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The Jakarta Post

Indonesia to start construction of Women and Children’s Hospital in Gaza next month

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal seeks Egypt’s support for release of Hamas’ Nepali hostage

Dawn

‘Humiliated’: Palestinian victims of Israel sexual abuse testify at UN

Dawn

Outrage grows over arrest of Columbia University pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil

The Jakarta Post

Muslim nations adopt Arab alternative to US President Trump’s Gaza plan

The Nation

Thai foreign minister seeks support from Qatar for release of last Thai hostage in Gaza

The Straits Times

Singapore believes in keeping communication open on Israel-Palestine conflict, says minister

The Straits Times

PM Wong reaffirms Singapore’s commitment to Palestinian statehood

Dawn

UN expert, Amnesty slam ‘absurd’ clip of Gaza as seaside resort posted on Trump social media

China Daily

Doubts remain as Gaza conflict marks 500 days

Dawn

US President Trump’s neo- colonial fantasy in Gaza

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal seeks Qatar’s help to secure release of Hamas hostage Bipin Joshi

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s Prabowo, Turkiye’s Erdogan reaffirm support for Palestine

The Straits Times

Gaza tops talks between Malaysia and Turkey during President Erdogan’s visit to Kuala Lumpur

Dawn

What we get wrong about the Taliban’s ‘gender apartheid’

The Straits Times

Hamas says it will stop releasing Israeli hostages, throwing Gaza ceasefire into doubt

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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

The Daily Star

What we know and what we can do about Dhaka’s deadly air

Dawn

Looming water shortages threaten wheat, sugar crops in Sindh, Punjab

The Kathmandu Post

Lowland crops grow in Nepal’s highlands as temperatures rise

The Phnom Penh Post

World-first genetic study suggests chance at future for Cambodia’s gentle giants

The Daily Star

Mobile court demolishes five illegal brick kilns in Bangladesh

The Nation

19 of the world’s 20 most polluted cities are in Asia: IQAir

Kuensel

Bhutan’s new strategy to tackle human-wildlife conflict

Vientiane Times

Lao PM calls for stronger sustainable development, environmental protection

Dawn

Pakistan emerges from record smog season

The Daily Star

Bangladesh’s air is world’s 2nd worst

The Korea Herald

Spring in South Korea arrives with a sting—bad air

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Less intense dry season expected in the Philippines this 2025, says state weather bureau

Viet Nam News

Vietnam needs paradigm shift in mindset to tackle air pollution

The Kathmandu Post

Several settlements in Nepal’s Palpa reel under severe water shortage after pumps break down

The Japan News

Forest fire in Japan’s Ofunato declared under control

The Straits Times

Over 40 bats dropped to the ground at Singapore university in past 6 months

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HEALTH

 

Viet Nam News

Vietnam records nearly 40,000 suspected measles cases this year; PM issues guidelines

Kuensel

Bhutan’s silent epidemic: Deadly toll of alcohol

China Daily

Chinese, Singaporean scientists develop ‘highly accurate’ new tool to help predict recurring liver cancer

The Star

Higher general practitioner fees get green light in Malaysia

The Japan News

Over 60% of Japan’s hospitals operating in the red amid rising cost of living, labour

Borneo Bulletin

Bruneian health ministry addresses elderly patient abandonment, hospital capacity

The Daily Star

Kidney cases in Bangladesh far outstrip doctors and facilities

The Daily Star

New chapter in Sino-Bangla ties: First batch of Bangladeshi patients arrive in Kunming

The Jakarta Post

Indonesian President Prabowo’s free birthday check-ups sees low participation

Borneo Bulletin

Brunei’s kidney disease cases rising annually

Viet Nam News

Two children dead, more than 200 ill in suspected measles outbreak in Vietnam’s Quang Nam

The Star

Malaysians say quality care a must, even with cheaper insurance

The Phnom Penh Post

Hope springs eternal: New clean water systems for Cambodia’s Banteay Menachey

The Star

Malaysia’s war on sugar: Hoteliers commit to displaying calorie and sugar content

The Statesman

In Kolkata, MoU signed to evaluate Ayurvedic formulation’s potential to treat diabetes

The Kathmandu Post

Maternal deaths halve at Nepal hospital, neonatal mortality still high

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

China Daily

Chinese authorities issued AI label guidelines to combat the misuse, spread of false information

China Daily

AI expected to accelerate China’s self-driving tech

The Korea Herald

South Korea to host APEC 2025 with focus on AI, demographic shifts

The Korea Herald

South Korea ups ante in chips, AI with US$34.4 policy financing

The Korea Herald

South Korea’s AI digital textbooks off to shaky start as semester begins

The Korea Herald

Korea Herald Explains: Microsoft’s new quantum computing chip: A game changer?

