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Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines’ return to ICC: Debate swirls around whether Senate OK needed again

China Daily

Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges sound, sustained development of China-US ties

The Jakarta Post

Indonesian elections body criticized over debate confusion

The Straits Times

In Hong Kong, journalists face new anxieties amid reports of ‘missing’ reporter in China

The Nation

Songkran: The journey from ancient water festival to UNESCO cultural heritage

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Surigao del Sur placed under a state of calamity after earthquake

The Star

Too early for Cabinet reshuffle: PM Anwar

The Statesman

Congress defers INDIA alliance meeting after top leaders express unavailability

Dawn

Pakistan’s election commission will be given full security to hold elections peacefully: Interior minister

The Daily Star

BNP and allies to enforce another 48 hour blockade

The Korea Herald

North Korea closes 7 embassies, now down to 46: Seoul

The Nation

Thai police to investigate bribery allegations reported by German media

China Daily

First in-person China-EU summit since 2019 to chart blueprint for Sino-EU ties

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Militia ships in Julian Felipe Reef could be prelude to China reclamation: Philippines coast guard

Philippine Daily Inquirer

House Speaker Romualdez on reviving peace talks with NDF: It’s not a political maneuver

China Daily

Police condemn Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow for jumping bail

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GAZA TENSIONS

China Daily

Wang Yi, Blinken agree to maintain communication on Middle East situation

The Daily Star

Over 15,900 Palestinians killed in Gaza since Oct 7

The Nation

Thai hostages in Gaza may face long wait to be freed: PM Srettha

Dawn

Amidst Israeli bombardment, Gaza journalists share heart-breaking ‘goodbyes’

Dawn

Can Israel be charged with genocide?

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia calls for global acknowledgment of Israel’s humanitarian violations

The Nation

Happiness and grief as first 17 hostages released by Hamas arrive in Thailand

China Daily

China reaffirms position on Palestinian-Israeli issue

China Daily

COP28 urged not to forget Gaza

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Government secured last Filipino held by Hamas in Gaza: President Marcos

The Nation

Thai worker, recovering from 50% burns, recounts the deadly Hamas attack

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Freed Filipino hostage wishes to spend Christmas in Philippines

China Daily

Wang Yi to chair high-level UNSC meeting on Gaza conflict

The Statesman

14 Israeli hostages, 3 foreigners released as fragile Israel-Hamas deal holds

Dawn

Frantic efforts behind closed doors led to truce

The Straits Times

Muis develops guidebook for S’porean Muslims on how to approach Middle East conflict

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s Communications ministry to release AI guidelines this month

China Daily

Tech reunites missing boy with family after 25 years

The Straits Times

Universities, reskilling courses key to tripling S’pore’s AI workforce to 15,000: Experts

The Star

Beware of AI-driven crimes: Experts

The Straits Times

S’pore to triple AI talent pool to 15,000 as part of national strategy update: DPM Wong

The Straits Times

$70 million S’pore AI initiative to develop first large language model with South-east Asian context

The Yomiuri Shimbun

G7 agrees on AI-related guidelines at ministerial meeting

The Straits Times

Autonomous cleaning bot to start scrubbing public toilets in early 2024

The Straits Times

S’pore and Indonesia to co-develop Bahasa Indonesia ChatGPT-like AI tool

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s presidential candidates to regulate AI, eye more rules for digital economy

The Korea Herald

AI robots to aid English education in Seoul schools

The Korea Herald

South Korea strives to set global standards for data protection in new era: Data protection watchdog chief

The Japan News

IT companies unable to stop developing Generative AI even as alarm bells ring

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Quezon launches AI chatbot ‘Sophia’ to aid victims of domestic violence

The Korea Herald

LG, UNESCO partner to promote AI ethics

The Statesman

New regulation to tackle deepfake soon, platforms to be held accountable: India’s IT Minister

CLIMATE WATCH

China Daily

Asian power generation gets cleaner even as coal emissions rise

China Daily

Plans unveiled for emission control across 18 Chinese regions

China Daily

Hong Kong experiences a much warmer, exceptionally wet autumn

The Phnom Penh Post

EVs gain traction as Cambodia aims for sustainability; import tax lowered

China Daily

China advances new energy development to tackle climate change

The Kathmandu Post

Disillusioned in Dubai

China Daily

Hong Kong eyes 70% zero-carbon electricity by 2035

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia’s dolphins thriving thanks to watchful eyes of river guards

The Kathmandu Post

EV infrastructure and Nepal’s state policy: Cart before the horse

The Phnom Penh Post

Clean energy declared priority for sustainable growth, low emissions

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s call for support in COP28 shows ‘no new’ commitment

Dawn

PM says Pakistan’s stance on climate finance for developing countries acknowledged at COP28

