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The Straits Times

Top priority for countries is to prevent conflict in Asia: Defence Min Ng Eng Hen

China Daily

Asia-Pacific turns to multi-alignment

The Straits Times

If Xi gets Putin to send Russia troops home, he can broker peace

China Daily

Chinese Defence minister calls for mutual respect to repair ties

The Straits Times

Enough channels of communication, but insufficient political will

The Japan News

US leads trio of nations seeking to enhance defence against DPRK missiles

The Korea Herald

S. Korea eyes UN seat as NK rebukes UN body

The Statesman

Odisha train accident: Initial probe reveals issue in signalling system

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal PM Dahal claims his India visit has built trust

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines, US, Japan coast guards start milestone drills

The Statesman

Newest NATO member Finland hails cooperation with India, backs Sweden, Ukrainian membership

Dawn

PTI President Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi arrested outside Lahore residence

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal, India sign long-term energy deal, agreement on digital payment

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan, US defence ministers reaffirm cooperation against possible 2nd launch by North Korea

The Jakarta Post

Singapore key partner in building Nusantara: Minister

The Straits Times

North Korea to soon put spy satellite in orbit, says leader’s sister Kim Yo Jong

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

THAI ELECTIONS

The Straits Times

Thai PM front runner Pita promises same-sex marriage, gender identity rights

The Nation

Coup-installed Senate not yet ready for Move Forward

The Nation

Thai Sang Thai leader Sudarat urges Move Forward, Pheu Thai to end standoff over House speaker

The Nation

Move Forward outlines plans to tackle urgent issues

The Nation

Outgoing PM Prayut warns incoming PM Pita: Soldiers and police are against amending lese majeste law

The Nation

Thai economists urge next government to explore alternatives to increasing government revenue

The Nation

Why Pheu Thai is unlikely to betray Move Forward-led coalition, despite rumours

The Nation

Move Forward expected to dump junta’s 20-year National Strategy

The Nation

Move Forward and Pheu Thai pledge to tackle rising households debt

The Nation

TikTok sweeps wave of change over Thailand’s election campaigns

The Jakarta Post

New Thai govt must continue peace talks with insurgents: Thai official

The Nation

Move Forward-led coalition partners set to discuss sharing Cabinet posts

The Straits Times

Thailand’s Move Forward Party says negotiations for coalition government are on track

The Nation

Move Forward unfazed by Pheu Thai threat to exit coalition

The Nation

Amazing Thailand: Tourism officials plan to market ‘Pita fever’ globally

The Nation

Move Forward loses one seat, Bhumjaithai gains another in latest election commission count

GLOBAL WARMING

China Daily

China launches Asia’s largest carbon capture project

The Japan News

Typhoon no. 2 triggers record rainfall across Japan

The Star

Tackle Asean haze effectively: experts

The Star

‘Hotter days in coming months’: MetMalaysia

The Straits Times

Asia climate woes mount as heat shatters May records

The Daily Star

Heatwave in Bangladesh likely to continue for a week

China Daily

Hebei moves to secure cleaner air by 2025

The Straits Times

Prepare N95 masks, air purifiers as haze may hit S’pore from June, says Met Service

The Daily Star

Shanghai records hottest May day in 100 years

Viet Nam News

Parliaments should play stronger role in protecting environment: Vietnam official

The Nation

How air treatment solutions can help tackle Thailand’s PM2.5 pollution problem

The Jakarta Post

Return of sea sand exports sparks controversy in Indonesia

The Straits Times

Prolonged, intense heat expected from June to October, raising risk of haze, fires in south Asean

China Daily

Fragile ecosystem, species at centre of protection efforts

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Typhoon Betty’s slow down continues; Signal No. 1 over 12 provinces stays

The Star

Five areas record level one hot weather status: MetMalaysia

THE ASIAN VIEW

ASEAN MATTERS

The Phnom Penh Post

ASEAN emerging as key textiles hub: industry body

The Straits Times

Aukus and Quad do not seek to displace Asean: Australian DPM

The Jakarta Post

Top Chinese intelligence official visits Myanmar for ‘cooperation’ talks

The Statesman

China shows off military wares in Southeast Asia

The Phnom Penh Post

Drug trafficking via Golden Triangle on the radar

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and Thailand to enhance anti-piracy intelligence cooperation

