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The Straits Times

FM Balakrishnan says he did not ‘like’ FB post offering to relocate Singaporeans to Gaza; Meta investigating

Dawn

Israeli army killing of Gaza aid workers ‘deeply disturbing’: UN rights chief

The Statesman

Youths raise pro-Palestine slogans, wave flags during Eid prayers in India’s Rajasthan

Dawn

No humanitarian aid has entered Gaza for over 3 weeks: UNRWA chief

The Star

Oscar-winning Palestinian director released by Israeli forces

The Straits Times

Disaster relief group to send two personnel from Singapore to troubled West Bank on relief mission

The Straits Times

Singapore gravely concerned about resumption of hostilities in Gaza: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Daily Star

Gazans plunged back into chaos with resumption of Israeli strikes

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia to start construction of Women and Children’s Hospital in Gaza next month

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal seeks Egypt’s support for release of Hamas’ Nepali hostage

Dawn

‘Humiliated’: Palestinian victims of Israel sexual abuse testify at UN

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

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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Metro Manila: A ticking time bomb in face of powerful earthquake

The Straits Times

Oil leak from Malaysia’s Johor River stopped, clean-up operations underway off Singapore coastal areas

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal lab tests reveal hazardous levels of pesticides in vegetables in market

The Nation

Myanmar earthquake survivors without food and shelter as death toll rises above 2,700

The Kathmandu Post

Raging wildfires drive pollution surge in Kathmandu

The Korea Herald

2024 recorded as South Korea’s hottest year in half-century

The Nation

Myanmar quake: Scientists warn of devastating power and impact amid civil war

The Korea Herald

South Korea’s wildfire-devastated ecosystem may take a century to recover

The Kathmandu Post

Drought-stricken farmers in Nepal’s Sindhupalchok villages are leaving farmlands

The Korea Herald

South Korea’s fire-ravaged southeast reels from unprecedented damage

Viet Nam News

Vietnamese government urges immediate action on air pollution in major cities

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s Mount Ibu erupts again, spewing hot lava and smoke column

Kuensel

Bhutan hits record high 40°C as global temperatures rise

The Japan News

International agency’s reports confirm Fukushima treated water continues to meet safety standards

The Korea Herald

How South Korea’s massive wildfires started

Dawn

Only drinking water available amid unprecedented shortage in Pakistan

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HEALTH

 

The Daily Star

One in every 41 births a stillborn in Bangladesh

The Star

Malaysia running low on blood supply, especially rare negative blood type

Viet Nam News

Behind the scenes of survival: Get to know Vietnam’s hospital social workers

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal health facilities run out of birth control shot Depo-Provera

Kuensel

Bhutan’s health ministry steps up fight against tuberculosis

The Straits Times

Banking Singapore’s brains: How the grey matter of the dead can help improve lives

The Phnom Penh Post

Action needed to address rising alcohol consumption among Cambodian youth

The Korea Herald

South Koreans visit clinics 18 times a year, triple OECD average: report

The Star

Retailers stop displaying smoking products across Malaysia

The Nation

Thailand’s mental health services mobilised following earthquake, hotline capacity tripled

Kuensel

Cataract surgeries restore vision for 303 eye patients in Bhutan’s Thimphu, Gelephu

Viet Nam News

Heightened awareness required as Vietnam’s measles cases top 42,000

The Statesman

10 drug users test HIV-positive in India’s Kerala due to shared syringes

The Daily Star

Bangladesh detects first case of bird flu since 2018

Viet Nam News

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health proposes allowing tissue donation for individuals aged 16 and older

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Feeding the problem: Junk food ads target Filipino kids

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Viet Nam News

Vietnamese authorities warn of rising AI-driven deepfake extortion scams

The Korea Herald

ChatGPT hits 1.2m daily users in Korea amid Ghibli-style AI-generated image trend

The Statesman

Ghibli style cricket? Cricketers and fans jump on the AI bandwagon

Dawn

The AI Studio Ghibli trend is an insult to art and artists

The Japan News

More Japanese textbooks warn about risks of generative AI

The Korea Herald

AI plans emerge as central theme in South Korean politics

The Star

Malaysia aims to use AI to investigate commercial crimes

The Straits Times

Jack Ma-backed Ant touts AI breakthrough built on Chinese chips

The Korea Herald

Samsung eyes AI, M&A deals to reignite stock growth

Vientiane Times

AI seen to advance digital governance, industry, ethics in Laos

Viet Nam News

Vietnam accelerates AI adoption in public sector with strategic policy push

The Korea Herald

AI video of late South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron sparks debate

