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CROSS-STRAIT TENSIONS

The Jakarta Post

US defense chief vows to help Taiwan defend itself

The Japan News

Taiwan cautions Beijing over semiconductor exports

The Japan News

Taiwan issue lurks as Japan and China try to feel each other out behind closed doors

China Daily

Honour commitment to one-China principle: Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson

The Japan News

Kishida meets with Harris in ‘funeral diplomacy’

China Daily

Wang Yi, Blinken meet amid tensions

The Jakarta Post

China willing to make effort for peaceful ‘reunification’ with Taiwan

The Straits Times

US shift towards ‘strategic clarity’ would make for a more dangerous Taiwan Strait

China Daily

China to sanction US defence firm CEOs over Taiwan arms sales

The Straits Times

US considers China sanctions to deter Taiwan action; Taipei presses EU for same

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Visa-free entry for Filipinos visiting Taiwan stays

The Straits Times

Taiwan’s bid to join trade pact encounters political hurdles

China Daily

US urged not to shirk responsibility for escalating cross-Straits tension

The Straits Times

Taiwan sees record 446 air incursions by China in August

The Straits Times

Taiwan shoots down drone, showing risk of escalation with China

The Straits Times

Taiwan fires warning shots at Chinese drone

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China Daily

Doubts arise on Aukus nuclear-submarine deal

The Daily Star

Blackout hits half of Bangladesh, biggest power outage in 8 years

China Daily

Fulfil UN financial obligations on time, in full: China envoy

The Star

Umno rallies leaders for election

Dawn

Committee comprising ministers, ISI and IB heads to oversee PMO audio leaks probe

The Korea Herald

After missile launches, North Korean media dismiss allies’ moves to sharpen deterrence

The Jakarta Post

Indonesian army commander will punish soldiers beating soccer fans in Malang riot

The Star

Malaysia’s PM under the spotlight as Parliament set to dissolve

Dawn

Officials left red-faced as PM Shehbaz refuses to launch flood relief dashboard

The Korea Herald

North Korea trying to tame South Korean government, grab US attention: Unification minister

Dawn

Pakistan Cabinet approves legal action against Imran, aides over ‘cypher’ audios

The Straits Times

Indonesia authorities say 125 dead in football stadium stampede

The Star

What Malaysia’s Budget 2023 has to offer

The Korea Herald

North Korea conducts third ballistic missile launch in less than a week

Dawn

Imran and his ‘coach’ involved in audio leaks: PML-N vice-president

The Straits Times

Malaysia’s Parliament sits on Oct 3 with all eyes on potential dissolution

COMBATING INFLATION

The Japan News

Consumer prices in Japan’s capital rise at fastest pace since 2014

The Korea Herald

Seoul readies 10 trillion won ‘stabilization’ fund to contain market volatility

The Jakarta Post

Inflation bites harder as Indonesia braces for ballooning transportation costs

The Star

Price ceiling for Malaysian cooking oil lowered

The Daily Star

Power prices to go up soon in Bangladesh

The Jakarta Post

Public transportation sees uptick in passengers after fuel price-hike

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Typhoon Karding farm damage to jack up rice, vegetable prices: Department of Agriculture

Viet Nam News

Germany considers Vietnam important partner in Asia-Pacific

The Japan News

Japan’s beer drinkers squirrel away suds in anticipation of price hikes

The Jakarta Post

Fuel price hike and domestic consumer spending patterns

China Daily

Beijing OKs tax breaks, defers govt-levied charges

The Straits Times

S’pore’s Indian eateries hurt by India’s wheat ban may raise prices of dishes soon

The Japan News

McDonald’s Japan to raise prices of burgers, other items

The Daily Star

Bangladesh cuts edible oil and sugar prices

The Daily Star

44 cases filed over market manipulation of essential good prices

The Jakarta Post

Cheap mealboxes a taste of Hong Kong’s economic woes

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SPECIAL FOCUS: FIGHTING THE PANDEMIC

