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The Jakarta Post

Jokowi urges caution among UN peacekeepers after attacks on two Indonesian soldiers

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia stands firmly with UNIFIL

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia repatriates 14 more citizens as Israel-Hezbollah war intensifies

The Kathmandu Post

Nepali migrants endure bomb fears in Lebanon to support their families back home

Philippine Daily Inquirer

192 Filipinos from Lebanon set to be repatriated

The Jakarta Post

Palestinian groups Hamas and Fatah discuss post-Gaza plans

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Get Filipinos out of Lebanon by all means: President Marcos

Dawn

Surviving a year of atrocities in Gaza: A tale of pain and resilience

China Daily

Israel opens Pandora’s box in the Middle East

The Daily Star

Israel steps up Gaza bombing on war’s first anniversary

Philippine Daily Inquirer

More overseas Filipino workers fleeing Israel, Lebanon as tensions rise

The Jakarta Post

Dozens of Indonesians evacuated from Lebanon arrive home

The Straits Times

Israel signals a ‘new phase’ in war in Gaza a year after Hamas’ Oct 7 attack

Philippine Daily Inquirer

151 Filipinos in Beirut coming home starting Oct. 11

The Nation

Thai shippers council worried about impact on trade amid Middle East conflicts

The Straits Times

Asia-Pacific countries evacuating nationals as Middle East conflict intensifies

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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

The Star

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for six states, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya

The Straits Times

Rainfall recorded over western Singapore on Oct 14 among the highest in over 40 years

The Daily Star

Bangladesh ban on plastic bags a boon for eco-friendly sacks

Dawn

Why are Pakistan’s weather forecasts so cloudy?

Viet Nam News

South Korea contributes $1 million to Vietnam’s post-typhoon recovery efforts

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Shear line, easterlies to continue to bring rains over northern part of Philippines

The Straits Times

Free collection of bulky e-waste from doorstep for all households in Singapore from 2025

The Kathmandu Post

Celebrating Dashain under tarps: Ongoing struggle of Daduwa landslide survivors

Dawn

Karachi sizzles at 40°C, suburbs receive light rain

Viet Nam News

The calm after Typhoon Yagi slammed Vietnam hurt at least as much as the storm

The Nation

Floods impact Thai tourism, but recovery plans emerge

The Kathmandu Post

World Bank announces $150 million aid for Nepal disaster relief

The Daily Star

Sherpur flash flood: The unseen struggles of Indigenous and Bangalee families

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s Bandung landfill on the verge of overcapacity

The Straits Times

Singapore sets new national climate target for 2035; government invites public feedback

The Nation

Bangkok’s PM2.5 pollution makes a comeback as rains ease

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HEALTH

 

The Daily Star

8 die of dengue in a day in Bangladesh

The Korea Herald

Primary health care workforce expansion needed for future challenges in South Korea: WHO

The Jakarta Post

Indonesian drug regulator cracks down on illegal prescription skincare products

The Statesman

India declared trachoma free by WHO

China Daily

Cell therapy in China gives hope to children with lupus

The Straits Times

‘I get rejected 70% of the time’: Singapore’s visually impaired with guide dogs still face challenges

The Statesman

Pathbreaking HIV drug’s generic version to be made in India

The Daily Star

Dengue cases surge outside Dhaka

The Star

19-month-old Malaysian baby with ovarian cancer gets US$7,000 in public donations

The Straits Times

Public healthcare institutions will receive $200m boost to use AI, genomics data for preventive care

The Korea Herald

Terminally ill South Korean patients opting to die with dignity on steady rise

The Korea Herald

More deaths in South Korean ICUs following doctors’ mass walkout: lawmaker

China Daily

Severe penalties issued for food safety violations in China

The Japan News

Xenotransplantation needed in Japan where there is shortage of organ donors, Harvard professor says

The Straits Times

Singapore orders recall of melon seed product from China due to high levels of artificial sweeteners

The Star

Malaysians should expect tax on unhealthy food

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

The Jakarta Post

AI enhances flood warnings but cannot erase risk of disaster

The Straits Times

Southeast Asia emerges as global data centre hot spot as AI usage rises

China Daily

Xinhua think tank report warns of media challenges from AI misuse

China Daily

Smart tools enhance elderly care, reduce burden on caregivers in China

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Meta AI chatbot is coming to the Philippines

The Korea Herald

Experts present innovations in AI, CGI, architecture at South Korea forum

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine cybersecurity official proposes another agency for AI regulation

Vientiane Times

Lao PM Sonexay says AI is needed for ASEAN private sector to take the lead on digital economy

The Straits Times

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI to set up office in Singapore, focus on advancing regional tie-ups

