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Sunday 30 August

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01

KL Pulse

Politics · Kuala Lumpur

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City council opens its next planning session to residents

Transport, green space and affordable housing lead the public consultation.

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New public dashboard makes local spending easier to follow

The service turns budget documents into searchable neighbourhood-level data.

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Singapore Ledger

Business · Singapore

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Asian markets edge higher as technology shares rally

Investors are weighing fresh earnings against a steadier outlook for rates.

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Small exporters find new routes to regional customers

Digital logistics tools are helping independent brands scale beyond home markets.

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Sydney Outlook

Climate · Sydney

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The coastal towns learning to live with the water

From restored mangroves to floating gardens, practical adaptation is already taking shape.

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A cooler street starts with one block and a hundred trees

A local experiment shows how shade can transform public life in dense neighbourhoods.

04

Istanbul Crossroads

Culture · Istanbul

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A new generation is bringing the old cinema back to life

Independent screenings and late-night cafés are reviving a beloved landmark.

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The recipes that carry a neighbourhood’s memory

A community archive documents family dishes before they disappear.

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Dutch Dispatch

Technology · Netherlands

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Local-language tools bring more people into the AI economy

Researchers and founders are building technology around the way communities actually speak.

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Schools test a more human approach to digital literacy

The curriculum pairs practical skills with judgement, creativity and online safety.

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The UK Brief

Top stories · United Kingdom

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Cities rethink the rhythm of work as neighbourhood hubs grow

A new generation of smaller civic and commercial centres is reshaping the daily commute.

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Regional leaders put resilience at the top of the agenda

Food, energy and digital infrastructure dominate this week’s talks.