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MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan hesitant to clear mines in Strait of Hormuz, fearing next flare-up

The Korea Herald

South Korea President Lee to meet G7 leaders as hopes grow for end to Iran conflict

China Daily

US, Iran deal hopeful, but doubts remain

The Korea Herald

Interim Iran deal eases key risk for Korea’s export-driven economy

The Statesman

Parliamentary panel reviews impact of West Asia crisis on India; discusses energy, logistics and infra concerns

Dawn

PM Shehbaz says Pakistan to host signing ceremony of US-Iran agreement in Geneva

The Straits Times

Japan PM Takaichi still enjoys support despite public’s anxieties about Iran war

The Daily Star

US, Iran reach peace deal, signing set for Friday: Pakistan PM

The Statesman

Indian-flagged vessel MSV Virat 1 suffers engine failure off the coast of Oman, 14 crew members rescued

The Statesman

Three Indians missing after attack on vessel off Oman coast

The Star

Two Malaysian peacekeepers hurt after airstrike in Lebanon

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

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CRIME WATCH

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia authorities seize over 23 tonnes of smuggled Thai goods

The Daily Star

15 bodies recovered in Bangladesh in 21 days, sparking public concern

The Straits Times

Singaporean man arrested in Indonesia’s Medan for running ‘Labubu’ vape production ring

The Statesman

Three-year-old girl dies after sexual assault in India’s Tamil Nadu; police arrest migrant worker

The Korea Herald

AI ‘ghost cases’ haunt South Korean courtrooms

The Kathmandu Post

From banks to brokers and insurers: The multi-billion-rupee empire of Nepal’s Bhatta-Agrawal syndicate

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal suspends three Chinese doctors linked to illegal Baluwatar hospital

China Daily

Beijing probes street vendor after duck meat revelation sparks backlash

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodian authorities investigating alleged illegal logging kingpin

Eleven Media

Myanmar Ministry of Electricity and Energy has issued a call to stop electricity fraud

The Kathmandu Post

Kathmandu court begins hearing in fake Bhutanese refugee scam

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

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CAMBODIA-THAILAND BORDER ROW

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

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

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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

Viet Nam News

Tropical storms, heat and drought putting millions of Vietnamese children at risk: UNICEF

The Straits Times

Arsenic in the water: Toxic ‘time bomb’ threatens Mekong river basin

The Kathmandu Post

Solar power inside forests, sirens in villages to curb wildlife attacks in Nepal

The Straits Times

PM Wong sends condolences to Philippine quake victims, says Singapore ready to help

The Star

Malaysia steps up preparedness ahead of strong El Niño

China Daily

Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning amid intense thundery showers

Philippine Daily Inquirer

More than 6,600 aftershocks recorded a week after earthquake in Philippines’ Mindanao

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Coastal uplift seen in Philippines’ Sarangani, Davao Occidental after M7.8 earthquake

The Kathmandu Post

Nepali farmers turn to rubber cultivation to keep elephants and monkeys at bay

The Straits Times

From the zoo to the mountains: A Singaporean’s quest to rescue bears in Laos

Viet Nam News

Low-emissions rice cultivation in Vietnam delivers both yields and profits

Borneo Bulletin

Brunei launches 10-year mangrove restoration programme

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

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HEALTH

 

The Korea Herald

Medical care out of reach on 60% of South Korea’s inhabited islands

The Daily Star

Vitamin A+ campaign to resume after one year in Bangladesh

The Kathmandu Post

Three-quarters of newborn care facilities in Nepal lack critical medicines

China Daily

China targets illegal healthcare activities

The Star

Malaysian government looking to expand medicine delivery programme nationwide: minister

The Straits Times

Battling the bulge jab by jab: India’s weight-loss drugs now within the reach of millions

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia first in Asia-Pacific to achieve 95-95-95 HIV targets

The Star

Dengue cases in Malaysia’s Sabah jump by over 50%

The Jakarta Post

Sweet talk, sour doubts: Indonesia faces hurdles in curbing sugary drinks

The Daily Star

Dhaka hospital’s licence cancelled after death of six newborns

The Kathmandu Post

Rabies vaccine crisis hits Kathmandu districts

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

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

China Daily

World Cup predictions become new battleground for AI

The Korea Herald

When safety speaks 20 languages: Day in life of foreign workers at building site with AI as assistant

The Korea Herald

AI ‘ghost cases’ haunt South Korean courtrooms

Dawn

Folding clothes, making coffee and sandwich — Indian workers training AI robots to take their jobs

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

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ANN ORIGINALS

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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

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

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

Vientiane Times

ASEAN bolsters cooperation, tackles food, energy and cyber threats

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

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ASIAN EDITORS CIRCLE

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COMBATING INFLATION

The Korea Herald

Can South Korea afford a 12,000 won minimum wage?

The Korea Herald

Interim Iran deal eases key risk for Korea’s export-driven economy

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal trims India fertiliser import plan to 50,000 tonnes as global prices ease

The Kathmandu Post

Inflation cuts deeper as food and fuel costs strain Nepali households

The Star

Malaysians happy to save RM1 ATM fee

The Straits Times

After the military, Malaysia’s veterans struggle to seek new livelihoods amid rising costs

The Straits Times

Japan PM Takaichi still enjoys support despite public’s anxieties about Iran war

The Straits Times

Shock at the pump: Indonesia’s state-owned Pertamax price hike fuels cost worries for middle class

The Straits Times

SG$500 vouchers for all Singaporean households; Government ready to do more if needed: DPM Gan

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

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SPORTS & GAMES

China Daily

World Cup predictions become new battleground for AI

The Daily Star

Made in Bangladesh jerseys reach FIFA World Cup 2026

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japanese Emperor, Empress watch Japan-Netherlands FIFA World Cup match on TV with Dutch King, Queen

Dawn

Teams and players to look out for at the ‘most uncertain’ of FIFA World Cups

The Kathmandu Post

How a Nepali came to be part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup behind the scenes

Kuensel

Children celebrate International Day of Play through football in Bhutan

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Lookout order sought vs persons of interest in Philippine collegiate athletes’ deaths

Dawn

Pakistanis rejoice as national football team wins its first tournament in 74 years

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

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ASIA ON SCREEN

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Giving fashion a second life in Vietnam
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Giving fashion a second life in Vietnam
Giving fashion a second life in Vietnam
Giving fashion a second life in Vietnam
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
Vietnam’s cultural digitalisation
Vietnam’s cultural digitalisation
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
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SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA

The Korea Herald

BTS shows shine light on flaws in Busan’s event management

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Turning Japan’s wasabi fields into hubs for regional revitalisation

China Daily

Steeped in culture: Chinese tea wins over Moscow

The Daily Star

The lost world of Dhaka’s courtesans and baijis

The Korea Herald

Politically active youth find community at Seoul protests

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Human washing machine from 1970 Osaka Expo to go on display at Tokyo museum

The Nation

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha’s life in law, compassion and public service

The Straits Times

From the zoo to the mountains: A Singaporean’s quest to rescue bears in Laos

The Jakarta Post

When the music calls: Festivalgoers cross Jakarta and borders for an annual ritual

The Korea Herald

With temples, churches, citizens and officials pitching in, Busan braces for BTS’ homecoming

Philippine Daily Inquirer

The Flora de Filipinas collection: Bringing heritage to the table

Kuensel

Children celebrate International Day of Play through football in Bhutan

The Straits Times

Smuggled dinosaur fossils return to Mongolia after two decades

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

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