The Nation

Tech giants chart ASEAN’s AI future, call for regional collaboration

The Straits Times

Singapore aims to be a trusted, neutral hub for collaboration in global AI race: Education Minister

China Daily

There’s a little bit of AI in everything you do

The Korea Herald

South Korea’s AI textbook bubble could burst, expert warns

The Straits Times

Singapore refreshes Smart Nation goals with plans to tackle digital harms, accelerate AI know-how

The Japan News

Japan Fair Trade Commission to conduct fact-finding survey on generative AI market

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia claims silver at high school robotics competition

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DAILY DIGEST

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ASEAN MATTERS

Vientiane Times

UN chief hails ASEAN as bridge for peace

Vientiane Times

ASEAN Summits conclude, Malaysia takes over Chairmanship from Laos

Philippine Daily Inquirer

More ASEAN nations offer help on South China Sea issue

The Straits Times

Japan PM Ishiba stresses continuity to ASEAN after ‘Asian NATO’ proposal stokes anxiety

China Daily

‘Constructive’ talks tackle key regional issues: Lao PM

Philippine Daily Inquirer

US calls out China “increasingly dangerous” behaviour during ASEAN summit

China Daily

Premier Li urges nations to respect China’s peace efforts in South China Sea

Viet Nam News

ASEAN+3 Summit: Vietnam PM Chinh calls for cooperation in supply chains, new growth drivers, climate resilience

Philippine Daily Inquirer

US Secretary of State Blinken condemns China’s ‘increasingly dangerous’ sea moves at ASEAN meet

China Daily

China, ASEAN announce major progress in CAFTA 3.0

The Statesman

With China in mind, India-ASEAN call for freedom of navigation

The Straits Times

ASEAN bolsters ties with key partners in time of growing protectionism

The Jakarta Post

Sea row on the menu as ASEAN leaders meet Chinese Premier Li Qiang

The Star

Malaysia PM Anwar calls for more space for ASEAN representatives to share views

Viet Nam News

Vietnamese PM meets with Sultan of Brunei on sidelines of ASEAN Summits

Borneo Bulletin

ASEAN’s progress through partnerships: Sultan of Brunei at the ASEAN Summits

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CROSS-STRAITS RELATIONS

The Korea Herald

Taiwanese Mission chief stresses AI strategy on National Day

China Daily

China’s army conducts ‘Joint Sword-2024B’ drills surrounding Taiwan

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Taiwan says on ‘alert’ as China aircraft carrier detected to its south

The Straits Times

Beijing accuses Taiwan President Lai Ching-te of undermining peace in Taiwan Strait

Philippine Daily Inquirer

China poised for military drills after Taiwan leader’s speech – sources

The Straits Times

‘Impossible’ for People’s Republic of China to be our motherland, Taiwan president says

China Daily

Mainland slams Taiwan’s ‘economic coercion’ claim

China Daily

Animation voice acting connects both sides of the Strait

China Daily

US military companies sanctioned for arms sales to Taiwan

The Straits Times

US says navy aeroplane transits Taiwan Strait

China Daily

Mid-Autumn Festival enhances cross-Strait ties

The Straits Times

Taiwan will ‘never succumb’ to China: Top Taipei official

The Straits Times

‘I’ve got your backs,’ Taiwan president tells sailors on combat-ready warship

China Daily

Shandong-Taiwan fair boosts cross-Strait employment prospects

China Daily

China resumes import of Wendan pomelos from Taiwan

The Straits Times

Taiwan’s defence spending to outpace GDP growth as China threat rises

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INDO-PACIFIC AND ASIA

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Climate efforts should benefit most vulnerable, says President Marcos in Asia-Pacific conference

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Over 200 police deployed for Asia-Pacific disaster mitigation conference in Manila

Kuensel

Tears and inspiration: Royal audience inspires Bhutanese diaspora in Australia

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines to open Asia-Pacific disaster meet today, Oct 14; gun ban ordered in Metro Manila

The Nation

Aviation boom set to attract investment to Asia Pacific

The Korea Herald

Samsung tightens its belt amid crisis winds; to layoff jobs in SE Asia, Indo-Pacific

The Statesman

The Quad and China

The Straits Times

Exercise Wallaby accident: All 12 injured SAF servicemen received medical care, rejoined unit

The Jakarta Post

Environmental concerns raised over dairy cow import plan for Prabowo’s free meal program

Vientiane Times

ASEAN members mull upgrade of FTA with Australia, New Zealand

The Straits Times

12 Singapore Armed Forces servicemen injured in Australia after accident during Exercise Wallaby

The Statesman

We support a rules-based international order, peaceful resolution of issues: PM Modi at Quad Leaders’ Summit

The Japan News

Quad coast guards to carry each other’s personnel in Indo-Pacific; joint initiative planned for third countries

The Jakarta Post

Relief as New Zealand pilot freed from captivity in Papua New Guinea

The Statesman

Quad Cancer Moonshot event: PM Modi announces US$7.5m support to combat cervical cancer

China Daily

China to expand trade in services within APAC, boost openness

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COMBATING INFLATION

The Daily Star

Food inflation above 10% in Bangladesh for half a year, why?

