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China Daily

Iran says response hinges on cease-fire

The Daily Star

Michigan Muslims shun Harris over Mideast turmoil

The Kathmandu Post

Israeli strikes kill 10 people in Gaza, keep up pressure on north

The Star

Malaysia part of group working on UN draft resolution mulling removal of Israel’s membership

The Daily Star

Bangladeshi killed in Beirut: Body can’t be brought home as flight ops suspended

The Kathmandu Post

Relentless wait for a Nepali’s missing brother’s return from Israel

China Daily

Israel’s ban on UNRWA sparks outcry

Viet Nam News

Vietnam calls for efforts to prevent conflicts from spreading in Middle East

The Jakarta Post

X suspends new account posting on behalf of Iran’s Khamenei

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia condemns Israeli strikes on Iran, calls for restraint from all parties

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia reaffirms support for Palestine at BRICS Summit

The Straits Times

Israel says it has killed 3 Hezbollah commanders, around 70 fighters in 48 hours

China Daily

Chinese aid arrives in Beirut

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia hospital under fire as Israeli forces deepen operations in northern Gaza

The Straits Times

WHO to evacuate 1,000 Gazan women, children for urgent medical care

The Daily Star

54 Bangladeshis return from Lebanon in first phase

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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

The Statesman

Delhi air pollution crisis: Environment Minister reviews winter action plan, says next 10 days crucial

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Typhoon Yinxing expected to intensify before landfall in northern Philippines on Thursday

China Daily

Rain wreaks havoc again in China’s Hainan province

The Straits Times

What’s on the agenda at COP29?

The Nation

Thailand ranks among the top 4 countries most at risk of flooding

Viet Nam News

Rare Taurid meteors dazzle Vietnamese skies

The Star

At least nine killed as volcano erupts on Indonesia’s Flores island

Dawn

Lahore’s air quality index reaches unprecedented level

The Korea Herald

Beyond weather forecasting, Korean Meteorological Administration seeks to empower climate action

Dawn

Punjab declares smog as ‘calamity’, sends children with medical issues on 3-month leave

The Straits Times

Singapore corals showing signs of recovery amid global coral bleaching event

Viet Nam News

Vietnam’s northern region to experience first cold weather of this winter

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Kong-rey may become super typhoon

The Statesman

Delhi’s air sees slight improvement but reels in ‘poor’ zone

Dawn

ADB approves $500m loan to support climate and disaster resilience in Pakistan

The Daily Star

Making the climate change battle inclusive

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HEALTH

 

Viet Nam News

20 kindergarten students in stable condition after rat poison incident in Vietnam

The Straits Times

First-of-its-kind mRNA production lab in Asia paves way for pandemic preparedness

Viet Nam News

Silent epidemic: Vietnamese teenagers at risk of sexually transmitted infections

Kuensel

Expecting mothers and children in Bhutan vulnerable to lead exposure

The Kathmandu Post

Women in rural Madhesh face uphill battle to access sexual, reproductive care

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia launches nationwide measles-rubella vaccination campaign

Dawn

Sindh government blames climate change for surge in vector-borne diseases

The Star

Broader coverage for Malaysia’s elderly a welcome relief

The Kathmandu Post

Nepali government pledges free cancer treatment for children, experts flag critical gaps

The Nation

Thai FDA to crack down on toxic chemicals after imported grapes scare

Viet Nam News

Child genital reconstruction surgery programme continues mission in Vietnam

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Avoid food poisoning after floods, disasters: What to know

Kuensel

Lead poisoning: A silent crisis in Bhutan

The Nation

Thai Red Cross Blood drive launched to celebrate Halloween

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines to lead next year’s World Health Assembly

The Star

Newer mpox strain appears to hit girls harder

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

The Japan News

Japan Patent Office mulls revising laws to cope with digital tech, AI

The Korea Herald

TechCamp Korea 2024 promotes safe, ethical AI use

The Japan News

Osaka-Kansai Expo: Robot avatars to be operated by online visitors

Dawn

Pakistan PM Shehbaz goes all in on AI at Riyadh investment conference

China Daily

In China, AI creates more jobs but with higher entry threshold

The Jakarta Post

When art and bots collide

Kuensel

Rising AI threats: Bhutan’s GovTech promotes responsible use and regulation

The Phnom Penh Post

From audio to audiovisual: Cambodian author uses AI for innovative storytelling

The Jakarta Post

Investors eye Indonesia for AI amid low energy costs, favourable policies

The Straits Times

Robots that paint, plaster walls to be rolled out at half of Singapore’s BTO construction sites

