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The Jakarta Post

Philippines fishing vessel seized in Indonesian waters

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia EV battery industry in limbo amid uncertain roadmap, rule

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Smartmatic Philippines banned from ‘all Comelec procurement’ amid bribery scandal

The Korea Herald

Seoul reviews scenarios for restoring guard posts in DMZ

The Straits Times

Tokyo to go after businesses that pass off food products as premium Japanese items

Viet Nam News

Micronutrient deficiency causes stunted growth in Vietnamese youth

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s presidential candidates embark on campaign trail with vow of peace

The Korea Herald

South Korea warns tit-for-tat action over North Korea’s border buildup

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine government, communists agree to revive peace talks

Dawn

Confusion within PTI as party denies senior leader’s claim that Imran won’t run for party chairmanship

The Straits Times

Changi Airport traffic crosses 90% of pre-pandemic levels for first time, fuelled by S. Korea travel

The Korea Herald

Busan loses World Expo 2030 bid

The Statesman

‘You plotted to kill Pannun’: Indian Envoy heckled in US Gurudwara by pro-Khalistani elements

The Straits Times

Indonesian presidential candidate Anies rejects new capital Nusantara as creating ‘new inequality’

The Japan News

Kishida expresses intent to take the first steps for Japan-N. Korea Summit

The Nation

Chinese nationals begging in Bangkok not victims of trafficking, says immigration chief

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GAZA TENSIONS

China Daily

China reaffirms position on Palestinian-Israeli issue

China Daily

COP28 urged not to forget Gaza

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Government secured last Filipino held by Hamas in Gaza: President Marcos

The Nation

Thai worker, recovering from 50% burns, recounts the deadly Hamas attack

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Freed Filipino hostage wishes to spend Christmas in Philippines

China Daily

Wang Yi to chair high-level UNSC meeting on Gaza conflict

The Statesman

14 Israeli hostages, 3 foreigners released as fragile Israel-Hamas deal holds

Dawn

Frantic efforts behind closed doors led to truce

The Straits Times

Muis develops guidebook for S’porean Muslims on how to approach Middle East conflict

The Straits Times

Indonesia strongly condemns Israeli attacks that killed 12 in its hospital in Gaza

The Japan News

Houthis release video of seizure of Japan-operated cargo ship

The Jakarta Post

Top envoys from Muslim countries head to Moscow in effort to lift Gaza siege

The Japan News

Japan-operated ship seized by Houthi rebels off Yemen as part of Iran-backed group’s fight against Israel

The Daily Star

The lost children of Gaza

The Kathmandu Post

Israel Defence Force confirms Nepali student Bipin Joshi in Hamas’ captivity

The Statesman

India sends 32 tonne humanitarian aid to people of Palestine

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s presidential candidates to regulate AI, eye more rules for digital economy

The Korea Herald

AI robots to aid English education in Seoul schools

The Korea Herald

South Korea strives to set global standards for data protection in new era: Data protection watchdog chief

The Japan News

IT companies unable to stop developing Generative AI even as alarm bells ring

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Quezon launches AI chatbot ‘Sophia’ to aid victims of domestic violence

The Korea Herald

LG, UNESCO partner to promote AI ethics

The Statesman

New regulation to tackle deepfake soon, platforms to be held accountable: India’s IT Minister

The Jakarta Post

Prabowo-Gibran team says AI characters used in campaign ad

China Daily

AI tech helps in early detection of pancreatic cancer

The Japan News

AI helps create new ‘Black Jack’ Manga episode for Osamu Tezuka’s iconic maverick doctor

China Daily

AI for good: China’s proposal for global AI governance

The Japan News

Poll: 75％ seek measures against AI-generated fake videos

The Statesman

Dealing with challenges of AI revolution

The Korea Herald

SK Telecom CEO shows confidence in AI-centered growth strategy

China Daily

AI virtual hosts change game for livestreaming

The Statesman

AI has the potential to harm, need safeguards against its misuse: VP Dhankhar

CLIMATE WATCH

Dawn

What the loss and damage fund at COP28 means for Pakistan

The Star

Flood situation improving in Terengganu, Kelantan

The Jakarta Post

Anak Krakatau continues to erupt on Tuesday

The Star

Permanent relief centres to be built to deal with floods

China Daily

Study: HK to see more hot days, heavier rainfall

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia opts for less ambitious option than early coal retirement

The Statesman

Air quality in Delhi declines to a severe category

The Jakarta Post

Coal price cap ‘must be revoked’ for energy transition

The Kathmandu Post

Can Nepal harness its huge hydropower potential?

