AI has unfortunately become synonymous with scams, and this was evident during the Typhoon Yagi crisis in northern Vietnam. This is the 1st time I saw AI-generated images plaguing Vietnamese social media during an environment disaster to generate ill-advised traffic & donations.

Summit planned to seek ways to ‘talk sense’ into China, Philippines envoy says sc.mp/8p7u6?utm_sour… via @scmpnews

To Lam Signals No Honeymoon for Vietnamese Journalists and Dissidents Luke Hunt The Diplomat thediplomat.com/2024/09/to-lam…

Why Biden Should Welcome Vietnam’s To Lam to the White House The Diplomat thediplomat.com/2024/09/why-bi…

Indigenous group takes fight against Rio Tinto Arizona copper mine to US Supreme Court Reuters reuters.com/legal/indigeno…

U.S. imposes sanctions on Cambodian tycoon over scam centers Reuters asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Inter… via Nikkei Asia

Myanmar battles Yagi floods as Vietnam begins clear-up AFP News Agency straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/m…

Vietnam weighs resuming nuclear power development plans Reuters straitstimes.com/asia/vietnam-w…

Typhoon Yagi Leaves at Least 110 Dead in Myanmar nytimes.com/2024/09/13/wor…

Myanmar junta makes rare request for foreign aid to cope with deadly floods AFP News Agency straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/m…

China’s Risky Power Play in the South China Sea nytimes.com/interactive/20…

Vietnam & Indonesia are to elevate ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2025, it was agreed during last week’s visit by President-elect Prabowo Subianto. Since VN is having so many such partners these days, it’s only a matter of time that the Philippines becomes one.

Exiled, jailed or silenced: Thailand’s youth protest leaders languish under prosecution blitz Tan Hui Yee straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/e…

Myanmar death toll reaches 74 in wake of Typhoon Yagi, with 89 missing The Associated Press asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Natura… via Nikkei Asia

Well spotted Leigh! Thanks mate

Philippines sends replacement ship to Sabina Shoal, vows continued presence Reuters asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Inter… via Nikkei Asia

Yangon home prices surge as Myanmar war drives flight to safety asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Myan… via Nikkei Asia

Run-in with Chinese vessels tests Indonesia’s ‘resolve’ on maritime defence Resty Woro Yuniar sc.mp/rzd25?utm_sour… via @scmpnews

Will Manila’s gas exploration in South China Sea spark conflict with Beijing? sc.mp/agwy1?utm_sour… via @scmpnews

Malaysia’s Islamist party PAS hints at charm offensive to appeal to non-Muslims Joseph Sipalan sc.mp/yyed7?utm_sour… via @scmpnews