM Albanese

The Nation

Paetongtarn backs Thaksin’s pledge to return home and serve prison time

The Jakarta Post

Iftar ban for public servants in Indonesia sparks backlash

China Daily

China opposes US’ pressure to sell TikTok stakes

INDO-PACIFIC, AUKUS AND ASIA

The Statesman

Deciphering the Indo-Pacific focus

The Jakarta Post

PNG minister’s visit a sign of Pacific’s growing importance

The Japan News

Japan and Cook Islands Agree to Strengthen Cooperation in Meeting

The Jakarta Post

Nuclearising the Indo-Pacific

The Japan News

Kishida to Expand ODA in Move Toward Free and Open Indo-Pacific

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Australia gives Philippine military chief heads up on nuclear submarine deal

China Daily

AUKUS nuclear submarine ‘cooperation’ reckless acceleration on a dangerous road: China Daily editorial

The Jakarta Post

Russia says West readying for ‘years of confrontation’ in Asia

The Jakarta Post

Australia, US, Britain leaders to meet, submarine deal expected

Dawn

Canada launches new Indo-Pacific strategy, focus on ‘disruptive’ China

The Straits Times

British warship deployed to Indo-Pacific region docks in Singapore

The Jakarta Post

War In Ukraine will not fray Indo-Pacific strategy

The Jakarta Post

Ukraine: Out of a tiger’s mouth into a crocodile’s mouth

The Korea Herald

N. Korea slams AUKUS as US ‘tool for war’ threatening world security

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s strategic defence concept in Indo-Pacific region

The Star

PM expresses Malaysia’s concern over Aukus at the East Asia summit

COMBATING INFLATION

The Korea Herald

Korea mulls measures to spur spending amid inflation woes

The Jakarta Post

Two million tonne rice import plan puts Indon govt on tightrope

The Star

Long lines for RM3 per plate chicken rice in Malaysia

The Star

Targeted subsidy, price of goods in focus during M’sian Parliament sitting

The Daily Star

Let there be restraint in Ramadan market: Daily Star editorial

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Wall St ends sharply lower as Powell warns inflation fight continues

The Japan News

Japan to give 30,000-Yen aid to low-income households

Viet Nam News

Taxi fares from HCM City airport to increase on new fee

The Japan News

Japanese Govt to Spend over ¥2 Tril. on Measures to Hold Down Prices

The Star

Raya worries over egg, chicken, veg prices in M’sia

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Fuel prices slashed by up to P2 per liter

The Star

Hot US inflation data causes concern

Dawn

After hiking petrol prices, Pak govt announces relief package

The Daily Star

Chicken price unthinkable in Bangladesh

Dawn

Pakistan raises petrol, diesel prices

China Daily

Bus operators in HK seek fare increases

GLOBAL WARMING

China Daily

Flood season arrives early in S.China

The Japan News

Hay Fever Products Flying Off Shelves in Japan as weather turns warm earlier than before

The Daily Star

The woeful state of three Bangladesh rivers

The Nation

Temperatures surpass 40 degrees Celsius, high winds and hail are next in Thailand’s north-east

The Korea Herald

Korea, Indonesia join forces to build EV ecosystem

The Straits Times

11 million families in Philippines facing water crisis

China Daily

Extremely hot: HKO to introduce new warning as climate warms

The Statesman

India’s PM to gift solar energy project to his parliamentary constituency tomorrow

The Jakarta Post

New research shows true danger of waste burning in the greater Jakarta area

The Jakarta Post

Why we need healthy forests for healthy people: FAO Director

The Jakarta Post

Trash trawler launched to clear waters off Bali

The Statesman

Bottled water industry can undermine progress towards safe water for all: United Nations

The Japan News

Plastic Entering Oceans Could Nearly Triple by 2040

The Straits Times

Sleepless in Singapore? Even nights are getting hotter, according to temperature data

Dawn

Lahore most polluted city, Chad worst among countries in 2022: Survey

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia implements national cooling action plan

