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WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM

The Jakarta Post

Embracing pragmatic transactional realism to survive US President Trump’s world

China Daily

WEF participants more positive about Hong Kong’s economy: Financial Secretary

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia joins US President Trump’s Board of Peace despite domestic unease

China Daily

China’s message in Davos draws praise

The Straits Times

In a fractured world, President Prabowo pitches Indonesia as a calm investment bet at WEF

The Straits Times

ASEAN faces a tougher world but its diversity and resilience offer an edge: WEF panel

The Straits Times

US-China ties expected to stabilise in 2026, says WEF panel

Dawn

Pakistan PM Shehbaz, other world leaders sign charter for US President Trump-led Board of Peace

The Statesman

Trump Davos speech: US President rules out use of force to acquire Greenland

Dawn

In meeting with PM in WEF, IMF’s Georgieva acknowledges Pakistan’s economic reform efforts

The Nation

Thai DPM Ekniti opens first day in Davos, leads “Team Thailand” talks with Big Tech and World Bank

The Statesman

EU on cusp of signing ‘mother of all deals’ with India’: EU Commission President von der Leyen at WEF

China Daily

China calls for cooperation and free trade

Asia News Network

Why ASEAN’s partnership model matters for global cooperation

China Daily

Summer Davos business leaders upbeat on China

The Straits Times

Multilateralism will need to evolve to become more ‘flexible’, says Singapore PM Wong at WEF event

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CAMBODIA-THAILAND BORDER ROW

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia–Thailand border committee meeting kicks off at Poipet border crossing

The Nation

Thai PM Anutin says no Cambodian troops near border, rules out clashes

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia-Thailand situation on the table at ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodian frontline soldiers, displaced families receive support through ‘Vegetables of Love’

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodian displacement crisis enters prolonged phase; tens of thousands unable to return home

The Straits Times

Fear, suspicion, and destroyed scam compounds at Cambodian border town weeks after Thai air strikes

The Nation

71 more Cambodians arrested by Thai marines after allegedly crossing into Chanthaburi

The Nation

Thailand seeks Cambodian explanation after cross-border gunfire

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia again requests Thailand to convene joint border committee meeting

The Nation

Thai military urge international community to verify evidence before accepting Cambodia’s claims

The Phnom Penh Post

Plea for peace as thousands of Cambodians remain displaced by border violence

The Phnom Penh Post

Ceasefire holds, but half a million Cambodians remain displaced four days on

The Phnom Penh Post

Evacuees in Cambodia’s Oddar Meanchey turn to farming as numbers drop at safety centres

The Nation

Thai Public Health Ministry to resume full services at border district hospitals

The Straits Times

China steps out of diplomatic shadows to take credit for efforts on Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire

The Straits Times

Cambodia, Thailand have agreed terms on new ceasefire. Will it hold?

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PAKISTAN-INDIA CONFLICT

Dawn

Pakistan court reserves verdict on case related to ban on imports from India

Dawn

Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian aircraft until February 24

Dawn

‘Battle-tested’: Pakistan arms exports surge after May conflict with India

The Statesman

Amid Indus Waters Treaty suspension, Indian minister reviews power projects across Chenab basin

The Statesman

Indian EAM Jaishankar meets Pakistan Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq in Dhaka

The Statesman

Pakistan confirms Indian missiles struck Nur Khan Air Base in May during Operation Sindoor

Dawn

FO says Pakistan has sought clarification from India over ‘abrupt variation’ in Chenab water flows

Dawn

Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian aircraft till Jan 23

The Straits Times

India charges Pakistan-based militant groups, six men over Kashmir tourist attack

Dawn

FO rejects Indian foreign minister’s ‘inflammatory, misleading’ remarks about Pakistan’s armed forces

The Statesman

India rejects Islamabad’s claim on overflight clearance to Pakistani aircraft carrying relief assistance for Sri Lanka

Dawn

‘Fully prepared’: Indian Army chief says May conflict was ‘a trailer’ in new warning to Pakistan

Dawn

We will respond to those who impose war on us in the same way we did in May: Pakistan army chief

The Statesman

India rejects Pakistan’s ‘baseless’ allegations over Islamabad suicide bomb blast

The Straits Times

Deadly attacks in India and Pakistan reignite cross-border suspicions

Dawn

Pakistan welcomes Sikh pilgrims from India in first major crossing since May conflict

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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

Vientiane Times

Laos, Myanmar, Thailand join forces to battle transboundary air pollution

The Jakarta Post

Indonesian government halts operations at eight polluting facilities in Greater Jakarta

