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MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS

Philippine Daily Inquirer

US launches new strikes on Iran after 3 ships hit in Strait of Hormuz

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia foreign minister to attend Iranian leader Khamenei’s funeral after domestic pressure

The Star

Malaysia to maintain peacekeeping troops in Lebanon amid security discussions

Dawn

India eyes oil exploration expansion after Middle East war shortages

Dawn

Islamabad frontrunner to host US-Iran talks

Dawn

Pakistan PM to visit Iran, Turkiye to attend funeral of assassinated Iranian supreme leader

The Daily Star

Vulnerable economies get little relief from Hormuz reopening, says UN report

The Jakarta Post

Gulf turmoil hurting Pakistan’s economic outlook

Philippine Daily Inquirer

40 Filipino sailors unhurt in Hormuz strait attacks

Dawn

Pakistan PM to visit Iran, Turkiye as part of mediation to end Middle East war: sources

The Korea Herald

Seoul optimistic most South Korean vessels will clear Hormuz within days

The Straits Times

US promises to protect Gulf states’ interests in Iran talks

The Jakarta Post

Tankers of Indonesia’s state-owned energy company still stuck in the Strait of Hormuz

Dawn

Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz, Qatari emir express satisfaction at ‘positive progress’ of US-Iran talks

Dawn

Pakistan deputy PM Dar says US-Iran talks in Switzerland could have happened earlier

The Korea Herald

2 South Korean-linked vessels clear Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal

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CRIME WATCH

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japanese woman who allegedly sewed roommate’s lips arrested on suspicion of assault

China Daily

Overall scam cases in Hong Kong drop, but elderly victims, losses see increase: police chief

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine VP Sara Duterte’s ‘kill threat’ video clip presented in impeachment trial

The Jakarta Post

Police probe coal miners over alleged graft tied to nationwide blackouts in Indonesia

The Kathmandu Post

Coordination committees to be formed in Nepal to prevent gender-based violence

The Phnom Penh Post

Officials investigate link between Cambodia cattle deaths and illegal mining

The Star

15-year old student injured in Malaysian school stabbing incident

The Statesman

Delhi woman found dead 72 days after marriage; family alleges dowry harassment, murder

The Korea Herald

North Korea behind two thirds of global crypto stolen in H1

Dawn

11-year-old to face trial for igniting shopping plaza fire in Karachi

The Star

Malaysian 1MDB fugitive financier, Jho Low, to allegedly receive presidential pardon from Trump

The Jakarta Post

Alleged bullying death of 16-year-old renews fears of school violence in Indonesia

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine police seeks global help in tracking ‘764’ online extremist group

Vientiane Times

Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam step up fight against cross-border crime

The Star

Malaysian parliament passes Bill to prosecute complex cyber threats better

The Nation

Thai narcotics official says heroin hidden in two of 12 bags in airline crew case

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CAMBODIA-THAILAND BORDER ROW

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

The Nation

Thailand rejects Cambodia’s border claims, urges joint fact-finding to avoid escalation

The Phnom Penh Post

Despite prolonged Thai delays, Cambodia renews calls for border survey teams

The Phnom Penh Post

Despite Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire, home still out of reach for more than 28k Cambodians

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

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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

The Statesman

Four killed, seven missing in rain-triggered landslide in India’s Kerala

The Korea Herald

Warming seas bring jellyfish, sharks closer to Korea’s beaches

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodian landfill closed after USD300 million ‘recycling facility’ pollutes stream, kills fish

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia’s five-year environmental diplomacy strategy to tackle climate change, ecosystem decline

China Daily

Heavy rain and winds batter China as Super Typhoon Bavi approaches

The Nation

Thailand, Vietnam, ASEAN at risk from El Nino as heat and urban pressure intensify

The Phnom Penh Post

Officials investigate link between Cambodia cattle deaths and illegal mining

The Kathmandu Post

Late monsoon slows Nepal’s paddy transplantation, but experts say there’s no need to worry

The Nation

Climate crisis reshapes travel as weather risks grow in 2026

The Jakarta Post

Drought tightens grip across Indonesia

The Statesman

Six killed in Mumbai building collapse as heavy rains wreak havoc across India

Kuensel

Bhutan’s growing challenge to remain connected amidst rising global temperatures

China Daily

China warming faster than global average as extreme weather intensifies, report says

Philippine Daily Inquirer

As heat worsens, farmers in northern Philippine province of Isabela shift work to midnight

