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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

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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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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

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The airline had received an e-mail about an alleged bomb threat on flight AXB684 bound for Singapore from southern Indian city Madurai.
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Prabowo considering offering Sri Mulyani cabinet post: Sources

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Low voter turnout to be issue in Japan’s upcoming Lower House election

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Dhaka’s cultural vibrancy restored: Concerts, exhibitions and plays returning slowly

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ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

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Government debt in these countries, which are home to around 40 percent of the world's population, now stands at an average of 72 percent of GDP.
The rise in female employment has been accompanied by an increasing number of self-employed women, totaling 1.72 million in 2024, which constitutes 30.5 percent of all self-employed individuals.

EDUCATION

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According to the Consulate General of Japan in Guangzhou, all children who walk to school will be picked up and dropped off by bus or car, and online classes will also be provided.
While the number of bullying incidents reported to the Ministry of Education has been stable in the past decade, observers say teenage bullying is a growing concern, especially with new tools of social media and texting that have opened up ways for bullies to hurt people.

CHINA

China Daily

Cell therapy in China gives hope to children with lupus

China Daily

Xinhua think tank report warns of media challenges from AI misuse

China Daily

Hong Kong Zoo partially closed after 8 monkeys found dead

China Daily

Artificially bred Chinese sturgeon unveiled

China Daily

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

China Daily

Beijing issues first catering business license to multitask cooking robot

China Daily

Severe penalties issued for food safety violations in China

China Daily

Hong Kong adapting well to plastic tableware ban

China Daily

China’s Shenzhou XIX crew to launch in weeks ahead

The Straits Times

Hong Kong launches national day song on TV in latest patriotic education drive

The Straits Times

Shanghai knife attack kills three, wounds 15 on eve of China’s national day

The Straits Times

Panda-monium! Giant panda chases, attacks Chongqing Zoo keeper as visitors scream

China Daily

‘Avocado town’ in China’s Yunnan ripens prospects for tourism, agricultural success

China Daily

Rate cuts set to boost market confidence in China

China Daily

China places 8 satellites in space via carrier rocket

China Daily

Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link’s Nansha extension to open in October

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INDIA

The Statesman

India declared trachoma free by WHO

The Statesman

Hindi language museum to be set up in Varanasi

The Statesman

India’s 100 richest tycoons surpass $1 trillion milestone, Gautam Adani at 2nd spot: Forbes list

The Statesman

India mourns Ratan Tata; tributes pour in from political and business leaders

The Statesman

Delhi CM Atishi forcibly evacuated from official residence, alleges city’s Chief Minister Office

The Statesman

Netizens troll Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi after Congress’ defeat in Haryana

The Statesman

BJP, DMK spar over Chennai IAF air show deaths

The Statesman

India’s ruling party rejects exit polls in Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir

The Statesman

About 70 Indian nationals forced into cyber crime in Cambodia rescued

The Statesman

Cow protection group denied landing in Meghalaya amid protests; plans to move to the Supreme Court

The Statesman

Tension escalates in Manipur amid abductions, bandh and killing of UKNA member

The Statesman

India overtakes Japan to become 3rd most powerful Asian nation

The Statesman

Cow protection debate sparks tensions in northeast India: Cultural resistance to nationwide slaughter ban

The Statesman

PM Modi reaffirms commitment to make India 3rd largest global economy during his third term

The Statesman

Ex-Delhi CM Kejriwal should have left official residence soon after resigning, says Delhi Congress President

The Statesman

Outgoing Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to vacate official residence, give up government facilities

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CRIME

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The cyber criminals have mainly targeted foreign banks and financial institutions, a senior official said.
Father admits to killing her during ‘punishment’, court told.

WORTH A READ

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Businesses said, however, most of the jute goods makers were focused on making fabrics suitable for the export market and were unprepared to meet the sudden spike in demand for fabrics used for low-cost shopping bags.
One might assume that weather unpredictability is due to technology limits or climate change but the real issue lies within the Pakistan Meteorological Department.

SOCIETY

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Kinley’s daughter, born with a disability and autism, remains at home under her mother’s care—not by choice, but out of necessity.
Brands develop marketing strategies geared towards fun-seeking consumers, ranging from tweaked products to web series.

THAILAND

The Nation

Alleged Thai pyramid group victims emerge in Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Japan

The Nation

Meeting between ex-PM Thaksin and former ally Newin marks a major political realignment

The Nation

American voters in Thailand cast presidential election ballots at embassy

The Nation

Floods impact Thai tourism, but recovery plans emerge

The Nation

Thailand mourns as school bus fire victims bid final farewell

The Nation

Tak Bai case tests Thai PM but can crisis be turned into opportunity?