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal’s mountains are crying out for help and COP28 must respond, says UN chief Guterres

The Straits Times

COP28: Singapore sets new rules to reduce risk of greenwashing by banks

China Daily

China’s renewable power capacity hits record

The Daily Star

$8 billion climate fund rolled out for Bangladesh

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DAILY DIGEST

THE ASIAN VIEW

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ASEAN MATTERS

The Straits Times

South-east Asia is open, inclusive and resilient: S’pore president

China Daily

BRI: China, ASEAN advised to cooperate on green energy

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Marcos says Myanmar a difficult problem for Asean

The Phnom Penh Post

Assessing Myanmar situation: Consensus needed for solution

China Daily

GBA-Asean ties to lift tourism

China Daily

Hong Kong to ‘connect, add value’ to GBA-ASEAN collaboration

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines woos Asean to craft code on South China Sea

Vientiane Times

Laos ready to assume Asean chairmanship: Deputy PM

The Nation

ASEAN must enhance its talent capacity to navigate the Fourth Industrial Revolution

The Jakarta Post

ASEAN defence ministers urge lawfulness in maritime domains

The Straits Times

Several Asean defence ministers call for stop to violence in Gaza at annual powwow

China Daily

China-ASEAN ties set an example

The Phnom Penh Post

UK reaffirms its commitment to ASEAN growth

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan, ASEAN to strengthen ties for decarbonisation in bid to boost economic growth

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Kishida advocates stronger Asean ties to counter China, pledges to encourage public, private sector cooperation

Vientiane Times

Asean Media Forum spotlights Laos’ Asean chairmanship next year

CROSS-STRAIT TENSIONS

China Daily

DPP election duo will ‘harm Taiwan’s future’

The Straits Times

Taiwan’s latest poll shows outsider leading presidential race

The Daily Star

Taiwan reports renewed China military activity

China Daily

Cooperation needed on both sides of Strait

The Straits Times

‘A historic moment’: Taiwan’s opposition agrees to joint bid for presidential election

China Daily

Taiwan official calls for more exchanges

China Daily

Measures aim to boost cross-Strait travel

Philippine Daily Inquirer

China’s aircraft carrier group enters western Pacific — Taiwan

China Daily

Experts at cross-Strait event cite similarities between Taiwan, mainland youth

China Daily

Mainland denounces Lai’s ‘Taiwan independence’ remarks

China Daily

PLA tracks US warplane flying over Taiwan Strait

China Daily

Beijing condemns Taiwan for probing firms linked to Huawei

China Daily

China’s commerce ministry extends investigation into Taiwan trade restrictions

The Straits Times

Most Taiwanese want DPP ‘taken off the shelf’, says ex-president Ma Ying-jeou

China Daily

Taiwan’s first homegrown submarine cannot stop the tide of reunification: Chinese defence ministry

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal assures China it is against ‘Taiwan independence’

INDO-PACIFIC AND ASIA

Viet Nam News

Viet Nam, Japan upgrade relations to comprehensive strategic partnership

The Statesman

India, Australia agree to strengthen defence partnership for security of Indo-Pacific

The Korea Herald

Yoon, King Charles highlight 140 years of ties, vow to set new milestone

The Statesman

‘Our cooperation with India is to ensure Indo-Pacific remains open, inclusive’

The Daily Star

The growing importance of Bangladesh in the Indo-Pacific

The Korea Herald

Negotiating members of Indo-Pacific trade talks reach consensus on energy, fair economy

The Yomiuri Shimbun

IPEF ministers vow to cooperate in decarbonisation, fair economy

The Statesman

India, US to review Israel-Hamas conflict, Ukraine war at ‘2+2’ dialogue

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Maritime expert flags China propaganda tack

China Daily

Centuries later, Chinese ships sail again to save lives

The Jakarta Post

S. Korea’s Foreign Minister Park Jin reaffirms confidence in Indo-Pacific strategy

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Explainer: What is the risk of conflict at the disputed Scarborough Shoal?

The Straits Times

Singapore, Indian navies taking part in joint battle exercises in South China Sea

The Star

Malaysia, China to keep communication channels open over South China Sea issue

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Teodoro on presence of US plane in West Philippine Sea: ‘We need the assistance’

The Statesman

Biden holds talks with PM Modi on defence, civil nuclear cooperation

ASIAN EDITORS CIRCLE

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COMBATING INFLATION

The Statesman

High prices of onion, tomato drove up cost of thali in November

The Korea Herald

Half of young people struggling financially: Seoul

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines inflation slows further, moves closer to target