The Korea Herald

Bibimbap price continues to go up: data

Dawn

Analysis: Interpreting Pakistan’s ‘illusory’ inflation index

The Star

Impact of strong ringgit yet to trickle down

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines wins battle vs inflation

The Statesman

India’s central government’s vans selling tomatoes at US$0.77 per kg in Delhi NCR

The Daily Star

Rains, supply dearth cause spike in prices of essentials in Bangladesh

The Star

More seniors applying for jobs to cope with rising cost of living

The Nation

Thai rice struggles as baht rises, India resumes exports

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s annual inflation hits post-COVID low as prices fall for fifth straight month

The Daily Star

Bangladesh inflation continues to ease in Sept but still around 10%

The Daily Star

Onion prices in Bangladesh fall at wholesale but retail rates remain higher

Dawn

Pakistan’s CPI inflation clocks in at 6.9% for September, marking 44-month low

The Jakarta Post

Global rice prices drop after India allows white rice exports

The Straits Times

Gas and electricity prices in Singapore to fall from October to December

The Kathmandu Post

Nepali traders hike food prices riding the festive wave

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SPORTS & GAMES

The Nation

Thailand wins King’s Cup for the first time in 7 years

Viet Nam News

Filipino Chua claims Hanoi Open Pool trophy in season two

Viet Nam News

Vietnamese kickboxers win six golds at Asian championship

Viet Nam News

Legendary Vietnamese midfielder Son tackles life story in memoir

The Kathmandu Post

18-year-old Nepali Nima Rinji Sherpa becomes world’s youngest to summit all 8,000 m peak

The Straits Times

Singapore race driver Christian Ho, 17, crowned Eurocup-3 rookies’ champion

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodian stars eye gold at 2024 Asian Kickboxing Championships

China Daily

Asian nations in strong race to host 2036 Olympics

The Korea Herald

South Korea’s Sports Ministry confirms irregularities in national soccer coach hiring

China Daily

Blood, sweat, cheers: China’s badminton success is driven by dedication of coaches, athletes

The Nation

Thai golfer Jasmine Suwannapura captures third LPGA title

The Star

Top Filipino darters dominate 10th Cosmo Malaysian Open Darts Championships in KL

Go Go Mongolia

World Boxing Cup kicks off in Ulaanbaatar

China Daily

Asia’s first international esports tournament unveiled in Shanghai

The Japan News

China turns to Japanese coaches to develop next generation of soccer players

The Daily Star

‘I play only for fun,’ says 81-year-old Bangladeshi chess player Rani Hamid

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ASIA ON SCREEN

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Nurturing Brunei’s entrepreneurs
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Bridging Cities: The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link
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Studio Ghibli’s films come to life at Singapore’s ArtScience Museum
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70th anniversary of the liberation of Hanoi
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Dear Mum, a letter before you forget me: A son's message to his mother with Alzheimer’s
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Breathing life into earth
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Breathing life into earth
World’s smallest bookstore in Japan is open only to children
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Unforgettable heroic memories
Unforgettable heroic memories
Fly over the Yellow River in Jungar, Inner Mongolia
Fly over the Yellow River in Jungar, Inner Mongolia
No health without mental health: How Singapore is transforming the mental health landscape
No health without mental health: How Singapore is transforming the mental health landscape
Nurturing Brunei’s entrepreneurs
Nurturing Brunei’s entrepreneurs
Bridging Cities: The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link
Bridging Cities: The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link
Studio Ghibli’s films come to life at Singapore’s ArtScience Museum
Studio Ghibli’s films come to life at Singapore’s ArtScience Museum
70th anniversary of the liberation of Hanoi
70th anniversary of the liberation of Hanoi
Dear Mum, a letter before you forget me: A son's message to his mother with Alzheimer’s
Dear Mum, a letter before you forget me: A son's message to his mother with Alzheimer’s
Breathing life into earth
Breathing life into earth
World’s smallest bookstore in Japan is open only to children
World’s smallest bookstore in Japan is open only to children
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Kuensel

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Dawn

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The Straits Times

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Post-2000 young Chinese redefine work, leisure

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Brunei’s coffee culture flourishes

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