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The Japan News

Two new deaths confirmed among Kobayashi Pharmaceutical supplement users

The Japan News

Japan forces spot Chinese WZ-7 reconnaissance drone over Sea of Japan for the first time

The Straits Times

US-China competition overshadows Boao forum on economic cooperation

The Jakarta Post

Rohingya refugees rescued off Aceh relocated after local anger

The Statesman

No interim relief to Delhi Chief Minister from High Court

The Straits Times

Indonesia’s new capital Nusantara draws more investor interest after Prabowo presidential win

The Nation

Thailand’s equal marriage bill gets overwhelming support from MPs

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines can invoke Mutual Defense Treaty if sea attacks kill soldier, sailor- US admiral

Dawn

Calls for probe into letter by 6 Islamabad High Court judges on ‘brazen meddling’ in judicial affairs

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Ex-President Duterte, China had deal to keep WPS status quo: Former spokesperson

The Straits Times

Baltimore bridge collapse: S’pore-flagged ship passed inspections in 2 foreign ports in 2023, says MPA

The Star

Mumbai surpasses Beijing as Asia’s billionaire capital: Hurun Report

The Japan News

Japan to export new fighter jet jointly developed with Britain and Italy

China Daily

China boosts bilateral ties with Sri Lanka

The Straits Times

North Korea trying to woo Japan with leaders’ summit, but Kishida faces difficult choices

The Statesman

Government should give strongest rebuttal to Chinese on their claims on Arunachal: MP

GAZA TENSIONS

The Japan News

Japan prepares to resume funding for U.N. Relief Agency for Palestine refugees in the near east

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Spirits of Palestinians in Gaza past the breaking point: UN director

The Straits Times

Biden, Netanyahu on collision course after UN Gaza ceasefire vote

China Daily

UN Security Council adopts first cease-fire for Gaza

The Straits Times

Ties with Middle East partners, including Israel, key to delivery of aid to Gaza: S’pore Foreign Minister

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Blinken warns Israel of global isolation if it attacks Rafah

The Star

KHOM, first Malaysian NGO to send aid to Northern Gaza via airdrop

The Straits Times

UN Security Council to vote on US resolution on six-week Gaza ceasefire

China Daily

Truce remains elusive in Gaza as talks fall flat

The Straits Times

Singapore expresses concern over impact of Israel’s planned assault on Rafah

The Jakarta Post

Israeli military says it killed 90 gunmen at Gaza’s Al Shifa hospital

The Straits Times

S’pore’s foreign minister meets Palestinian leaders, expresses deep concern about Gaza

The Jakarta Post

Indonesian hospital ship concludes humanitarian mission for Palestine

The Straits Times

Singapore’s third tranche of aid for Gaza arrives in Jordan, RSAF airdrops to commence soon

The Jakarta Post

In Gaza, there are no more ‘normal-sized babies’: UN official

The Straits Times

Singapore delivers third tranche of aid to Gaza, RSAF to conduct airdrops

CLIMATE WATCH

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia weather agency warns of extreme weather during Idul Fitri

The Nation

International SOS urges business preparedness in Thailand

Philippine Daily Inquirer

More cyclones expected by end of 2024 due to La Niña: Philippine weather bureau expert

The Jakarta Post

Female-led start-up aims to help decarbonize Indonesia’s future

Dawn

Snowless winter, surprise rain, unusual cold wave: What’s up with Pakistan’s weather?

The Jakarta Post

Increasing biodiesel use may aggravate environmental risks

The Kathmandu Post

Efforts on to make Koshi Tappu a rhino habitat

Viet Nam News

Vietnam’s natural heritage needs urgent protection from climate change

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia braces for record temperatures, early rains

The Jakarta Post

Climate refugee threat looms over islanders as crisis worsens

The Korea Herald

Late cold snap leaves blossom festivals without blooms

China Daily

China can help world find sustainability

The Kathmandu Post

Rainfall offers respite to Nepalis grappling with fire incidents

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Dolphin strandings alarm experts in Philippines’ Ilocos Region

The Star

Heatwave: Schools told to stay vigilant as hot weather persists

Dawn

UN warns planet ‘on the brink’ after warmest decade on record

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

The Nation

AI-generated Natcha and Nitchan set to take Thailand’s Nation TV by storm

The Straits Times

‘No phone calls’: Logistics firm in S’pore taps AI-powered forklift to improve workplace safety

Viet Nam News

Vietnam national telecom group’s AI platform logs over one billion authentication requests

The Nation

Thailand eyes special visas for digital nomads to woo foreign AI experts

The Star

Adapt to AI, don’t fear it: Penang industry experts

The Straits Times

National University of Singapore establishes institute to boost AI research for public good

