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Headlines from the outlets of the region and the specialist cyber press, newest first, one row per story. Headlines in other languages are machine-translated into English; the mark after them gives the language, and the original is underneath. The last 30 days unless you set dates. How translation and stories work · Which outlets, by country
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List every article · Times in UTC| Nov 5 09:03 |
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 …
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| Nov 5 08:38 |
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 …
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| Nov 5 07:51 |
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...
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| Nov 5 06:01 |
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 …
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| Nov 5 05:01 |
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.
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| Nov 5 05:00 |
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 …
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| Nov 5 04:32 |
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.
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| Nov 5 02:26 |
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 …
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| Nov 5 01:34 |
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.
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| Nov 5 00:53 |
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 …
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| Nov 4 20:38 |
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.
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| Nov 4 18:01 |
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 …
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| Nov 4 16:15 |
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 …
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| Nov 4 12:02 |
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.
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| Nov 4 12:02 |
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.
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| Nov 4 09:52 |
Malaysia |
Another extension until Jan 31 for Jelutong landfill rehab developer
The developer has failed to secure environmental approval despite five EIA submissions.
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| Nov 4 09:15 |
China |
Paris Agreement 10 years on: Progress made, gaps remain
Paris Agreement 10 years on: Progress made, gaps remain
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| Nov 4 08:41 |
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.
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| Nov 4 08:05 |
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.
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| Nov 4 07:27 |
China |
China's APEC opportunities: AI-native grid, green‑energy transition
China's APEC opportunities: AI-native grid, green‑energy transition
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| Nov 4 03:39 |
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.
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| Nov 4 02:00 |
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% …
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| Nov 4 01:46 |
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...
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| Nov 4 01:36 |
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 …
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| Nov 3 16:15 |
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 …
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| Nov 3 15:38 |
Singapore |
Almost 30% of eligible S'poreans collected free N95 masks, govt to continue prioritising vulnerable residents: Grace Fu
Update on the haze situation.
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| Nov 3 11:20 |
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...
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| Nov 3 10:27 |
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 …
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| Nov 3 09:29 |
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...
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| Nov 3 09:17 |
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.
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| Nov 3 09:11 |
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 …
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| Nov 3 08:07 |
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.
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| Nov 3 07:48 |
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 …
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| Nov 3 06:32 |
China |
How biosphere reserves help people and nature thrive together
How biosphere reserves help people and nature thrive together
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| Nov 3 06:01 |
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 …
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| Nov 3 05:51 |
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...
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| Nov 3 05:27 |
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.
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| Nov 3 04:58 |
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.
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| Nov 3 04:36 |
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 …
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| Nov 3 04:16 |
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.
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