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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
321–360 of 592 stories (632 articles)
List every article · Times in UTC| Oct 28 18:32 |
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.
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| Oct 28 17:52 |
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.
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| Oct 28 17:27 |
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 …
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| Oct 28 17:13 |
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.
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| Oct 28 16:28 |
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 …
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| Oct 28 16:16 |
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 …
Same story: 2 more articles · 3 outlets
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| Oct 28 13:10 |
China |
China is putting ecosystems on the road to recovery
China is putting ecosystems on the road to recovery
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| Oct 28 11:34 |
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.
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| Oct 28 10:06 |
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.
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| Oct 28 09:08 |
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...
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| Oct 28 08:41 |
China |
COP17 nears conclusion as negotiators make progress but face hurdles
COP17 nears conclusion as negotiators make progress but face hurdles
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| Oct 28 08:17 |
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...
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| Oct 28 06:47 |
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...
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| Oct 28 06:39 |
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...
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| Oct 28 06:02 |
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 …
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| Oct 28 06:02 |
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 …
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| Oct 28 06:02 |
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 …
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| Oct 28 06:02 |
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. …
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| Oct 28 04:10 |
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...
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| Oct 28 03:34 |
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...
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| Oct 28 03:11 |
Malaysia |
Runners swap streets for shopping malls as haze chokes Singapore
Fitness enthusiasts take refuge from choking haze as Indonesian wildfires drive air quality to its worst levels in over a decade, cancelling outdoor activities.
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| Oct 28 03:08 |
Hong Kong |
SAR committed to driving sustainable growth: CE
Chief Executive John Lee on Wednesday said Hong Kong is committed to promoting sustainable growth across Asia and the world, and is leaning on innovation to achieve this goal. Speaking at the …
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| Oct 28 03:07 |
Malaysia |
RM22m Sungai Golok dredging completed to ease Kelantan flood risks ahead of monsoon
KOTA BHARU, Oct 28 — The dredging of the Sungai Golok estuary, costing RM22 million, was completed on September 6...
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| Oct 28 02:39 |
Malaysia |
Kedah flood evacuees rise to 192, another 16 remain displaced in Perlis
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The number of flood evacuees housed at temporary relief centres (PPS) in Kedah rose to 192...
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| Oct 28 02:35 |
Malaysia |
Breathing easier! No unhealthy air quality readings across Malaysia this morning
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Air quality across Malaysia remained generally satisfactory this morning, with no areas rec...
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| Oct 28 02:02 |
Malaysia |
Kuching North achieves Level 1 Smart City status, now sets sights on Level 2
KUCHING, Oct 28 — Kuching North has achieved Smart City Level 1 under the Smart City Rating Criteria set by the Mi...
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| Oct 28 01:31 |
Timor-Leste |
Govt pledges better working conditions and training for teachers
DÍLI, 28 October 2026 (TATOLI) – Timor-Leste’s Education Minister Dulce Soares has pledged to improve teachers’ working conditions, expand professional training and provide better teaching resources as part of efforts to raise …
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| Oct 28 01:07 |
Malaysia |
Trump drastically loosens oil and gas methane rules
The US president made the announcement at a rally in support of Texas attorney general Ken Paxton, who faces a tough battle for a US Senate seat in the midterm elections.
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| Oct 27 23:11 |
Malaysia |
Charles tackles thorny legacy of slavery on Caribbean trip
Former colonies have demanded King Charles III take new steps to make amends for colonisation and the transatlantic slave trade that enriched his ancestors for centuries.
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| Oct 27 18:02 |
Taiwan |
Super-rich cashing in on climate crisis, report finds |
| Oct 27 17:37 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia pushes conservation at UN Summit
Cambodia highlighted its commitment to biodiversity conservation at the 17th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) in Armenia, with Environment Minister Eang Sophalleth presenting strategies …
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| Oct 27 16:11 |
Philippines |
Malabon steps up preparations for El Niño
MALABON CITY Mayor Jeannie Sandoval has strengthened coordination among local departments, barangay officials, utility providers, and partner agencies as it intensified preparations for the potential impact of El Niño, including water scarcity, …
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| Oct 27 12:02 |
Singapore |
S'pore examining adequacy of Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, will introduce new laws or amendments if necessary: Grace Fu
"The haze is preventable and unacceptable."
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| Oct 27 12:02 |
Singapore |
10 S'pore-based companies served notices by NEA over haze confirm they have received them
Issued.
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| Oct 27 10:54 |
China |
Post-Earthquake water purification in place for people and livestock
Post-Earthquake water purification in place for people and livestock
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| Oct 27 09:42 |
China |
China-backed biodiversity fund puts $4.5 mln into 9 projects worldwide
China-backed biodiversity fund puts $4.5 mln into 9 projects worldwide
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| Oct 27 08:14 |
Malaysia |
Global clean energy growth to slow this year
Grid constraints are limiting clean energy growth, with China curtailing enough renewable power in the first half of 2026 to supply Mexico for a year.
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| Oct 27 03:20 |
Singapore |
Singapore hosts regional meeting on food security, agriculture and forestry
Singapore last hosted the AMAF meetings in 2016.
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| Oct 27 03:16 |
Malaysia |
US, UK among 31 countries warning of ‘alarming’ Sudan famine
Without urgent action, severely malnourished children could exceed the projected 825,000 as food-insecure areas are expected to double.
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| Oct 27 01:29 |
Malaysia |
Unhealthy air quality in just 1 area as haze situation improves
Only Samalaju in Sarawak recorded an unhealthy API reading of 152.
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