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INDO-PACIFIC AND ASIA

The Jakarta Post

‘Personal touch’ on display at Australia PM Albanese’s return visit to Indonesia

The Straits Times

Australian PM Albanese to visit Singapore May 20 in first overseas trip after winning election

The Jakarta Post

Newly re-elected Australian PM Albanese to visit Jakarta after being sworn in

The Straits Times

Top US general says America will keep promise to ensure Indo-Pacific allies’ security

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines, New Zealand finalise defence pact this week

The Straits Times

Australia plans critical minerals reserve to reduce global reliance on China

The Straits Times

Singapore, Fiji lean on close ties to weather ‘increasingly turbulent’ world

The Straits Times

ASEAN, Australia and New Zealand’s upgraded free trade area deal enters into force

The Jakarta Post

Australia asks Indonesia about Russian request to base aircraft in Papua

The Straits Times

Parties bank on Asian-Australian candidates at May election Down Under

Vientiane Times

Laos, Australia strengthen economic ties

China Daily

Australian politicians rebuked for endorsing Hong Kong fugitives

The Statesman

Indian PM Modi conveys to New Zealand PM concern over anti-India activities

The Statesman

‘India offers Kiwis huge economic opportunity’: New Zealand PM Luxon in Delhi

The Japan News

Japan contributes US$3 million to climate change fund for Pacific Islands Forum: Foreign Minister

The Straits Times

Australia looks to Asian markets as it braces itself for US President Trump’s tariffs

MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS

The Daily Star

Israel will take all of Gaza: PM Netanyahu

The Star

Pope Leo XIV asks world not to forget about Gaza, Myanmar and Ukraine

The Jakarta Post

OIC legislators rally for Palestine at Jakarta talks

Dawn

Pakistan sends fresh aid consignment to Gaza

The Straits Times

Israel says ‘most’ Gazans to be displaced in expanded operation

Dawn

‘Killing of innocent people is never right’: Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan on supporting Palestine

Dawn

‘Gaza lost a friend’ — Internet remembers Pope Francis’ support for Palestine after his passing

The Straits Times

Singapore to send a medical contingent to treat Palestinians in Egypt in coming weeks

The Daily Star

Israel makes new Gaza truce proposal

The Jakarta Post

Indonesian President Prabowo calls out Western silence in Gaza conflict

The Jakarta Post

Gazans struggle to find water as clean sources become increasingly scarce

The Jakarta Post

Gaza at center of Indonesia President Prabowo’s latest Middle East tour

Dawn

US to deny visas, green cards over anti-Semitic social media posts

The Straits Times

Civilian infrastructure, medical workers in Gaza must be protected: Singapore Foreign Minister

The Statesman

US President Trump, Israel PM Netanyahu discuss Gaza hostages, tariffs at White House

The Daily Star

Dhaka condemns Israel’s mass killing, human rights violations in Gaza

CROSS-STRAITS RELATIONS

The Straits Times

Taiwan President Lai’s approval ratings dip ahead of 1st anniversary in office amid uncertain US ties

China Daily

China slams Taiwan’s ruling party for ‘erasing cross-Strait cultural ties’

The Japan News

China conducts 2nd day of exercises around Taiwan; naming suggests more drills to come this year

The Straits Times

Chinese influencers forced to leave Taiwan after advocating ‘military unification’

China Daily

Taiwan students embark on Shandong tour

China Daily

Chinese army enhances combat readiness with operations around Taiwan

China Daily

China’s Taiwan Affairs Office launches section to report ‘malicious acts against Taiwan compatriots’

The Straits Times

‘No name, no home port, no cert’: Taiwan seizes unregistered Chinese refuelling boat

The Straits Times

From intelligence sharing to tabletop exercises, Taiwan to deepen military exchange with US

China Daily

China’s military drill ‘stern warning’ to Taiwan ‘separatists’

The Statesman

Thanking G7, Taiwan calls for peace and stability in Taiwan Strait

China Daily

China warns of decisive action if Taiwan independence forces cross red line

China Daily

Deputies from China’s Fujian promote preservation of Taiwan-related cultural relics

The Straits Times

Taiwan turns to companies in Ukraine for China contingency planning

The Straits Times

China will work to ‘firmly advance’ reunification with Taiwan

China Daily

Devotion to sea goddess Mazu stretches from Fujian to Taiwan

EAST ASIA

SOUTH EAST ASIA

SOUTH ASIA

ASEAN MATTERS

The Nation

Thailand and Indonesia strengthen ties on all fronts to boost ASEAN

The Star

Work together to overcome ASEAN Summit jams in Kuala Lumpur, say Malaysian business groups

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine tourism department backs unified ASEAN visa system

The Straits Times

US President Trump blinked in trade war with China. Can Southeast Asia get a break, too?

