CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

The Jakarta Post

Air quality worsens in Greater Jakarta as government yet to curb pollution

Kuensel

Bhutan infrastructure and transport ministry details strategies amid rising risks of monsoons, road hazards

The Straits Times

While Singapore corals thrive in murky waters, mud from land can threaten their survival: Study

The Star

Malaysians advised to prepare for hotter days

The Kathmandu Post

As temperatures in Nepal rise, highly venomous snakes start adapting to higher altitudes

The Statesman

Let Jaipur breathe: A plea and a movement

The Statesman

Northeast India continues to face flood crisis; Assam, Arunachal worst affected

The Phnom Penh Post

Impact of plastic waste key theme for Cambodia’s upcoming Environment Day

The Star

Cool ideas for hot days: Malaysians get creative in handling the heat and staying well

The Statesman

Flood fury in Northeast India: 36 dead, over 550,000 affected as PM Modi pledges full support

The Nation

No damage found at 11 dams after 4.5 magnitude quake hit Thailand’s Chiang Mai

The Daily Star

Low-lying areas flooded in Bangladesh’s Sylhet; waterlogging, landslides in Chattogram, Bandarban

The Jakarta Post

Bali to ban production of bottled water under 1 litre

The Statesman

Mercury set to rise in south Bengal, heavy rains likely in north

The Daily Star

Confluence of two rivers in Bangladesh under siege from cement company

The Daily Star

Depression in the Bay of Bengal: Rain, tidal surge flood coastal areas

NATIONAL AFFAIRS

ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

EDUCATION

CHINA

INDIA

The Statesman

Wife among 4 accused in chilling murder in India’s Meghalaya

The Statesman

India’s extreme poverty rate declines from 27.1% in 2011-12 to 5.3% in 2022-23: World Bank

The Statesman

India’s election commission refutes opposition leader Rahul’s allegations, says no formal complaint made

The Statesman

Bengaluru stampede: Karnataka government hikes compensation for victims’ kin

The Statesman

Overnight violence erupts in Manipur over radical group leader’s arrest

Dawn

Paid less than unskilled labourers, community health workers in India go on strike

The Statesman

Modi government to conduct Population Census-2027 in two phases with caste enumeration

The Statesman

Northeast India continues to face flood crisis; Assam, Arunachal worst affected

The Statesman

11 killed, 33 injured in stampede outside India’s Bengaluru cricket stadium

The Statesman

Flood fury in Northeast India: 36 dead, over 550,000 affected as PM Modi pledges full support

The Statesman

INDIA bloc demands special Parliament session on Pahalgam attack, Operation Sindoor

The Statesman

Opposition leader Rahul urges PM Modi to prepare relief for areas hit by Pakistan shelling

The Statesman

Indian Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, States on plea challenging Muslim property law, 1995

The Statesman

To send strong message against terrorism, J&K CM Omar holds cabinet meeting at Pahalgam

The Statesman

Kerala leads in active COVID-19 cases as India logs 1,009 infections nationwide

The Statesman

India, WHO collaborate to include traditional medicine in International Classification of Health Interventions

THAILAND

The Nation

No damage found at 11 dams after 4.5 magnitude quake hit Thailand’s Chiang Mai

The Nation

Thai PM Paetongtarn dismisses claims of father and ex-PM Thaksin’s influence on government

The Nation

Thai PM Paetongtarn confident 2026 budget will boost economic growth

The Nation

COVID-19 surges in Thailand with 67,484 cases in 7 days

The Nation

King and Queen officiate Thailand’s first royally-sponsored equal marriage

The Nation

Former Thai PM Thaksin says no mid-term PM change, assures coalition stability

The Nation

Thai army chief orders troops to step up protection for residents in deep south

The Nation

Thai Tourism Ministry cracks down on illegal tours to restore trust

The Nation

Crisis of confidence: Thailand’s taxi troubles drive tourists away

The Nation

Thailand tightens oversight of short-term study programs for foreign nationals

The Nation

Thai health ministry plans medical certificate requirement for cannabis users to curb illegal export