The Japan News

Fujitsu to develop AI-based system to find missing people with dementia

The Japan News

Child pornography images slip past AI filters, Yomiuri probe reveals

The Star

Experts confident China can close Sino-US AI gap

The Nation

How AI is reshaping the global telecom industry—and Thailand

The Korea Herald

Samsung vows to seize opportunity of AI

The Jakarta Post

AI must complement democracy, Indonesia says

The Korea Herald

Leaders call for action against threats to democracy posed by AI

The Statesman

India’s Mission AI

Viet Nam News

Future of Vietnamese journalism looks brighter than ever in era of AI: Press forum

The Korea Herald

Jeju introduces virtual news presenter

THE ASIAN VIEW

ASEAN MATTERS

The Nation

SEA investigative journalists join up to fight corruption

The Straits Times

Thailand starts aid deliveries to Myanmar under plan aimed at managing conflict

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine education body on study tour to learn from Vietnam

The Phnom Penh Post

ASEAN review notes digital literacy gap despite high access to internet

The Nation

Southeast Asia Rare Disease Summit advocates for patient empowerment and policy reform

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia’s Foreign Ministry lauds 8 years of Mekong-Lancang Cooperation as ‘win-win’

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines, Cambodia vow cooperation against land mines

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodian People’s Party, Thailand’s ruling Pheu Thai set to enhance links

The Straits Times

Higher fees for travellers flying out of Malaysian airports to Asean countries from June 1

Viet Nam News

Vietnamese, Lao parliaments step up cooperation

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Vietnam adds voice, calls for restraint in Philippine-China sea row

China Daily

ASEAN voices opposition to taking sides

China Daily

Hong Kong business leader aims to lift ASEAN confidence in China’s economy

The Star

Malaysia is back in business, says PM Anwar at Melbourne summit

The Straits Times

Closer Asean-Australia ties will preserve peace and stability in S-E Asia: S’pore PM

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia’s defence minister warns against a divided ASEAN

CROSS-STRAITS RELATIONS

China Daily

30 Buddhist relics returned from Taiwan

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Former Taiwan president Ma to make second trip to China next month

China Daily

Kinmen fishermen adrift at sea rescued

China Daily

US using Taiwan as ‘pawn’, says spokesperson

The Straits Times

‘Cannot be passive forever’: Taiwan updates definition of ‘first strike’ to counter China

The Straits Times

China’s top leaders adopt measured tone on Taiwan at Two Sessions meetings

China Daily

Taiwan’s patrols near Kinmen ‘beyond reproach’: China

The Straits Times

Taiwan says 5 Chinese coast guard ships entered waters near front-line islands

The Straits Times

Why some Taiwanese want to boycott the viral ‘Ke Mu San’ TikTok dance

China Daily

Chinese coast guard boosts patrols near Kinmen after deadly boat collision

China Daily

China condemns US lawmakers interference in Taiwan during visit

The Straits Times

China coast guard boarded Taiwan tourist boat near front-line islands, says Taipei

China Daily

A cross-Strait tale of heritage and flavor

The Straits Times

Taiwan ally Guatemala mulling over commercial ties with China

The Straits Times

Beijing-friendly Han Kuo-yu elected speaker of Taiwan’s legislature

China Daily

China slams US ‘provocation’ in Taiwan Strait, pledges further drills

INDO-PACIFIC AND ASIA

The Korea Herald

Why Korea-India partnership matters in era of uncertainties?

The Straits Times

New Zealand raises South China Sea, Taiwan tensions with China during Foreign Minister’s visit

The Straits Times

‘Significant strides’ made on IPEF, on to implementation: US commerce chief Raimondo

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Armed Forces of the Philippines chief meets with US Indo-Pacific Command head

The Jakarta Post

Past, present and future of ASEAN-Australia cooperation

The Jakarta Post

EV, capital city among points in Indonesia, Australia talks

The Straits Times

India sends strategic message with Indian Ocean naval base as Maldives draws closer to China

Viet Nam News

Vietnam-Australia elevate Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

The Jakarta Post

ASEAN, Australia call for respect of international law in South China Sea

The Japan News

Indonesia wary of Chinese vessels in South China Sea

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia-Australia trade, investor expansion sought

The Statesman

India’s Jaishankar to visit Korea and Japan from 5 to 8 March

The Nation

Thai, US navies begin limited recovery mission of HTMS Sukhothai

The Korea Herald

S. Korea, US, Japan concur on ‘stern’ response to NK-Russia arms deal

The Nation

South Korea’s place in the Indo-Pacific and ASEAN

The Japan News

Japan’s Foreign Minister aims to strengthen diplomatic relations with Pacific Island nations

ASIAN EDITORS CIRCLE

COMBATING INFLATION

The Nation

Diesel subsidy to end, prices may rise as fuel fund bleeds red: source

The Star

Tears to keep flowing over high onion prices in Malaysia

The Daily Star

Soybean oil consumption falls as Bangladeshis switch to mustard, palm oils

The Star

Malaysian hawkers forced to scale up prices as costs triple

Philippine Daily Inquirer

3.9% March inflation seen: Philippine central bank

The Star

It’s nice to see a price drop

The Daily Star

Why do high prices persist despite government steps?