The Daily Star

How did the US and Bangladesh come to be at the same negotiating table on climate change?

The Jakarta Post

The right to clean air

The Straits Times

Singapore’s first urban fish farm in a container launched in Tampines

China Daily

Temperatures across much of China to plummet this week

China Daily

Green tech to ‘fuel high-quality growth’ in GBA, ASEAN

Dawn

Dhaka’s air 2nd most polluted in the world on Wednesday

Kuensel

UNDP report urges climate-resilient investment in Bhutan

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DAILY DIGEST

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ASEAN MATTERS

China Daily

BRI: China, ASEAN advised to cooperate on green energy

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Marcos says Myanmar a difficult problem for Asean

The Phnom Penh Post

Assessing Myanmar situation: Consensus needed for solution

China Daily

GBA-Asean ties to lift tourism

China Daily

Hong Kong to ‘connect, add value’ to GBA-ASEAN collaboration

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines woos Asean to craft code on South China Sea

Vientiane Times

Laos ready to assume Asean chairmanship: Deputy PM

The Nation

ASEAN must enhance its talent capacity to navigate the Fourth Industrial Revolution

The Jakarta Post

ASEAN defence ministers urge lawfulness in maritime domains

The Straits Times

Several Asean defence ministers call for stop to violence in Gaza at annual powwow

China Daily

China-ASEAN ties set an example

The Phnom Penh Post

UK reaffirms its commitment to ASEAN growth

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan, ASEAN to strengthen ties for decarbonisation in bid to boost economic growth

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Kishida advocates stronger Asean ties to counter China, pledges to encourage public, private sector cooperation

Vientiane Times

Asean Media Forum spotlights Laos’ Asean chairmanship next year

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan, ASEAN ministers pledge to promote sustainable tourism

CROSS-STRAIT TENSIONS

China Daily

DPP election duo will ‘harm Taiwan’s future’

The Straits Times

Taiwan’s latest poll shows outsider leading presidential race

The Daily Star

Taiwan reports renewed China military activity

China Daily

Cooperation needed on both sides of Strait

The Straits Times

‘A historic moment’: Taiwan’s opposition agrees to joint bid for presidential election

China Daily

Taiwan official calls for more exchanges

China Daily

Measures aim to boost cross-Strait travel

Philippine Daily Inquirer

China’s aircraft carrier group enters western Pacific — Taiwan

China Daily

Experts at cross-Strait event cite similarities between Taiwan, mainland youth

China Daily

Mainland denounces Lai’s ‘Taiwan independence’ remarks

China Daily

PLA tracks US warplane flying over Taiwan Strait

China Daily

Beijing condemns Taiwan for probing firms linked to Huawei

China Daily

China’s commerce ministry extends investigation into Taiwan trade restrictions

The Straits Times

Most Taiwanese want DPP ‘taken off the shelf’, says ex-president Ma Ying-jeou

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’

INDO-PACIFIC AND ASIA

Viet Nam News

Viet Nam, Japan upgrade relations to comprehensive strategic partnership

The Statesman

India, Australia agree to strengthen defence partnership for security of Indo-Pacific

The Korea Herald

Yoon, King Charles highlight 140 years of ties, vow to set new milestone

The Statesman

‘Our cooperation with India is to ensure Indo-Pacific remains open, inclusive’

The Daily Star

The growing importance of Bangladesh in the Indo-Pacific

The Korea Herald

Negotiating members of Indo-Pacific trade talks reach consensus on energy, fair economy

The Yomiuri Shimbun

IPEF ministers vow to cooperate in decarbonisation, fair economy

The Statesman

India, US to review Israel-Hamas conflict, Ukraine war at ‘2+2’ dialogue

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Maritime expert flags China propaganda tack

China Daily

Centuries later, Chinese ships sail again to save lives

The Jakarta Post

S. Korea’s Foreign Minister Park Jin reaffirms confidence in Indo-Pacific strategy

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

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COMBATING INFLATION

The Star

Close cooperation among agencies will prevent overlapping efforts to eradicate poverty: PM Anwar

The Nation

Power bills to go up from Jan as Thai energy agency agrees on fuel tariff hike

The Daily Star

Bangladesh’s banks appreciate taka further against US dollar

The Jakarta Post

Market traders bemoan ‘abnormal’ food price increase

The Korea Herald

Over 40% of Koreans anticipate financial challenges in retirement: Survey

Philippine Daily Inquirer

2024 inflation seen slowing to 2-4%

Viet Nam News

Businesses seek ways to adapt to rising electricity prices

The Straits Times

Malaysians see lower profits, cut travelling, amid weaker ringgit

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Oil companies implement hefty price rollbacks

