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MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS

Dawn

Lull in Iran, US fighting ‘achieved by fresh round of diplomacy’

Dawn

Pakistanis captured by Somali pirates victims of ‘ownership crisis’

The Jakarta Post

ASEAN urges safe transit through Hormuz

Dawn

Pakistan PM speaks to Saudi crown prince, condemns ‘unacceptable’ Houthi attack in Red Sea

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia urges ASEAN to ‘deliver promises’ as Middle East crisis looms

The Korea Herald

Seoul says no US request to deploy warship to Strait of Hormuz

Dawn

Pakistan government weighs activating fuel-saving plans amidst rising oil prices in Middle East war

The Straits Times

Iran war accelerates Filipinos’ shift to solar power and electric vehicles

China Daily

China, Pakistan call for resumption of ceasefire between US, Iran​

The Kathmandu Post

Europe emerges as major destination for Nepali workers as Gulf uncertainties grow

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Pakistan urges US, Iran to ‘end violence’, resume technical-level talks

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s President Prabowo set for Iran visit as Jakarta accepts invitation

The Statesman

West Asia conflict: 13 Indians killed, 3 missing in Gulf region since start of war

The Nation

Thailand subject to weak growth and debt while tensions re-escalate

Dawn

After the US-Iran MoU: Diplomacy’s unfinished business

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Filipino workers repatriation efforts continue amid Middle East tensions: government

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CRIME WATCH

The Nation

Thai woman held at Japan’s Fukuoka over crystal meth hidden in coffee sachets

The Daily Star

Another suspected shooter held over killing of activist in Dhaka

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine police considers social media ban for minors

The Star

Extremists use online games to recruit members: Malaysia deputy police chief

Kuensel

Domestic violence tops crimes in Bhutan as police record nearly 2,000 offences in six months

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Russian cyberattack on Japanese company highlights supply chain vulnerabilities

The Korea Herald

Pet hotel owner in South Korea charged for concealing death of customer’s dog

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Russian-linked hacker group claims attack on major Japanese frozen food company

The Korea Herald

Seoul mayor fined over illegal campaign polls, could lose office

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal government pushes for release of farmer brothers held in India

The Korea Herald

South Korea two-Michelin-starred restaurant owner facing jail for serving ants

The Korea Herald

Over 100 Chinese nationals caught in Korean proficiency test cheating ring

The Nation

Thai digital ministry fast-tracks blocking as illegal URLs surge into millions

The Straits Times

All 19 members of Indonesian ring that smuggled babies into Singapore jailed

The Phnom Penh Post

New UN report reveals scale of Southeast Asia’s ever more interconnected criminal economy

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine impeachment court grants subpoena for VP Duterte’s financial records

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CAMBODIA-THAILAND BORDER ROW

The Phnom Penh Post

Laos deploys two officers to ASEAN Observer Team to monitor Cambodia-Thailand border

The Phnom Penh Post

UN special rapporteur outlines planned visit to Cambodian displacement camps

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia foreign ministry rejects Thai claims that UNCLOS process stalled land border talks

The Nation

Thai-Cambodian dialogue stalled after Cambodia takes dispute to UNCLOS: Thai DPM

The Nation

Thailand and Cambodia diverge over UNCLOS maritime talks and Gulf energy resources

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodian PM Manet, Thai counterpart Anutin set for Shanghai conference

The Phnom Penh Post

Consumer boycott drives 40% fall in Cambodia-Thailand trade

The Phnom Penh Post

Malaysia military chief visits ASEAN observer team in Cambodia during official defence trip

The Nation

Thai army rejects Cambodian claims of border grenade attack

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia files complaint with Philippines over unauthorised AOT tour of Khnar Temple

The Phnom Penh Post

Phnom Penh Water Festival suspended; government focus on border crisis, displaced civilians

The Phnom Penh Post

Thais must join boundary commissions; only legitimate way to plot markers: Cambodia official

