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CLIMATE WATCH

China Daily

COP28 calls attention to health-climate link

China Daily

COP28: Negotiators urged to ‘speed up’ on climate action

The Straits Times

S’pore’s Kusu Island fully powered by solar energy, with Pulau Hantu to follow suit

The Nation

UNESCO initiative envisions green schools, skills and communities

The Daily Star

We need to talk about climate migration

China Daily

Asian power generation gets cleaner even as coal emissions rise

China Daily

Plans unveiled for emission control across 18 Chinese regions

China Daily

Hong Kong experiences a much warmer, exceptionally wet autumn

The Phnom Penh Post

EVs gain traction as Cambodia aims for sustainability; import tax lowered

China Daily

China advances new energy development to tackle climate change

The Kathmandu Post

Disillusioned in Dubai

China Daily

Hong Kong eyes 70% zero-carbon electricity by 2035

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia’s dolphins thriving thanks to watchful eyes of river guards

The Kathmandu Post

EV infrastructure and Nepal’s state policy: Cart before the horse

The Phnom Penh Post

Clean energy declared priority for sustainable growth, low emissions

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s call for support in COP28 shows ‘no new’ commitment

NATIONAL AFFAIRS

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Lawmakers and observers have taken issue with a provision in the bill that gives the president the sole authority to appoint and dismiss Jakarta governors and deputy governors.
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Senate urged to prioritize measures vs online piracy

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Why Kim Jong-un spotlights mothers

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Philippines’ return to ICC: Debate swirls around whether Senate OK needed again

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ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

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The downtrend in the overall inflation was primarily brought about by the lower year-on-year growth rate of the heavily-weighted food and non-alcoholic beverages at 5.7 per cent, from 7 per cent in the preceding month.
Every year, the northern settlements of Gorkha including Chhekampar, Chumchet, Sirdibas, Lho, Prok, Bihi and Samagaun often reel under food shortages.

EDUCATION

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Results and analysis of over 440,000 examinees released by the Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation suggested that exams in all subjects were more challenging than last year, especially for top test-takers.
Although primary and secondary education for girls has improved, the UNESCO report notes that higher education remains less accessible, particularly for those from disadvantaged or rural backgrounds.

CRIME

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Without disclosing the number of victims, he said most of those caught up in the employment fraud syndicates were deceived by advertisements offered on social media and were eventually forced to become 'scammers'.
Engilbert Ulan, 42, was convicted of conspiracy to commit marriage fraud and immigration document fraud, the US attorney’s office said in a statement.

WORTH A READ

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Disruptions to data flow do not only cause immediate inconvenience, but also hint at the broader issues tied to data handling, such as energy consumption and data security.
The rice variety from Vietnam, developed by a Vietnamese private enterprise, received unanimous acclaim from all chefs, according to a report.

SOCIETY

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Family-controlled conglomerates in South Korea are called chaebol, and make up a majority of the leading firms in the country.
Surigao del Sur’s Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office said more than 30 percent of the province’s population was affected by the earthquake.

THAILAND

The Straits Times

Farmers in Thailand look indoors to plant strawberries, veggies and cannabis

The Nation

160 Chiang Mai flights cancelled or rescheduled to avoid flaming lanterns

The Nation

Top mental health hospital warns of rising depression in Thailand

The Nation

Thailand’s Airbnb Ambassadors: Showcasing the best to global guests

The Nation

Move Forward accused of ‘double standards’ in sexual misconduct cases

The Nation

Move Forward grapples with sexual harassment scandal, may expel 2 MPs

The Nation

Nothing political about kissing Paetongtarn’s hand, says PM Srettha

The Nation

Former PM Thaksin’s daughter Paetongtarn elected as ruling Pheu Thai Party leader

The Nation

Thai digital wallet scheme will boost GDP with minimal impact on public debt: Study

The Nation

Defence minister says he can explain why Thai Navy decided to buy frigate instead of submarine

