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Philippines has picked a side in the US-China conflict. Now it must bear the consequences South China Morning Post18:00
'Door open… should India be interested', says US NATO ambassador Hindustan Times18:39
China stages combat patrols after warning Taiwan about US speaker meeting AsiaOne10:57
Japan's Toyota hands St Petersburg plant over to Russian state Reuters11:08
Bird-breeding bonanza seen after record flooding in New South Wales wetlands The Straits Times22:02
Untamed and raring to go: New mini unveiled Borneo Bulletin21:20
Time for ASEAN to showcase achievements Borneo Bulletin21:20

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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on April 1 The Straits Times01:37

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In the last 15 minutes

World Bank cuts Philippine 2023 growth forecast to 5.6% Inquirer.Net01:26

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Mongolia in the middle of the Russia–Ukraine war East Asia Forum00:47

Earlier today

U.S. lawmaker introduces bill on providing healthcare to Korean veterans of Vietnam War Yonhap News Agency00:20

Suncheonman International Garden Expo kicks off 7-month run Yonhap News Agency00:20

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UN to start taking deep-sea mining applications this July Reuters23:35 31-Mar-23

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Commentary: Anwar's unity government may write a new chapter for Malaysia-Singapore relations Channel NewsAsia23:08 31-Mar-23

More help for those on autism spectrum after age 18 The Straits Times23:04 31-Mar-23

US plans to open embassy in South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu Reuters23:02 31-Mar-23

US Marine’s adoption of Afghan war orphan voided Al Jazeera22:51 31-Mar-23

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Sobering moment: Americans reflect on Trump indictment Christian Science Monitor22:32 31-Mar-23

Former prisoner of conscience harassed by Vietnamese police after release Radio Free Asia22:09 31-Mar-23

North Korean hacker group poses as journalists and experts to steal intel Radio Free Asia22:09 31-Mar-23

Once-bustling town of Thantlang reduced to rubble by Myanmar’s junta Radio Free Asia22:09 31-Mar-23

Bird-breeding bonanza seen after record flooding in New South Wales wetlands The Straits Times22:02 31-Mar-23

Indonesia, Russia Sign Extradition Agreement Voice of America21:46 31-Mar-23

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India Makes Way for G20 Summit By Displacing Homeless People Toward Freedom21:24 31-Mar-23

Time for ASEAN to showcase achievements Borneo Bulletin21:20 31-Mar-23

Untamed and raring to go: New MINI unveiled Borneo Bulletin21:20 31-Mar-23

UK claims post-Brexit win by sealing Trans-Pacific trade pact membership Borneo Bulletin21:20 31-Mar-23

Italy data protection agency opens ChatGPT probe on privacy concerns Borneo Bulletin21:20 31-Mar-23

Katana-wielding man behind bars over aggression charge Borneo Bulletin21:20 31-Mar-23

More to Ramadhan than just fasting, say imams Borneo Bulletin21:20 31-Mar-23

A tale of two Taiwanese presidents Radio Free Asia21:18 31-Mar-23

Pakistan’s Honda Atlas extends production shutdown to mid-April Borneo Bulletin21:09 31-Mar-23

Recoveries in Asian economies losing steam: World Bank Borneo Bulletin21:09 31-Mar-23

Sri Lanka central bank likely to hold rates next week Borneo Bulletin21:09 31-Mar-23

Asian stocks follow Wall St up ahead of US inflation update Borneo Bulletin21:09 31-Mar-23

Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit slashing 85pc of workforce Borneo Bulletin21:09 31-Mar-23

Huawei reports huge drop in profits; CEO’s daughter appointed chair Borneo Bulletin21:09 31-Mar-23

Europe’s inflation eases to 6.9pc as energy falls but food up Borneo Bulletin21:09 31-Mar-23

SPK savings scheme consultations set for April Borneo Bulletin21:09 31-Mar-23

Blessings shared with 100 households Borneo Bulletin21:09 31-Mar-23

Donation drive gives back to the community Borneo Bulletin21:09 31-Mar-23

Glorifying Ramadhan with religious ceremonies Borneo Bulletin21:09 31-Mar-23

Winner plans globetrotting Borneo Bulletin21:09 31-Mar-23

Keeping traditions alive Borneo Bulletin21:09 31-Mar-23

Call for senior citizens to get involved in nation-building Borneo Bulletin21:09 31-Mar-23