Kuensel

Bamboo sustaining Bhutanese village’s livelihood becomes scarce

The Jakarta Post

Deforestation still haunts Indonesia’s national parks

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HEALTH

 

The Straits Times

Lower alcohol limits, jail for first-time drink-driving offenders proposed in Singapore

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal’s old fair price pharmacies get new ‘affordable pharmacy’ signboards

China Daily

‘EastDiet’: China’s homegrown way to better health

The Korea Herald

Young Korean men living alone at high risk of hypertension: study

The Nation

The rise of plai: How an ancient Thai root became a modern pharmaceutical heavyweight

The Straits Times

Singaporean university project helps undergrads put phones away for better sleep

The Star

Malaysia’s unpaid care work data needs refining, say experts

The Daily Star

7 more suspected measles deaths reported in 24 hours in Bangladesh

Dawn

Pakistan minister confirms 78 children infected with HIV at Karachi hospital

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal’s cities lag rural areas in vaccinating children

Dawn

Pakistan court seeks health secretary, police chief’s response on reports of HIV outbreak at Karachi hospital

The Kathmandu Post

Children of divorce in Nepal face lasting emotional, financial strain

The Daily Star

1 million cataract patients await surgery in Bangladesh: Eye experts

Viet Nam News

Vietnam says no immediate requirement for all travellers to file health declarations

The Straits Times

Two taken to hospital after ammonia leak at cold storage facility in Singapore

The Star

Bird flu cases rise in Nepal, only zoo shut

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

The Korea Herald

Samsung tops Nvidia with record Q2 operating profit

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal brings social media, AI advertising under new national policy

Dawn

As the threat of AI replacement looms larger, Pakistan’s celebrities are fighting back

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan to boost training for statisticians amid demand from AI, big data analytics

The Star

Hong Kong star Lawrence Ng sells image rights for AI film, gets paid without having to act

The Korea Herald

Korean AI model decodes animal movements like language

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan’s strategy draft urges creation of hubs of industry, government, academia to promote dual-use tech

The Straits Times

National University of Singapore students build AI tool for teachers

The Star

Malaysia needs to build drone industry ecosystem: PM Anwar

The Kathmandu Post

AI-powered vibe coding is gaining ground in Nepal

China Daily

UN approved first global technical regulation on automated driving systems, co-led by China

The Korea Herald

South Korea nears announcement on new semiconductor production cluster outside Greater Seoul

China Daily

AI ‘stealing’ jobs: What it means for Hong Kong’s university graduates

The Nation

Thailand uses AI to block 13,888 World Cup gambling links in 18 days

Viet Nam News

AI encouraged in news production under Vietnam’s upcoming press regulations

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Tokyo government to work with start-ups to ward off bears; possible measures include AI detection system

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ANN ORIGINALS

Asia News Network

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

Asia News Network

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

Asia News Network

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

Asia News Network

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

Asia News Network

[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

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DAILY DIGEST

THE ASIAN VIEW

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ASEAN MATTERS

Viet Nam News

Vietnam to host two key ASEAN occupational safety and health meetings

The Nation

Thailand, Vietnam, ASEAN at risk from El Nino as heat and urban pressure intensify

The Straits Times

Singapore PM Wong to visit Jakarta for Singapore-Indonesia leaders’ retreat

The Straits Times

Lawrence Wong to make first-ever visit by Singapore PM to Timor-Leste from July 2 to 3

Borneo Bulletin

ASEAN regional meeting focuses on sustainable innovation, digital integration

Borneo Bulletin

Brunei Sultan receives in audience Thai chief of defence forces

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine House Speaker bats for wider ASEAN anti-drug council vs transnational crimes

China Daily

ASEAN-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Forum calls for stronger relations

The Straits Times

‘ASEAN’s gift to the world’: Hormuz crisis sharpens Philippines push for South China Sea code

Vientiane Times

ASEAN delegates advance science and innovation cooperation

Viet Nam News

Foreign Minister highlights Vietnam’s role in advancing ASEAN-Russia strategic partnership

The Nation

ASEAN races to attract data centre investment as spending nears US$30bil

Viet Nam News

Vietnam PM Le Minh Hung attends ASEAN–Russia summit marking 35 years of ties

The Star

‘ASEAN ties with Russia hold vast potential’

Viet Nam News

Vietnam to leverage its bridging role to inject fresh momentum into ASEAN-Russia ties

Borneo Bulletin

Brunei Sultan to attend ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit

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ASIAN EDITORS CIRCLE

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COMBATING INFLATION

The Daily Star

Jet fuel prices in Bangladesh drops by USD$1.06 per litre for domestic airlines

Eleven Media

Exemption period for taxes levied on imports of diesel, fertilisers, and LNG extended in Myanmar

