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SPECIAL FOCUS: INDO-PACIFIC AND ASIA

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Explainer: What is the risk of conflict at the disputed Scarborough Shoal?

The Straits Times

Singapore, Indian navies taking part in joint battle exercises in South China Sea

The Star

Malaysia, China to keep communication channels open over South China Sea issue

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Teodoro on presence of US plane in West Philippine Sea: ‘We need the assistance’

The Statesman

Biden holds talks with PM Modi on defence, civil nuclear cooperation

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Japan, US want to meet with the Philippines on sea dispute, other issues: Envoy

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines, US start ‘bilateral sail’ in West Philippine Sea

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines plans bigger military drills with Australia

The Jakarta Post

China’s ‘aggressive behaviour’ in South China Sea must be challenged: US Navy

China Daily

US military aircraft crashes off Australia’s north coast

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines-Aussie forces regain territory from ‘invaders’ in Palawan mock drills

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Indo-Pacific defence chiefs ‘shocked’ at China’s West Philippine Sea moves

The Jakarta Post

US to boost trade with Indo-Pacific, senator says

Viet Nam News

Vietnam marks first stop for Pacific Partnership 2023

The Statesman

India, Japan eye closer ties with eye on China, Indo-Pacific

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japanese foreign minister Hayashi to visit 6 countries in Asia, Africa by early August

SPECIAL FOCUS: REINING GLOBAL WARMING

The Daily Star

Addressing air quality crucial for Dhaka’s sustainability: US ambassador to Bangladesh

The Star

Floods: Number of evacuees in Kedah rises to 1,813, Perlis records 48 victims

The Jakarta Post

Coal power plants under no pressure to use new carbon exchange

The Jakarta Post

Prolonged dry season leads to more wildfires in national parks

The Star

Hydrogen is the way forward

Viet Nam News

Vietnam to host green growth, global goals partnership summit in 2025

The Straits Times

Malaysia boosts China palm oil exports as EU calls for ban of products from deforested land

The Straits Times

Western nations not ready to finance Indonesian coal plant retirements

The Daily Star

Barind Farmers: At mercy of ‘water lords’

The Jakarta Post

Retno warns UN General Assembly of potential uncertainties, conflicts from rising sea levels

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s rainforest seen at risk from 2024 election handouts

Asia News Network

Cooperating on Global Goals requires competition

The Jakarta Post

What climate change? Study finds political parties lack focus on climate issues

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Volcanic smog detected over Taal Volcano, health advisory up

The Jakarta Post

Dry season sparks fires engulfing Central, West Java landfills

Dawn

In Gilgit-Baltistan, climate change is changing how people dream

NATIONAL AFFAIRS

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The problem is that while political parties externally are willing to contest elections, internally most political parties refuse to allow free competition to enable a regular turnover of party leadership.
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Are ongoing rearrests of PTI members a genuine pursuit of justice or political vendetta?

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Praise to Malaysian voters

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ASEAN and Korea on road to sustainable and equal partnership

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ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

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The paper says mounting debt and dwindling foreign exchange reserves are two of the nation's biggest challenges, which, without immediate fiscal reform, could lead to total economic collapse.
A lifeline for all electronic devices and systems, the global semiconductor industry is set to grow exponentially in the coming decade.

REGIONAL AFFAIRS

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The writer says with Beijing and Moscow aligned to give North Korea better support, Kim Jong Un may be tougher for PM Kishida to deal with.
The writer says that Nepal has little to gain and much to lose by aligning itself with any grouping perceived to be anti-China.

SPECIAL FOCUS:FIGHTING THE PANDEMIC

The Straits Times

Changed forever by one pandemic, is Singapore ready for the next?

The Daily Star

Pandemic prevention: World must learn from past mistakes, PM Hasina tells UN meet

The Straits Times

Moderna, Pfizer say updated Covid-19 shots generate strong response against newer subvariant

The Kathmandu Post

Covid-19 vaccination to resume in Kathmandu

The Korea Herald

Seoul to pay up to 30 million won each for post-COVID jab deaths

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japanese government panel discussing action plan for next pandemic

The Korea Herald

South Korea ends free COVID-19 testing

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia to stop paying for Covid-19 treatments, vaccines on Sept 1

The Korea Herald

South Korea to downgrade Covid-19 to flu level

The Straits Times

New Covid-19 vaccine on the way as ‘Eris’ variant on the rise in US

The Japan News

Pandemic pushed Japan’s social security costs to record high in FY21

The Korea Herald

South Korea reconsidering Covid-19 downgrade amid resurgence

The Jakarta Post

Jakarta plans big 78th Independence Day festivities, first after pandemic

The Star

State polls: Covid-19 SOP for polling day to be announced soon, says Dr Zaliha

The Korea Herald

South Korea sees Covid-19 cases surge for 4 weeks in a row, amid eased restrictions

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines logs first 10 cases of EG.5 Covid-19 subvariant

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

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Just as competing companies can find ways to cooperate, so can countries - even if they are geopolitical competitors, says the writer.
Although the main causes of protests still include factors like dissatisfaction with the government, activist age, political strategies and the use of social media have also become prominent features in recent memory.

WORTH A READ

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The writer says that despite its Hispanic origins, adobo is as Filipino as it can get.
In our interconnected world, where grain markets are global, the inflationary pressures caused by Putin's actions will be felt in every country.

SOCIETY

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The writer asks that everyone in the world to help provide formal education opportunities for Rohingya students.
Partisans have a strong hold on political parties for now, but that could change as voters express their dislike for both candidates.

SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA

The Korea Herald

Is South Korea dangerous for women?

Dawn

Shaping justice — tracing the evolution of rape laws in Pakistan

The Straits Times

Criminal groups from China spreading out to South-east Asia, including S’pore: Experts

The Korea Herald

No more hurdles for Korea’s nuclear reactor exports?

China Daily

Chinese Archaeological Museum opens to public

The Daily Star

Why are professionals leaving Bangladesh?

The Kathmandu Post

What’s behind India’s name change

The Korea Herald

Retro with futuristic vibe: ‘Y2K’ culture strikes back

The Korea Herald

‘Korea’s 5G leadership to continue with 6G’

The Star

Self-made tech millionaire’s unique story

The Star

Unlocking golden opportunities with foreign jewellers

The Korea Herald

Inside barracks: Military life still a scarring experience for many

Dawn

Making sense of ‘sky-high’ power bills

Dawn

Should state institutions be subject to public criticism?

The Korea Herald

Why statues have become a centre of ideological dispute

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Tensions with US help spawn card game craze in China

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