The Daily Star

Bangladesh sugar price records fresh hike despite duty cuts

The Straits Times

Malaysians see lower profits, cut travelling, amid weaker ringgit

The Daily Star

PM Hasina for ending subsidies on electricity, water

The Kathmandu Post

Low income puts a damper on Tihar mood

The Star

Corruption, wastage have distributional effects on the poor, needy: PM Anwar

The Straits Times

S’pore must be rigorous in helping those not catching up: PM Lee

The Star

Monthly cash assistance mooted to overcome food poverty line: PM Anwar

SPORTS & GAMES

The Straits Times

Shanti Pereira collects $315,000 at MAP Awards for successful Asian and SEA Games campaigns

Viet Nam News

Master Minh to represent Vietnam at World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship

The Nation

ONE kickboxing world champion Superlek Kiatmoo9 to defend title against Elias Mahmoudi

Viet Nam News

Lai sets tournament record at Hanoi Midnight, becomes fastest runner of 2023

The Straits Times

Singapore’s Abigail Kong, 22, to lead all-female team at Valorant Game Changers Championship

The Nation

Japan’s Ishii ‘set to take over’ as Thailand national football team head coach

The Statesman

Wade to lead Australia in T20I series against India

The Statesman

2024 U19 World Cup shifted to South Africa after ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket

Borneo Bulletin

Brunei athletes bag historic silver in world wushu meet

Viet Nam News

Phat takes Vietnam’s first WBC Muay Thai world title, Phi wins International belt

The Statesman

Aussies beat India in 2023 World Cup

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Maverick Ahanmisi turns into Tiktok star after needing an ‘outlet’ amid hard times

The Straits Times

Swimmer Yip Pin Xiu says winning Sportswoman of the Year is a win for a community

The Straits Times

Plans to remodel Commonwealth Games to help countries like Singapore become hosts

The Statesman

Seven-star Shami carries India to World Cup final

Dawn

Babar Azam says stepping down as Pakistan cricket captain in all formats

ASIA ON SCREEN

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Indonesian girl group StarBe rocks Song Association
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Puppy slaughterhouse owner calls it a day
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Still no leads in search for missing beauty queen Catherine Camilon: Police
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Still no leads in search for missing beauty queen Catherine Camilon: Police
A real life toy story
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A real life toy story
Chonburi’s plan for global smart city
Chonburi’s plan for global smart city
Listening to fish in Thailand
Listening to fish in Thailand
Promoting lotus-themed Tourism
Promoting lotus-themed Tourism
Former teacher breathes life into eggshells
Former teacher breathes life into eggshells
Monkey Business
Monkey Business
Indonesian girl group StarBe rocks Song Association
Indonesian girl group StarBe rocks Song Association
Puppy slaughterhouse owner calls it a day
Puppy slaughterhouse owner calls it a day
Mahfuz Anam speaks about 30 years of editorship
Mahfuz Anam speaks about 30 years of editorship
Still no leads in search for missing beauty queen Catherine Camilon: Police
Still no leads in search for missing beauty queen Catherine Camilon: Police
A real life toy story
A real life toy story
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SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Some of the biggest controversies in Miss Universe history

The Nation

Countries battle it out for tourism supremacy in Asia

The Korea Herald

Choosing children over career: Fatherhood changing in modern Korea

The Phnom Penh Post

A family’s commitment to endless travel

The Korea Herald

Will Suneung without ‘killer questions’ reduce reliance on private education?

The Korea Herald

Cemeteries, columbariums in South Korea reinvent themselves as sanctuaries for the living

The Daily Star

The scattered legacies of Bengal’s Sufis

Dawn

From Karachi to Kathmandu: A gendered tale of two South Asian cities

The Straits Times

Where do we flee? Japan’s outlying islands brace themselves for war in Taiwan Strait

The Straits Times

Marking the 110th birth anniversary of Xi Jinping’s father a low-key affair in China

The Kathmandu Post

Navigating stress in your early 20s

The Island

Old rest houses of Jaffna peninsula

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia’s cinematic history reflects trends, changing landscapes

The Statesman

Women priests make a mark in male domain

The Daily Star

Transitioning from Classroom to Workplace

China Daily

Museum puts the excitement into excavations

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