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CLIMATE WATCH

Asia News Network

Heatwave sweeps across South and Southeast Asia leaving millions praying for respite

The Japan News

High temperatures expected in Tokyo, surrounding areas

The Daily Star

Scorching sun, stifling homes

Viet Nam News

Heat to gradually subside in Vietnam’s northern and central regions from Wednesday

Viet Nam News

Intense heatwave sweeps across Vietnam

The Nation

Long summer ahead as rainy season in Thailand delayed by two weeks

The Daily Star

Bangladeshi schools, colleges: A reopening that defies heatwave and logic too

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Metro Manila brownouts feared amid heat, power supply woes

China Daily

Climate change blamed for heavy rain in China’s south

The Statesman

Climate change to cause 19 percent income drop by 2050, even with CO2 cuts

Philippine Daily Inquirer

First Covid, now heat: Online schooling returns to the Philippines

The Daily Star

Thousands pray for rain as Bangladesh sizzles in heatwave

China Daily

Hong Kong readies for extreme weather as flooding, landslide incidents rise

The Daily Star

Protecting Ganges river dolphins crucial for preserving ecosystem

The Daily Star

Climate, weather disasters: Asia hit hardest in 2023 according to UN

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine ocean health goes from bad to worse amid China invasion

INDIA ELECTIONS

 

MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS

China Daily

Cairo-Riyadh talks boost hope on Gaza truce

The Jakarta Post

Gaza war tests Indonesia’s free and active foreign policy

The Daily Star

World has failed Gaza: Saudi at Global Economic Summit

The Straits Times

Israel intensifies airstrikes on Gaza’s Rafah before ground operation

China Daily

Gaza hospital bodies indicate ‘possible war crimes’

The Straits Times

Third tranche of Singapore Red Cross aid worth $815,000 for Gaza

China Daily

Pro-Palestinian protests spread to campuses

The Korea Herald

Bank of Korea chief says won will level off if Middle East conflict eases

Dawn

Why war in Palestine will continue

Philippine Daily Inquirer

US veto sinks Palestinian UN membership bid in Security Council

China Daily

Truce vital as Israel-Iran rift sparks tensions— analysts

The Star

Middle East conflict may hurt aviation sector

China Daily

China taking steps to ease Mideast tension

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia to closely monitor economic impacts of Middle East—economic minister

The Star

Iran’s drone attack on Israel a legitimate act, says PM Anwar

The Jakarta Post

Mideast escalation could pose major economic risk to Indonesia

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

China Daily

China uses supercomputer for AI training amid US curbs on Nvidia chips

China Daily

Film director reflects on challenges by AI, short dramas

China Daily

China’s first Sora-level text-to-video large model Vidu unveiled

The Straits Times

Tech hiccups plague first AI car race in Abu Dhabi, NTU team fails to make final

Viet Nam News

Vietnam urged to build legal corridor for AI industry

The Straits Times

Singapore and Estonia can share insights on the use of AI in schools: Estonian minister

The Japan News

10 major tech companies to cooperate against AI child porn risks

The Japan News

PM Kishida to announce international framework for generative AI

China Daily

AI takes center stage at Beijing Film Fest

The Nation

How to balance the environmental perils and promises of Generative AI

The Star

AI portal to take on scammers in Malaysia

The Statesman

Doctors as humans

The Japan News

Japan Patent Office survey: 80% worried about recognizing AI as patent inventor

The Daily Star

Deepfakes of Bollywood stars spark worries of AI meddling in India election

Philippine Daily Inquirer

World’s first-ever ‘Miss AI’ beauty pageant launched with a whopping cash prize

The Nation

Nat’l Innovation Agency launches platform to boost Thai agri startups with deep tech

THE ASIAN VIEW

ASEAN MATTERS

The Nation

Women in Southeast Asia gaining representation in boardrooms, report finds

The Jakarta Post

Food, energy, economic resilience key to ASEAN security, says Indonesia

The Jakarta Post

Thailand proposes Asean meeting on Myanmar conflict

Viet Nam News

ASEAN Future Forum 2024 wraps up in Hanoi

Philippine Daily Inquirer

‘Green economy’ rankings: How does the Philippines fare in the region?