Viet Nam News

Vietnam’s first AI-generated film honours healthcare sector

The Straits Times

Speak easy: Can AI and language learning apps really help you achieve fluency?

The Straits Times

Singapore to press on with large-scale applied AI push, cross-sector research

Viet Nam News

Laws on artificial intelligence crucial for Vietnam’s digital transformation: experts

The Korea Herald

Defence Ministry to test out generative AI in South Korea-US military drill

China Daily

AI ’employees’ help streamline city services in China

China Daily

Volunteers use AI to help reunite families from China, Taiwan

China Daily

Chinese consumers warned over AI courses

The Korea Herald

North Korea shows signs of ramping up ChatGPT use

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s GARUDA program set to empower 100,000 civil servants with AI skills

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DAILY DIGEST

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FIGHTING FAKE NEWS

China Daily

Chinese authorities issued AI label guidelines to combat the misuse, spread of false information

The Jakarta Post

Fake news ads with alleged cybercrime rampant on Meta platforms: The Jakarta Post

The Straits Times

Myanmar migrants in Thailand face surge in hate speech, resentment

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Most Filipinos struggle to spot fake news, says survey

Dawn

Pakistan human rights commission alarmed at government withholding ads from some publications

The Japan News

In Japan, advertisers to be asked not to display ads on websites that spread misinformation

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine President Marcos releases video warning against trolls

The Straits Times

Information transparency in the spotlight as prominent Hong Kong pollster faces closure

The Nation

Thai fact-checkers ‘won’t let disinformation off the hook’

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Probe on fake news, disinformation ‘machinery’ set at Philippine Congress

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine health department warns public about fake page misusing health officials’ photos

The Korea Herald

Report of Chinese spies rigging election ‘entirely false’: US Forces Korea

The Star

Beware of fake news about Malaysian King on site impersonating The Star

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s fact-checkers slam Meta’s decision to end US fact-checking program

The Straits Times

Filipino Nobel winner Maria Ressa says ‘dangerous times’ ahead after Meta ends US fact-checking

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine lawmakers propose probe into fake, malicious social media posts

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ASEAN MATTERS

The Statesman

India to host ASEAN defence ministers’ meet on counter-terrorism on March 19

The Phnom Penh Post

ASEAN shooting for top four global economy spot

The Star

Malaysia pushes for stronger ASEAN-India cooperation under its 2025 chairmanship

Viet Nam News

Vietnam Party General Secretary To Lam makes historic visit to ASEAN Secretariat

Viet Nam News

Vietnam’s Party General Secretary To Lam begins visits to Indonesia, ASEAN Secretariat

The Nation

Criminal Court denies Thai ex-PM Thaksin’s request to attend ASEAN meeting in Indonesia

Viet Nam News

Vietnam PM holds dialogue with businesses from ASEAN, urges cooperation

Vientiane Times

Subregional initiatives should align with ASEAN’s broader visions: Lao foreign minister

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine defence secretary urges ASEAN to unite vs South China Sea ‘violations’

Vientiane Times

Laos calls for a united and resilient ASEAN amid global challenges

Viet Nam News

Southeast Asian leaders call for greater unity, inclusivity, resilience in face of global turbulence

Viet Nam News

ASEAN navigates digital challenges on women, peace, security agenda

The Star

Malaysia PM Anwar to address 2nd ASEAN Future Forum in Hanoi

The Star

ASEAN nations embrace ‘visitor’ terminology for streamlined tourism statistics

The Star

Malaysia PM Anwar discusses Myanmar, South China Sea, intra-ASEAN trade issues with Brunei Sultan

The Star

Malaysia won’t be part of ‘great power rivalries,’ ASEAN must diversify partnerships, says PM Anwar