The Nation

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

The Nation

Car crash in Bangkok knocks down 12 posts

The Nation

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

The Nation

Rush to rescue 7 elephants stranded in flooded pens in Chiang Mai; 2 found dead

The Nation

PM Paetongtarn calls for stricter regulations for transportation after deadly bus fire

The Straits Times

Thai ‘red shirts’ turn ‘orange’ for change as former PM Thaksin’s moves divide supporters

The Nation

Officials confirm 23 people missing in tragic school bus fire incident in Thailand

The Nation

Police hunt four Western tourists who fired at Phuket restaurant

The Nation

Thai PM Paetongtarn rises to top in third national popularity survey

The Nation

Thai transport minister ready to consider AI and tech adoption to tackle traffic, disasters

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MALAYSIA

The Star

Visit of two Chinese navy ships followed proper diplomatic channels, says Malaysian Foreign Minister

The Star

TikTok lays off staff in Malaysia, hundreds affected globally

The Star

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

The Star

Malaysia’s improving economic prospects due to ‘paradigm shift,’ says PM Anwar

The Star

Malaysians should expect tax on unhealthy food

The Daily Star

600 foreigners detained in Malaysia, Bangladeshis top the list

The Star

Viral Wisma Transit incident: Palestinian woman says sorry, missing her children distressed her

The Star

Government blind to race and religion when dispensing aid, says Malaysian PM Anwar

The Straits Times

‘Weirdly quiet’: Fewer Singaporeans in Malaysia’s Johor Bahru after Vehicle Entry Permit implemented

The Star

Religious authorities arrest 108 people linked to secretive GISB sect in Malaysia so far

The Star

Malaysians brave choppy waters to send aid to Myanmar flood victims

The Star

Tobacco, vape industry urged to prepare for Malaysia’s Act 852 which has come into effect

The Star

Immediate action to be taken against toy-like smoking products, says Malaysian Health Ministry

The Star

PM Anwar plans to cut education subsidies for ‘ultra-rich kids’ in Budget 2025

The Star

More than 200 illegal e-waste recycling facilities identified across Malaysia

The Star

Family of Malaysian doctor missing in India hopes he can be found safe

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INDONESIA

The Jakarta Post

Rules still stacked against renewables as Jokowi era draws to close

The Jakarta Post

Indonesian drug regulator cracks down on illegal prescription skincare products

The Jakarta Post

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

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia President Jokowi to inaugurate new palace in Nusantara this week

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia remains ‘light years’ from even development across the regions, says expert

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s Bandung landfill on the verge of overcapacity

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s SMEs Ministry wants Chinese e-commerce app Temu taken down

The Jakarta Post

Prabowo’s flagship program to offer two school meals daily: Advisor

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia President Jokowi sees GDP per capita reaching $7,000 in five years

The Jakarta Post

Government transition in spotlight at Indonesian Military anniversary celebration

The Jakarta Post

Indonesian government wants Nusantara ministry construction finished this month

The Jakarta Post

Thank you for the last 10 years, President Jokowi tells Indonesian Military

The Jakarta Post

Experts in Indonesia reassert relatively new tech’s minimum risk for dengue control

The Jakarta Post

Prabowo-Megawati meeting will be good for the country, says Indonesian President Jokowi

The Jakarta Post

Analysis: KPK pressured to investigate President Jokowi’s jet-setting son

The Jakarta Post

As president, Prabowo won’t conduct impromptu press briefings: Spokesperson

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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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SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA

Kuensel

Judo takes Gelephu by storm

Dawn

‘My spectrum is quite high’: Alia Bhatt opens up about living with ADHD

The Straits Times

Not a dying business: Singapore’s death trade is thriving as its population ages

China Daily

Post-2000 young Chinese redefine work, leisure

The Straits Times

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

The Korea Herald

Han Kang’s Nobel Prize opens new horizons for Korean literature

Kuensel

One of Bhutan’s key fortresses Dzong restored to former glory

The Japan News

Japan tries to draw digital nomads seen as beneficial to economy, society

The Jakarta Post

Indonesians’ not-so-secret love affair with sambal

The Korea Herald

To heal tiny animals, South Korean vet turns to creativity

The Korea Herald

Korean language teaching expert says demand has outstripped supply

The Kathmandu Post

How Dashain celebrations have changed

Borneo Bulletin

Brunei’s coffee culture flourishes

Viet Nam News

Vietnam’s Nghe An hammock weavers in the swing of things

China Daily

Doctor’s visionary approach to eye care in China’s Kashgar

The Korea Herald

Buddhism will ‘pave way’ for stronger Korea India ties

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