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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

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia adopts wait and see position on Trump’s Gaza plan amid ‘unpredictable’ US regime

The Nation

Tears of joy: Five former Hamas hostages return home

The Straits Times

Singapore reiterates longstanding support for Palestinians’ right to a homeland of their own

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CHINA’S TWO SESSIONS

China Daily

China’s recently announced policies hint at new phase of opening-up

China Daily

Hong Kong, Macao delegates vow to spread gist of two sessions

China Daily

China urges US to cease imposition of additional levies

China Daily

China defends military budget, cites security needs

China Daily

Reform, opening-up and people-centered development will continue to drive progress: China Daily

China Daily

China sets fresh measures to help create new growth drivers

The Straits Times

Private sector, cutting-edge tech in focus as China prepares to take on the US

China Daily

China’s 41st Antarctic expedition team deploys cutting-edge drill to gather data

The Straits Times

China’s Two Sessions to focus on tackling wobbly economy amid growing trade war with US

The Straits Times

China’s EV makers are facing a reality check in Southeast Asia

China Daily

China’s ‘two sessions’: Diplomacy in focus amid global challenges

China Daily

Cutting-edge features help China’s homegrown aircraft fly even higher

China Daily

Shanghai ramps up smoking control measures

China Daily

China to ramp up reforms to help bolster financial, capital strengths

China Daily

Xinjiang’s sands reveal fascinating finds

China Daily

AI ’employees’ help streamline city services in China

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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

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

The Jakarta Post

Recovery underway as floods recede in Greater Jakarta

Viet Nam News

Mekong Delta faces intensifying saltwater intrusion amid declining dry season flow

Philippine Daily Inquirer

In Philippine province of Pangasinan, milkfish growers brace for fish kills amid extreme heat

The Kathmandu Post

Five months after floods in Nepal’s Kavrepalanchok, survivors cling to their crumbling homes in fear

Viet Nam News

Vietnam achieves coral reproduction milestone

The Jakarta Post

Flooding in South, East, West Jakarta affects over 1,200 people

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine education department mulls changing class skeds to better cope with heat

The Star

Penang’s fasting ‘heroes’ defy heat to keep city clean

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HEALTH

 

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

The Straits Times

Singapore hospital helps refine AI-enabled tool that will calculate accurate insulin dosage for diabetics

China Daily

Over 90% of China’s village clinics covered by basic medical insurance

Viet Nam News

High organ transplant rate, but Vietnam low in donations

Kuensel

Bhutan health minister raises alarm over surge in non-communicable diseases

China Daily

Four paralysed men in China undergo breakthrough surgery

The Kathmandu Post

Healthcare remains out of reach for many Nepali migrant workers

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Report warns of alarming trend in Philippines, world obesity

Viet Nam News

PM Chinh calls on AstraZeneca to transfer vaccine technology to Vietnam

The Star

Charting obesity’s continued rise in Malaysia

The Daily Star

Living in Dhaka with chronic respiratory issues

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

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

China Daily

AI tech ‘cannot predict winning lottery numbers,’ says authorities in China

The Straits Times

China faces talent shortage amid DeepSeek-fuelled AI jobs surge

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DAILY DIGEST

THE ASIAN VIEW

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FIGHTING FAKE NEWS

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

The Phnom Penh Post

Minister warns of daily fake news threats undermining Cambodia’s stability

The Daily Star

Bangladesh Chief Adviser press wing debunks media reports on communal violence

The Phnom Penh Post

In Cambodia, viral HIV ‘fake news’ post undermining faith in public health

The Statesman

Solutions to cybercrime are crucial for India’s future: PM Modi

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ASEAN MATTERS

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

Viet Nam News

Vietnam takes part in Japan-ASEAN Defence Vice-Ministerial Forum

The Star

Malaysia-India diplomacy could ease ASEAN tariff hurdle

The Star

Grey wave sweeps across Southeast Asia

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CROSS-STRAITS RELATIONS

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

The Straits Times

In a first, Taiwan’s Presidential Office stages war game to simulate China emergency

The Straits Times

Makers of Taiwan’s Zero Day TV series set around invasion fear backlash from China

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INDO-PACIFIC AND ASIA

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

China Daily

Australian PM: Ties with Chinese people crucial

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COMBATING INFLATION

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

China Daily

China’s full-year CPI target likely lower at 2%

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SPORTS & 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

Dawn

Pakistan’s dream of hosting world cricket becomes reality

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ASIA ON SCREEN

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Traditional Japanese performance art ‘Kyogen’ gets modern twist with avatar robot, dancers
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China's youth reimagine weddings
Letter from Kolkata: Saving the yellow Hindustan Ambassador taxi
Letter from Kolkata: Saving the yellow Hindustan Ambassador taxi
First look at Singapore’s Rainforest Wild Asia in Mandai
First look at Singapore’s Rainforest Wild Asia in Mandai
Nepal’s Rukum shepherds descend to lower climes to avoid cold
Nepal’s Rukum shepherds descend to lower climes to avoid cold
Empowering the visually impaired in Vietnam
Empowering the visually impaired in Vietnam
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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Breaking the walls of silence for those suffering with aphasia
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Viet Nam News

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