The Daily Star

Inflation fell slightly in Bangladesh last month

The Daily Star

Farmers feel the pinch of reduced prices of beef in Bangladesh

The Phnom Penh Post

Four months into the fiscal year, Gorkha villages finally get rice

The Nation

PM Srettha rejects electricity tariff hike proposal

China Daily

Hong Kong fifth most expensive city in the world: Economist Intelligence Unit

The Star

‘New wage plan is voluntary’: Malaysia’s economy minister

The Star

Close cooperation among agencies will prevent overlapping efforts to eradicate poverty: PM Anwar

The Nation

Power bills to go up from Jan as Thai energy agency agrees on fuel tariff hike

The Daily Star

Bangladesh’s banks appreciate taka further against US dollar

The Jakarta Post

Market traders bemoan ‘abnormal’ food price increase

The Korea Herald

Over 40% of Koreans anticipate financial challenges in retirement: Survey

Philippine Daily Inquirer

2024 inflation seen slowing to 2-4%

Viet Nam News

Businesses seek ways to adapt to rising electricity prices

SPORTS & GAMES

Dawn

Sports fraternity, politicos heap praise after women cricket team’s historic T20 win over Kiwis

Viet Nam News

People run to raise voice against violence against women and girls

The Phnom Penh Post

Kun Khmer fighting for global success

The Straits Times

Want to do Max Maeder a favour? Learn a little about kitefoiling

The Phnom Penh Post

Angkor Half Marathon sees 10,000 taking part

The Nation

Thai Muay Thai icon Buakaw bows out on a winning note

Viet Nam News

Vietnamese marathoners to challenge Son Tra Mountain

The Nation

Panipak’s triumph at World Taekwondo GP a year-end gift for Thailand: PM

The Star

Malaysians earn extreme achievement at extreme race

Dawn

Covering cricket, bridging nations: A Pakistani journalist’s journey through the ICC World Cup 2023

The Japan News

Top-ranked sumo referee Shikimori Inosuke earns elite status in name

The Straits Times

Singapore swimmer Letitia Sim wins silver at Japan Open, qualifies for Paris Olympics

The Straits Times

Shanti Pereira collects $315,000 at MAP Awards for successful Asian and SEA Games campaigns

Viet Nam News

Master Minh to represent Vietnam at World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship

The Nation

ONE kickboxing world champion Superlek Kiatmoo9 to defend title against Elias Mahmoudi

Viet Nam News

Lai sets tournament record at Hanoi Midnight, becomes fastest runner of 2023

ASIA ON SCREEN

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Promoting lotus-themed Tourism
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Chonburi’s plan for global smart city
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Former teacher breathes life into eggshells
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Monkey Business
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Indonesian girl group StarBe rocks Song Association
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Puppy slaughterhouse owner calls it a day
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Puppy slaughterhouse owner calls it a day
Mahfuz Anam speaks about 30 years of editorship
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Mahfuz Anam speaks about 30 years of editorship
Still no leads in search for missing beauty queen Catherine Camilon: Police
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Still no leads in search for missing beauty queen Catherine Camilon: Police
Forest Fire Fear
Forest Fire Fear
Listening to fish in Thailand
Listening to fish in Thailand
Promoting lotus-themed Tourism
Promoting lotus-themed Tourism
Chonburi’s plan for global smart city
Chonburi’s plan for global smart city
Former teacher breathes life into eggshells
Former teacher breathes life into eggshells
Monkey Business
Monkey Business
Indonesian girl group StarBe rocks Song Association
Indonesian girl group StarBe rocks Song Association
Puppy slaughterhouse owner calls it a day
Puppy slaughterhouse owner calls it a day
Mahfuz Anam speaks about 30 years of editorship
Mahfuz Anam speaks about 30 years of editorship
Still no leads in search for missing beauty queen Catherine Camilon: Police
Still no leads in search for missing beauty queen Catherine Camilon: Police
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SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA

Vientiane Times

Xaysomboun: an ideal place for a winter excursion

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Some of the biggest controversies in Miss Universe history

The Nation

Countries battle it out for tourism supremacy in Asia

The Korea Herald

Choosing children over career: Fatherhood changing in modern Korea

The Phnom Penh Post

A family’s commitment to endless travel

The Korea Herald

Will Suneung without ‘killer questions’ reduce reliance on private education?

The Korea Herald

Cemeteries, columbariums in South Korea reinvent themselves as sanctuaries for the living

The Daily Star

The scattered legacies of Bengal’s Sufis

Dawn

From Karachi to Kathmandu: A gendered tale of two South Asian cities

The Straits Times

Where do we flee? Japan’s outlying islands brace themselves for war in Taiwan Strait

The Straits Times

Marking the 110th birth anniversary of Xi Jinping’s father a low-key affair in China

The Kathmandu Post

Navigating stress in your early 20s

The Island

Old rest houses of Jaffna peninsula

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia’s cinematic history reflects trends, changing landscapes

The Statesman

Women priests make a mark in male domain

The Daily Star

Transitioning from Classroom to Workplace

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