The Japan News

International conference on Philosophy for Age of AI to be held in Kyoto in 2025

China Daily

AI offers fresh potential for BRICS cooperation

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Intellectual property body in the Philippines eyes guidelines for AI-generated artwork

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine Supreme Court starts AI pilot test for transcription, research

The Star

Malaysian gov’t to rope in AI in multi-ministry plan to tackle scams, violence, says DPM Zahid

The Japan News

More and more call centres in Japan using AI to address customer harassment

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DAILY DIGEST

THE ASIAN VIEW

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FIGHTING FAKE NEWS

The Japan News

20 sites found to be posing as major Japanese media outlets

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia’s Ministry of Information reports on legal protection for journalists amid fake news

The Straits Times

Singapore blocks 10 foreign-linked websites in crackdown on potential hostile disinformation

China Daily

China launches 3-month campaign against illegal online news services

The Japan News

News media groups warn of ‘free riding’ by AI; sites lose views as AI imitates copyrighted content

Asia News Network

Fake news and social media posts cause a flutter across Asia

The Daily Star

Non-compliance: Bangladesh may temporarily shut Facebook, YouTube over spread of “disinformation”

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ASEAN MATTERS

Viet Nam News

ASEAN calls on parties to abide by principle of non-appropriation of outer space

The Nation

Thailand tops demand for gold in ASEAN for 2nd successive quarter

Vientiane Times

ASEAN ministers highlight creative economy, cultural unity at recent meeting

Tan Tam Mei

ASEAN needs a ‘reboot’ to tackle ongoing challenges, say regional leaders

Vientiane Times

ASEAN marks progress towards sustainable capital markets

Viet Nam News

ASEAN crucial for implementation of international law, UNCLOS in East Sea, say scholars

The Straits Times

ASEAN power grid could create new jobs, bring investments to energy sector: Study

Viet Nam News

ASEAN pledges to work with countries towards a nuclear weapon-free world

The Korea Herald

‘Restrictive immigration may dampen Southeast Asian interest in Korea,’ says ASEAN-Korea Center head

Vientiane Times

Laos hails ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly chairmanship, resolutions adopted

Borneo Bulletin

Brunei chairs ASEAN disaster management talks

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines only ASEAN nation calling out China’s South China Sea actions , says coast guard official

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Navigating ASEAN in a changing world

Vientiane Times

45th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly to see push for shared benefits

Vientiane Times

UN chief hails ASEAN as bridge for peace

Vientiane Times

ASEAN Summits conclude, Malaysia takes over Chairmanship from Laos

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CROSS-STRAITS RELATIONS

The Straits Times

After SpaceX’s requests, Taiwanese suppliers move manufacturing abroad, sources say

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Taiwan detects 37 Chinese aircraft near island

China Daily

Fujian, Taiwan eyeing closer financial links

The Straits Times

Taiwan moves to buy 1,000 attack drones from US

China Daily

China blasts US $1.99 billion arms sale to Taiwan, warns of heightened risk

The Straits Times

Taiwan president to visit frontline islands with China for battle anniversary

China Daily

First cross-strait youth volleyball friendship match held in Xiamen

The Straits Times

Preparing for Chinese blockade, Taiwan reveals wartime food plans, enough rice for months

The Straits Times

China to carry out live firing operation in Taiwan Strait

The Korea Herald

Taiwanese Mission chief stresses AI strategy on National Day

China Daily

China’s army conducts ‘Joint Sword-2024B’ drills surrounding Taiwan

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Taiwan says on ‘alert’ as China aircraft carrier detected to its south

The Straits Times

Beijing accuses Taiwan President Lai Ching-te of undermining peace in Taiwan Strait