The Phnom Penh Post

‘Only when we are strong can we protect our territory and peace’: Cambodian senate president

The Nation

Thailand-Cambodia border fence in Chanthaburi 45% intact, markers complete

The Nation

Thailand-Cambodia sea dispute enters crucial UNCLOS phase

The Phnom Penh Post

Vietnam backs ceasefire, peaceful solution to Cambodia-Thailand border issue

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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

The Jakarta Post

Beneath the coal dust: Indonesia villagers pay the price of mining expansion

The Star

Malaysians urged to start preparing for super El Niño

The Straits Times

Singapore’s corals may come under threat in 2027 if El Niño turns strong as predicted

Dawn

Deaths this monsoon in Pakistan cross 100; more rain likely in upper parts from July 29

China Daily

China to lean on wind, solar power as it boosts renewable energy consumption

The Daily Star

Bangladesh’s warning system struggles to keep pace as climate events intensify

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines looks to Singapore for flood solutions

Viet Nam News

El Niño warning raises concerns over Mekong Delta rice, hydropower and water security

Kuensel

Bhutan’s shrinking farmland threatens food self-reliance goals

The Nation

Thai PM Anutin to raise Kok River pollution in talks with Myanmar president

The Jakarta Post

Wildfires spread across Indonesia as dry season takes hold

Dawn

Monsoon rains kill 12 in Pakistan in past 3 days; nationwide flood warning issued

Viet Nam News

Vietnam flood damage rises to nearly $17m; downpours, steep terrains caused devastating landslides

The Nation

Heavy rain forecast in North and upper Northeast Thailand as monsoon strengthens

Viet Nam News

Heavy rains, flooding in northern Vietnam kill five, cause USD$13.8m in damage

The Kathmandu Post

Landslides and floods block nine highways in Nepal

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HEALTH

 

Go Go Mongolia

Maternity hospitals in Ulaanbaatar to be transformed into Mother and Child centers

Dawn

Shortage of ventilators posing risks to saving lives in hospitals across Islamabad

Viet Nam News

Scientists announce preliminary results in decoding 1,000 Vietnamese human genomes

The Daily Star

Dengue: 3 die, 458 hospitalised in 24 hours

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia vaccine coverage rises despite challenges: UN report

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Record 1,319 public school teachers in Japan cite mental health as reasons for quitting

The Daily Star

Over a quarter of Bangladeshis suffered from food insecurity in 2023-25: UN report

Kuensel

Bhutan’s one percent mandatory health contribution: the one percent that saves lives

Viet Nam News

Vietnam government’s ‘Resolution 72’ brings advanced healthcare closer to home

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal PM Shah announces withdrawal of proposed equity fee on education, health services

Dawn

For many disabled Pakistani women, accessibility is about more than a ramp

The Star

High time for Malaysia to ban vapes, say experts

The Statesman

India approves first dengue vaccine for people aged 4-60 years

The Kathmandu Post

Cervical cancer screening in Kathmandu finds 90 women positive for HPV

The Kathmandu Post

Helicopter rescues offer lifeline to teenage mothers in Nepal’s remote hills

The Star

Kidneys top Malaysia’s transplant wish list

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

The Straits Times

The great tech manhunt: East Asia’s billion-dollar race for ASEAN talent

China Daily

APEC embraces data as new engine

The Nation

Thailand, Huawei launch AI ecosystem drive to build ASEAN hub

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia Gen-Zers turn to AI for mental health support despite validity, privacy risks

The Korea Herald

A real-life ‘Her’? South Korea launches first dating reality show with AI partners

Dawn

China to train 300,000 Pakistani youths in digital skills annually, says minister

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japanese AI-trained robots used to replicate confectioners’ abilities amid labour shortage

The Korea Herald

South Korea’s SK chief warns AI memory shortage could turn geopolitical

Dawn

Pakistan becomes founding member of China-led AI world organisation

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan cabinet approves revision to AI basic plan