China Daily

Chinese authorities issued AI label guidelines to combat the misuse, spread of false information

China Daily

AI expected to accelerate China’s self-driving tech

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

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DAILY DIGEST

THE ASIAN VIEW

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FIGHTING FAKE NEWS

The Daily Star

Ghost authors dish out questionable articles on Bangladesh

Dawn

Viral image of Indian filmmaker Rathna Kumar holding anti-Aurangzeb placard is edited

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine investigation bureau has list of fake news peddlers, tracing financial backers

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Filipino party list representative urges Tiktok to do more to combat spread of ‘fake news’

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Ex-Philippine President Duterte’s ICC arrest: Separating fact from lies

China Daily

Chinese authorities issued AI label guidelines to combat the misuse, spread of false information

The Jakarta Post

Fake news ads with alleged cybercrime rampant on Meta platforms: The Jakarta Post

The Straits Times

Myanmar migrants in Thailand face surge in hate speech, resentment

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Most Filipinos struggle to spot fake news, says survey

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

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ASEAN MATTERS

The Straits Times

US reclaims spot as Southeast Asia’s preferred superpower amid concerns of China’s sway: Survey

The Star

Trump’s tariffs on ASEAN: Nothing to dread, everything to fear

The Star

ASEAN to deploy emergency response team to Myanmar and Thailand

Vientiane Times

ASEAN launches guidelines for Agroecology Transitions to promote sustainable agriculture

China Daily

Chinese investment in ASEAN expands to benefit both sides

The Star

Malaysia’s gender equality is No.1 in education but worst in politics among ASEAN countries

The Straits Times

ASEAN can cooperate more intensively on trade amid geopolitical uncertainties: SM Lee

The Statesman

India to host ASEAN defence ministers’ meet on counter-terrorism on March 19

The Phnom Penh Post

ASEAN shooting for top four global economy spot

The Star

Malaysia pushes for stronger ASEAN-India cooperation under its 2025 chairmanship

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’

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CROSS-STRAITS RELATIONS

The Japan News

China conducts 2nd day of exercises around Taiwan; naming suggests more drills to come this year

The Straits Times

Chinese influencers forced to leave Taiwan after advocating ‘military unification’

China Daily

Taiwan students embark on Shandong tour

China Daily

Chinese army enhances combat readiness with operations around Taiwan

China Daily

China’s Taiwan Affairs Office launches section to report ‘malicious acts against Taiwan compatriots’

The Straits Times

‘No name, no home port, no cert’: Taiwan seizes unregistered Chinese refuelling boat

The Straits Times

From intelligence sharing to tabletop exercises, Taiwan to deepen military exchange with US

China Daily

China’s military drill ‘stern warning’ to Taiwan ‘separatists’

The Statesman

Thanking G7, Taiwan calls for peace and stability in Taiwan Strait

China Daily

China warns of decisive action if Taiwan independence forces cross red line

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

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INDO-PACIFIC AND ASIA

Vientiane Times

Laos, Australia strengthen economic ties

China Daily

Australian politicians rebuked for endorsing Hong Kong fugitives

The Statesman

Indian PM Modi conveys to New Zealand PM concern over anti-India activities

The Statesman

‘India offers Kiwis huge economic opportunity’: New Zealand PM Luxon in Delhi

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

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COMBATING INFLATION

Dawn

Pakistan’s inflation hits three-decade-low of 0.7 percent in March

The Kathmandu Post

Tomato prices in Nepal crash amid market glut

Viet Nam News

Vietnam sets new framework for retail electricity pricing

The Japan News

Japan PM Ishiba emphasises price control measures; will continue oil subsidies, may release more stockpiled rice

The Japan News

Japan’s rice stock up 190,000 tons from 2024; prices increased for 12th consecutive week

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine central bank sees March inflation at 1.7% to 2.5%

The Star

Malaysian identity card likely for RON95 subsidy

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine government cuts imported rice max suggested retail price to P45 per kilo

The Daily Star

Expect inflation to fall below 8 percent by June: Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus

The Straits Times

Singapore’s core inflation falls further to 0.6% in February, lowest since June 2021

The Daily Star

Chicken prices soar ahead of Eid in Bangladesh

Eleven Media

Myanmar exporters to buy 1.5 million barrels of unprocessed rice amid falling paddy prices, difficulty selling