The Daily Star

Bangladesh inflation eases to 9.16% in June on slower food price growth

The Straits Times

Singapore tops list of world’s most expensive cities for the rich for 4th year running

Vientiane Times

Laotian lawmakers to review rural poverty agenda, economy and budget reforms

The Jakarta Post

Critical months ahead for Indonesia shoemakers as costs climb, demand falters

Viet Nam News

Vietnamese government specifies new personal income tax deductions

The Daily Star

12kg LPG cylinder cheaper in Bangladesh in July

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine President Marcos studying extension of USD 0.81/kilo price cap on imported rice

The Star

‘Malaysians were shielded against inflation’ says economy minister

The Straits Times

Electricity tariff for Singapore households to rise by 17%, gas tariff by 7.1% for next quarter

The Jakarta Post

Motorists in Indonesia switch fuels, queue longer amid fuel price hike

The Daily Star

Why inflation in Bangladesh remains stubborn despite tighter monetary policy

The Daily Star

Tax on grocery shops to match taxpayers’ capacity: Bangladesh planning minister

The Straits Times

Lower-income seniors can get milk, eggs, under Singapore’s expanded fresh protein initiative

Viet Nam News

Vietnam ministry proposes extending fuel tax cuts

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SPORTS & GAMES

The Korea Herald

Football reform begins in South Korea after World Cup fallout

Go Go Mongolia

Mongolian students participate Junior Geological Olympiad in Russia

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Filipino tennis star Alex Eala’s historic Wimbledon ends vs Italy’s Jasmine Paolini

The Kathmandu Post

How Nepal could lose a generation of footballers due to FIFA’s suspension

China Daily

China’s manufacturing industry plays key part in 2026 FIFA World Cup

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Filipino tennis star Alex Eala rallies past Australian Maya Joint into historic Wimbledon third round

China Daily

China’s ‘F1 on Water’ revives folk traditions through storytelling

The Straits Times

South Korea’s early World Cup exit sparks anger and calls for football governance reforms

The Star

Malaysians brave sleepless nights to catch World Cup knockouts

The Straits Times

‘Very sad’ but still hopeful, South Korean fans in Singapore react to World Cup upset

Sin Chew Daily

The only Chinese chess hub in a Penang coffeeshop: keeping the game alive

Philippine Daily Inquirer

How fitness in Metro Manila has become a lifestyle, identity, and status symbol

The Straits Times

Suits, bags, and stellar kits: Best of World Cup 2026 style

The Yomiuri Shimbun

US$1.47mil gold soccer ball goes on sale at Osaka department store

The Daily Star

What the World Cup means for women in Bangladesh

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal’s Go Skateboarding Day brings wheels, music and crowds to Kathmandu riverbank

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ASIA ON SCREEN

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This Gen Z is one of Singapore’s youngest bus drivers: “This is my dream job”
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This Gen Z is one of Singapore’s youngest bus drivers: “This is my dream job”
This Gen Z is one of Singapore’s youngest bus drivers: “This is my dream job”
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
Why Singaporeans keep doomscrolling
Why Singaporeans keep doomscrolling
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
Tracing the origin of Thai tea
Tracing the origin of Thai tea
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The Daily Star

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Philippine Daily Inquirer

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Borneo Bulletin

Stargazers discover night-sky wonders in Brunei

The Korea Herald

No apartment? You can’t join this South Korean dating app

China Daily

‘EastDiet’: China’s homegrown way to better health

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia’s women entrepreneurs welcome green finance but urge easier access to loans

The Nation

The rise of plai: How an ancient Thai root became a modern pharmaceutical heavyweight

The Straits Times

Singaporean university project helps undergrads put phones away for better sleep

Kuensel

Indigenous language faces extinction in Mongar, rural Bhutan

The Daily Star

Is Subodh Bangladesh’s first cross-border graffiti icon?

Kuensel

Sunday brunch draws families, travellers and food lovers to Paro, Bhutan

China Daily

Ink and inspiration: A tribute to Chinese craftsmanship

The Korea Herald

Jeju cafe owner’s message to Venezuela goes viral. Now he hopes it brings real help

The Korea Herald

Should South Korean workers get time off to mourn pets?

China Daily

Chinese geologers’ resolve forges gold exploration legacy

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan Post to launch initiative selling kids’ books at post offices, beginning in areas affected by 2011 quake

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