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CLIMATE WATCH

The Straits Times

Sweeter mangoes, quality durian: Fruitful harvest expected amid heatwave in Malaysia

The Daily Star

Bangladesh experiences driest April in 43 years

Philippine Daily Inquirer

7,734 schools used alternative learning modes due to heat in the Philippines

The Star

Parts of India record hottest April as heatwave kills nine

The Daily Star

Bangladesh in a bind over school closure

The Straits Times

Severe thunderstorms in southern Chinese cities delay flights between Singapore and China

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

The Straits Times

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

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

INDIA ELECTIONS

 

MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS

Dawn

Why Palestinians can count on American students but not Arab allies to protest

The Star

Malaysian students caught up by campus protests across US

The Daily Star

The story of Gaza genocide survivor in Bangladesh

The Daily Star

Gaza protests: UCLA pro-Palestinian camp attacked by Israel supporters

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

DAILY DIGEST

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

The Star

Microsoft announces $3b AI, cloud investment in Malaysia

The Nation

Don’t stop here! AI cameras set to catch traffic violators in Thailand

The Jakarta Post

Microsoft vows to invest $1.7 billion in Indonesia

The Japan News

New OECD guidelines to address false information from AI

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 ASIAN VIEW

ASEAN MATTERS

The Nation

Huawei sees big potential in ASEAN’s shift to digital economy

China Daily

Mideast tensions weigh on ASEAN economies

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

CROSS-STRAITS RELATIONS

China Daily

China opposes US encouraging Taiwan’s presence at WHA

China Daily

Fashion & tradition: Taiwan youth part of hanfu revival

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

INDO-PACIFIC AND ASIA

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

China Daily

China, Sri Lanka forging stronger bonds

COMBATING INFLATION

Philippine Daily Inquirer

President Marcos orders wage review, cites ‘impact of inflation’

The Korea Herald

South Korea inflation eases in April, continues bumpy ride

The Nation

Egg prices in Thailand up as layer poultry swelter in heatwave

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

SPORTS & GAMES

Kuensel

2024 Bhutan Grand Prix records low turn-out

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine fencer Samantha Catantan returns from ACL surgery to book Paris ticket

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

ASIA ON SCREEN

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Sushi world in Hanoi
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Sushi world in Hanoi
Hats off to tradition
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Heroes with no names
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Heroes with no names
Masking up in Vietnam’s Binh Dinh province
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Masking up in Vietnam’s Binh Dinh province
Helping Singapore write its stories
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Mang Nanie’s house of books
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Mang Nanie’s house of books
Young director makes AI music video to honour Vietnam
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Young director makes AI music video to honour Vietnam
What’s world’s most invisible threat? | Front seat to climate change
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Cambodian officials defuse monster 340kg bomb in Kampong Cham village
Cambodian officials defuse monster 340kg bomb in Kampong Cham village
Meet the men behind one of the last typewriter repair shops in Manila
Meet the men behind one of the last typewriter repair shops in Manila
Sushi world in Hanoi
Sushi world in Hanoi
Hats off to tradition
Hats off to tradition
Heroes with no names
Heroes with no names
Masking up in Vietnam’s Binh Dinh province
Masking up in Vietnam’s Binh Dinh province
Helping Singapore write its stories
Helping Singapore write its stories
Mang Nanie’s house of books
Mang Nanie’s house of books
Young director makes AI music video to honour Vietnam
Young director makes AI music video to honour Vietnam
What’s world’s most invisible threat? | Front seat to climate change
What’s world’s most invisible threat? | Front seat to climate change
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SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA

Viet Nam News

With livelihood support, Vietnamese women in remote areas master their life

The Nation

Understanding Thai superstitions as coping mechanism for turmoil and loneliness

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?

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