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CROSS-STRAITS RELATIONS

The Statesman

Thanking G7, Taiwan calls for peace and stability in Taiwan Strait

China Daily

China warns of decisive action if Taiwan independence forces cross red line

China Daily

Deputies from China’s Fujian promote preservation of Taiwan-related cultural relics

The Straits Times

Taiwan turns to companies in Ukraine for China contingency planning

The Straits Times

China will work to ‘firmly advance’ reunification with Taiwan

China Daily

Devotion to sea goddess Mazu stretches from Fujian to Taiwan

The Straits Times

China says Taiwan ‘manipulating’ undersea cable cutting before facts clear

China Daily

Volunteers use AI to help reunite families from China, Taiwan

The Japan News

China doubles military aircraft flights around Taiwan

China Daily

China slams Taiwanese nationalist political party for ‘obstructing’ cross-Strait tourism

The Straits Times

Taiwan and China need peace given ‘multifold changes’ internationally: President Lai Ching-te

China Daily

Group tours to Taiwan to resume soon for residents from Fujian province, Shanghai

The Straits Times

Taiwan to ramp up monitoring of ‘flags of convenience’ ships after severed undersea cables

China Daily

Culinary explorations foster bonds across the Strait

The Japan News

Taiwan’s TSMC to launch full-scale production in Japan, US, Germany as part of ‘silicon shield’ vs China

The Jakarta Post

Taiwan says cyberattacks double in 2024, China main culprit

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INDO-PACIFIC AND ASIA

The Statesman

‘India offers Kiwis huge economic opportunity’: New Zealand PM Luxon in Delhi

The Japan News

Japan contributes US$3 million to climate change fund for Pacific Islands Forum: Foreign Minister

The Straits Times

Australia looks to Asian markets as it braces itself for US President Trump’s tariffs

Viet Nam News

Vietnam, Australia unite to launch strategic tech centre

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan to set up framework with Pacific Island Nations

The Straits Times

Singapore, New Zealand reaffirm close defence ties, discuss ways to boost bilateral cooperation

The Straits Times

Chinese warships circle Australia, stoking an anxious nation’s worst fears

Viet Nam News

Vietnam, New Zealand elevate relationship to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine President Marcos welcomes Palau counterpart Whipps; pacts signed to boost ties

The Phnom Penh Post

Joint Australian-Cambodian workshop explores economic diversification strategies

The Straits Times

Singapore ranks first among Asia-Pacific cities in study of liveability, lovability, prosperity

The Japan News

Japan PM Ishiba keeps focus of talks with US President Trump on Indo-Pacific issues

The Straits Times

Singapore ranked least corrupt country in Asia-Pacific, third in world: Global anti-graft watchdog

The Phnom Penh Post

Australia pledges over $10M to support Cambodia’s fisheries

The Straits Times

Asia-Pacific ahead of US, EU in retail crypto activity: Report

The Straits Times

Australia to fast-track job applications of nurses from Singapore, UK, US to fill dire shortage

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COMBATING INFLATION

The Daily Star

Gold prices hiked to US$1,260 per 11.66 grams

The Japan News

150,000 tons of rice released from Japan’s stockpile to douse prices, after Tokyo prices hit all-time high

Go Go Mongolia

Heating price to increase from May 16 and water prices to increase from Sept 16 in Mongolia

China Daily

China’s CPI down 0.7% in February

The Daily Star

New onions bring no smiles to Bangladeshi farmers

The Star

Empty shelves in Malaysia’s Johor as 1kg, 2kg bottles of cooking oil run out

The Nation

Thai farmers rally near Government House, demand rice price guarantee

Dawn

Inflation drops to lowest in nearly a decade in Pakistan

The Daily Star

Ramadan price hike: A seasonal trend or market manipulation?