Sungkai with Rakan Seliaan members Borneo Bulletin21:09 31-Mar-23

Ramadhan joy for children Borneo Bulletin21:09 31-Mar-23

Ramadhan food pack distribution begins Borneo Bulletin21:09 31-Mar-23

Death Scene in Burned Ferry Moves Filipino Rescuers to Tears Voice of America21:09 31-Mar-23

Stampede for Food Aid Kills 11 in Pakistan Voice of America21:09 31-Mar-23

Special Online Briefing with U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO, Ambassador Julianne Smith U.S Department of State20:48 31-Mar-23

China to examine US chipmaker Micron's products for cybersecurity risks Channel NewsAsia20:34 31-Mar-23

Rihanna spent $500,000 to rent an Arizona man’s house during Super Bowl week—it was enough to pay off 2 years of his… CNBC20:30 31-Mar-23

A truth-bearing defense against China Christian Science Monitor20:13 31-Mar-23

The U.S. Wants to Make Sure China Can’t Catch Up on Quantum Computing Foreign Policy20:00 31-Mar-23

Hong Kong police ask for billions to fund digital network linked to bodycams Radio Free Asia19:47 31-Mar-23

Chinese Christians exiled in Thailand taken to court for overstaying visas Radio Free Asia19:47 31-Mar-23

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Tibetan street vendors in Lhasa targeted amid 'clean up' the streets campaign Radio Free Asia19:26 31-Mar-23

Cambodia faces July election without international observers Radio Free Asia19:26 31-Mar-23

Urban migration and aging leave Indian villages with mostly seniors over 60 AsiaNews.it19:15 31-Mar-23

Moody's announces completion of a periodic review for a group of Utilities, Power and Infrastructure issuers in South… Moody's19:06 31-Mar-23

Ramadan alms distribution sparks deadly stampede in southern Pakistan TRT World18:50 31-Mar-23

'Door open… should India be interested', says US NATO ambassador Hindustan Times18:39 31-Mar-23

The United Kingdom Is Joining the CPTPP. What Comes Next? Center for Strategic and International Studies18:21 31-Mar-23

World Bank estimates higher growth in East Asia, Pacific region this year Anadolu Agency18:00 31-Mar-23

Philippines has picked a side in the US-China conflict. Now it must bear the consequences South China Morning Post18:00 31-Mar-23

Azerbaijan decides to open diplomatic office in Palestine's Ramallah soon TRT World18:00 31-Mar-23

South Korean dictator Chun Doo-hwan's grandson apologises for 1980 massacre TRT World18:00 31-Mar-23

Cold War echoes: US journalist arrested for espionage in Russia Christian Science Monitor17:53 31-Mar-23

Russia, Indonesia sign extradition treaty to combat crime Fox News17:52 31-Mar-23

Yesterday

Malaysia's top court refuses to review 2022 decision to uphold Prime Minister Najib Razak's… Fox News17:35 31-Mar-23

Taiwan scrambles jets, ships after 'irrational actions' by Chinese military Fox News17:14 31-Mar-23

Horses help Beijing kids with autism: Mental health benefits of equestrian activities France 2417:06 31-Mar-23

Women This Week: Elderly Women Sue Switzerland Over Climate Change Council on Foreign Relations17:06 31-Mar-23

India's Five-Decade Battle to Save Tiger Succeeding, but Road Ahead Challenging Voice of America17:03 31-Mar-23

University of Santo Tomas gifted microfilms of four centuries of Philippine parish records AsiaNews.it17:01 31-Mar-23

IMF board approves $15.6 bln loan for Ukraine -source Reuters16:50 31-Mar-23

Beijing Biden’s Energy Policies Will Lose the New Cold War The Heritage Foundation16:49 31-Mar-23

Airports in Middle East and South Asia face continued financial challenges Regional Gateway16:46 31-Mar-23

