Environmental News Digest: Asia

AGP Executive Report

Last update: 11 hours ago

Indonesia’s Haze Emergency: Months of wildfires have blanketed parts of Southeast Asia, closing schools and worsening respiratory problems. Demand for oxygen equipment and air purifiers is surging; a regional monitor has issued its highest-level alert as El Niño-driven heat and dryness help fires spread. Climate Action: With COP31 weeks away, the UN is urging leaders to turn promises into practical action and investment. Pacific nations are pressing for climate finance, while IPCC talks ended without agreement on a timeline for a major science review. Mining and Marine Life: A South China Sea trial found deep-sea mining rapidly disrupted seafloor microbes involved in nutrient cycling, raising concerns for ecosystems and fisheries. Illegal Mining: Philippine authorities arrested 18 people in a raid on an alleged illegal mine in Surigao City and seized heavy equipment.

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Oct. 16, 2026

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Chinese maritime control a growing issue

Taipei Times |

Owner: Lin Family info about owner

Taipei Times

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Owned By	Lin Family through The Liberty Times Group
Year Founded	1999
Website	www.taipeitimes.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
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Publication Location	Taiwan, Taipei City
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Chinese FM holds talks with Montenegrin counterpart

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Xinhua News Agency

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Owned By	Chinese Government through The State Council of the People's Republic of China
Year Founded	1931
Website	english.news.cn
Domain Registration Year	2003
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Publication Location	China, Beijing
Owner Country	China

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4 hours ago

Japan prepares historic Mars mission

Taipei Times |

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Taipei Times

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Owned By	Lin Family through The Liberty Times Group
Year Founded	1999
Website	www.taipeitimes.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
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Publication Location	Taiwan, Taipei City
Owner Country	Taiwan

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India Infrastructure Push: Highway awards surge 62.9 percent, renewable capacity grows 29.5 percent

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Owned By	Bharat Prakashan (Delhi) Ltd (Arun Goyal, Managing Director)
Year Founded	1947
Website	organiser.org
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	India, Delhi
Owner Country	India

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China-Europe businesses look for certainty as economic ties evolve

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CGTN

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Owned By	Chinese Government through China Media Group
Year Founded	2016
Website	https://www.cgtn.com/
Domain Registration Year	2002
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Publication Location	China, Beijing
Owner Country	China

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Chinese premier says ready to advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation with Tajikistan

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Xinhua News Agency

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Owned By	Chinese Government through The State Council of the People's Republic of China
Year Founded	1931
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Domain Registration Year	2003
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Publication Location	China, Beijing
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Japan Prepares Historic Mission to Collect Samples from Mars Moon Phobos

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Owner: Bijaya Sharma & Om Sharma info about owner

Ratopati

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Owned By	Bijaya Sharma & Om Sharma through Discovery News Network
Year Founded	2013
Website	https://english.ratopati.com/
Domain Registration Year	2013
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Nepal, Lalitpur
Owner Country	Nepal

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Japan’s Rising Bear Attacks Drive Surge in Demand for Deterrent Products

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Nippon

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Owned By	Nippon Communications Foundation (Non-profit, Akasaka Kiyotaka President)
Year Founded	2012
Website	https://www.nippon.com/en/
Domain Registration Year	1992
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Japan, Tokyo
Owner Country	Japan

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