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CROSS-STRAIT TENSIONS

The Straits Times

Former Taiwan president Ma Ying-jeou arrives in China pledging peace

The Straits Times

Foxconn founder Terry Gou, possible Taiwan presidential candidate, to visit US

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Taiwan told to ‘pack up and leave’ Honduras after ties severed

China Daily

China, Honduras establish diplomatic relations

The Straits Times

Honduras demanded $3.3b in Taiwan aid before China announcement: Source

The Straits Times

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen to visit US, but no word on meeting with House Speaker

The Straits Times

Former Taiwan president open to meeting leaders on landmark China trip

China Daily

Chinese mainland welcomes former Taiwan leader’s visit

The Straits Times

Former Taiwan president Ma Ying-jeou to visit China in landmark trip

The Straits Times

TSMC founder says he supports US move to slow China’s chip development

China Daily

Xi stresses advancing ‘one country, two systems,’ national reunification

The Straits Times

Taiwan unveils portable attack drone as tensions with China rise

The Straits Times

Taiwan says submarine programme going to plan despite difficulties

The Japan News

Taiwan fears isolation if undersea cables to main island cut

The Straits Times

Of omissions, accidental or otherwise: Parsing the Premier’s references to China’s Taiwan policy

The Straits Times

Chinese delegation gets ‘warm reception’ in rare visit to Taipei

PANDEMIC

The Japan News

Japan’s job-hunting students reluctant to remove masks

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines: Covid-19 cases still going up but hospital admissions low

The Straits Times

Singapore hospitals resume elective surgery deferred due to Covid-19

The Statesman

White House to disband Covid response team in May

The Japan News

Stores cash in on Sakura viewing season without Covid restrictions

The Phnom Penh Post

No new Covid cases in Cambodia

The Straits Times

Free of Covid-19 restrictions, Bali marks Nyepi New Year with colour and crowds

The Japan News

42% of Japan’s population has Covid antibodies, survey finds

The Korea Herald

SK’s new Covid-19 cases at 9-month low; govt lifts mask mandate on public transport

Philippine Daily Inquirer

WHO, advisors urge China to release all Covid-related data after new research

China Daily

Hainan resumes visa-free travel policy

China Daily

HK tourist arrivals exceed 1m for first time since 2020

The Korea Herald

Korea to lift mask mandate for public transport from March 20

The Japan News

To mask or not to mask: That is the question for Japan

China Daily

China to resume issuing all types of foreign visas

China Daily

China’s students, teachers no longer have to wear masks at schools

ASEAN MATTERS

The Jakarta Post

More than 180 Rohingya Muslims arrive by boat in Aceh

The Straits Times

Asean-China economic cooperation can progress when political issues are worked on

China Daily

HK, Yunnan to boost links between mainland and ASEAN

The Straits Times

US keen to sync with Asean on worsening crisis in Myanmar

The Phnom Penh Post

Siem Reap-Yunnan ties set to grow

China Daily

China, Asean countries ‘agree on marine cooperation projects’

The Jakarta Post

Asean ‘unprepared’ for open conflict in Indo-Pacific: Experts

China Daily

Cambodia: China is biggest economic, trade partner in Asia

The Phnom Penh Post

“PM Hun Sen calls for closer S’pore defence ties “

The Straits Times

Southern Thailand peace talks inch forward with renewed Malaysian effort

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia, China to resume ‘Golden Dragon’ military exercises in March

The Star

China values South China Sea code and Asean’s role, Beijing tells Singapore

The Jakarta Post

Timor Leste’s entry into ASEAN could help freedoms: Analysts

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia, China mull ‘Industrial and Technological Corridor’ in Preah Sihanouk

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia’s foreign minister heads to Jakarta for ASEAN meets

China Daily

RCEP boosts trade growth amid gloomy global outlook

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SPORTS & GAMES

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s soccer association rejects proposal for Israel U-20 team to play in Singapore

The Star

Indonesia’s hosting duty for 2023 U-20 World Cup is called into question ater FIFA cancels draw

