CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

The Straits Times

Southeast Asia protesters at COP30 highlight regional vulnerability, call for more adaptation finance

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines ranks among countries most affected by climate-related disasters

The Straits Times

Sharing renewable energy sources in Southeast Asia key to dealing with rising heat: Climate scientist

The Nation

Heavy rain floods 57 areas in Bangkok, but no link to upstream water

The Straits Times

Rewards, rivalry, rebellion: Inside the COP30 battle for attention

The Statesman

India among top 10 countries affected by climate change

The Straits Times

Singapore backs global push for sustainable cooling as cities step up heat action at COP30

The Jakarta Post

‘Greenwashing’ concerns raised as Indonesia offers carbon trade at COP30

The Nation

Chao Phraya River still critical — Bangkok on 48-hour flood watch

The Straits Times

From pledges to progress: Can COP30 move the needle on climate action?

The Straits Times

Phasing out a third of coal power plants in Asia can reduce around 1 billion tonnes of CO2 each year

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal’s air turn toxic, as authorities look the other way

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Typhoon Fung Wong damages over 1,800 classrooms in the Philippines

The Straits Times

How UN climate talks shaped carbon market, and what COP30 means for carbon trading in Southeast Asia

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine President Marcos approves 1-year state of national calamity

Philippine Daily Inquirer

At least 2 dead, over 1.2 million evacuated as Super Typhoon Fung Wong whips Philippines’ largest island Luzon

NATIONAL AFFAIRS

ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

EDUCATION

CHINA

INDIA

The Statesman

Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Crash: SC seeks Centre’s response to plea by pilot’s father for judicial probe

The Straits Times

Shock, disbelief as Delhi blast linked to doctors in ‘white-collar’ terror cell

The Statesman

India among top 10 countries affected by climate change

The Statesman

Delhi blast update: DNA match confirms Umar Nabi of ‘white-collar terror module’ as driver of explosives-laden car

The Statesman

Delhi blast: CCTV trail maps vehicle’s 11-hour route from Faridabad to Red Fort

The Statesman

10 killed, several injured in car blast near Red Fort in Delhi

The Statesman

Delhiites detained during protest against toxic air; AAP slams BJP govt for ‘suppressing voices’

The Statesman

122 seats, 1,302 candidates: India’s Bihar set for second phase of polling on Tuesday

The Straits Times

In India’s Bihar, parties woo restless Gen Z voters but jobs promises raise doubts

The Statesman

Indian Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleges 2024 Haryana election was ‘stolen’, presents ‘evidence’ of poll irregularities

The Statesman

India’s manufacturing activity spikes in October, with PMI recorded at 59.2

The Statesman

Delhi CM reviews pollution control measures, says additional steps to be taken with strict compliance

The Statesman

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi urges collective action to tackle Delhi’s air pollution crisis

The Statesman

Police in India’s Rajasthan arrest 6 more in major cyber fraud targeting government welfare schemes

The Statesman

Senior Indian Congress leader Ramesh targets central government over Russian oil

The Statesman

Villagers protest Adani group’s coal block public hearing in India’s Chhattisgarh

WORTH A READ

SOCIETY

THAILAND

The Nation

Alleged hacker wanted by FBI arrested in Phuket

The Nation

Heavy rain floods 57 areas in Bangkok, but no link to upstream water

The Nation

Heartbreaking tragedy as three wild elephants found dead from electrocution in Thai fruit orchard

The Nation

Thai PM Anutin orders public health minister to speed up revision of alcohol sale hours

The Nation

Food upcycling trend boosts restaurant profits by 4%, Thai market expected to hit 15.9 billion baht by 2035

The Nation

Chao Phraya River still critical — Bangkok on 48-hour flood watch

The Nation

Thai labour minister plans replacement for 90,000 Cambodian workers with expired permits

The Straits Times

Backlash over Thailand’s new alcohol law: $400 fine for drinking after midnight

The Nation

Four suspected Chinese online scammers arrested in Bangkok

The Nation

Thailand projected to face shortage of over 250,000 care economy workers by 2037

The Nation

Thailand to establish data bureau to combat illicit finance, set for completion by December

The Nation

Massive landslide at Thai mine causes over US$3 million in damage

The Nation

Cabinet approves Thailand’s bid to host MotoGP for another 5 years

The Nation

Three Thai women arrested in 6-billion-baht cross-border romance scam

The Nation

Bangkok cracks down on diesel smoke with stricter new limit

The Nation

Thailand’s freshwater reserves lag behind regional neighbours

MALAYSIA

The Star

Malaysian Education Ministry assigning over 20,000 new teachers this year, says minister

The Star

QR code menus in Malaysia stir mixed reactions among customers

The Straits Times

In Malaysia, dubious health supplements thrive on social media despite repeated warnings

The Star

Automatic citizenship soon for children born abroad to Malaysian mothers

The Star

Malaysia’s blood sugar spikes, now 13th in the world for diabetes

The Star

Malaysian Federal Government won’t appeal Sabah 40% revenue ruling, says AGC

Sin Chew Daily

Malaysian timber tycoon Rimbunan Hijau founder Tan Sri Tiong Hiew King passes away at 95