Eleven killed in stampede for food aid in southern Pakistan The Straits Times16:46 31-Mar-23

Russia outlines anti-West global strategy, sees China, India as partners TRT World16:38 31-Mar-23

Taliban shut down women-run broadcaster Radio Sada e Banowan, seal office Committee to Protect Journalists16:37 31-Mar-23

OCBC, DBS and NUS recognised for prioritising mental health in the workplace The Straits Times16:35 31-Mar-23

Panasonic Announces New Software Engineering Center in India Aviation Today16:25 31-Mar-23

US scholar voices senior concern over persecution of minorities in India Radio Pakistan16:24 31-Mar-23

Children among 8 killed in Myanmar military air strike - rights group, media Reuters16:15 31-Mar-23

Man arrested for selling fake goods online; goods valued at more than $56k seized The Straits Times16:15 31-Mar-23

Myanmar: What's next for Aung San Suu Kyi's Nld party? Deutsche Welle16:10 31-Mar-23

Nepal tourism board has issued new guidelines for trekkers. Here is what you need to know The Kathmandu Post16:08 31-Mar-23

Chinese property developer Sunac posts $2 billion core loss in 2022 Reuters16:04 31-Mar-23

Stampede at food distribution centre kills 11 in Pakistan Al Jazeera16:03 31-Mar-23

Asean financial authorities to step up cooperation to support recovery and growth The Straits Times15:55 31-Mar-23

Nissan says it and Renault are confident alliance deal will be sealed soon Reuters15:52 31-Mar-23

Malaysia U-22 Edge Out Hong Kong U-22 to Clinch Merlion Cup Football Tribe15:49 31-Mar-23

King Arthur Scores Penalty as Persik Made it EIGHT Straight Wins Football Tribe15:49 31-Mar-23

Used to store weapons, Mosul's Deir Mar Mikhael monastery sees its first Mass since the US invasion AsiaNews.it15:40 31-Mar-23

Death toll from Nuwakot jeep accident reaches three The Kathmandu Post15:35 31-Mar-23

North Korean bootleggers targeted in raids, home searches Radio Free Asia15:30 31-Mar-23

Japan unveils proposal to promote marriage, raise birthrate The Peninsula15:20 31-Mar-23

Deadly stampede for food aid kills at least 11 in southern Pakistan as economic crisis bites South China Morning Post15:19 31-Mar-23

Air Force secretary sounds alarm on China's 'disturbing' nuclear arsenal Fox News15:17 31-Mar-23

Warmer weather ahead in S’pore in next 2 weeks, but have brollies on standby The Straits Times15:14 31-Mar-23

Georgian president rails against Georgian government EurasiaNet15:04 31-Mar-23

At least two killed in stampede for food aid in southern Pakistan Reuters14:53 31-Mar-23

China's Xi: Ties with Singapore set benchmark for countries in region Reuters14:53 31-Mar-23

Myanmar: What's next for Suu Kyi's Nld party? Deutsche Welle14:49 31-Mar-23

Rights violations 'shockingly routine' in Russia's war on Ukraine: UN rights chief Yeni Şafak14:48 31-Mar-23

Indonesia firm launches tourism complex with Trump operating hotel, golf course Channel NewsAsia14:47 31-Mar-23

How the shadow economy pushes energy reform in Central Asia EurasiaNet14:44 31-Mar-23

Muslims forced to shutter their meat shops after cow vigilante threats in India’s Haryana Yeni Şafak14:39 31-Mar-23

Youth Leaders From The EU And ASEAN Discuss How To Expand Their Roles To Shape Sustainable Urban Futures Bernama14:37 31-Mar-23

Oyo gears up for $600m IPO in November Tech in Asia14:33 31-Mar-23

Tokyo averts floods with an intricate cavern of underground tunnels and vaults The Straits Times14:24 31-Mar-23

India slashes current account deficit in Dec-qtr as trade gap narrows Reuters14:23 31-Mar-23

Indian govt raises rates on most small savings schemes for April-June qtr Reuters14:15 31-Mar-23

World Bank Says Economic Recoveries in East Asia Are Losing Steam The Epoch Times14:15 31-Mar-23

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