The Nation

Three Thai bank staff arrested for aiding Chinese call-centre scam gang

The Nation

Thai cabinet approves US$4.8 billion budget to boost economy

The Nation

Thai cabinet approves five measures to shield the youth from e-cigarettes

The Nation

New flight delay and cancellation law takes effect in Thailand

The Nation

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

MALAYSIA

The Star

Tragic accident claims 15 lives, mostly students, in bus crash on Malaysia’s East-West Highway

The Star

Malaysia’s expanded Sales and Service Tax comes into effect July 1

The Star

Social pension, co-housing arrangements to provide boost to Malaysia’s growing elderly population

The Straits Times

Malaysian political cartoonist’s travel ban stirs anger, but police call it a mistake

The Star

Malaysians advised to prepare for hotter days

The Star

Check before making further decision, Higher Education Ministry urges Harvard-bound Malaysians

Dawn

Malaysia’s street vendors get gas rule break

The Star

Man crushed to death while repairing excavator in Malaysia’s Kundasang

The Star

Cool ideas for hot days: Malaysians get creative in handling the heat and staying well

The Star

24% US tariff looms over Malaysia

The Star

In Malaysia, mainstream and social media urged to observe ethical reporting in suicide cases

The Star

A gas-tronomic issue: Malaysia’s eatery owners want more clarity over rules on LPG use

The Star

Malaysia records highest number of fires caused by short circuits in past three years

The Star

Highway graft probe: US$4.7mil of funds used for gambling, says Malaysian anti-corruption commission

The Star

Malaysian agency to stop sending students for further studies to US

The Star

Malaysia’s nurses upset over work hour increase

INDONESIA

The Jakarta Post

Air quality worsens in Greater Jakarta as government yet to curb pollution

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia President Prabowo, former president Megawati get cozier amid calls for VP Gibran’s impeachment

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia faces brain drain as skilled graduates leave for jobs abroad

The Jakarta Post

Bali drug trial of three Brits facing death penalty begins

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia President Prabowo vows to clean house amid calls for reshuffle

The Jakarta Post

Wage subsidies doubled, electricity discount canceled in Indonesia’s stimulus shake-up

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s inflation slows in May as food prices fall

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia barely holds onto trade surplus in April, exports to US down sharply

The Jakarta Post

Stunting declines in Indonesia, but underlying risks remain

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s coal exports dip amid weak demand, price dispute

The Jakarta Post

Bali to ban production of bottled water under 1 litre

The Star

Indonesian state university entrance exam organizers vow to stamp out mass cheating

The Jakarta Post

Multiple eruptions rock Indonesia’s Mount Semeru, ash columns reach 1,200 meters

The Jakarta Post

Indonesian Constitution Court orders government to provide free basic education in all schools

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s new history book to highlight past presidents’ achievements: Culture minister

The Jakarta Post

Indonesian government evaluates airline ticket pricing formula amid rising costs

HEALTH

MYANMAR EARTHQUAKE

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

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

SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA

China Daily

Leafing through a tasteful Chinese tradition

The Straits Times

Mum of six who juggles three jobs starts free breakfast club for children in Singapore neighbourhood

The Korea Herald

Korean cinema’s political dramas

China Daily

Exhibition showcases relics that highlight and celebrate the sounds of ancient Chinese civilisations

The Japan News

Japanese craftsman demonstrates traditional method of fiberising cotton in Aichi museum

The Jakarta Post

Not just a fix: Indonesia’s coffee chains are brewing a cultural movement

The Star

Cool ideas for hot days: Malaysians get creative in handling the heat and staying well

The Straits Times

Taiwan is hiring more foreigners to care for its elderly. Does that clash with filial piety?

Dawn

This Pakistani organisation is launching a course to educate young girls on menstrual health

Dawn

Haj volunteers are ‘unseen anchors’ working behind the scenes

China Daily

China exhibition spotlights paper art as a way to stay positive and connect with the world

The Straits Times

Fading out: What it takes to save Singapore’s wet markets

The Phnom Penh Post

Shattering sandbags: First Cambodian women UN commander in Lebanon

The Japan News

‘Study manga’ makes easy reading out of Japanese educational content

The Phnom Penh Post

Remembering the forgotten, unknown victims of the Khmer Rouge regime

The Star

Tradition comes before rising costs: Malaysian dumpling maker will “never” compromise taste

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