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The Japan News

South Korea increases presence as arms exporter with eye on Europe

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s political parties prepare for three-plus-horse race

The Jakarta Post

G-7 calls on Indonesia to cap Russian oil prices

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal Airlines at a loss as Chinese planes begin to rust

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Weak peso, stock market hit Filipino billionaires’ net worths hard

The Korea Herald

Seoul dismisses Beijing’s claim, says THAAD is Korea’s means of self-defense

The Jakarta Post

Philippines cancels Russia helicopter deal over US sanctions

China Daily

New US chip subsidy bill poses threat to global economy: Chinese trade associations

The Japan News

Japan, US conduct joint drill near Okinawa

The Korea Herald

16 dead, missing in record rainfall in Seoul, surrounding areas in 3 days

Viet Nam News

Typhoon Mulan heading to the north, bringing torrential rains

Viet Nam News

Vietnamese health ministry stresses homosexuality not a disorder

The Jakarta Post

US doubling down on investment in the Pacific: Senior diplomat

The Japan News

Taiwanese foreign minister says China drills part of a game-plan for invasion

The Korea Herald

Heaviest rainfall in 115 years wreaks havoc on Greater Seoul

The Nation

Prayut leaves it to Constitutional Court to decide his fate as PM

COMBATING INFLATION

The Korea Herald

South Korea to expand food supply to tame prices ahead of Chuseok

China Daily

Thailand hikes rate for 1st time since 2018 to tame inflation

China Daily

China consumer prices increase mildly, factory inflation eases

The Jakarta Post

Indonesian consumers less confident but keep spending

The Daily Star

Bangladesh fuel price hike was avoidable: Report

The Daily Star

Impact of fuel price hike being assessed: Bangladesh finance Minister

The Japan News

Restaurants, food companies try to hold prices steady even as costs rise

The Kathmandu Post

Rising cost of living is squeezing Nepalis who were already on a tight budget

The Star

As the cost of living goes up, food delivery riders plan strike for Aug 5

The Korea Herald

South Korea’s inflation at near 24-year high in July on high energy, food prices

Philippine Daily Inquirer

As Duterte stepped down, more Filipinos tighten belts to make ends meet

The Statesman

India’s average inflation rate highest in 2022, at 6.82%, since 2014

The Korea Herald

Prices keep surging amid growth woes

The Jakarta Post

Police ‘react’ with violence against Komodo price hike protesters

China Daily

US interest rate hikes unlikely to trigger another financial crisis in Southeast Asia

The Phnom Penh Post

Step up targeted solutions to tame runaway inflation, economists say

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DAILY DIGEST

SPECIAL FOCUS: FIGHTING THE PANDEMIC

Viet Nam News

Ho Chi Minh City records rising number of new Covid-19 cases, particularly BA.5 variant

The Korea Herald

Korea’s first domestic Covid-19 vaccine ready

China Daily

More tourists return home from Hainan amid outbreak

China Daily

New quarantine rules for Hong Kong helpers allow more flexibility

The Korea Herald

North Korea’s Kim declares victory in battle against Covid-19

The Korea Herald

South Korea’s daily Covid-19 cases reach four-month high of over 150,000

The Straits Times

‘No potential of a pandemic’ from new Langya virus found in China: S’pore expert

The Star

Covid-19 cases under-reported, actual numbers higher: Malaysian Health Ministry

China Daily

Hong Kong sees 4,045 new Covid-19 cases, 3 more elderly deaths

The Statesman

Covid-19 cases rising again in Delhi, but no need to panic: Minister

The Korea Herald

South Korea shrugging off omicron’s summer return

China Daily

Hong Kong sees 4,274 new Covid-19 infections, five deaths

The Straits Times

I caught Covid-19 when it was no longer fashionable, sympathy was in short supply

The Korea Herald

South Korea’s new Covid-19 cases above 100,000 for 3rd day; critical cases high

The Japan News

Immune response to Covid-19 causes brain damage: Research

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia maintains least-stringent curbs nationwide

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SPECIAL FOCUS: CHINA AND ASEAN

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

The Statesman

India at the heart of Asian power matrix

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Beware of Beijing as election nears: Philippines maritime expert

The Nation

Businesses tap into opportunities in closer China-ASEAN cooperation

The Phnom Penh Post

ASEM vows supply chain, digitalisation cooperation

Philippine Daily Inquirer

China has no right to demand ‘Sierra Madre’ removal: Philippines senators

China Daily

China, ASEAN in comprehensive strategic partnership, says Xi

The Straits Times

Timely for Asean, China to work on reopening borders: PM Lee

The Jakarta Post

President Xi, let’s sign the South China Sea code of conduct soon

The Star

Malaysia PM: Asean and China can make a real difference

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia PM urges unity at ASEAN-China meet