The Star

Malaysia’s rice subsidy gets praise, but not from farmers

The Star

Coconut milk price in Malaysia hike ‘unprecedented’

The Nation

Plummeting rice prices pose a challenge to Thailand’s Pheu Thai-led government

The Daily Star

Gold prices hit all-time high in Bangladesh

The Daily Star

Farmers from Rajshahi in Bangladesh protest hike in cold storage fee

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine agri dep’t, meat sector agree on no max suggested retail price for pork for 2 weeks

China Daily

Japanese government taps into rice reserves amid surging prices

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SPORTS & GAMES

The Japan News

Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers teammates arrive in Tokyo for opening games

Viet Nam News

Vietnamese karate fighters prepare for Southeast Asian Games

The Straits Times

Singapore Sports School, sports institutes to merge and form national training centre

The Statesman

India records 4-wicket win over New Zealand for third ICC Champions Trophy title

The Daily Star

Semi spot up for grabs after Bangladesh women’s kabaddi team thrash Malaysia 52-12

Dawn

No Champions Trophy final deals one last blow to hosts Pakistan

Dawn

Does India’s power over Champions Trophy reveal ICC’s failure to maintain sporting fairness?

Kuensel

2024 was a big year for Bhutanese athletes

The Straits Times

Singapore’s Yeo Jia Min wins German Open to end badminton title drought

Dawn

Cats, snakes, rowdy fans — 4 times the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan saw intruders on the pitch

Viet Nam News

Vietnamese shooters aim for high results after Asian Cup victory

China Daily

Hong Kong’s sports medicine expertise lifts athletes to new heights

Viet Nam News

Vietnam invited to compete at 2026 Olympic Winter Games

Dawn

Champions Trophy: Virat does a Kohli, powers India to easy win over Pakistan

The Star

Cyclists Shah, Izzah, Aisyah win medals as Malaysia surpass target at Asian Championships

The Kathmandu Post

Bhandari sends Nepal into four nations final

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ASIA ON SCREEN

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Stepping into Vietnamese tradition with wooden sandals
Traditional Japanese performance art ‘Kyogen’ gets modern twist with avatar robot, dancers
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Traditional Japanese performance art ‘Kyogen’ gets modern twist with avatar robot, dancers
China's youth reimagine weddings
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China's youth reimagine weddings
Letter from Kolkata: Saving the yellow Hindustan Ambassador taxi
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Letter from Kolkata: Saving the yellow Hindustan Ambassador taxi
Nepal’s Rukum shepherds descend to lower climes to avoid cold
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Nepal’s Rukum shepherds descend to lower climes to avoid cold
What's next for Chinese culture in 2025?
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What's next for Chinese culture in 2025?
Empowering the visually impaired in Vietnam
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Empowering the visually impaired in Vietnam
Singapore’s Group Representation Constituencies: What are they and why were they formed?
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Singapore’s Group Representation Constituencies: What are they and why were they formed?
Vietnam’s blind box fever
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Vietnam’s blind box fever
Vietnamese man makes cool gifts made from recycled coffee ground
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Vietnamese man makes cool gifts made from recycled coffee ground
Stepping into Vietnamese tradition with wooden sandals
Stepping into Vietnamese tradition with wooden sandals
Traditional Japanese performance art ‘Kyogen’ gets modern twist with avatar robot, dancers
Traditional Japanese performance art ‘Kyogen’ gets modern twist with avatar robot, dancers
China's youth reimagine weddings
China's youth reimagine weddings
Letter from Kolkata: Saving the yellow Hindustan Ambassador taxi
Letter from Kolkata: Saving the yellow Hindustan Ambassador taxi
Nepal’s Rukum shepherds descend to lower climes to avoid cold
Nepal’s Rukum shepherds descend to lower climes to avoid cold
What's next for Chinese culture in 2025?
What's next for Chinese culture in 2025?
Empowering the visually impaired in Vietnam
Empowering the visually impaired in Vietnam
Singapore’s Group Representation Constituencies: What are they and why were they formed?
Singapore’s Group Representation Constituencies: What are they and why were they formed?
Vietnam’s blind box fever
Vietnam’s blind box fever
Vietnamese man makes cool gifts made from recycled coffee ground
Vietnamese man makes cool gifts made from recycled coffee ground
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The Phnom Penh Post

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Viet Nam News

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Kuensel

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Viet Nam News

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The Star

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Dawn

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The Statesman

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The Jakarta Post

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The Daily Star

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Philippine Daily Inquirer

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The Korea Herald

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The Straits Times

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The Star

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Philippine Daily Inquirer

A toast to the talent of Filipina artists: Art exhibits this Women’s History Month

The Kathmandu Post

Shepherds of Nepal’s Rukum: Weaving tradition into modernity

The Star

From humble leaf to global sensation: Meet Malaysia’s newest green favorite—pandan

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