The Nation

Former PM Thaksin allowed to remain in hospital for further treatment

The Nation

Paetongtarn ideal for Pheu Thai leader’s job: PM Srettha

The Nation

PM Srettha meet Russian President Putin in Beijing

The Nation

Returning Thai workers will be able to earn a living: Labour Ministry

The Nation

Govt grateful Siam Paragon shooting not scaring away Chinese tourists

The Nation

Change in crew haircut rule aimed at protecting police working in deep South

MALAYSIA

The Star

‘Stars On Fire’ concert in KL, led by Bollywood icon Hrithik Roshan, cancelled

The Star

PM to discuss Coldplay concert with FT mufti

The Star

Difficult days ahead for Muda

The Star

Sunsets are not end of a day for doctors in Malaysia

The Star

‘TikTok to curb fake news and more’, says Digital Minister

The Star

Malaysian beauty queen not a bully, gets to keep her crown, say organisers

The Star

Malaysia looking to revive NS for youth: Defence Minister

The Star

Bank Negara suggested three top officials to be charged, Zeti tells court

The Straits Times

Popular M’sian opposition politician Sanusi remains in spotlight despite lying low

The Star

The lengths voters abroad go, to be able to vote

The Straits Times

Malaysian PM gets court order to prevent Kedah leader from making defaming remarks

The Straits Times

Anwar unveils plan to raise wages, boost Malaysia’s economy ahead of elections

The Star

Climate issues ‘largely ignored’ in election campaigns

The Straits Times

Malaysia’s ruling coalition goes on offensive against Kedah leader

The Star

Lim Guan Eng’s defamation suit against Muhyiddin to be heard in July 2024

The Star

I’ve never used my position to belittle Malays or Islam: PM Anwar

CHINA’S CPC CONGRESS

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Former Chinese President Hu’s sudden exit from party congress continues to raise speculation

The Japan News

Xinhua publishes article on CCP leadership selection process

The Straits Times

The 7 men who will rule China

China Daily

Upholding key principles of congress urged

The Japan News

President Xi says China’s economy has high resilience, room for maneuver

China Daily

South Asian leaders hail China’s role

The Japan News

President Xi appoints associates to top ranks, eliminates nearly all non-loyalists

The Jakarta Post

China’s new chapter, world’s new opportunity

China Daily

CPC: Resolving Taiwan question highlighted in report

The Korea Herald

President Xi says China, North Korea should further cooperate amid complex security dynamics

FIGHTING THE PANDEMIC

The Jakarta Post

Ministry reassures public following six mycoplasma pneumonia cases

The Star

No new Covid-19 variants in Malaysia: Health minister

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia calls for public vigilance over emerging COVID subvariants

The Korea Herald

Drug demand rises over surge in ‘walking pneumonia,’ flu

The Jakarta Post

Jakarta reports infections linked to ‘mystery pneumonia’

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Marcos tests positive for COVID-19 but will conduct online meetings

China Daily

China combats surge of respiratory illnesses of known pathogens

The Star

Malaysia’s pharmacies all prepped and ready to go

China Daily

China’s hospitals rise to challenge of respiratory illnesses

China Daily

Surge in respiratory illnesses in China caused by known pathogens: Experts

The Statesman

Ramdev says COVID-19 vaccination a ‘big scam’; hits out at modern medicine

China Daily

Pandemic hospital in Beijing turned into housing

The Statesman

Covid vaccine behind increased sudden deaths of young Indians? Here is what ICMR study revealed

China Daily

Vigilance called for as peak flu season starts

The Straits Times

Covid-19 shot during pregnancy cuts baby’s risk of death by almost 80%: Study

The Straits Times

Those 6 months and older in Singapore can get extra Covid-19 shot from Oct 30: MOH

SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA

Vientiane Times

Xaysomboun: an ideal place for a winter excursion

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Some of the biggest controversies in Miss Universe history

The Nation

Countries battle it out for tourism supremacy in Asia

The Korea Herald

Choosing children over career: Fatherhood changing in modern Korea

The Phnom Penh Post

A family’s commitment to endless travel

The Korea Herald

Will Suneung without ‘killer questions’ reduce reliance on private education?

The Korea Herald

Cemeteries, columbariums in South Korea reinvent themselves as sanctuaries for the living

The Daily Star

The scattered legacies of Bengal’s Sufis

Dawn

From Karachi to Kathmandu: A gendered tale of two South Asian cities

The Straits Times

Where do we flee? Japan’s outlying islands brace themselves for war in Taiwan Strait

The Straits Times

Marking the 110th birth anniversary of Xi Jinping’s father a low-key affair in China

The Kathmandu Post

Navigating stress in your early 20s

The Island

Old rest houses of Jaffna peninsula

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia’s cinematic history reflects trends, changing landscapes

The Statesman

Women priests make a mark in male domain

The Daily Star

Transitioning from Classroom to Workplace

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