Philippine Daily Inquirer

China poised for military drills after Taiwan leader’s speech – sources

The Straits Times

‘Impossible’ for People’s Republic of China to be our motherland, Taiwan president says

China Daily

Mainland slams Taiwan’s ‘economic coercion’ claim

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INDO-PACIFIC AND ASIA

The Statesman

Indian Foreign Minister arrives in Brisbane to take forward India-Australia ‘Dosti’

Vientiane Times

Australia delivers new round of humanitarian support to Laos

Kuensel

Historic Royal visit to Australia brings Bhutanese diaspora together

The Japan News

Japan defence minister calls for free, open Indo-Pacific at meeting in Italy

Kuensel

Over 27,000 Bhutanese attend Royal audience in Australia

China Daily

China, Pacific island nations eye prosperity

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Climate efforts should benefit most vulnerable, says President Marcos in Asia-Pacific conference

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Over 200 police deployed for Asia-Pacific disaster mitigation conference in Manila

Kuensel

Tears and inspiration: Royal audience inspires Bhutanese diaspora in Australia

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines to open Asia-Pacific disaster meet today, Oct 14; gun ban ordered in Metro Manila

The Nation

Aviation boom set to attract investment to Asia Pacific

The Korea Herald

Samsung tightens its belt amid crisis winds; to layoff jobs in SE Asia, Indo-Pacific

The Statesman

The Quad and China

The Straits Times

Exercise Wallaby accident: All 12 injured SAF servicemen received medical care, rejoined unit

The Jakarta Post

Environmental concerns raised over dairy cow import plan for Prabowo’s free meal program

Vientiane Times

ASEAN members mull upgrade of FTA with Australia, New Zealand

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COMBATING INFLATION

The Daily Star

Potato prices jump as supplies shrink in Bangladesh

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine inflation rises to 2.3% in October

Kuensel

Bhutan’s government agencies paying inflated prices for subpar vehicle parts

The Daily Star

As prices soar, imported onions rot at Bangladesh port amid adverse weather

The Straits Times

Core inflation expected to cool to 3-year low by end-2024: Monetary Authority of Singapore

The Daily Star

Hilsha hunters hit by 22-day ban seek increased govt assistance

Kuensel

Bhutan’s potato auction hits new heights

The Daily Star

Rice prices surge in Bangladesh’s kitchen markets

The Daily Star

Consumer sales slow as inflation bites Bangladeshis

The Daily Star

Consumer groups unhappy over price hike in some Malaysian states

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine central bank delivers another quarter point rate cut as inflation cools

The Daily Star

Increase in electricity prices concerns manufacturer

The Daily Star

Cabbage now costs Tk 70?! Will your next salad require a bank loan?

The Daily Star

Food inflation above 10% in Bangladesh for half a year, why?

The Korea Herald

Bibimbap price continues to go up: data

Dawn

Analysis: Interpreting Pakistan’s ‘illusory’ inflation index

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SPORTS & GAMES

China Daily

China’s Zheng Qinwen defeats Rybakina to claim her first win at WTA Finals

China Daily

Young Chinese woman in wheelchair defies odds to complete Spartan Race

The Star

Malaysian swimmer Jayden sets national record at World Cup

China Daily

Yao Ming quits as head of Chinese basketball

The Japan News

Shohei Ohtani earns 1st championship title

The Straits Times

Ex-Singapore footballer Rahmat Mawar, first man to lift a trophy at National Stadium, dies at 81

Viet Nam News

Vietnamese players on the hunt abroad for international badminton titles

The Straits Times

Singapore defeats Sri Lanka to end 10-year wait for Asian netball crown

Go Go Mongolia

E.Temuujin became Mongolia’s first Asian billiards champion

The Nation

Thai automaker launches first high performance race car

The Daily Star

Bangladesh thump India to qualify for Women’s SAFF C’ship semis

China Daily

First cross-strait youth volleyball friendship match held in Xiamen

Kuensel

Bhutan’s new bodybuilding and fitness champions

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal defeats US in Super Over

Viet Nam News

Vietnamese kickboxing fighters place third in Asia with 11 golds

The Jakarta Post

Defeat to China dents Indonesia’s World Cup dreams

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