China Daily

China, Asean companies eye each other’s markets: UOB

Viet Nam News

Vietnam has potential to become regional vaccine production centre

Eleven Media

Asean countries send emergency aid for victims of cyclone Mocha

China Daily

China to enhance practical cooperation with Malaysia: Top Chinese legislator

Viet Nam News

ASEAN-China SOM on implementation of South China Sea DOC held after two-year hiatus

The Jakarta Post

Ball in Timor Leste’s court to full ASEAN membership

China Daily

Sino-ASEAN land-sea trade corridor shows great vitality

China Daily

Asean prepared to be world’s new economic powerhouse

The Star

Malaysia committed to elevate its role in international affairs, says Anwar

The Jakarta Post

Asean on path to ‘self-destruction’, analysts say

CROSS-STRAIT TENSIONS

China Daily

Root causes of tensions across the Taiwan Strait lie with some external forces: Chinese defence minister

The Straits Times

US, Taiwan ink trade deal as China issues warning

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Taiwan, US to sign first deal under new trade framework today

The Straits Times

Taiwan building digital resilience in face of earthquakes and potential of conflict with China

The Straits Times

Taiwan tour operators eager for rebound in cross-strait tourism but travellers wary

The Straits Times

Taiwan excluded from WHO annual assembly following Chinese opposition

China Daily

Beijing opposes Japan’s attempts to meddle in cross-Strait peace

The Straits Times

US, Taiwan reach deal on first part of ’21st Century’ trade pact

The Star

Taiwan’s Kuomintang to pick New Taipei City Mayor Hou as presidential candidate over Foxconn founder Gou

The Straits Times

Foxconn founder Terry Gou vows to ‘preserve peace’ with China if elected Taiwan president

The Japan News

China may invade Taiwan within 2 years, former US national security adviser says

The Straits Times

Taiwan says F-16 deliveries delayed, working to minimise damage

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Taiwan preparing for Chinese blockade in annual war drills

The Straits Times

G-7 will stand up to ‘any coercion’ over Taiwan Strait: Senior US official

The Straits Times

China’s grey-zone tactics towards Taiwan raise risk of miscalculation and escalation: Analysts

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Taiwan’s ruling DPP nominates Lai for president

ASIAN EDITORS CIRCLE

PANDEMIC

The Japan News

Japanese get trained in ‘Hollywood’ smiles as masks slowly come off

The Korea Herald

South Korea lifts most Covid-19 restrictions

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia simplifies Covid-19 jab regimen as part of endemic policy

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Metro Manila’s Covid-19 positive cases rate drops even further

Viet Nam News

Vietnam to consider downgrading Covid-19 to flu-like status

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia donates one million vaccines to Myanmar

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal to continue Covid vaccination despite waning severity of infection

The Straits Times

PM Lee Covid-19 positive for the first time, says he is ‘generally feeling OK’

Viet Nam News

Vietnam to consider announcing the end of Covid-19 pandemic

The Nation

Thailand sees big jump in new Covid cases and fatalities

The Statesman

India shipped almost 300 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to over 100 countries

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines Covid-19 positivity rate at 24.3% as of March 20: Octa Research

The Straits Times

As China’s herd immunity wanes, citizens navigate living with Covid-19

China Daily

Covid-19 widespread, vaccines needed fast: Expert

China Daily

Hong Kong Disneyland eyes post-Covid recovery as revenues increase

Philippine Daily Inquirer

NCR’s Covid-19 positivity rate increases to 25.4% — Octa

COMBATING INFLATION

The Korea Herald

Inflation woes polarise young Koreans’ spending habits amid dwindling middle class

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Inflation slowed down further in May: Philippine central bank

The Yomiuri Shimbun

60% of smaller companies boost salaries in Japan

Dawn

Pakistan’s annual inflation in May reaches record level of 37.97%

The Nation

Thai industries suggest measures to cut living costs, warns against wage hike

The Daily Star

Voices of poor remain unheard in Bangladesh policymaking

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia to ban LNG exports to meet domestic needs

The Korea Herald

Seoul City seeks to boost budget by 3 trillion won for safety net

The Star

Malaysia’s food inflation rate reduced, thanks to Menu Rahmah: Minister

China Daily

Hong Kong to disburse 2nd batch of e-vouchers on July 16

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Fewer Filipinos feel life quality improved last year: Social Weather Stations survey

