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The Statesman

Canadian Hindus ‘soft targets’, asked to leave country: Indian-origin MP

Dawn

Pakistan to hold elections in last week of January

The Korea Herald

President Yoon’s speech at UN signals downturn ahead in inter-Korean relations: experts

The Star

Malaysia to boost ties with Iran and Turkiye

The Korea Herald

Korean Parliament passes arrest motion against opposition leader, dismissal motion against PM

The Statesman

Trudeau’s allegations politically driven, no specific info given on Nijjar case: Foreign ministry

The Statesman

Women’s Reservation Bill clears Rajya Sabha, set to become law after President’s signature

The Statesman

‘Growing politically-condoned hate crimes’: India asks its citizens in Canada to exercise utmost caution

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia pushes for downstreaming, Global South rights at UN Sustainable Goals summit

The Korea Herald

President Yoon says arms deal between North Korea, Russia would be ‘direct provocation’

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan wants China’s buoy removed from EEZ near Senkaku Islands

The Daily Star

Time has come for a female UN chief: PM Hasina

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal’s teachers take to streets to protest school education bill

The Statesman

PM Modi appeals to parliamentarians to get rid of outdated laws

The Jakarta Post

President Jokowi denies violence in cabinet meeting

Dawn

What is the Khalistan movement, and why is it fuelling India-Canada rift?

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

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’

The Korea Herald

KT’s AI tech to accelerate digital logistics innovation of SingPost

China Daily

Tencent unveils large language model

Philippine Daily Inquirer

OpenAI explains how to teach with AI

Philippine Daily Inquirer

The 25 most important AI words everyone should know

The Star

Rise of AI-based scams

Viet Nam News

Asia-Pacific urged to use AI to combat cyber threats

China Daily

Cutting-edge technologies attract visitors at 2023 CIFTIS in Beijing

The Jakarta Post

Cybersecurity threats in Indonesia decreasing, with AI deployed by both sides

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Google’s AI search service available in Japan on trial basis

THAILAND

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

The Nation

Consumer confidence recovers after new Thai government formed: Survey

The Nation

Interior Ministry working to get rid of abusive local powers: Interior minister

The Nation

Srettha vows to increase minimum daily wage to 400 baht as soon as possible

The Nation

Srettha highlights urgent economic measures in his govt’s policy statement

The Nation

Move Forward leads the attack as Srettha reveals government’s key policies

The Nation

Farming subsidies only distort world prices, says Srettha as he promises 5% growth

The Nation

Opposition gets 14 hours to scrutinise government policies at Parliament meeting

The Nation

As new Cabinet is sworn in, Srettha says ‘no honeymoon period’ for his government

The Nation

Pheu Thai pledge to nearly double the minimum wage has many sceptics, survey finds

CLIMATE WATCH

The Jakarta Post

Dry season sparks fires engulfing Central, West Java landfills

Dawn

In Gilgit-Baltistan, climate change is changing how people dream

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Fishing ban, other restrictions eyed to counter overfishing

The Straits Times

Climate takes centre stage at UN as global temperatures hit record

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia to miss 2025 geothermal energy target, association warns

The Phnom Penh Post

From waste to bounty: Cambodian villager leading Prey Veng in composting revolution

The Straits Times

Sydney issues total fire ban as spring heatwave grips Australia

China Daily

World’s largest offshore wind power facility starts operating in Fujian

The Jakarta Post

Why is 2023 so hot? A rare Pacific volcano is among the suspects

The Star

Villagers get 3.6 tonnes of chicken for picking up 12 tonnes of plastic in beach clean-up programme

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Tea leaves used as alternative material in new Gundam model

Viet Nam News

Emission trading system under construction in Vietnam

The Daily Star

Harsh weather to affect $27 billion RMG export from Bangladesh: Report

The Straits Times

India’s many battles against climate change

The Phnom Penh Post

Student-led plastic cleanup garners ASEAN recognition

The Straits Times

Forest fires blanket several Indonesian provinces, causing surge in people falling ill