Viet Nam News

ASEAN bolsters intellectual property cooperation

The Nation

Ceremony marks 30th anniversary of 1st Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge

Viet Nam News

ASEAN foreign ministers call for end to Myanmar violence

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Ex-army chief urges Asean members to support Philippine fight vs China aggression

The Straits Times

Carbon financing could retire dozens of coal plants in SE Asia by 2030: Rockefeller Foundation

The Straits Times

Asean states may differ in approach to South China Sea spat, but all are seeking peace: S’pre FM

The Jakarta Post

Whither ASEAN in the South China Sea?

Vientiane Times

Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam to promote trade, investment and tourism

The Nation

Time for ASEAN to work towards bringing peace back to Myanmar — Thailand, Vietnam

The Jakarta Post

China emphasises importance of ASEAN ties

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Declining productivity among Philippine and other ASEAN workers

CROSS-STRAITS RELATIONS

China Daily

Mainland to import Taiwan agriculture, fishery products

China Daily

New steps to boost cross-Strait tourism

China Daily

Beijing condemns Washington, Tokyo for cross-Strait interference

The Japan News

Taiwan FM praises Japan-U.S.-Philippine cooperation; says China threatens more than just Taiwan

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia will not recognise Taiwan, joins China in online fraud fight

China Daily

People’s Liberation Army lawfully responds to US aircraft flying through Taiwan Strait

China Daily

Overseas Chinese inspired by latest President Xi-Ma meeting

China Daily

PM Xi: The Strait cannot sever kinship

China Daily

Former Kuomintang leader’s visit will have impact beyond cross-Strait relations

China Daily

Shaanxi visit inspires Taiwan youth delegation

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Taiwan condemns ‘shameless’ China’s thanks for global sympathy on quake

China Daily

Mainland China offers aid to Taiwan after powerful earthquake

China Daily

Ma Ying-jeou visits birthplace of Sun Yat-sen, calls for peace and prosperity

China Daily

Former Kuomintang party chairman urges more efforts to boost cross-Strait exchanges

The Straits Times

Chinese state media stoked allegation Taiwan President Tsai would flee war

China Daily

30 Buddhist relics returned from Taiwan

INDO-PACIFIC AND ASIA

The Straits Times

Here’s how cities in Asia-Pacific are fighting back the effects of climate change

China Daily

US missiles in Philippines cast ‘black day’ for Asia-Pacific, say China analysts

China Daily

China says AUKUS expansion will undermine peace after Japan and Canada express interest

China Daily

AUKUS ties may undermine regional stability in Asia-Pacific

China Daily

APEC meetings: Hong Kong to forge stronger ties with Asia-Pacific countries

The Phnom Penh Post

PM Manet addresses regional forum, calls for digital cooperation, innovation

Philippine Daily Inquirer

New Zealand commits US$25M for ADB energy transition mechanism in Southeast Asia

The Jakarta Post

China says AUKUS risks nuclear proliferation in Pacific

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines, New Zealand to sign enhanced defence agreements by end of 2024

The Nation

Thailand’s MoUs with New Zealand cover education, aviation cooperation

The Korea Herald

South Korea, Australia hold vice-ministerial talks on Indo-Pacific strategy, bilateral ties

The Straits Times

Small countries can try to calm global tensions, says PM Lee, as S’pore, NZ expand partnership

Vientiane Times

Strengthening Laos-Australia relations, bolstering ASEAN-Australia cooperation

The Straits Times

‘Make in India’: Can South Asian giant surpass China and become world’s biggest factory?