The Phnom Penh Post

All Covid restrictions for inbound travellers to Cambodia lifted

The Jakarta Post

Covid-19 pandemic will soon be declared over: Jokowi

The Korea Herald

South Korea’s 1st homegrown Covid-19 vaccine maker underlines global partnership

The Japan News

Japan prepares for flu-Covid double whammy

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s BPOM approves first homegrown Covid-19 vaccine

The Korea Herald

No PCR tests for inbound travellers to South Korea from Oct 8

The Korea Herald

New Covid-19 cases under 30,000 for 3rd day amid waning virus wave in South Korea

China Daily

Hong Kong to push reopening unless new variant emerges

The Korea Herald

South Korea’s ruling party calls for end to PCR tests for arrivals

The Star

Masks no longer a must on flights from Malaysia

China Daily

Over 20,000 vaccination exemption certificates to be invalid in Hong Kong

The Japan News

Simplified pandemic reporting system begins in Japan

China Daily

HK’s LeaveHomeSafe app now stores companions’ vaccine passes

The Japan News

Japan to discontinue Covid-19 testing on arrival in principle

The Straits Times

Japan to recognise China-made jabs when visa-free travel restarts on Oct 11

The Star

Almost 5% dip in new Covid-19 cases

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SPECIAL FOCUS: CHINA AND ASEAN

The Straits Times

Xi Jinping to test ride Indonesia’s new China-made high-speed train

The Nation

Deeper ties with Thailand high on agenda as China celebrates 73rd anniversary as a republic

China Daily

A centre for China-Indonesia trade to be built

China Daily

Booming fruit trade highlights China-Asean cooperation

China Daily

China, Asean eye more opportunities brought by RCEP

China Daily

Asean economic ministers’ meeting kicks off in Cambodia

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Chinese ‘swarming’ continues despite Manila’s 48 protests

The Phnom Penh Post

Beijing’s OK pending for 1st export of fresh longan

The Statesman

Is South-east Asia the primary laboratory for PLA?

The Phnom Penh Post

China now buys half of Cambodia’s total milled rice exports

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia, China vow to prop up regional stability, prosperity: Ministry

China Daily

RCEP set to boost recovery, multilateralism: Experts

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Who’s afraid of RCEP?

The Jakarta Post

RCEP’s fruits come with challenge of keeping China in check

China Daily

Xi, Thongloun to witness China-Laos Railway opening

Philippine Daily Inquirer

China also harassing Filipino scientists: UP associate professor

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SPECIAL FOCUS: REINING GLOBAL WARMING

The Phnom Penh Post

Floodwaters inundate hundreds of schools

China Daily

China issues blue alert for cold wave, with temperatures expected to drop 10 degrees

Viet Nam News

Flash floods cause $4.16 million damage in Nghe An

China Daily

US, China urged to team up on emissions: Expert

China Daily

Wildlife conservation is all down to humans: Professor of conservation

Viet Nam News

Floods kill eight in central provinces of Nghe An and Ha Tinh

The Nation

Bangkok roads flooded after downpour, more heavy rain forecast for this week

The Nation

Army deploys troops to defend Bangkok, central provinces against floods

China Daily

Why is a quarter of the world’s new forest area coming from China?

Viet Nam News

Carbon market to help achieve net zero emissions

Dawn

This is not our country: Flood victims struggle to stay afloat in Karachi shelters

The Phnom Penh Post

Typhoon Noru brings flash floods, at least 16 dead

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Typhoon Karding damage to infrastructure at P23 million

The Straits Times

Warmer days, chillier nights: Expect more serious extreme weather in Singapore

Philippine Daily Inquirer

After an uneasy week, Masungi forest protectors bag UN award

Viet Nam News

Vietnam makes urgent preparations in response to super typhoon Noru

SPORTS & GAMES

The Phnom Penh Post

Hun Sen urges good sportsmanship after deadly football stampede

China Daily

Major sports venue in Beijing to have new look

China Daily

Dragon boats seize Aberdeen sea

The Star

Badminton world champ duo Aaron-Wooi Yik looking forward to challenge from rivals