The Star

5sen coin may be phased out as Malaysia moves further into cashless economy, say economists

The Star

It’s not a sinkhole, no need to panic: Kuala Lumpur mayor

The Star

Group wants Malaysia’s King of Fruits to get ‘rightful crown’ as national fruit

The Star

Lorries entering Malaysia from Thailand breaking their limits – and terminal grounds

The Straits Times

Rights activists in Malaysia call for justice as High Court orders reparations for missing men

The Star

Legal amendments to improve fairness car loans in Malaysia: experts

The Star

Malaysian government raises monthly amount to 800 litres for eligible e-hailing drivers

The Star

Malaysian cancer patients caught in gridlock

The Star

Malaysian government to refine targeted subsidies for essential goods, says Deputy Finance Minister

INDONESIA

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s anti-corruption commission sees potential anomaly in high-speed railway Whoosh land acquisition

The Jakarta Post

Positive online sentiment greets former Indonesian strongman Soeharto’s national hero title

The Jakarta Post

Always on call: How Indonesian firefighters won the public’s heart

The Jakarta Post

Jakarta school blast exposes failure to support mental health

The Jakarta Post

‘Greenwashing’ concerns raised as Indonesia offers carbon trade at COP30

The Jakarta Post

Investors hold back as plans for Indonesia’s future capital scaled down

The Jakarta Post

Authorities arrest 25 over alleged illegal import of used clothes in Indonesia’s Batam

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia President Prabowo honours late strongman Soeharto, raising fears of authoritarian resurgence

The Jakarta Post

Soeharto named national hero

The Jakarta Post

Two school collapses prompt authorities in Indonesia’s West Java to inspect buildings

The Straits Times

Indonesia’s robust growth number faces scepticism amid declining retail sales, rising jobless claims

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s anti-corruption commission pushes ahead with probe into high-speed railway Whoosh

The Jakarta Post

Even for those born after his heyday, Indonesian former President Soeharto still casts a dark shadow

The Jakarta Post

Indonesian activists rally against plan to name Suharto as national hero

The Jakarta Post

Indonesian government plans new poultry farms to tame surging egg, meat prices

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s exports help keep GDP growth above 5% in third quarter

HEALTH

The Kathmandu Post

Time for Nepal to rethink blanket vitamin and nutritional campaigns, experts say

The Straits Times

In Malaysia, dubious health supplements thrive on social media despite repeated warnings

The Jakarta Post

Jakarta school blast exposes failure to support mental health

The Star

Malaysia’s blood sugar spikes, now 13th in the world for diabetes

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Diabetes rising in the Philippines: How culture and diet fuel the crisis

Viet Nam News

Salmonella behind over 300 food poisoning cases in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh linked to banh mi stores

Viet Nam News

Vietnam approves registration of Russian-made cancer drug for three-year circulation

Viet Nam News

Organs from brain-dead soldier give new life to five patients in Hanoi

The Korea Herald

4 in 10 ER visits for self-harm, suicide attempts last year in South Korea were teens, people in 20s: data

The Kathmandu Post

Cholera in Nepali settlement traced to ponds, and local stream

The Kathmandu Post

Health facilities across Nepal without birth control shots for months

The Daily Star

Why Bangladesh’s Chattogram sees a spike in dengue every November

The Korea Herald

Doubts grow over ‘world-class’ claims of Pyongyang General Hospital

Go Go Mongolia

20 out of 100 Mongolian women newly diagnosed with cervical cancer

The Daily Star

Bangladeshi community health workers continue protest for 16 months’ unpaid salary

The Star

Malaysian cancer patients caught in gridlock

MYANMAR EARTHQUAKE

Eleven Media

Aftershocks continue to hit Myanmar’s Mandalay after powerful March earthquake

Eleven Media

Myanmar government to provide over 5 million bags of cement to repair houses damaged by March earthquake

The Nation

Design and construction flaws blamed for Bangkok building collapse: PM Paetongtarn

Eleven Media

More bodies found in collapsed Mandalay Sky Villa condo

The Straits Times

Myanmar junta calls new ceasefire after quake

The Nation

Myanmar, Thailand hit by series of quakes, strongest at 4.8

Asia News Network

Myanmar earthquake one month on: A humanitarian catastrophe and what it means for the region

Eleven Media

Myanmar Earthquake: Victims struggle to deal with devastation, debris a month after

Eleven Media

As of April 29, Myanmar earthquake left almost 3,800 dead, over 5k injured

The Nation

Chinese executive linked to Bangkok building collapse arrested

The Daily Star

Bangladesh armed forces conclude major humanitarian mission in Myanmar

The Jakarta Post

Myanmar recovery: An urgent plea for ASEAN-led global action

The Nation

Collapsed building in Bangkok expected to be cleared out by the end of April: authorities

The Nation

Myanmar earthquake: Heavy rains compound misery of survivors

The Nation

UN calls for Myanmar support as earthquake death toll hit 3,354

The Nation

Death toll from Myanmar quake surpasses 3,000 as military leader attends summit in Thailand

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