The Japan News

Rice supplies in Japan still low, with prices almost doubled from year ago

The Japan News

Rice price for wholesalers in Japan climbs 73% in February; record high for sixth consecutive month

The Japan News

Bank of Japan leaves interest rates unchanged at 0.5 percent

Viet Nam News

Vietnam pepper price surges to decade high

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SPORTS & GAMES

Borneo Bulletin

Brunei rugby team joins Singapore Sevens

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia’s Kun Khmer team en route to historic California debut

Viet Nam News

Vietnamese football freestyler amazes world supporters

Go Go Mongolia

Mongolian wrestlers win silver, bronze at Asian Championship

Dawn

Pakistan’s women in chess are proving that it’s a queen’s game

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Filipino tennis player Alex Eala knocks world No. 2 Iga Swiatek out of Miami Open, moves to semis

The Daily Star

Hamza’s debut for Bangladesh ends in goalless draw

Philippine Daily Inquirer

19-year-old Filipino tennis phenom Alex Eala beats Aussie Open champ in Miami

Viet Nam News

Vietnam wins historic World Cup sepak takraw title

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia’s cue to shine: Pheavy recognised as world’s best female billiards player

The Straits Times

Police report lodged over fin swimmers’ falsified results for Singapore’s 2023 SEA Games selection

The Daily Star

Bangladeshi midfielder Hamza will make the difference against India, says head coach

The Nation

Hundreds of Thais and Cambodians join transborder run

The Phnom Penh Post

Swimming for a cause: Team take on 120km feat to support Cambodia’s dolphins

The Japan News

Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers teammates arrive in Tokyo for opening games

Viet Nam News

Vietnamese karate fighters prepare for Southeast Asian Games

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ASIA ON SCREEN

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A view from the top of Cambodia’s "Areng's Paradise"
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A view from the top of Cambodia’s "Areng's Paradise"
A view from the top of Cambodia’s "Areng's Paradise"
A view from the top of Cambodia’s "Areng's Paradise"
Stepping into Vietnamese tradition with wooden sandals
Stepping into Vietnamese tradition with wooden sandals
Celebrating Ramadan in a migrant worker dormitory in Singapore
Celebrating Ramadan in a migrant worker dormitory in Singapore
A quick look at Cambodia’s $1.5 billion Techo International Airport
A quick look at Cambodia’s $1.5 billion Techo International Airport
What's next for Chinese culture in 2025?
What's next for Chinese culture in 2025?
Singapore’s Group Representation Constituencies: What are they and why were they formed?
Singapore’s Group Representation Constituencies: What are they and why were they formed?
How an ancient Vietnamese village adopts modern food safety standards
How an ancient Vietnamese village adopts modern food safety standards
Vietnamese man makes cool gifts made from recycled coffee ground
Vietnamese man makes cool gifts made from recycled coffee ground
Rooftop garden for healing in the outskirts of Hanoi
Rooftop garden for healing in the outskirts of Hanoi
Japan coastal city hopes to revitalise port with water taxis
Japan coastal city hopes to revitalise port with water taxis
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SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA

The Star

A once-in-33-year Raya phenomenon in Malaysia

China Daily

Mosuo ethnic people in Yunnan’s ‘Shangri-La’ boost tourism, maintain matriarchal culture

Viet Nam News

Behind the scenes of survival: Get to know Vietnam’s hospital social workers

The Jakarta Post

How food influencers shape culinary trends in Indonesia

The Straits Times

Rangoli artist, Malay drum maker among Singapore’s stewards of intangible cultural heritage awardees

The Statesman

Traditional Kashmiri carpet designs digitised for future generations

The Star

Fighting to save Malaysia’s box turtles

Dawn

Clothes, chaos, and costs: The rising price of women’s Eid shopping

The Kathmandu Post

Nepali working women battling the odds, constantly pushing boundaries

The Jakarta Post

We called her ‘Mamak’: Remembering Indonesia’s hiking mother

The Daily Star

Flavours across borders: Chef Sohail Ahmed’s culinary journey from Pakistan to Dhaka

The Korea Herald

Tteokbokki: South Koreans’ longtime soul food

The Star

In Malaysia, dodol-making stirs up tradition and sweet memories

Dawn

Sifting through the good, the bad and the ugly of Urdu slang and colloquialism is an uphill task

The Star

Peranakan group in Malaysia’s Melaka hopes to revive once-popular traditional card game

The Korea Herald

Why Koreans don’t apologize when bumping into others

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