China Daily

Hoops heroes do nation proud

The Jakarta Post

How a deadly crush at an East Java soccer match unfolded

The Straits Times

Formula 1: Red Bull’s Sergio Perez wins 2022 Singapore Grand Prix

The Straits Times

Formula 1: Singapore Grand Prix sees record crowd of 302,000 after 2-year hiatus

China Daily

China gets off to a flying start at table tennis worlds

The Jakarta Post

MMA fighter Angela Lee shares life journey in latest documentary

The Straits Times

Swimming: Views divided on SportSG’s sanctions on errant swimmers over drug use

The Straits Times

Over $44,000 for a week in S’pore to see F1? No sweat: Racegoers splurge for a weekend to remember

The Straits Times

Swimmer Teong apologises to family, fraternity after latest drugs bombshell

The Straits Times

Formula One: Win in S’pore will push Verstappen closer to a masterpiece year

The Straits Times

Formula One: Fans, teams, drivers gear up for return of Singapore night race

The Jakarta Post

Indonesian joggers run on personal philosophy and passion

ASIA ON SCREEN

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Colourful crabs raised as pets by animal lovers
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Colourful crabs raised as pets by animal lovers
Super Typhoon Karding barrels through parts of Philippines
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Super Typhoon Karding barrels through parts of Philippines
Coffee with cats
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On the hook: Hong Kong’s fishermen
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Market munchies
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ST CloseUp: Our sons - gay Singaporeans grapple with 377A and other challenges
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Queen Elizabeth dies, ending longest British reign
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Practising every day is the way to become a champion
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Noodles with pig’s trotters, a favourite lunch of Hanoi's office workers
Noodles with pig’s trotters, a favourite lunch of Hanoi's office workers
Colourful crabs raised as pets by animal lovers
Colourful crabs raised as pets by animal lovers
Super Typhoon Karding barrels through parts of Philippines
Super Typhoon Karding barrels through parts of Philippines
Coffee with cats
Coffee with cats
On the hook: Hong Kong’s fishermen
On the hook: Hong Kong’s fishermen
Market munchies
Market munchies
ST CloseUp: Our sons - gay Singaporeans grapple with 377A and other challenges
ST CloseUp: Our sons - gay Singaporeans grapple with 377A and other challenges
Queen Elizabeth dies, ending longest British reign
Queen Elizabeth dies, ending longest British reign
Mid-Autumn Festival masks
Mid-Autumn Festival masks
Practising every day is the way to become a champion
Practising every day is the way to become a champion
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SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA

Dawn

Pakistan’s undocumented economy: Benefit or burden during natural disasters?

The Nation

Thai security forces prepare for emergencies ahead of Apec summit

The Japan News

Japan gets serious about supporting careers with only 7％ women in the sciences

Dawn

In the political battle for ‘best Muslim award’, Pakistan is the only loser

The Straits Times

Singapore couple build bomb-resistant homes in Ukraine

The Straits Times

Indonesia hunts for Bjorka, hacker selling 1.3b SIM card users’ data, taunting officials

Viet Nam News

Hanoi’s authorities begin enforcing closure of train track coffee shops

Dawn

Locals, experts sound alarm as mountains of trash pile up on the mighty K2

The Korea Herald

Traditions of Chuseok holidays: how it was and how it is

China Daily

Haikou International Duty Free City set to open soon

China Daily

Porcelain sheds light on China’s history and culture

The Korea Herald

Ninth-century wooden Buddhas

The Star

8 of Malaysia’s most iconic historical landmarks to visit

China Daily

Blocs heat up arms race in Asia-Pacific

The Straits Times

Big plans for S’pore’s Changi Airport T5 take off

The Star

Financial pressures force Malaysia’s retirees to go back to work

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