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INDO-PACIFIC, AUKUS AND ASIA

The Straits Times

Here’s how cities in Asia-Pacific are fighting back the effects of climate change

China Daily

US missiles in Philippines cast ‘black day’ for Asia-Pacific, say China analysts

China Daily

China says AUKUS expansion will undermine peace after Japan and Canada express interest

China Daily

AUKUS ties may undermine regional stability in Asia-Pacific

China Daily

APEC meetings: Hong Kong to forge stronger ties with Asia-Pacific countries

The Phnom Penh Post

PM Manet addresses regional forum, calls for digital cooperation, innovation

Philippine Daily Inquirer

New Zealand commits US$25M for ADB energy transition mechanism in Southeast Asia

The Jakarta Post

China says AUKUS risks nuclear proliferation in Pacific

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines, New Zealand to sign enhanced defence agreements by end of 2024

The Nation

Thailand’s MoUs with New Zealand cover education, aviation cooperation

The Korea Herald

South Korea, Australia hold vice-ministerial talks on Indo-Pacific strategy, bilateral ties

The Straits Times

Small countries can try to calm global tensions, says PM Lee, as S’pore, NZ expand partnership

Vientiane Times

Strengthening Laos-Australia relations, bolstering ASEAN-Australia cooperation

The Straits Times

‘Make in India’: Can South Asian giant surpass China and become world’s biggest factory?

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Basic health services lacking in Philippines, Western Pacific: World Health Organization

The Nation

PM Srettha to hold talks with New Zealand PM during official visit to Thailand

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

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The writer argues that there are three major points President Yoon should take to improve diplomatic performance: bipartisanship, an integrated approach, and prudence.
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The continuing quest for gender equality

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Censorship with impunity

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What will happen now Jokowi has scored triple victory in election?

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ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

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The ongoing disruptions to maritime traffic in the Red Sea and Suez Canal are likely to impact Asia through delayed shipments and higher prices, given the region's reliance on imports from European and Black Sea markets.
In its April 2024 report, the ADB describes Pakistan’s economic prospects as uncertain, with high risks on account of the impact of political uncertainty on the sustainability of stabilisation and reform efforts.

REGIONAL AFFAIRS

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The writer noted that Democratic Progressive Party leaders, from former island leader Chen Shui-bian to outgoing leader Tsai Ing-wen, have made some friendly gestures toward the mainland in their inaugural speeches.
The descendants of 18 "comfort women" who were sexually exploited by Japanese soldiers during World War II have filed lawsuits in the Shanxi High People's court against the Japanese government setting a good precedent for seeking justice.

FIGHTING THE PANDEMIC

The Nation

Doctor raises alarm over rising Covid-19 admissions and deaths in Thailand

The Straits Times

Woman dies 1½ months after food poisoning at popular Taipei eatery, raising death toll to 4

The Daily Star

International day to end corporal punishment: The children grow but the scars remain

The Kathmandu Post

Toxic air is giving young children asthma

The Daily Star

Project launched in Dhaka to purchase discarded items to tackle dengue

The Straits Times

S’pore’s National Kidney Foundation to open more than 200 additional slots for overnight service

The Nation

Thailand allows use of opium, magic mushrooms for medical purposes, research

The Jakarta Post

Dawn of a worse dengue era

China Daily

Grassroots healthcare in China to get a boost

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal to test Indian spice brands for pesticides after Hong Kong, Singapore ban

The Jakarta Post

Dengue deaths in Indonesia spike almost threefold compared to last year

Philippine Daily Inquirer

UN report on women’s health finds Philippines ‘an inspiring case study’

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Vax kids vs hepatitis B to avoid liver cancer outbreak, parents urged in the Philippines

Viet Nam News

Indiscriminate spitting in public must be stopped—Vietnamese doctor

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Parents urged to ditch vaccine hesitancy amid rising pertussis cases in the Philippines

The Japan News

Record high syphilis cases among pregnant women in Japan

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

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The writer said that if the Bharatiya Janata Party under Prime Minister Narendra Modi succeeds in winning a third five-year term in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, many fear that India’s religious minorities, especially Muslims, will see their second-class status formalised in law and practice.
The writer says that at a time of geopolitical turbulence, middle-power leadership—particularly middle-power leadership from the Middle East—will determine whether the world makes progress on critical security, environmental and technology priorities.

WORTH A READ

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The writer says that While the internet have created seismic changes in the media industry by disrupting how news and content are distributed and monetized, if we are to believe proponents of AI, the change that is coming will be even more fundamental.
According to the writer, the inclusion of Bangladesh's heritage crafts in UNESCO's list is truly a commendable step towards preserving these traditional art forms. However, the true measure of success lies in the tangible benefits that trickle down to the artisans themselves.

SOCIETY

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The writer said that if the Bharatiya Janata Party under Prime Minister Narendra Modi succeeds in winning a third five-year term in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, many fear that India’s religious minorities, especially Muslims, will see their second-class status formalised in law and practice.
According to the writer, the inclusion of Bangladesh's heritage crafts in UNESCO's list is truly a commendable step towards preserving these traditional art forms. However, the true measure of success lies in the tangible benefits that trickle down to the artisans themselves.

CLIMATE WATCH

Asia News Network

Heatwave sweeps across South and Southeast Asia leaving millions praying for respite

The Japan News

High temperatures expected in Tokyo, surrounding areas

The Daily Star

Scorching sun, stifling homes

Viet Nam News

Heat to gradually subside in Vietnam’s northern and central regions from Wednesday

Viet Nam News

Intense heatwave sweeps across Vietnam

The Nation

Long summer ahead as rainy season in Thailand delayed by two weeks

The Daily Star

Bangladeshi schools, colleges: A reopening that defies heatwave and logic too

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Metro Manila brownouts feared amid heat, power supply woes

China Daily

Climate change blamed for heavy rain in China’s south

The Statesman

Climate change to cause 19 percent income drop by 2050, even with CO2 cuts

Philippine Daily Inquirer

First Covid, now heat: Online schooling returns to the Philippines

The Daily Star

Thousands pray for rain as Bangladesh sizzles in heatwave

China Daily

Hong Kong readies for extreme weather as flooding, landslide incidents rise

The Daily Star

Protecting Ganges river dolphins crucial for preserving ecosystem

The Daily Star

Climate, weather disasters: Asia hit hardest in 2023 according to UN

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine ocean health goes from bad to worse amid China invasion

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SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA

Dawn

Can you separate Coke from Coke Studio?

The Japan News

Artists mix it up with small factory’s artisans in Tokyo

The Korea Herald

Humour in South Korea: Navigating the line between what’s funny and not

Kuensel

Fewer yaks, fewer craftsmen: Local handicraft sellers in Bhutan’s Pelela Pass feel the threats

The Straits Times

8 in 10 falsely believe talking about suicide can make a person take his life: SMU study

The Star

Majority of Malaysian youth have got the blues – survey

The Korea Herald

Watered-down medical school quota unsettles student, parents in South Korea

China Daily

Return of cultural relics from US to China signals enhanced exchanges

The Straits Times

Keeping time: One man and his passion for vintage and antique clocks

The Straits Times

From Lee Kuan Yew to Lawrence Wong: How leadership transitions take place in Singapore

Kuensel

Reviving Bhutan’s tradition of natural pigments

The Star

A uniquely Malaysian celebration

The Star

Rapid ageing and Malaysia’s ‘ghost towns’

The Korea Herald

Will South Korea’s political regionalism crumble?

The Korea Herald

Tourists to South Korea getting younger

China Daily

Inheritor innovates to keep Chinese textile art relevant

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