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Nov 5
09:03
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Drought to hit several provinces this month because of ‘very strong’ El Niño — Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — Several provinces are expected to be hit by drought this month because of the super El Niño that has developed in the tropical Pacific, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and …
Nov 5
08:38
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
From Miss Thailand to fraud suspect: Charity scandal rocks Thailand
BANGKOK – A former Thai beauty queen who became one of the country’s most prominent charity figures is facing arrest after a court issued warrants for her and her husband over allegations …
Nov 5
07:51
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Liew Chin Tong urges accountants to embrace multidisciplinary skills as AI reshapes finance profession
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong has urged accountants and finance professionals...
Nov 5
06:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Serving sovereignty: How local food is taking center stage in Bulacan
As climate change, global market disruptions, food import dependence and the homogenization of diets increasingly threaten Philippine food security, a growing number of Filipinos are rediscovering the strategic importance of local food …
Nov 5
05:01
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
Singapore launches SG for Humanity network in bid to strengthen Gaza humanitarian aid efforts
The network aims to improve aid delivery and create more opportunities for Singaporeans to support relief efforts in Gaza by bringing together the government and four humanitarian organisations.
Nov 5
05:00
CN The Guardian China
China
UK found to be ‘dangerously’ reliant on China for critical minerals needed for defence and AI
Delivering net zero also at risk, say MPs as they call for centralised policy and funding for mines and diversification The UK is “dangerously” dependent on China for critical raw materials needed …
Nov 5
04:32
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Most EU citizens back an urgent transition to greener fuel, survey shows
In the import-dependent EU, rising fossil fuel prices driven by the US-Israeli war on Iran have strengthened support for renewable energy as a way to reduce costs.
Nov 5
02:26
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Pangilinan pushes expanded agricultural insurance protection for famers, fisherfolk
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis Pangilinan is pushing for stronger and more comprehensive agricultural insurance protection for farmers and fisherfolk through a measure seeking to expand insurance coverage and ensure the continued …
Nov 5
01:34
PH GMA Network
Philippines
PH holds nationwide earthquake drill for Q4 2026
The Philippines on Thursday conducted its Fourth Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) featuring a magnitude 8.5 earthquake and tsunami scenario.
Nov 5
00:53
CN CGTN state media
China
China issues plan to advance comprehensive resource conservation
China has issued an action plan to promote resource conservation and efficient use of resources, safeguard national resource security and accelerate the green transition of its economy and society, the National Development …
Nov 4
20:38
SG Mothership
Singapore
'Little more than a tap on the wrist': WP's He Ting Ru on S$50,000 one-off fine related to haze information requests in THPA amendment
Environment minister Grace Fu later responded in her closing speech.
Nov 4
18:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Mark Villar calls for stronger food security measures for El Niño
MANILA, Philippines —Sen. Mark Villar called for stronger and more coordinated measures to safeguard the country’s food security amid the looming threat of Super El Niño, warning that prolonged dry conditions could …
Nov 4
16:15
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
House checks delivery of P6.2B El Niño aid
THE House of Representatives’ Committee on Agriculture and Food continued its inquiry on Wednesday into government preparations and responses to El Niño, including the distribution of the P6.2 billion in aid to …
Nov 4
12:02
SG Mothership
Singapore
Maximum fine for haze offences to be raised to S$20 million under proposed amendment of THPA
The maximum daily fine for the main offence will increase from S$100,000 to S$1 million.
Nov 4
12:02
SG Mothership
Singapore
Govt empowered to restrict business dealings of errant entities in proposed THPA amendment
These proposed restrictions may include the supply or purchase of goods and services or the provision of loans and other financial support.
Nov 4
09:52
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Another extension until Jan 31 for Jelutong landfill rehab developer
The developer has failed to secure environmental approval despite five EIA submissions.
Nov 4
09:15
CN CGTN state media
China
Paris Agreement 10 years on: Progress made, gaps remain
Paris Agreement 10 years on: Progress made, gaps remain
Nov 4
08:41
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
WHO identifies six climate, health actions to save 1.6 million lives a year
The WHO report said implementing six measures could deliver a 'triple dividend' of healthier people, lower emissions and stronger economies.
Nov 4
08:05
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Singapore proposes tougher haze law after Indonesia’s wildfires
The proposed measures include restrictions on businesses dealing with entities or individuals suspected of contributing to haze-related fires.
Nov 4
07:27
CN CGTN state media
China
China's APEC opportunities: AI-native grid, green‑energy transition
China's APEC opportunities: AI-native grid, green‑energy transition
Nov 4
03:39
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
India puts food before fuel as El Niño dents ethanol ambitions
India curbed sugar and corn use for ethanol as prices hit record highs, undermining prime minister Narendra Modi’s plan to cut oil imports.