Viet Nam News

Investment in green growth gains momentum in Southeast Asia

The Star

Malaysia should leverage ASEAN chairmanship to expand halal market: DPM Ahmad Zahid

The Star

What you need to know about ASEAN’s exports to the US, in 5 charts

Viet Nam News

Malaysia tightens security ahead of ASEAN Summit

Borneo Bulletin

Brunei chairs 48th ASEAN Maritime Transport Working Group Meeting

The Straits Times

Japan, China, South Korea, ASEAN enhance regional financial safety net

The Star

Malaysia to push for greater ASEAN-BRICS cooperation at foreign ministers’ meeting

Vientiane Times

ASEAN culture leaders move closer to fulfilling development vision

The Straits Times

ASEAN, Australia and New Zealand’s upgraded free trade area deal enters into force

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines airs concerns during South China Sea talks between Beijing, ASEAN

The Star

With Malaysia at helm of ASEAN, bloc to step up push for greater regional energy integration

The Straits Times

ASEAN will not retaliate against US tariffs, say its economic ministers

WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM

China Daily

Keywords to understand pivotal areas highlighted at Davos

The Nation

Thailand inks historic EFTA with 4 European nations in Davos

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia pitches green energy investments at WEF meeting

The Straits Times

Malaysia PM Anwar says China should not be singled out in South China Sea tensions

Viet Nam News

Vietnam PM Chinh speaks at special policy dialogue during World Economic Forum

The Straits Times

‘The fun stops here’: Davos elites at economic forum grapple with realities of Trump’s return

The Nation

PM Paetongtarn arrives in Davos, meets business leaders to boost investment in Thailand

Asia News Network

The road to global cooperation runs through regions

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Future shock: Top global risks today and in next decade

Viet Nam News

PM Chinh’s participation at WEF Davos shows Vietnam’s commitment to int’l cooperation: Ambassador

The Daily Star

Inflation biggest concern for Bangladesh in 2025: World Economic Forum

The Nation

Thailand to sign historic free trade agreement with European Free Trade Association in Davos

The Straits Times

War, geoeconomic confrontation pose biggest risks to the globe in 2025: WEF survey

Asia News Network

Global collaboration key in dealing with the climate crisis: WEF Panel

China Daily

WEF: Generative AI safety prioritised- experts

Asia News Network

Gender parity benefits all—even men: WEF Panel

RUSSIA-UKRAINE CONFLICT

Dawn

After Putin call, Trump says Russia and Ukraine to start ‘immediate’ talks on ceasefire

The Star

Pope Leo XIV asks world not to forget about Gaza, Myanmar and Ukraine

The Korea Herald

North Korea formalises troop deployment, signals deeper alliance with Russia

The Straits Times

North Korea confirms troop deployment to Russia, hails ‘heroes’

The Korea Herald

Seoul should bolster diplomatic ties with Moscow to deter North Korean threats: think tank

The Korea Herald

South Korean spy agency tally of North Koreans killed or injured in Ukraine war rises over 4,000

The Korea Herald

North Korea appears to have deployed 3,000 more troops to Russia: South Korean military

China Daily

China denies involvement in potential Ukraine peacekeeping mission

Dawn

Trump, Putin agree to Russia-Ukraine energy infrastructure ceasefire for 30 days

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal urges Ukraine to release seven captive Nepali nationals

The Straits Times

South Korea, Ukraine discuss handling of North Korean prisoners of war

The Kathmandu Post

Nepali man serving in Russian army killed in Ukrainian drone strike

The Japan News

Japan PM Ishiba seeks continued U.S. involvement in Ukraine

The Straits Times

China could gain diplomatic leverage as Trump-Zelensky clash highlights US volatility

The Korea Herald

North Korea sends more troops to aid Russia in Ukraine: South Korean intelligence

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal votes in favour of UNGA resolution on Ukraine despite India, China abstentions

REMEMBERING POPE FRANCIS

APEC SUMMIT 2023

The Nation

Selling Thailand to the world: How did Srettha do at APEC?

Nestor Corrales

Marcos brings home $672M in investment pledges from US

Viet Nam News

APEC members appreciate Việt Nam’s practical contributions, proposal to host 2027 summit

China Daily

Xi: Don’t politicize, weaponize trade issues

The Japan News

Japan-China Summit shows two nations remain far apart on improving ties

The Straits Times

Opportunities aplenty for Singapore even in an uncertain world, says PM Lee as Apec meet ends

The Nation

Thailand and Canada boost ties and cooperation at APEC Summit

Viet Nam News

Vietnam’s president calls for business support at APEC CEO Summit 2023

The Korea Herald

President Yoon proposes APEC scientist exchange to weather global crises

The Yomiuri Shimbun

PM Kishida heads to San Francisco to show diplomatic prowess amid domestic woes

The Nation

Thai PM explores collaborations, investments with US giants at APEC CEO Summit

Philippine Daily Inquirer

President Marcos to pursue food and energy security, economy in APEC meet

China Daily

Biden-Xi leaders’ summit seen as crucial for world

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to Attend APEC

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan, South Korea to collaborate; leaders set to announce clean energy plans

The Straits Times

Will Apec meet the moment? PM Lee off to attend high-stakes summit in San Francisco

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

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