The Statesman

Shooting games: China on top of medal tally as India pick up two more medals

The Star

Zii Jia continues All-England form by marching into Swiss Open last eight

The Jakarta Post

Ganjar calls for ban on Israel soccer team for upcoming FIFA U-20 Cup

The Jakarta Post

Immigration office mull ‘sports visa’ plan amid Indonesia’s sporting ambitions

The Phnom Penh Post

SEA Games regional relay kicks off as King lights torch

The Daily Star

YouTube channels to help you on your chess journey

The Straits Times

Meet Diksha, the deaf Indian golfer who won on the Ladies European Tour

The Nation

Thailand lays down global standard with 9-level Muay Thai

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal gears up preparations to host ACC Premier Cup

The Japan News

Taiwan cheerleaders steal spotlight at World Baseball Games

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines to send 905 athletes to Cambodia for Sea games

The Nation

Asian blind football competition kicks off in Thailand

The Star

Smashing start for Zii Jia in All-England

China Daily

FIFA approves 2026 World Cup format with record 104 matches

ASIA ON SCREEN

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Bangkok landmarks go dark to mark Earth Hour
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Bangkok landmarks go dark to mark Earth Hour
Questioning ‘unmanned’ at unmanned stations in Japan
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Questioning ‘unmanned’ at unmanned stations in Japan
Ninh Binh among world's top 10 most welcoming regions
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Ninh Binh among world's top 10 most welcoming regions
Is learning Korean trending in Vietnam?
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Is learning Korean trending in Vietnam?
Thailand goes gaga over rescued elephant calf
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Thailand goes gaga over rescued elephant calf
A Vietnamese director's Oscar dream
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A Vietnamese director's Oscar dream
Masking up still in Thailand
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Masking up still in Thailand
Is ChatGPT transforming the education landscape?
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Is ChatGPT transforming the education landscape?
Artisan preserves traditional craft of embroidery
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Artisan preserves traditional craft of embroidery
Untouched beauty of Nam O Reef
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Untouched beauty of Nam O Reef
Bangkok landmarks go dark to mark Earth Hour
Bangkok landmarks go dark to mark Earth Hour
Questioning ‘unmanned’ at unmanned stations in Japan
Questioning ‘unmanned’ at unmanned stations in Japan
Ninh Binh among world's top 10 most welcoming regions
Ninh Binh among world's top 10 most welcoming regions
Is learning Korean trending in Vietnam?
Is learning Korean trending in Vietnam?
Thailand goes gaga over rescued elephant calf
Thailand goes gaga over rescued elephant calf
A Vietnamese director's Oscar dream
A Vietnamese director's Oscar dream
Masking up still in Thailand
Masking up still in Thailand
Is ChatGPT transforming the education landscape?
Is ChatGPT transforming the education landscape?
Artisan preserves traditional craft of embroidery
Artisan preserves traditional craft of embroidery
Untouched beauty of Nam O Reef
Untouched beauty of Nam O Reef
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SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA

The Jakarta Post

Online evil: Indonesia’s cyberbullying problem

China Daily

China’s ceramic surgeon fixes it

The Korea Herald

As crackdowns resume in S. Korea on illegals, immigration officers fear for safety

The Japan News

Newborn abandonment case in Japan highlights fears among foreign trainees

The Statesman

India’s poor, vulnerable battling hunger exposed to unhealthy ultra-processed food

The Nation

7 in 10 out-of-school or unemployed Thai youths lack motivation to develop skills

China Daily

24 Solar Terms: Things you may not know about the Spring Equinox

The Korea Herald

ChatGPT sparks trend in publication and sales of related books

Dawn

Predators in Pakistan’s workplace

China Daily

Under pressure, Chinese chipmakers pull socks up

The Nation

‘Unfolding Bangkok’ illuminates city’s hidden beauty

The Daily Star

Political void in Punjab: Can a radical leader again ignite separatism?

The Nation

More than half of Gen Z in Asia are suffering from poor mental health

The Korea Herald

Korean adoptees discover lost identities through language

The Statesman

ChatGPT vs Google: How do they compare?

Dawn

In pictures: International Women’s Day observed across world

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