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Indonesia
Back to the treetops: Orang utans rescued from Borneo’s fires find a new home
Deep in a forest in Indonesian Borneo, conservationists open a cage. A female orangutan and her baby waste little time, clambering up the towering trees and disappearing into the canopy, safe at last.
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AseanPlus News
Indonesian Rayhan Latief survives 'crazy' day to lead two other teammates in the final rounds of Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship
Rayhan Latief endured a "crazy" day as he led two other Indonesians, Jayawardana Dornan and Randy Bintang, into the weekend rounds of the 17th Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship on Friday.
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AseanPlus News
Thailand's favourite darling and Blackpink's Lisa sparks controversy over RM101 underwear merchandise
Blackpink member Lisa has drawn mixed reactions after including a US$25 (RM101) thong in the official merchandise collection for her debut solo mini-album, "Press Play".
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AseanPlus News
Hong Kong world’s first airport to receive digital identity certification from IATA
HKIA one of first two recipients of 'One ID' certification but officials say adoption of facial recognition technology slower than expected
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World
Singapore braces as Indonesia slaps back at neighbours amid haze, political woes
SINGAPORE, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Indonesia's swipes at its neighbours are set to last as its embattled government tries to blunt criticism of its handling of welfare programmes, market regulation and persistent wildfires that have choked the region in haze.
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AseanPlus News
UN chief urges greater inclusion of women in peace processes as conflicts and sexual violence rise
UN has urged governments to strengthen women's participation in peace negotiations, restore funding for women-led organisations and ensure accountability for gender-based violence.
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World
Swiss foreign minister discusses security issues with North Korea
ZURICH, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said on Friday that he had discussed security challenges affecting European and Asian nations with North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui during a visit to Pyongyang for the formal reopening of Switzerland's diplomatic office there.
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Singapore
Strong El Nino in coming years can cut crop yields by up to 10%, says study on Asean agriculture
Climate change is projected to reduce production of key crops across South-east Asia, with rice, maize and sugarcane facing declines, according to a study released on by the Singapore Food Agency and the National University of Singapore.
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Singapore
Retrenchments in Singapore inch up in Q3 2026
Retrenchments edged up in the third quarter of 2026, continuing an upward trend as firms restructure, according to preliminary labour market data from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on Oct 30.
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Athletics
Athletics-India's Chopra targets return to training after injury layoff
Oct 30 (Reuters) - India's double Olympic javelin medallist Neeraj Chopra said his recovery from a ligament tear is progressing well and that he expects to resume training and rehabilitation within the next couple of weeks.
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AseanPlus News
Thailand extends activist and human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa's jail term to more than 34 years
A Thai court sentenced a leader of 2020 protests to an additional two years in jail on Friday, a rights group said, bringing his total term to more than 34 years.
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AseanPlus News
Philippines’ China hawk defence chief open to 2028 presidential showdown with V-P Duterte
Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said he's open to a presidential run in 2028, potentially pitting the China hawk against current Vice President Sara Duterte.
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AseanPlus News
Six feared dead in helicopter crash in Indian Himalayan state, media report
Six people were feared dead in a helicopter crash in the Indian Himalayan state of Uttarakhand on Friday, television channels reported, adding that bad weather was suspected to be the cause.
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AseanPlus News
Asean envoy meets Myanmar minister, discusses civil war and aid access
The South-East Asian bloc's special envoy met Myanmar's foreign minister during a visit to the country and discussed its civil war and humanitarian access, according to official statements.
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Hockey
Azrai scores twice as Malaysia trounce Bangladesh in Asian Champions Trophy
PETALING JAYA: A brace from Azrai Aizad Abu Kamal set the tone for Malaysia's emphatic win against Bangladesh at the Asian Champions Trophy.
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Cambodia
Malaysia-Cambodia unity shines at 2026 Malaysia National Day celebration in Phnom Penh
Malaysian Ambassador to Cambodia Shaharuddin Onn said Malaysia's strength stems from preserving national unity amid cultural diversity - a value shared with Cambodia
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AseanPlus News
Ultra-wealthy families in Asia, including Singapore, lack succession and crisis planning: DBS report
Ultra-high-net-worth families aspire to pass wealth down to future generations, but a new DBS report released on Oct 30 shows that most of them are not ready.
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Indonesia
Forest fires hit five Indonesian provinces while floods affect thousands in North Sumatra
Forest and land fires have been reported in five Indonesian provinces, affecting 1,410 hectares, while floods have affected thousands of households in North Sumatra, prompting continued disaster response operations across the country.
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World
Trump on Iran war: It's going to get wrapped up soon
WASHINGTON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump, speaking ahead of November 3 midterm congressional elections, said on Friday he believed the war with Iran will end soon, but did not say how that would happen.
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World
Iran's IRGC navy says two tankers stopped south of Hormuz after incidents
Oct 30 (Reuters) - Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy said on Friday that two oil tankers were involved in incidents and stopped in waters south of the Strait of Hormuz, after ignoring radio warnings and attempting to use what it described as an unauthorized route through the strategic waterway.