The Star

River water quality takes a plunge across Malaysia

The Jakarta Post

Unchecked plantations, construction fuel deadly West Java landslide

Dawn

Freezing temperatures make life difficult in Pakistan’s snow-hit areas

The Korea Herald

Trash diet: Seoul seeks to slim waste with ‘1 bag each’ campaign

China Daily

China’s restored wetlands welcome new flocks of migratory birds

The Jakarta Post

Landslide in Indonesia’s West Bandung kills eight, more than 80 missing

The Kathmandu Post

Snowfall disrupts mountain districts of Nepal’s Karnali, Sudurpaschim, brings relief to drought-hit farmers

The Jakarta Post

Death toll climbs in Indonesia’s West Bandung as disasters grip Java

The Phnom Penh Post

New strategic roadmap expected to reduce plastic waste in Cambodia by up to 74%

Viet Nam News

Northern Vietnam hit by coldest spell of winter as temperatures plunge

The Jakarta Post

Forest fires break out in Indonesia’s Sumatra, Kalimantan despite ongoing rainy season

The Statesman

Supreme Court directs Delhi, NCR States to submit plans for long-term measures against air pollution

The Jakarta Post

Jakarta to break ground on giant sea wall in September

Dawn

Water crisis in Pakistan’s Quetta worsens as groundwater depletes and public supply fails

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HEALTH

 

The Nation

Thailand screens 1,700 passengers for Nipah virus; three hospitals put on standby

The Phnom Penh Post

Diagnoses of diabetes, cancer, mental illness increased in Cambodia in 2025

The Straits Times

More young adults, teens in Singapore being diagnosed with cancer

Kuensel

Cerebral palsy care out of reach for Bhutan’s rural families

The Star

Food allergy no longer just a childhood “phase”: Malaysian doctors

Borneo Bulletin

Infant formula recalled over toxin risk by Brunei food authority

The Star

Major drop in maternal mortality ratio in Malaysia since 1970s

The Kathmandu Post

One in six children in Nepal province suffers from wasting

Kuensel

Cooks trained to diversify egg recipes under Bhutan’s ‘One Child, One Egg’ programme

The Star

Affordable medical insurance for all Malaysians in the works

The Star

Hip fractures to triple in Malaysia by 2050

The Korea Herald

Weight-loss shots pile up in Seoul while high-risk regions go without

The Straits Times

Singapore study finds new way to disarm antibiotic-resistant bacteria, hasten healing of chronic wounds

The Korea Herald

How far should abortion limits stretch in Korea?

The Straits Times

‘Content to die’: Afghanistan’s hunger crisis worsened by winter, aid cuts

The Star

Healing hub of ASEAN? Malaysia can be regional centre for specialised medical care: expert

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

China Daily

Consumers warming to ’emotional’ AI toys

The Straits Times

From food to finance: AI facilities that have set up shop in Singapore

China Daily

Artificial intelligence takes sex toy industry by storm

The Daily Star

Onslaught of AI content aims to sway Bangladeshi voters

The Straits Times

Students question Singapore polytechnics’ use of AI in open house publicity materials

The Korea Herald

South Korea sets AI safety rules, first in world

The Straits Times

AI-driven robot helps seniors stay active, prevents falls at active ageing centres in Singapore

The Straits Times

Singapore in talks with X after its AI bot Grok creates sexually explicit deepfakes of women and children

The Korea Herald

South Korea to set up AI-assisted fire response system

Viet Nam News

AI cameras power Hanoi’s delayed fines on urban disorder

The Straits Times

‘Tiger Tiger, burning bright’: The scourge of AI-generated wildlife videos in India

China Daily

Saving Chinese heritage with smart tech

China Daily

Shift in intelligent Chinese EVs piques interest of consumers

The Daily Star

Bangladesh launches first shared GPU cloud facility to boost AI, research

The Korea Herald

South Korean creator, copyright groups oppose ‘use first, pay later’ stance in government AI plan

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia takes hard line against Elon Musk over deepfakes

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DAILY DIGEST

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FIGHTING FAKE NEWS

Viet Nam News

Vietnam’s central bank rejects rumour small banknotes removed from circulation

The Daily Star

Onslaught of AI content aims to sway Bangladeshi voters

The Straits Times

‘Tiger Tiger, burning bright’: The scourge of AI-generated wildlife videos in India

The Star

QuickCheck: Is TikTok being asked to shut down in Malaysia?