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ASEAN MATTERS

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

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia PM calls for ASEAN response to rising geopolitical rivalries

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Kishida calls for deeper Japan-ASEAN ties in 6 areas

The Jakarta Post

Jokowi says ASEAN stands united, above all else

CROSS-STRAIT TENSIONS

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

Philippine Daily Inquirer

US in talks to develop Philippine port facing Taiwan

Philippine Daily Inquirer

US approves new $500 million arms sale to Taiwan as tension from China intensifies

China Daily

PLA conducts drills near island of Taiwan

China Daily

Chinese mainland suspends mango imports from Taiwan

The Straits Times

Taiwan details China drills, V-P William Lai says election not China’s to call

The Straits Times

Philippines sees risk of conflict over Taiwan as a ‘major concern’

INDO-PACIFIC AND ASIA

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

The Jakarta Post

For the UK, the Indo-Pacific is becoming a centre of geopolitical gravity

The Statesman

Asean is crucial pillar of India’s Act East policy: Indian foreign minister

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PANDEMIC

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

The Korea Herald

21 million expired Covid-19 vaccine doses discarded: data

COMBATING INFLATION

The Jakarta Post

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

The Star

We can taste the difference, say Malaysian rice lovers

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine government eyeing other options besides rice price cap amid rising costs

The Star

Vegetable prices in Malaysia set to soar during monsoon season

The Phnom Penh Post

PM Hun Manet calls for 3-month trial of lower electricity tariffs

The Star

Imported rice to be sold at subsidised rates in Malaysia: Minister

Philippine Daily Inquirer

President Marcos says P20/kilo rice possible: ‘There’s always a chance’

The Star

Rice supply issues to be resolved soon: Malaysia agriculture minister

Philippine Daily Inquirer

National Food Authority hikes buying price for unhusked rice to help Philippine farmers earn more

The Daily Star

Potato prices in Bangladesh keep ticking up despite cap

The Daily Star

Bangladesh fixes egg, onion, potato prices

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines rice imports held off amid high global prices

The Daily Star

Bangladesh’s food security protected amid global crisis: PM Hasina

The Nation

Thai Finance Ministry expects 100 billion baht boost in tax-revenue target

The Daily Star

Government’s timely action keeping Malaysia’s commodity prices stable: Commerce minister

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines to raise fuel prices today

SPORTS & GAMES

China Daily

Smart venues get the green light

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Swimmer Kayla Sanchez tempers hopes amid high expectations at Asian Games

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Gilas women excited for first crack at Asian Games competition

The Straits Times

How Singapore’s finest sprinter found her speed

The Japan News

Pro wrestlers brawl on Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train

China Daily

Asian Games economy to give consumption a new push

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Asiad gold pot at P3 million after Tolentino bonus

China Daily

19th Asian Games Village officially opens in Hangzhou

The Straits Times

Carlos Sainz wins Singapore Grand Prix for second race victory

Dawn

Siraj stars as India rout Sri Lanka for eighth Asia Cup crown

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines men’s volleyball team gets its ‘opportunity’ at Asian Games

The Daily Star

Sri Lanka stun Pakistan to earn Asia Cup final match against India

China Daily

Asian Games Village ready for the big event

Dawn

Rain clouds loom large over Pakistan-Sri Lanka Asia Cup ‘semi-final’

China Daily

Pickleball takes China by storm

China Daily

Hangzhou Asian Games: 100m torchbearers carry online flame

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SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA

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

Dawn

Should state institutions be subject to public criticism?

The Korea Herald

Why statues have become a centre of ideological dispute

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Tensions with US help spawn card game craze in China

Dawn

Constitutional quagmire: Untangling the delay in Pakistan’s general elections

The Korea Herald

‘Bikini debate’ opens up on public exposure

China Daily

Thais see ‘elixir’ as solution to human-elephant conflict

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