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The Jakarta Post

Taiwan sees less severe China reaction to president’s US meeting

The Korea Herald

Seoul lifts lid on once-classified North Korea human rights reports

The Straits Times

Regional groupings will help strengthen Asia in a troubled world: PM Lee

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines among most TikTok-crazed countries in the world

The Jakarta Post

U-20 World Cup cancellation is teaching moment for Indonesia: Bali governor

China Daily

HK chief exec John Lee attends Boao Forum for Asia annual conference

The Korea Herald

President Yoon doubles down on corruption fight

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine Navy to get 2 more patrol boats from US

The Straits Times

India’s opposition parties unite behind Rahul Gandhi

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japanese man detained in Beijing confirmed to be Astellas employee

Dawn

Islamabad court issues non-bailable arrest warrants for Imran in judge threat case

The Korea Herald

At South Korea-US summit, extended deterrence upgrade should be top priority

The Straits Times

S’pore-HK rivalry ‘hyped up’, makes for better headlines but each city has its strengths: Shanmugam

The Korea Herald

Kim Jong-un reveals nuclear warhead, calls for more weapons-grade material

China Daily

Finland’s bid to join NATO clears hurdle

The Daily Star

33 Bangladeshi news sites at risk of disinforming readers: Study

INDO-PACIFIC, AUKUS AND ASIA

The Yomiuri Shimbun

TPP members seen opening door to Britain

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

COMBATING INFLATION

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s fertiliser price dropping but supply gap persists

The Straits Times

Malaysians tighten belts during Ramadan as food prices continue to rise

China Daily

Hong Kong home prices post four-month high

China Daily

Hong Kong’s MTR may increase fares by 2.3% under new formula

Dawn

Pakistan’s inflation-hit consumers welcome ‘cheap’ Iranian food products

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

GLOBAL WARMING

The Phnom Penh Post

Climate change worse threat than Ukraine war: Hun Sen

The Straits Times

Antarctic ice melt could disrupt the world’s oceans: Study

Philippine Daily Inquirer

2nd highest heat index in March recorded in Catarman, Northern Samar

The Nation

Greenpeace urges Thai government to declare emergency over toxic air

The Straits Times

UN adopts landmark resolution on climate justice

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Extreme heat in the Philippines: Health risks, economic impact

The Straits Times

Indonesia’s apple-growing heartland feels the heat of global warming

The Nation

Unicef report finds children in Thailand at ‘high risk’ from climate change

The Nation

Choked by yellow smog, Chiang Rai locals demand Asean action on Myanmar fires

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

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CROSS-STRAIT TENSIONS

The Jakarta Post

Taiwan sees less severe China reaction to president’s US meeting

China Daily

Taiwan leader Tsai’s ‘transit’ through US strongly opposed by China

China Daily

Ma Ying-jeou mourns victims of Nanjing Massacre

China Daily

Former Taiwan leader Ma says he’s waited 36 years to visit mainland

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

PANDEMIC

China Daily

Management of Covid-19 insurance reimbursement to be downgraded

The Straits Times

WHO’s new recs still in line with S’pore’s approach to Covid-19 vaccination

China Daily

Hong Kong medical centre probed after 14 got expired Covid jabs

The Kathmandu Post

Covid-19 cases rise again in Nepal, new virus variant suspected

The Straits Times

WHO revises Covid-19 vaccine recommendations for new phase of pandemic

The Korea Herald

Seoul plans shortening Covid-19 isolation to 5 days

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

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

U-20 World Cup cancellation is teaching moment for Indonesia: Bali governor

The Jakarta Post

Players, fans dismayed after Indonesia loses U-20 hosting rights

The Japan News

Japan sports bodies decide on guidelines to battle corruption

Viet Nam News

Record number of runners to take part in Tay Ho Half Marathon 2023

The Jakarta Post

Clash over Israel costs Indonesia’s right to host FIFA U-20 World Cup

China Daily

Marathon events gather pace in China after three-year hiatus

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Marcos creates Fiba World Cup hosting task force

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan’s first-ever Olympic boxing champ Murata ends pro career

The Phnom Penh Post

SEA Games torch passes through Philippines’ leg of relay journey

The Jakarta Post

Surakarta ready to host U-20 World Cup draw: Gibran

Viet Nam News

The Local Game: When celebrating goes wrong

China Daily

Anthem blunder: Hong Kong chief exec vows to address violations of guidelines

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

ASIA ON SCREEN

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In her 8th month of pregnancy, Paetongtarn Shinawatra promises 600-baht minimum wage
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In her 8th month of pregnancy, Paetongtarn Shinawatra promises 600-baht minimum wage
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?
Bangkok landmarks go dark to mark Earth Hour
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Bangkok landmarks go dark to mark Earth Hour
Artisan preserves traditional craft of embroidery
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Artisan preserves traditional craft of embroidery
In her 8th month of pregnancy, Paetongtarn Shinawatra promises 600-baht minimum wage
In her 8th month of pregnancy, Paetongtarn Shinawatra promises 600-baht minimum wage
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?
Bangkok landmarks go dark to mark Earth Hour
Bangkok landmarks go dark to mark Earth Hour
Artisan preserves traditional craft of embroidery
Artisan preserves traditional craft of embroidery
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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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