ASIAN EDITORS CIRCLE

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SPECIAL FOCUS: REINING GLOBAL WARMING

China Daily

Shanghai heatwave sets new annual record

Viet Nam News

Going green gives businesses a competitive advantage

The Phnom Penh Post

Tail end of typhoon strikes Cambodia

China Daily

Typhoon Mulan makes landfall in South China

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Maguindanao floods displace 15,000 families

Dawn

Parts of Karachi receive light to heavy rain, more expected till week’s end

The Korea Herald

Heaviest rainfall in 115 years wreaks havoc on Greater Seoul

The Straits Times

World dangerously unprepared for ‘climate endgame’ scenarios, say scientists

The Daily Star

Can electric bicycles be the new choice for Bangladeshi commuters?

The Kathmandu Post

Floods damage homes, displace families in Dolakha

The Phnom Penh Post

Asean nations bolster climate commitments with renewed call for climate action

China Daily

China warns that its temperatures are rising faster than global average

China Daily

China launches terrestrial ecosystem carbon monitoring satellite

The Star

Kedah on alert for more floods as rain falls

The Japan News

Heatstroke alerts issued for 35 prefectures

The Japan News

Extreme heat recorded throughout Japan

SPORTS & GAMES

The Nation

Thai tennis women too strong for Singapore, maintain winning streak

Dawn

2 Pakistani boxers go missing in Birmingham following Commonwealth Games

Dawn

Ten Sri Lankans vanish from Commonwealth Games: Official

The Straits Times

Commonwealth Games: Yeo Jia Min wins S’pore’s first badminton women’s singles medal since 2002

The Straits Times

Commonwealth Games: S’pore’s Kean Yew admits struggling, working on consistency

Borneo Bulletin

Timor Leste rout Brunei 10-0

China Daily

Chinese golf pro Feng Shanshan announces retirement

The Jakarta Post

Eleven Asean Para Games swimmers contract Covid-19

The Statesman

Chennai Chess Olympiad witnesses great sportsmanship

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia earns first gold medal at ASEAN Para Games

The Statesman

Chess Olympiad: Indian juggernaut rolls on; All 6 teams win their matches

The Phnom Penh Post

Angkor Empire Marathon set for August 7 after two-year Covid hiatus

Viet Nam News

Vietnam wins world sepak takraw championship

The Korea Herald

South Korea to host 1st ATP tennis tournament in 26 years

The Straits Times

Commonwealth Games: Nicole Heng gains confidence through weightlifting

China Daily

China draws with Japan in East Asian Football Championship

ASIA ON SCREEN

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Robot dog shows off "Chinese Kung Fu"
Robot dog shows off "Chinese Kung Fu"
Sand cats YouTube video proves adorable hit
Sand cats YouTube video proves adorable hit
Soul food for vegetarians
Soul food for vegetarians
Sculpting a masterpiece
Sculpting a masterpiece
Rising cost of living is squeezing Nepalis who were already on a tight budget
Rising cost of living is squeezing Nepalis who were already on a tight budget
Everything about India’s first K-pop idol, Sriya from Blackswan
Everything about India’s first K-pop idol, Sriya from Blackswan
Trishal miracle baby to live in children’s home
Trishal miracle baby to live in children’s home
Bongbong Marcos orders deployment of rescue, relief teams after powerful Luzon quake
Bongbong Marcos orders deployment of rescue, relief teams after powerful Luzon quake
$107 million giant pool in NUS is S'pore's first artificial ocean basin
$107 million giant pool in NUS is S'pore's first artificial ocean basin
Reef recovery
Reef recovery
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SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA

The Japan News

Abe security detail was rife with fundamental flaws

The Straits Times

WFH no longer a perk but hiring standard in Indian tech sector

China Daily

Space odyssey Moon Man soars as China’s latest box-office champion

The Korea Herald

Will Samsung make cars again?

The Japan News

People demand more transparency and accountability of social media

Viet Nam News

Aspiring global nomad makes a U-turn, contemplates retirement

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal’s youngest female electric bus driver on the road less travelled

The Korea Herald

After elections, young politicians struggle to find their place

The Nation

Thai and Korean superstars take up top spots in media value rankings

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Defiant Nobel laureate Maria Ressa fights for her freedom

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines to host SEA Games again in 2033

The Korea Herald

‘Congratulations!’ followed by humiliation: Why some use violence to celebrate milestones

The Jakarta Post

‘Moms for Ganjar’ demonstrate the politics of housewives ahead of elections

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines rejects efforts to undermine arbitral ruling on South China Sea

The Japan News

Political parties post short videos on social media to woo young voters

China Daily

Satellite images show unique desert lakes

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