Monitoring

News monitor

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

Reset

321–360 of 632 articles

Group by story · Times in UTC
Oct 29
16:10
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
First lady, Angara launch school hydroponics project
FIRST lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and Education Secretary Sonny Angara launched a nationwide school-based hydroponics project with the Philippine Reclamation Authority at the Las Piñas National High School and Parañaque National High School.​The …
Oct 29
13:55
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Cable works caused Sungai Kim Kim to turn white, says exco
The cable excavation works went down to a depth of 5m causing the discolouration.
Oct 29
13:15
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Johor DOE probes Sungai Kim Kim after river turns white again, cable excavation suspected
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 29 — The Johor Department of Environment (DOE) is investigating allegations that Sungai Kim Kim i...
Oct 29
12:06
CN CGTN state media
China
The new global pact to save the ocean
The new global pact to save the ocean
Oct 29
12:01
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Malaysia committed to strengthening Asean, wider defence ties
Defence minister Khaled Nordin says no Asean member state can tackle regional security challenges on its own.
Oct 29
11:19
CN CGTN state media
China
Beyond protected areas, stakeholders conserve China's biodiversity
Beyond protected areas, stakeholders conserve China's biodiversity
Oct 29
10:41
CN CGTN state media
China
Geoscientists assess earthquake damage in Xizang
Geoscientists assess earthquake damage in Xizang
Oct 29
08:34
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
South China Sea territorial contest a test of Asean’s unity and credibility, says Mohamed Khaled
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — Asean member states should not allow overlapping maritime claims in the South China Sea to...
Oct 29
06:54
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Johor DoE probes white effluent in Sungai Kim Kim, checks CCTV after pollution fears resurface
PASIR GUDANG, Oct 29 — The Department of Environment (DoE) is investigating Sungai Kim Kim here after receiving re...
Oct 29
04:39
TL Tatoli state media
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste, Australia deepen business and investment ties
DÍLI, 29 October 2026 (TATOLI) — Timor-Leste is seeking to attract more private investment to diversify its economy, boost domestic production and create jobs as the government works to reduce its reliance …
Oct 29
03:09
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
China’s clean tech exports to cut global emissions by Brazil-sized amount in 2026
China's exports of solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles and batteries will help the world to avoid 450 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.
Oct 28
23:00
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Inside KL’s SMART Tunnel: The hidden work behind its flood-fighting operation
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — On a daily basis, motorists driving through the motorway section of Kuala Lumpur’s SM...
Oct 28
23:00
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
A road when it’s dry, a river when it pours: How KL’s SMART Tunnel switches from highway to flood channel
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — To most motorists, the SMART Tunnel is a way to bypass traffic congestion on the southern a...
Oct 28
23:00
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Malaysia’s latest haze cost RM8b in welfare losses, may have led to 1,700 deaths, report finds
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — Malaysia’s recent haze episode carried an estimated RM8 billion in welfare losse...
Oct 28
23:00
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
FMM report: Haze cost some Malaysian firms about RM280,000 in masks, medical expenses
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The recent haze has cost some Malaysian businesses additional haze-related expenses of at l...
Oct 28
22:01
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
The Philippines’ top diplomat leads a humanitarian mission to Myanmar
The Philippines’ top diplomat arrived in Myanmar on Wednesday to oversee the distribution of humanitarian aid, as Myanmar’s military-backed government seeks to improve strained relations with its neighbors and other countries. Philippine …
Oct 28
18:32
SG Mothership
Singapore
Increase in retained green spaces in Gillman Barracks & Maju Forest, with demolition works & land preparation to start in 2027 & 2028 respectively: HDB
Site works are expected to start from the second half of 2027 and first half of 2028 for Gillman Barracks and Maju Forest respectively.
Oct 28
17:52
SG Mothership
Singapore
Banks expected to manage environmental risks from activities & exposures: MAS
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced this in an Oct. 28 media statement.
Oct 28
17:27
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Kingdom sets 23 biodiversity targets, covering 39% of territory
The Kingdom has established 23 national biodiversity targets across six priority areas, with its 73 protected areas covering about 7 million hectares, or 39% of the national territory, Environment Minister Eang Sophalleth …
Oct 28
17:13
SG Mothership
Singapore
IN FULL: Shanmugam's talking points to 10 haze-linked companies in closed-door meeting
He's speaking as the Chairman of the Homefront Crisis Ministerial Committee.
Oct 28
16:28
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
From Local Solutions to Global Recognition: Villar Foundation Marks More Than Two Decades of Environmental Action
