Hong Kong’s population climbs to 7.5 million, near 2019 level https://ift.tt/sJCqXkt

Jokowi calls for air pollution measures in Jakarta as locals complain of respiratory issues https://ift.tt/1I4NFUK

Thailand’s Move Forward will not back Pheu Thai’s PM bid https://ift.tt/NtVF5cD

Philippines sees risk of conflict over Taiwan as a ‘major concern’ https://ift.tt/oS2Bah1

South Korean president calls Japan ‘partner’ on Liberation Day https://ift.tt/JrHfv3n

Taliban mark two years since return to power in Afghanistan https://ift.tt/No4Pz6t

Sri Lanka lifts import ban on trucks, heavy vehicles https://ift.tt/KTqu1bN

Search for survivors after Indian floods, landslides kill 65 https://ift.tt/FOJvkKp

Japan’s policymakers hold fire as yen enters intervention range: Analysis https://ift.tt/IrTK0fA

Tropical storm Lan soaks Japan’s main island https://ift.tt/qX29ZJb