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The Statesman

India summons US Chargé d’Affaires Jason Meeks over attack on vessel off Oman coast

China Daily

China calls for calmness, restraint over Iran situation: spokesman

Dawn

Lebanese army commander calls on Pakistan army chief, discusses regional security

The Statesman

Oil tanker with 24 Indian crew members comes under suspected attack near Strait of Hormuz

Dawn

Israeli strikes on Iran ‘fully coordinated’ with US, says Tehran

Dawn

World Cup fever muted in Iran under shadow of war, hardship

Dawn

Pakistan rejects reports of FM Dar sharing information on Iran’s nuclear programme in Rubio meet

The Daily Star

4 Bangladeshis injured in drone attack at Kuwait airport: Embassy

Dawn

State secretary Rubio declares operation against Iran over, claims US achieved objectives

Dawn

Pakistan calls for stronger mediation efforts to prevent conflicts

Dawn

Pakistan PM reaffirms EU ties, thanks top diplomat Kallas for support for Gulf peace efforts

The Straits Times

Japan PM urges free passage through Hormuz in Iran President phone talks

Dawn

Islamabad stays in frame for US-Iran deal signing

The Daily Star

For millions of Bangladeshi migrant workers, Eid is where home is

The Star

Malaysia demands probe into alleged abuse of citizens detained by Israel

The Korea Herald

Seoul says HMM vessel probably hit by Iranian-made anti-ship missile

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CRIME WATCH

Eleven Media

In Myanmar’s Mandalay, young people are being trafficked into the military

China Daily

Hong Kong high-rise blaze: Manslaughter among 25 charges pressed against 7 people, 2 firms

The Kathmandu Post

Sri Lanka emerges as new hub for cyber scam networks

The Daily Star

Over 18,000 arrested in nationwide special drive since May 1: Bangladesh Police

Dawn

Soldier martyred, 14 terrorists killed during security operation in Pakistan’s Balochistan: military

Borneo Bulletin

Briefings by Brunei police highlight dangers of online scams

The Nation

Thai court draws outcry after suspending jail sentence of man who set Siberian husky on fire

The Straits Times

Man in Indonesia allegedly laced chicken satay with rat poison, killing mother-in-law

The Jakarta Post

Femicide persists in Indonesia as women face systemic neglect

The Nation

Cambodia scam centres grow despite crackdown, Amnesty says

Eleven Media

Five family members, including three children, killed in Myanmar’s Bago region

The Nation

Thailand Consumers Council sues 4 global platforms over scams

The Star

Malaysian authorities on lookout for illegal gambling services online

The Phnom Penh Post

NGO warns of ‘widespread’ wildlife trafficking in Cambodia

The Daily Star

Accused, wife sentenced to death in a case filed over the rape, murder of eight-year-old girl in Dhaka

The Nation

Immigration police arrest Japanese call-centre ringleader hiding in Bangkok

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CAMBODIA-THAILAND BORDER ROW

The Nation

Thailand monitors Cambodia’s Chinese tanks as NSC says border tension remains manageable

The Phnom Penh Post

UNCLOS can rebuild Cambodia-Thailand trust, pave way for lasting peace, says Manet

The Phnom Penh Post

UNCLOS underway; Cambodia lodges formal request for maritime reconciliation with Thailand

The Phnom Penh Post

Thai imports to Cambodia down nearly 30%; exports plunge 40%

The Nation

PM Anutin reaffirms Thai-Cambodian border crossings remain closed

The Straits Times

Cambodian avatars pray to spirits for rain, peace with Thailand

The Nation

Thai rangers halt Cambodian farming activity in Sa Kaeo border area

The Phnom Penh Post

Content creator reports shots fired by Thai forces during border visit

The Nation

Thai military presses ahead with fence along border with Cambodia

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia reaffirms support for ASEAN border monitors as new mission chief takes over

The Nation

Thailand, Cambodia eye practical steps to restore trust, says Thai PM Anutin

The Phnom Penh Post

Sea you in court: Cambodia announces UNCLOS conciliation as Thais exit maritime MoU

The Nation

Thai Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister expects Cambodia to join trilateral talks at ASEAN summit

The Nation

Thailand briefs ASEAN partners on Cambodia and Myanmar issues

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia welcomes Indonesians to ASEAN Observer Team

The Phnom Penh Post

Scholars call for peaceful resolution to Cambodia-Thailand border dispute

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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine state weather agency declared rainy season. But where are the rains?