The Daily Star

Progressive tax a remedy for inequality for Bangladesh

The Nation

In worrying trend, household debt passes 15 trillion baht: National Economic and Social Development Council

The Korea Herald

Inflation driving up costs to eat out

The Straits Times

Sugar prices to further spike due to reduced sugar production in India, export curbs

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Government fix sought as Philippine household spending continues to slide, GDP growth slowest in 7 quarters

SPORTS & GAMES

The Kathmandu Post

Rock climbing trail inaugurated in Dolakha, Nepal

China Daily

China’s home organisers go livestream to help people with their clutter

Dawn

India asks protesting wrestlers to wait for police probe outcome

Dawn

Top Indian wrestlers to toss medals into Ganges as they demand official’s arrest

The Phnom Penh Post

12th Asean Para Games shaping up to be a success: Minister

The Straits Times

After SEA Games success, Singapore’s Shanti Pereira breaks 100m record twice in Germany

The Phnom Penh Post

Para volleyball teams set for ASEAN games

The Nation

Thailand hands out long bans following brawl at SEA Games final

The Phnom Penh Post

Many calls for support for para athletes

The Star

Shuttler Lee Zii Jia makes it to second round of Malaysian Open

The Phnom Penh Post

Indonesian ‘tourism potential’ identified after SEA Games 2023

China Daily

Fighting through the darkness

The Star

Malaysia’s badminton world champs ready to do battle with Indonesian stars

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia revels in regional soccer glory after 32-year wait

The Statesman

India Supreme Court upholds Tamil Nadu government’s law allowing bull-taming sport

Sin Chew Daily

SEA Games gold medalist gives chicken rice to KL folks

ASIA ON SCREEN

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Vietnam: The rising star of Foreign Direct Investment
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Restoring French villas – keeping Hanoi's cultural heritage
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Cambodian athlete's inspiring run for last place in SEA games earns $10,000 reward
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Love The Last March comes to Gardens by the Bay
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A captivating Ha Giang
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Philippines’ jobless rate down to 4.7% in March 2023
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Taipei eatery serves up ramen with 14-legged isopod for $65
Hanoi's 'catwoman' houses abandoned felines
Hanoi's 'catwoman' houses abandoned felines
Vietnam: The rising star of Foreign Direct Investment
Vietnam: The rising star of Foreign Direct Investment
Restoring French villas – keeping Hanoi's cultural heritage
Restoring French villas – keeping Hanoi's cultural heritage
Cambodian athlete's inspiring run for last place in SEA games earns $10,000 reward
Cambodian athlete's inspiring run for last place in SEA games earns $10,000 reward
Love The Last March comes to Gardens by the Bay
Love The Last March comes to Gardens by the Bay
A captivating Ha Giang
A captivating Ha Giang
Philippines’ jobless rate down to 4.7% in March 2023
Philippines’ jobless rate down to 4.7% in March 2023
Medical helper for hire
Medical helper for hire
Vietnam’s national parks and reserves hold a great tourism potential
Vietnam’s national parks and reserves hold a great tourism potential
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SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA

The Korea Herald

Korea needs to talk about invasion of English alphabet in everyday signage

Dawn

Gilgit Baltistan’s female carpenters

Viet Nam News

Vietnam opposes forced labour, as hundreds rescued from Philippines’ illegal casino

China Daily

For some travellers, slow is the way to go

The Korea Herald

Korea seeks to boost medical tourism as future growth engine

The Korea Herald

Women, under-40 most frequently victimised by ‘romance scams’: Study

The Korea Herald

New Korean service will quit your job for you

The Straits Times

Meet kAI, the robotic dog assisting in train inspections in Singapore

Kuensel

Bhutan: Citizen’s well-being and happiness increases to 93.6 percent

The Star

The long, agonising wait on death row

The Straits Times

Grisly find at temple paves way for overhaul of Thai abortion laws

Dawn

Key takeaways for Pakistan for reducing military interventionism

The Korea Herald

Are slang terms and abbreviations degrading the Korean language?

The Straits Times

42 promising young individuals from S’pore in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia list

China Daily

Taiping set to regain past glory as chocolate township

The Jakarta Post

Southeast Asia seeks global recognition for ‘kebaya’ craft

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