MANILA, Philippines — From transforming household waste into fertilizers and school chairs to turning discarded coconut husks and waterlilies into livelihood opportunities, the Villar Foundation has spent more than three decades promoting …
Oct 28
16:16
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
‘Climate change a global health emergency’
PARIS — Climate change must be declared a “global health emergency” to shape governments’ policies after heat caused 3 million deaths between 2016 and 2023, a report in The Lancet said Wednesday.Published …
Oct 28
13:10
CN CGTN state media
China
China is putting ecosystems on the road to recovery
China is putting ecosystems on the road to recovery
Oct 28
12:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Villar Foundation marks 31 years of environmental action
MANILA, Philippines — From transforming household waste into fertilizers and school chairs to turning discarded coconut husks and waterlilies into livelihood opportunities, the Villar Foundation has spent more than three decades promoting …
Oct 28
11:34
JP The Japan Times
Japan
AI is part of solution for climate change, COP31 pledge says
It's not clear which countries will sign up and the U.S., the biggest developer of data centers, is no longer part of the COP process.
Oct 28
10:06
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Indonesians protest against graft, wildfires, economic hardship
Hundreds gather in Jakarta to demand emergency measures to tackle wildfires, as blazes have destroyed more than 1.9 million hectares in nine months.
Oct 28
09:08
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Govt plans national drought response as El Niño threatens extreme heat in early 2027, Dewan Rakyat told
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) will propose the...
Oct 28
08:41
CN CGTN state media
China
COP17 nears conclusion as negotiators make progress but face hurdles
COP17 nears conclusion as negotiators make progress but face hurdles
Oct 28
08:17
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Who’s behind the haze? No conclusive evidence linking Malaysian firms to Indonesia fires, says Arthur Kurup
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — There is no conclusive evidence that Malaysian-linked plantation companies were responsible...
Oct 28
06:47
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
KL has 14 flash flood hotspots, the FT Dept wants to bring that down to 10 by end-2026
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 28 — The Federal Territories Department (JWP) aims to reduce the number of flash flood hotspots in...
Oct 28
06:39
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Malaysia calls for stronger global gas cooperation amid supply risks and price volatility
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Malaysia has called for stronger international cooperation to ensure stable global gas mark...
Oct 28
06:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jolts Davao Occidental
KORONADAL CITY — A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off Sarangani town in Davao Occidental at 7:43 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Data from …
Oct 28
06:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Mindanao advocates reject mining as ‘solution’ to climate crisis
BALINGASAG, Misamis Oriental — Can you save the planet by tearing it apart? Mindanao’s environmental coalition and indigenous defenders are asking this question as they reject the narrative that aggressive mining is …
Oct 28
06:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
PM pledges Korea will take lead in climate crisis response
Korea will be at the forefront of efforts to combat climate change, Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Wednesday as she opened an international conference on climate crisis. "There is a saying that …
Oct 28
06:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Global greenhouse gas levels hit new heights in 2025: report
Global atmospheric concentrations of heat-trapping greenhouse gases reached unprecedented highs in 2025, according to a report released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), driven by continued fossil fuel combustion and industrial activity. …
Oct 28
05:36
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
PM pledges S. Korea will take lead in climate crisis response
South Korea will be at the forefront of efforts to combat climate change, Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Wednesday as she opened an international conference on climate crisis. "There is a saying …
Oct 28
04:27
KR Yonhap
South Korea
PM pledges S. Korea will take lead in climate crisis response
SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will be at the forefront of efforts to co...
Oct 28
04:10
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
New threats, old methods won’t do: Khaled urges Asean to step up disaster readiness
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Malaysia has called for a stronger, more coordinated and effective regional disaster respon...
Oct 28
03:34
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Power-hungry data centres told to go greener as Malaysia sets 30pc renewable energy rule, says Fadillah
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The Energy Commission (ST) is developing a comprehensive framework and guidelines on self-g...
Oct 28
03:16
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Climate change must be declared 'global health emergency': Lancet study
Climate change must be declared a "global health emergency" to shape governments' policies after heat caused three million deaths between 2016 and 2023, a report in The Lancet said Wednesday. Published by …