Kuensel

Empowering Bhutanese women through waste upcycling

Sin Chew Daily

Two 5m giant crocodiles captured in Malaysian town, meat sold to cover hunting costs

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Death toll in Philippine quake exceeds 40; villages still isolated

Borneo Bulletin

Reef restoration in Brunei takes centre stage

Philippine Daily Inquirer

El Niño conditions ‘now present’ in tropical Pacific: Philippine state weather bureau

The Nation

China’s green code puts Thai exporters on notice

China Daily

‘Dim-sum’ among nine new names for this year’s typhoons: Hong Kong Observatory

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan’s farmers plant more heat-resistant rice amid worsening summer heat

China Daily

Ecological action spurs mangrove regrowth in China

Go Go Mongolia

Ulaanbaatar city council announces 21-day clean-up campaign

The Straits Times

At least 32 killed, 134 injured after 7.8-magnitude quake strikes southern Philippines

Dawn

What’s eating Pakistan’s mangoes?

China Daily

China unveils upgraded version of AI-powered forecasting system

The Daily Star

5.3 earthquake in Bhutan felt in Bangladesh

The Phnom Penh Post

NGO warns of ‘widespread’ wildlife trafficking in Cambodia

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HEALTH

 

The Straits Times

Vietnam’s weight problem grows as prosperity reshapes diets and lifestyles

The Daily Star

Over 23,000 doctor, nurse, health worker posts vacant in public hospitals: Bangladesh health minister

The Jakarta Post

Indonesian Health Ministry to push regulation on tobacco plain packaging

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia now a ‘valuable contributor’ to global virus surveillance

Vientiane Times

Laos nears malaria elimination as indigenous cases fall to 269

The Phnom Penh Post

Funding uncertainty threatens malaria gains as Cambodia enters final push to elimination

The Star

Billions lost in invisible care work in Malaysia

The Daily Star

The Flow Fest spotlights mental health and wellness support in Bangladesh

The Straits Times

Singapore surgeon treats severe eye damage using mouth tissue, donated stem cells

The Daily Star

In Bangladesh, deaths from measles, measles-like symptoms cross 600

The Straits Times

Singapore dialysis providers help kidney patients find jobs and sense of purpose

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan’s fertility rates rise in 13 prefectures, possibly boosted by local government support

Go Go Mongolia

20–30% of 13,000 children with disabilities attend school in Mongolia

Kuensel

Late diagnosis remains major concern in Bhutan as cancer cases detected at advanced stages

Viet Nam News

Vietnam’s health ministry targets stronger role for traditional medicine in public care

Dawn

Pakistan federal cabinet approves track and trace system to eliminate counterfeit medicines

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

The Straits Times

AI salaries in Singapore rising 5 times faster than overall wages, fresh grads earn up to $90k a year

The Korea Herald

South Korea reports first exam cheating cases using AI smart glasses

The Nation

Thailand ranks second globally for AI adoption growth, Microsoft says

The Straits Times

Singapore launches new AI supercomputer to boost climate, healthcare research

The Straits Times

I hired a humanoid robot to help clean my home. An auntie did most of the chores

China Daily

China unveils upgraded version of AI-powered forecasting system

The Straits Times

Indonesia’s latest AI-generated earworm is an ode to its energy minister

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan given access to Anthropic’s Mythos to boost cyber defence

The Korea Herald

AI boom reshapes South Korea’s status ladder

The Straits Times

Anthropic looks to set up shop in Singapore, fill roles from finance to product support

The Nation

Thailand’s AI Passport questioned over real economic value

The Daily Star

Don’t click that link: How fake AI traffic fine scam in Bangladesh is targeting vehicle owners

Viet Nam News

Vietnam’s private capital market rebounds as AI emerges as investment magnet

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan to join US AI-project ‘Genesis Mission’ aimed at gaining advantage in tech race with China