The Korea Herald

South Korea sees first AI glasses exam cheating case

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan ministry panel says voices ‘legally protected’ from AI-assisted misuse, in draft guidelines

The Nation

Thailand plans AI and semiconductor push after IMF export recognition

The Star

Clearer rules needed in the age of AI, say Malaysian experts

The Korea Herald

Man under investigation for secretly recording dates with AI smart glasses in Korea

The Star

Malaysian state of Selangor moves to study pilot project for ‘sustainable’ AI data centre

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ANN ORIGINALS

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Philippine fishers’ group: Tens of thousands of small fisherfolk affected by southwest monsoon

Asia News Network

West Philippine Sea biodiversity takes centrestage in new online resource

Asia News Network

[ANN EXCLUSIVE] Cannes comes calling: A young Filipino editor’s journey from science lab to silver screen

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[ANN EXCLUSIVE] Life on the DMZ edge: Hope springs eternal in Paju borderland

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[ANN EXCLUSIVE] Earth Day Mixer in Manila explores how storytelling powers sustainability

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[ANN Exclusive] Of bytes and bridges: AI in the newsroom takes centre stage at WJC 2026

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

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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

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DAILY DIGEST

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ASEAN MATTERS

Vientiane Times

Laos strengthens ASEAN ties with dialogue partners

The Straits Times

Beyond tariffs, US President Trump’s playbook pushes US solutions for ASEAN needs

The Korea Herald

Top North Korea official blasts ASEAN for urging denuclearisation

The Jakarta Post

ASEAN urges safe transit through Hormuz

China Daily

China-ASEAN unity and cooperation highlighted at foreign ministers’ gathering in Manila

Viet Nam News

Vietnam urges stronger connectivity, resilience in ASEAN+3 cooperation

The Phnom Penh Post

Laos deploys two officers to ASEAN Observer Team to monitor Cambodia-Thailand border

Borneo Bulletin

Brunei’s Prince Mateen calls for stronger regional cooperation on food, energy security

The Straits Times

Myanmar leaders’ return to ASEAN meetings ‘still far off’: Grouping’s envoy

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia urges ASEAN to ‘deliver promises’ as Middle East crisis looms

Vientiane Times

Vietnam calls for deeper, more practical ASEAN–Russia strategic partnership

Sin Chew Daily

How influx of cheap goods from China is threatening SMEs in ASEAN

Borneo Bulletin

Brunei’s Prince Mateen calls for rules-based order, stronger climate action at ASEAN meeting

The Straits Times

Philippine, Chinese foreign ministers trade protests over South China Sea encounter

The Yomiuri Shimbun

‘Quad’ foreign ministers reaffirm Indo-Pacific cooperation, ‘unwavering support’ for ASEAN

Viet Nam News

Vietnam proposes four measures to strengthen ASEAN solidarity, resilience, connectivity

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COMBATING INFLATION

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal’s wholesale inflation hits 39-month high amid fuel shock from West Asia crisis

The Straits Times

Singapore’s core inflation edges up to 1.6% in June, slightly lower than forecasts

The Kathmandu Post

Skyrocketing fuel costs drive sharp decline in Nepali air travel

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine power rates highest in ASEAN in June; further hikes loom

Dawn

Pakistan’s petrol pump owners announce nationwide strike after talks over daily pricing fail

Go Go Mongolia

AI-92 gasoline prices increase in Mongolia, as Russian import costs reach US$800 per tonne

Dawn

Pakistan government weighs activating fuel-saving plans amidst rising oil prices in Middle East war

The Daily Star

Clients in Bangladesh fuming as banks propose extra fees for 14 services

Kuensel

Bhutan essential food supplies remain heavily dependent on imports

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s food prices climb as free meals resume nationwide

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Another round of assistance: P12,000 each for 7.5M families, says Philippine President Marcos

The Star

Malaysia has no plans to reduce existing fuel subsidies, says deputy minister

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Wave of price hikes expected in Japan beyond summer due to high crude oil prices