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Certain claims spread rapidly on social media during Japan’s Upper House election last July

The Daily Star

Praise and smear around Bangladesh’s February elections spread online

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodian ministries urge public to stop sharing unverified Thai content

The Nation

Thailand ranks 2nd globally as businesses face critical disinformation threats

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Filipino woman who saved dogs from fire in viral video sounds alarm on bogus donation drives

Dawn

Pakistan-origin man from Sydney falsely identified as Bondi Beach gunman fears for his life

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Fake Japan prime minister’s office website could spread malware

The Statesman

No, India did not ask for Pakistan ex-PM Imran as ‘political prisoner’: Fake letter sparks frenzy

Dawn

Pakistan’s information ministry, cybercrime agency to take action against fake news on ‘massive scale’

The Daily Star

Bangladesh made 279 requests for content removal in first half of 2025: Google report

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia denies online claims of Vietnam sea-bridge project, warns of risk to bilateral ties

Dawn

AI deepfakes: The latest weapon in Pakistan’s disinformation wars

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ASEAN MATTERS

The Straits Times

Singapore among slowest-growing food delivery markets in ASEAN despite regional surge

Philippine Daily Inquirer

ASEAN tourism chiefs meet in Cebu to align policies, boost growth

China Daily

Myanmar’s election ends amid mixed international response

Philippine Daily Inquirer

ASEAN Summit 2026 in Cebu: What it is and why it is important for Cebu

Borneo Bulletin

Bruneian students encouraged to embrace ASEAN values

The Straits Times

Is ASEAN moving fast enough?

The Straits Times

ASEAN faces a tougher world but its diversity and resilience offer an edge: WEF panel

The Straits Times

Philippines hosts Myanmar political, ethnic groups for ‘stakeholder meeting’

Viet Nam News

AMRO forecasts Vietnam to lead growth in ASEAN+3 in 2026

Philippine Daily Inquirer

China keen to push Code of Conduct in disputed waters

The Straits Times

Singapore proposes ASEAN-first mechanism to trace scam calls across borders

The Star

ASEAN will not certify Myanmar election or send observers, Malaysia says

The Star

Malaysia’s ASEAN success raised the bar

The Star

Healing hub of ASEAN? Malaysia can be regional centre for specialised medical care: expert

Borneo Bulletin

Bruneian minister calls for ASEAN shift towards ‘connected intelligence’

Viet Nam News

Vietnam to remain responsible, active member of ASEAN digital cooperation

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CROSS-STRAITS RELATIONS

The Straits Times

Chinese drill sparks talk of ‘decapitation’ strike on Taipei

The Straits Times

US says reached deal with Taiwan to lower tariffs, boost investments

China Daily

China sanctions ‘diehard Taiwan independence’ separatists

China Daily

Military drills in Taiwan ‘necessary and justified,’ Chinese official says

The Jakarta Post

Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China’s military drill

The Jakarta Post

China hits US defence firms with sanctions over arms sales to Taiwan

China Daily

China condemns US plan for arms sales to Taiwan

The Straits Times

Nail designs, food reviews ‘not politically sensitive’: Taiwanese users rail against Xiaohongshu ban

China Daily

China decries Taiwan’s DPP’s RedNote ban

The Straits Times

Taiwan to ban China’s Xiaohongshu app for one year on fraud concerns

China Daily

China delivers another letter to UN chief over Japan’s remarks on Taiwan

China Daily

Beijing urges Tokyo to explain its Taiwan position

The Straits Times

Chinese President Xi may want US counterpart Trump to rein in Japan in spat with China, say analysts

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan’s dispute with China set to drag on after meeting at G20 falls through

China Daily

Flight cancellations surge on China-Japan routes

The Straits Times

From hip-hop song to satirical cartoons, China-Japan row ratchets up online

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ASIAN EDITORS CIRCLE

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COMBATING INFLATION

The Daily Star

In Bangladesh, higher imports raise hopes of stable food prices in Ramadan

Borneo Bulletin

Brunei’s inflation rate decreases by 0.3pc in 2025

The Daily Star

Bangladeshi government revises social safety net with higher allowances, wider coverage

Viet Nam News

Early preparation underpins stable supply during Vietnam Lunar New Year

The Korea Herald

For many young Koreans, one job doesn’t cut it

The Straits Times

Utility bills in Singapore could go up as carbon tax almost doubles in 2026

China Daily

Chinese consumers tilting toward private labels

Philippine Daily Inquirer

No price hikes for 91% of basic goods in the Philippines: trade department

The Daily Star

No rent hike in 2 years in Dhaka, tenants must have access to roof and main gate

Dawn

Grid issues behind costly power in Pakistan

The Daily Star

Gold prices in Bangladesh break all records

Borneo Bulletin

Why everything costs more

The Straits Times

Singapore diners unfazed if budget meal options shrink, many prefer regular coffee shop fare