The Nation

ASEAN’s AI hub race raises growth hopes — and risks for workers, SMEs and the environment

The Daily Star

AI tools tested on Bangladeshi national IDs; some refused, others generated altered images

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ANN ORIGINALS

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[ANN Exclusive] From the king’s road to the royal kitchens: South Korea’s soft power on a plate

Asia News Network

Filipino heritage advocate charged with libel for citing book’s errors

Asia News Network

This group of volunteer-professionals helps solarise Philippines’ Mindanao one solar panel at a time

Asia News Network

Myanmar earthquake one month on: A humanitarian catastrophe and what it means for the region

Asia News Network

From fact to fiction: Marga Ortigas on her journey from seasoned reporter to published author

Asia News Network

A UK Minister’s fall from grace and other secrets swept under the rug

Asia News Network

Making sense of impunity in Asia and beyond

Asia News Network

Asia mulls future with Trump’s win

Asia News Network

Where is Alice Guo? From small-town mayor to transnational fugitive all in five months

Asia News Network

The centre of gravity of global affairs is slowly but surely moving towards Asia: Dr Kyung-wha Kang

Asia News Network

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

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DAILY DIGEST

THE ASIAN VIEW

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ASEAN MATTERS

Vientiane Times

Lao PM calls for stronger ASEAN unity, connectivity and AI-driven development at regional forum

Viet Nam News

ASEAN leaders urge greater unity and resilience amid global uncertainty

Viet Nam News

Southeast Asian political parties urged to strengthen cooperation for ASEAN’s future

The Nation

PM Anutin teams up with Thai-Vietnam businesses to drive ASEAN growth

Viet Nam News

Timor-Leste PM arrives in Hanoi for official visit, 3rd ASEAN Future Forum

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia welcomes ASEAN customs directors to regional conference

China Daily

China’s first river-to-sea canal enters key test phase, expected to be convenient, cost-effective link between nation, ASEAN

Philippine Daily Inquirer

ASEAN wraps up talks on pact to unlock US$2 trillion digital economy

The Nation

ASEAN factories face closures and layoffs as war-driven cost shock spreads

The Nation

ASEAN’s AI hub race raises growth hopes — and risks for workers, SMEs and the environment

Borneo Bulletin

Brunei minister attends defence dialogue

The Nation

Vietnam affirms joint growth with Thailand to drive ASEAN economy

Viet Nam News

Vietnam pledges to contribute more to adaptive, future-ready ASEAN

The Straits Times

Beyond “chequebook diplomacy: Japan deepens economic security ties with ASEAN amid Iran war

The Nation

Thailand breaks into global startup Top 50, leads ASEAN in MedTech

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines leads in sovereignty, trails in climate, tech: ASEAN survey

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COMBATING INFLATION

Kuensel

Bhutanese NA directs talks on reducing high lending rates to ease burden

The Jakarta Post

Indonesian central bank hikes rate in surprising move, rupiah gains

Kuensel

Bhutan’s new income tax reforms reduces deductions, increases take-home pay

The Daily Star

Bangladesh’s May inflation quickens to 9.42%, highest in 16 months

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan’s universities aim to keep ¥100 breakfast despite rising prices

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Plan to lower consumption tax on food items in Japan to 1% gains traction

Dawn

Pakistan soaring trade gap emerges as black hole for dollars

The Jakarta Post

Indonesian rupiah slides to record 18,000 low, 2026 losses deepen

Kuensel

Illegal import in Bhutan undermines pork prices, raises biosecurity concerns

The Jakarta Post

Inflation creeps up in Indonesia amid rising fuel, food prices

The Statesman

Eating out to cost more? LPG price in India hiked; domestic cylinder rates unchanged

The Nation

Thailand’s ‘Thais Help Thais Plus’ spending scheme tops 797 million baht on first day

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia pushes mass transit to curb fuel subsidy costs

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan’s aluminium supply threatened by Mideast crisis, firms move to raise prices

Sin Chew Daily

Fuel consumption in Malaysia still rising despite WFH, likely due to weekend getaways: PM advisor

