CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

Viet Nam News

At least nine dead as heavy rain, landslides batter Vietnam’s northern provinces

Dawn

1 child dead, 11 injured in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to strong winds, storms

The Kathmandu Post

Experts witness climate toll on Himalayas from mountain flight

The Straits Times

Microplastics found in marine animals in Singapore’s coral reefs, mangroves: Study

Kuensel

Water outage leaves Bhutanese town parched

The Daily Star

Bangladesh bans plantation, sale of eucalyptus, akashmoni

The Kathmandu Post

Woman swept away in pre-monsoon flood in Nepal. Experts call it a wake-up call for preparedness

The Nation

Thailand’s Royal Irrigation Department, UNDP boost Yom-Nan climate resilience efforts

The Korea Herald

In South Korea, summer to be hotter, wetter than last year

Viet Nam News

Investment in green growth gains momentum in Southeast Asia

The Star

Calls for more wildlife protection measures after elephant tragedy in Malaysia

The Daily Star

Dhaka’s birds are disappearing — should we be worried?

The Star

Growing amount of e-waste in Malaysia alarming

The Kathmandu Post

Illegal mining of riverbed materials threatens over 70 households in Nepali district

The Japan News

Japan to enhance surveying to preserve remote islands; erosion could diminish EEZ

Dawn

Climate disasters increasing risks of death, disease amongst children and elderly in Pakistan: Amnesty

NATIONAL AFFAIRS

ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

EDUCATION

CHINA

INDIA

The Statesman

Dalit woman alleges 20-hour custodial harassment; accuses Kerala CM’s office of apathy

The Statesman

The rise of Big Brother and the fall of democracy in India’s Manipur

The Statesman

Motherhood and class privilege in India: Who gets to choose, and who doesn’t?

The Statesman

Civil defence mock drills, blackouts conducted across India

The Statesman

Innocent Kashmiris should not be punished in search of terrorists: Jammu & Kashmir CM

The Statesman

Indian Home Minister Shah reviews implementation of three new criminal laws in New Delhi

The Statesman

Deaths of 3 children after taking anti-rabies vaccine ring alarm bells in India’s Kerala

The Statesman

Ensure safety of Bengali-speaking citizens: Trinamul Congress Rajya Sabha MP

The Statesman

Man-made wetlands to revive dying Indian river

The Statesman

Tourism under fire: Why boycotting Kashmir will hurt India

The Statesman

Indian defence ministry warns vs fake WhatsApp message seeking donations for army

The Statesman

Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir calls for decisive fight against terror without alienating Kashmiris

The Statesman

PM Modi cuts short Saudi visit in wake of terror attack in Indian-administered Kashmir

The Statesman

Foreign nationals among 28 tourists feared killed in targeted terror attack in Indian-administered Kashmir

The Straits Times

Rising share of remittances sent home by Indians working in Singapore and other advanced economies

The Statesman

At least 5 killed in flash floods triggered by cloudburst in India

WORTH A READ

SOCIETY

THAILAND

The Nation

Thai government scraps 10,000-baht handout, redirects budget to new economic stimulus plan

The Nation

Two baby orangutans rescued in Bangkok, courier arrested

The Nation

Thailand offers free flu shot to 7 high-risk groups nationwide until August 31

The Nation

Power struggles put Thai PM in political crosshairs

The Nation

Thailand’s Royal Irrigation Department, UNDP boost Yom-Nan climate resilience efforts

The Nation

Thailand’s edible insect market poised for explosive growth

The Nation

Tensions rise between Thai ruling party and coalition partner

The Nation

Insurgency in Thailand’s deep south escalates, government to crackdown on militant leaders

The Nation

Opposition urges Thai government to resume peace talks, calls on insurgents to cease violence

The Nation

Thai PM denies cabinet reshuffle rumours, assures ministers remain in position

The Nation

LGBTQIA+ community emerges as Thailand’s new economic powerhouse, generating over USD4.5 billion

The Nation

Three killed, one injured in two insurgency attacks in Thailand’s Yala

The Nation

In Thailand, Ayutthaya Police’s loft-style room Facebook post goes viral

The Nation

Heatstroke deaths surge in Thailand, 4 southern provinces at extreme risk

The Nation

Most Thais see casinos as essential part of entertainment complex bill: survey

The Straits Times

Chinese tourist confesses to murdering transgender woman in Thailand, removing her heart

MALAYSIA

INDONESIA

The Jakarta Post

‘Sunting’: A tribute to the women who shaped Indonesia

The Jakarta Post

Poor communication haunts Indonesia’s TB vaccine trial

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia food and drug agency laments limited role in free meals program amid rampant food poisonings

The Jakarta Post

Indonesian businesses struggle to retain talent as pressure mounts to ditch arbitrary methods

The Jakarta Post

International outcry grows over late Indonesian president Soeharto national hero proposal

The Jakarta Post

In Indonesia, concern grows over project to rewrite history

The Star

Businesses defend age limit for job applications as Indonesian government plans to scrap them

The Jakarta Post

In Indonesia, thousands arrested in nationwide crackdown on gangs, street crime

The Jakarta Post

Indonesian military security protection for attorney general’s office draws flak

The Jakarta Post

Indonesian government defends tuberculosis vaccine trial in Indonesia

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia President Prabowo seeks House support for stalled asset forfeiture bill

The Jakarta Post

Indonesian journalist groups urge stronger protections after mass layoffs

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia courts Bill Gates for sovereign wealth fund board to anchor philanthropy push

The Jakarta Post

Indonesian rice reserve hits new record high of 3.5m tonnes: Ministry

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s GDP growth drops below 5% in President Prabowo’s first quarter

The Jakarta Post

Jakartans rush to join sanitation workers amid job scarcity

HEALTH

The Jakarta Post

Poor communication haunts Indonesia’s TB vaccine trial

Borneo Bulletin

Riders hit the road in Brunei to raise awareness for men’s health

Kuensel

Bhutan sets bold targets to safeguard mothers and newborns

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia food and drug agency laments limited role in free meals program amid rampant food poisonings

Kuensel

Bhutan’s health ministry warns against unlicensed private clinics

The Star

Experts call for unified policy across all Malaysian states to halt sales of vape products

The Korea Herald

Working over 52 hours a week linked to structural brain changes, MRI study shows

The Jakarta Post

Climate change increasing risk of pregnancy problems: Study

The Nation

Thailand offers free flu shot to 7 high-risk groups nationwide until August 31

The Straits Times

Singapore monitoring rise in COVID-19 cases; no indication variants are more transmissible or severe

The Kathmandu Post

Snakebite cases surge in Nepal’s Mahottari as temperatures rise

The Jakarta Post

Indonesian government defends tuberculosis vaccine trial in Indonesia

The Japan News

Japan’s whooping cough cases this year exceed 10,000; three times total amount for 2024

China Daily

Hong Kong scientists develop nasal spray flu vaccine for broad virus protection

The Star

Stakeholders urge Malaysian government to address persistent shortage of medical specialists

Viet Nam News

From silence to school: how traditional medicine helps children with autism

MYANMAR EARTHQUAKE

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

The Nation

Over 3,000 government buildings in Thailand affected by earthquake, 34 severely damaged

The Straits Times

Myanmar quake: A symbol of Mandalay’s rapid growth comes crashing down

The Star

ASEAN to deploy emergency response team to Myanmar and Thailand

The Nation

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

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