The Korea Herald

Dubai chewy cookie frenzy in South Korea sends pistachio prices soaring threefold

Kuensel

Over 1,900 commodities set to become cheaper as Bhutan adopts GST

Vientiane Times

Standard of living improving in Laos amid signs of economic recovery

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SPORTS & GAMES

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia’s first Baby Olympics aims to inspire young minds

Kuensel

Meet Gawa Zangpo, Bhutan’s rising long-distance runner

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Tennis star Alex Eala’s rise highlights learning curve for Filipino fans

Go Go Mongolia

Mongolian athletes from Netflix’s Physical Asia awarded Golden Star

The Jakarta Post

Indosalto: Urban acrobatics leaping into Jakarta’s narrow spaces

China Daily

More than 70,000 runners join annual Hong Kong marathon

The Straits Times

Bill to formally recognise chess, e-sports and others as sports passed in Singapore Parliament

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Filipino tennis star Alex Eala reaches new high at World No.49 ahead of Australian Open

The Straits Times

‘Silent pickleball’: Residents in Singaporean neighbourhood trial playing with foam balls to reduce noise

Philippine Daily Inquirer

The steady climb of Philippine football

Dawn

Commonwealth, Asian Games and T20 World Cup to shape Pakistan’s 2026 sports calendar

The Daily Star

Bangladesh won’t travel to India for T20 World Cup

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines shines in Olympic sports in SEA Games

China Daily

The heat is on for China’s ice and snow stars

The Statesman

Now, only certified rafting guides with first-aid, CPR training will be allowed to work at rivers in India’s Uttarakhand

Dawn

Pakistan played ‘fearless, not careless’ cricket to win Under-19 Asia Cup, says head coach

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ASIA ON SCREEN

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Vietnam’s four-legged guardians
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Vietnam’s four-legged guardians
Vietnam’s four-legged guardians
Vietnam’s four-legged guardians
Tourism in Vietnam hits new peak
Tourism in Vietnam hits new peak
Is ASEAN moving fast enough?
Is ASEAN moving fast enough?
Bringing Vietnamese heroines to life with AR
Bringing Vietnamese heroines to life with AR
Singaporean man declutters hoarders’ homes and transform lives
Singaporean man declutters hoarders’ homes and transform lives
On the ground in Sri Lanka: Rebuilding after Cyclone Ditwah
On the ground in Sri Lanka: Rebuilding after Cyclone Ditwah
A lifeline for people with intellectual disabilities
A lifeline for people with intellectual disabilities
Cherry blossom season in Vietnam’s Da Lat
Cherry blossom season in Vietnam’s Da Lat
Singapore’s Marina Bay New Year fireworks 2026
Singapore’s Marina Bay New Year fireworks 2026
A look at Hanoi’s AI traffic camera system
A look at Hanoi’s AI traffic camera system
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SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA

The Straits Times

The ‘McDonaldisation’ of nasi lemak: Can Singapore’s central kitchens save the food industry?

China Daily

School launched in Beijing for interstellar travel

The Star

“Kavadi” maker from Malaysia’s Ipoh takes pride in his work

The Straits Times

Hong Kong has another hit movie. Can such flicks save the industry from terminal decline?

The Jakarta Post

Living with the strain: Why Jakarta is still home

Sin Chew Daily

Victim of medical negligence, 18-year-old Malaysian girl redraws life with art

The Star

Malaysian paraplegic agriculturist builds regenerative food forest for Kuala Lumpur community

China Daily

First accessible pub in China fosters community of people with disabilities and the able-bodied

The Nation

Thailand’s Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother’s lifelong mission to keep Thai performing arts alive

The Korea Herald

South Korea’s ‘chaebol,’ the quiet fashion influencers

The Kathmandu Post

Butter tree “chiuri” bloom brings bumper honey harvest for beekeepers in Nepal village

The Phnom Penh Post

Art exhibition explores identity, pain and resilience amid Cambodia’s cultural scars

Vientiane Times

The joys of cycling in Laos’ Xayabouly

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s volunteering paths: Where small acts lead to big change

The Daily Star

Flying traditions: Sakrain and the shared life of old Dhaka

The Straits Times

Caught littering in Malaysia? This is what community service punishment will look like

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