Dawn

Energy crunch fuels car pool growth in India

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SPORTS & GAMES

The Nation

Thai pop star Lisa set for World Cup opening show as 2026 tournament kicks off

The Nation

Thailand left as sole ASEAN-region holdout after 10 neighbours secure 2026 World Cup rights

The Korea Herald

Beyond ‘Dreamers’: K-pop’s soundtrack for 2026 FIFA World Cup

The Phnom Penh Post

South American Kun Khmer federations expand Cambodian martial art’s global reach

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine tennis star Alex Eala wins Birmingham Open title, ends Czech curse

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodian para throwball teams retain back-to-back Asian championship titles

Dawn

World Cup fever muted in Iran under shadow of war, hardship

Dawn

Five young Pakistani girls challenge boys’ monopoly on football dreams

China Daily

Chinese brand Li-Ning announces partnership with NBA superstar Stephen Curry

The Korea Herald

Swim, bike, run, chill by South Korea’s Han River this weekend

The Statesman

Months after unveiling, Kolkata removes giant Messi statue over safety fears

The Korea Herald

From niche hobby to public courts — pickleball gains ground in South Korea

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines’ Alex Eala named to Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ list for sports, entertainment

Go Go Mongolia

Mongolia’s G.Bolor-Erdene wins sixth gold medal at the Asian Championships

The Kathmandu Post

Russian climber with no legs scales Mt Everest on his arms alone

The Nation

Thai star Ratchanok stuns China’s top seed to win third Malaysia Masters title

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ASIA ON SCREEN

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Vietnam’s cultural digitalisation
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Vietnam’s cultural digitalisation
Vietnam’s cultural digitalisation
Restoring Hanoi’s iconic bridge
Restoring Hanoi’s iconic bridge
Cooking with Borneo Bulletin’s digital team season 2
Cooking with Borneo Bulletin’s digital team season 2
Spirit of sacrifice reflected in Brunei’s Korban observances
Spirit of sacrifice reflected in Brunei’s Korban observances
Interest rate vs exchange rate: What’s Singapore’s choice for fighting global inflation?
Interest rate vs exchange rate: What’s Singapore’s choice for fighting global inflation?
Deals and words: Reading the tea leaves for the ‘historic’ Xi-Trump summit
Deals and words: Reading the tea leaves for the ‘historic’ Xi-Trump summit
Bridge to Vietnamese culture
Bridge to Vietnamese culture
A rooftop surprise in Hanoi
A rooftop surprise in Hanoi
What you need to know before you book a cross-border taxi from Singapore to Malaysia
What you need to know before you book a cross-border taxi from Singapore to Malaysia
'I felt like a bird freed from a cage': First-generation Singaporean on becoming a citizen
'I felt like a bird freed from a cage': First-generation Singaporean on becoming a citizen
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SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA

The Kathmandu Post

What old newspapers reveal about Kathmandu’s World Cup fever in the 80s and 90s

Vientiane Times

Ancient cave art site to boost heritage tourism in Laos’ Khammuan

The Straits Times

Meet the Gen Z Singaporeans building unconventional music careers

Philippine Daily Inquirer

It’s hard being a Filipino today

The Kathmandu Post

‘Balen shoes’ craze gives Nepali footwear brands a boost

China Daily

Summer tradition breezes back into fashion in China

The Korea Herald

Getting married soon? Some Koreans say skip the funeral

The Kathmandu Post

Spiny babbler recorded in Nepal’s Madhesh Province for first time

The Star

These Malaysian deaf bakers are baking their way to independence

The Straits Times

Indonesia’s latest AI-generated earworm is an ode to its energy minister

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Nara’s 20-year UNESCO dream just one step away from reality

Viet Nam News

Thousands of visitors flock to Southern Vietnam’s largest spiritual festival

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Filipino perfumer Oscar Mejia III captures the feeling of ease in a bottle

China Daily

Chinese beekeeper sells sweet success

Viet Nam News

Four Vietnamese universities rise in global rankings

The Kathmandu Post

On Everest, drones are saving lives, not ‘stealing’ jobs

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