The Star

When inflation hits food prices in Malaysia faster than cigarettes

The Korea Herald

South Korea sets 2027 minimum wage at US$7.19 per hour, up 3.7%

The Star

PM Anwar says Malaysia has fulfilled pledge to keep fuel prices lower than in Saudi Arabia

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SPORTS & GAMES

China Daily

China’s rice terrace wakeboarding makes waves

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Ukranian wrestler Sekiwake Aonishiki wins championship at Nagoya grand sumo tournament

The Star

Malaysia to host F1 Bahrain Grand Prix from Oct 2-4

China Daily

China sets sights on growth of sports

Viet Nam News

Vietnam wins Davis Cup playoff to maintain place in tournament

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia celebrates historic volleyball title with hard-fought win over regional rivals

Borneo Bulletin

Brunei Sultan leads recreational horse ride

Viet Nam News

Vietnamese students win gold, silver at international science olympiads

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine President Marcos, Singapore PM Wong swoon over tennis hotshot Alex Eala

The Yomiuri Shimbun

British teen Nicholas Tarasenko to make professional sumo debut at Nagoya tournament

The Straits Times

Football fever in Singapore: Watching with the world

China Daily

Traditional Chinese tea ritual embraces World Cup flavour

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodian jet ski team flies national flag with five golds at world series

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines’ Alex Eala returns home to hero’s welcome after Wimbledon run

Viet Nam News

Vietnamese wushu athlete wins first Taolu World Cup gold

China Daily

Soccer fueling China’s late-night economy rise

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ASIA ON SCREEN

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Cadao Collective: a new taste of Vietnamese heritage
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Cadao Collective: a new taste of Vietnamese heritage
Cadao Collective: a new taste of Vietnamese heritage
Cadao Collective: a new taste of Vietnamese heritage
Visitors cool off underground in Asia's longest cave
Visitors cool off underground in Asia's longest cave
Inside a 24/7 pet hospital: Following vets through after-hours emergencies in Singapore
Inside a 24/7 pet hospital: Following vets through after-hours emergencies in Singapore
Vietnamese culture through martial arts
Vietnamese culture through martial arts
More than just a daycare for Hanoi’s elderly
More than just a daycare for Hanoi’s elderly
Nurturing the next generation of Vietnamese filmmakers
Nurturing the next generation of Vietnamese filmmakers
Keeping the craft of Vietnam’s Do paper alive
Keeping the craft of Vietnam’s Do paper alive
Vietnam transitions to E10 biofuel
Vietnam transitions to E10 biofuel
China’s Dandong: More than a gateway
China’s Dandong: More than a gateway
Keeping the craft of Vietnam’s Do paper alive
Keeping the craft of Vietnam’s Do paper alive
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SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA

The Star

Fresh take on a timeless Malaysian craft

The Nation

Board games turn Thailand’s local stories into global adventures

The Straits Times

Prayers, parties and the changing face of Kuala Lumpur’s Bukit Bintang

The Kathmandu Post

Ancient Arabic, Persian script coins recovered in Nepal’s Kapilvastu

Dawn

Danish delight: How sweet and savoury pastries are taking over Karachi’s food scene

China Daily

China’s last surviving female Long March veteran dies at 105

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Mariana Islands’ Rota coffee revived decades later to symbolise friendship with Japan

China Daily

Is dog-friendly dining a boon or burden for Hong Kong eateries?

The Star

Into the clouds: A memorable climb on Malaysia’s Mount Kinabalu

The Nation

Confusing Thai time-counting method: Why “2” means 8 PM in Thailand

The Korea Herald

Inside K-Heritage House, where centuries of heritage meet digital storytelling

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan companies entering business of ‘apartment-style’ hotels featuring rooms with kitchens, appliances

Seema Tamang

Nepali pickles find their way to global markets

The Star

Old Malaysian museum gets a new life

The Daily Star

Finding beauty in Bangladesh’s forgotten garment industry scraps

China Daily

Shared farms flourish as tranquil retreats in China

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