Nov 4
02:00
LA Laotian Times
Laos
Avaada Electro Achieves Major Milestone with 7.1 GW of ALMM-Enlisted TOPCon Solar Cell Manufacturing Capacity
MNRE’s latest notification recognises 7,117 MW of N-type TOPCon solar cell manufacturing capacity at Avaada Electro’s Butibori facility in Maharashtra Advanced G12 TOPCon technology with manufacturer-declared cell efficiency reaching up to 26.8% …
Nov 4
01:46
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
As data centre power share heads for 21pc, Putrajaya moves to avoid ‘phantom demand’ hogging Malaysia’s grid
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Data centre operators seeking grid connection in Peninsular Malaysia must now submit 10-year...
Nov 4
01:36
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Cagayan Valley to test response to magnitude 8.5 quake in drill
MANILA, Philippines — The government will again test its disaster preparedness on Thursday as emergency responders, local government units and communities simulate their response to a magnitude 8.5 earthquake and tsunami off …
Nov 3
16:15
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Ease tensions with China, business, labor groups urge gov’t
A COALITION of 24 business, labor, industry and other organizations urged the government to ease tensions with China and pursue a more coordinated diplomatic approach, warning that strained bilateral relations could jeopardize …
Nov 3
15:38
SG Mothership
Singapore
Almost 30% of eligible S'poreans collected free N95 masks, govt to continue prioritising vulnerable residents: Grace Fu
Update on the haze situation.
Nov 3
11:20
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Johor identifies 337 flood hotspots as state braces for northeast monsoon
PASIR GUDANG, Nov 3 — The Johor government will focus on 337 flood hotspots statewide as the northeast monso...
Nov 3
10:27
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Phuket residents praise adult star Gattouz0 for helping flood victims
Foreign adult content creator Youssef Khelil, known online as Gattouz0, has received praise after donating food and supplies at a Phuket temple, following an earlier incident in which he helped motorists stranded …
Nov 3
09:29
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Mount Kinabalu training centre faces calls to halt work over indigenous, environmental concerns
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 3 — The ongoing construction of a high-altitude training centre on Mount Kinabalu has come unde...
Nov 3
09:17
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Temporary retention pond to help ease Sungai Buloh flood woes
Human resources minister R Ramanan says the RM12 million pond will serve as a short-term measure pending the completion of the Sungai Buloh and Sungai Damansara flood mitigation projects.
Nov 3
09:11
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
Lahore, Delhi choke as air pollution spikes in parts of South Asia
Air pollution becomes a severe problem for the region around this time of the year when cold, dense air traps emissions, pushing pollution levels to the highest in the world and exposing …
Nov 3
08:07
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
‘We could have been swept away,’ mum recalls flood ordeal
Fatimah Muhammad says the floodwaters rose rapidly to chest level at her home in Kampung Melayu Subang yesterday, while the strong currents made it difficult for them to reach safety.
Nov 3
07:48
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Phuket locals seek answers as no emergency report follows overnight warning noise
Residents in several areas of Phuket reported hearing a warning siren from 11pm on Sunday, November 1, until 2am on Monday, November 2. No emergency was reported, and residents urged officials to …
Nov 3
06:32
CN CGTN state media
China
How biosphere reserves help people and nature thrive together
How biosphere reserves help people and nature thrive together
Nov 3
06:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
NIA opens 6 solar-powered irrigation sites in Leyte amid El Niño
TACLOBAN CITY — The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Eastern Visayas has inaugurated six solar-powered irrigation facilities in Leyte to strengthen water supply to farmlands and help farmers prepare for the possible …
Nov 3
05:51
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
PM: Expedite RM700m flood projects after repeated flooding in Sungai Buloh area
SUNGAI BULOH, Nov 3 —Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has ordered work on the Sungai Buloh and Sungai Daman...
Nov 3
05:27
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Hong Kong logs hottest October on record
The weather service recorded a monthly mean temperature of 27.6C, up 0.2C from last year's already record-breaking figure for the same period.
Nov 3
04:58
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Scale up water management solutions that work, says Fadillah
Deputy prime minister says proposed solutions should be tested locally and assessed for their costs and long-term benefits.
Nov 3
04:36
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Thai researchers use dugong poo to track endangered population
Marine researchers in Thailand have collected just five dugong faecal samples over the past year as part of efforts to monitor the health of the country’s dwindling dugong population without putting the …
Nov 3
04:16
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Data centres could emit 44mil tonnes of carbon a year, says RimbaWatch
Environmental group maps 66 facilities across Peninsular Malaysia, half of which are located in Johor.