The Daily Star

37.7 million suffered food insecurity in Bangladesh last year

The Star

Reject traders who sell food at inflated prices: Malaysian minister

The Korea Herald

An apple a day fritters savings away? Apple price rises to all-time high

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia vows to keep food prices stable during Ramadan

China Daily

China’s consumer prices return to positive territory

The Daily Star

Prices of Ramadan essentials surge

The Korea Herald

Koreans lose appetite for fruits amid soaring prices

The Daily Star

Bangladesh reduces fuel price

The Daily Star

Inflation in Bangladesh falls

SPORTS & GAMES

China Daily

Team China beat Singapore in Tianjin

Viet Nam News

Vietnam’s national football coach sacked after Vietnam’s World Cup qualifier loss against Indonesia

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal clinches T20 series against Ireland Wolves

The Jakarta Post

Indonesian badminton players eye Olympics after recent wins

The Japan News

Tottori sand sculptures theme chosen in honour of Paris Games

The Daily Star

Palestine hand Bangladesh big defeat in WC qualifier

The Star

Malaysia gov’t to decide on 2026 Commonwealth Games hosting offer tomorrow

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines set to host 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship

Dawn

Palestinian flags fly at last in PSL 2024 final

China Daily

China reaches 100th-gold milestone at short-track speed skating worlds

The Japan News

First Japanese to win Paris-Dakar Rally dies at 75

China Daily

Hong Kong fans have until April 12 to accept Messi match refund

The Star

Govt to study details before decision on Commonwealth Games in Malaysia

The Nation

PM Srettha convinced Chiang Mai will win bid to host Formula E race early next year

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodian boxer Lvay claims World Super-4 title, dream comes true

The Star

Tang Jie-Ee Wei topple 2021 world champions to reach All-England second round

ASIA ON SCREEN

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David Beckham arrives in Thailand
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Baltimore bridge collapse: What does it mean to be a Singapore-flagged ship?
Baltimore bridge collapse: What does it mean to be a Singapore-flagged ship?
Saigon's traditional cloth-filtered coffee
Saigon's traditional cloth-filtered coffee
Oodles of fresh noodles!
Oodles of fresh noodles!
Thai ex-PM Thaksin meets prosecutor on royal insult case, appears 'truly ill'
Thai ex-PM Thaksin meets prosecutor on royal insult case, appears 'truly ill'
Look Through: For the Golden Gays, age is just a number when on stage
Look Through: For the Golden Gays, age is just a number when on stage
A special love story
A special love story
In discussion with a Nobel Laureate: the possibility of no pandemic ever again
In discussion with a Nobel Laureate: the possibility of no pandemic ever again
Promoting lotus-themed Tourism
Promoting lotus-themed Tourism
Van Gogh art lighting experience in HCM City
Van Gogh art lighting experience in HCM City
David Beckham arrives in Thailand
David Beckham arrives in Thailand
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SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA

The Korea Herald

Marriages between Korean men, Japanese women soar

China Daily

Fluent foreigners spread the word on dialects

China Daily

Chongqing subway helps local vegetable farmers widen their business

The Nation

How a forgotten Narathiwat village created a new future for residents

The Japan News

Roast beef, ice cream and bread: Soy sauce isn’t just for sushi anymore

The Kathmandu Post

Karnali folk in Nepal return to oil lamps as electricity supply proves unreliable

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia one of top countries with 70% of businesses female owned

The Nation

Magnificence: Celebrating World Elephant Day

China Daily

Redefining weddings in the age of individuality

The Japan News

Double Oscars shows power of visual imagery in Japanese films; Miyazaki Revels in Win

The Straits Times

Pregnant women in war-torn Myanmar face perilous childbirth

The Star

Number of male sexual harassment victims on the rise in Malaysia

Dawn

The phenomenon of Asif Zardari

The Daily Star

Women outnumber men in farming sector

The Korea Herald

Abortion in S. Korea: neither illegal nor legal

Asia News Network

Long way to go for China’s first homegrown airliner

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