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Basic health services lacking in Philippines, Western Pacific: World Health Organization

The Nation

PM Srettha to hold talks with New Zealand PM during official visit to Thailand

ASIAN EDITORS CIRCLE

COMBATING INFLATION

Viet Nam News

Keeping Consumer Price Index low key to inflation control in Vietnam this year

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine House execs to look into reason for high basic commodity prices

The Japan News

Japan’s core consumer prices rise 2.8% in fiscal 2023

The Korea Herald

South Korea’s food inflation surges to third-highest in OECD

The Jakarta Post

Weaker rupiah, high oil prices hit Indonesia’s manufacturing sector

The Daily Star

The cost-of-living crisis prolongs for Bangladeshi wage workers

The Star

Blanket fuel subsidies in Malaysia to be removed

The Daily Star

Rice prices in Bangladesh unlikely to fall from current level

The Statesman

India’s wholesale price-based inflation spikes to 3-month-high at 0.53% in March

The Korea Herald

Bank of Korea holds rate, wary of inflation’s ‘last mile’

The Korea Herald

Amid deepening apple crisis, South Korea eyes long-term measures

The Daily Star

No respite to Bangladeshi consumers: Inflation edges up in March

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal’s inflation at 30-month low, yet food prices refuse to come down

The Korea Herald

Political leeks: Scallions become election attack line

Kuensel

Goods and services become costlier by 4.53 percent in Bhutan

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Inflation jitters weigh down Philippines’ shares

SPORTS & GAMES

Viet Nam News

Red-shanked douc is mascot of 13th ASEAN School Games

Viet Nam News

Tennis legend Roger Federer visits Hoi An

The Japan News

Japan’s rhythmic gymnastics team’s new costumes feature Hokusai’s famous wave

The Japan News

Shohei Ohtani ‘grateful’ for support from teammates, team

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia’s Shaolin-Bokator event a ‘cultural diplomacy breakthrough’

The Jakarta Post

Road to Paris 2024: Indonesian contingent starts revving up

The Straits Times

S’pore’s Kai Minejima-Lee and Isabelle Koh strike gold at World Cup of Indoor Skydiving

China Daily

Shanghai welcomes return of Formula 1

China Daily

Chinese runner, 3 pacers in marathon disqualified

The Nation

Thailand’s rising star Patty Vuntanadit follows sister Pam’s path

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal take unbeaten run to Premier Cup semis

China Daily

‘Championship handovers’ during the Beijing Half Marathon: A disgrace to the sport

China Daily

300-day countdown to Asian Winter Games marked in Harbin

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal storms into Premier Cup semis

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie takes Asia badminton crown

The Japan News

Former Sumo superstar Yokozuna Akebono dies of heart failure at 54

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SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA

Dawn

Can you separate Coke from Coke Studio?

The Japan News

Artists mix it up with small factory’s artisans in Tokyo

The Korea Herald

Humour in South Korea: Navigating the line between what’s funny and not

Kuensel

Fewer yaks, fewer craftsmen: Local handicraft sellers in Bhutan’s Pelela Pass feel the threats

The Straits Times

8 in 10 falsely believe talking about suicide can make a person take his life: SMU study

The Star

Majority of Malaysian youth have got the blues – survey

The Korea Herald

Watered-down medical school quota unsettles student, parents in South Korea

China Daily

Return of cultural relics from US to China signals enhanced exchanges

The Straits Times

Keeping time: One man and his passion for vintage and antique clocks

The Straits Times

From Lee Kuan Yew to Lawrence Wong: How leadership transitions take place in Singapore

Kuensel

Reviving Bhutan’s tradition of natural pigments

The Star

A uniquely Malaysian celebration

The Star

Rapid ageing and Malaysia’s ‘ghost towns’

The Korea Herald

Will South Korea’s political regionalism crumble?

The Korea Herald

Tourists to South Korea getting younger

China Daily

Inheritor innovates to keep Chinese textile art relevant

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