Asia News NetworkTODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS Chinese warships circle Australia, stoking an anxious nation’s worst fears Japanese Self-Defence Force, U.S. forces conduct joint drill; Iron Fist Exercises continue in OkinawaUS President Trump orders probe on lumber imports, could target Korean kitchen cabinetsWhy Pakistani dramas are winning Nepali heartsMORE HEADLINES TOP NEWSChina’s EV makers are facing a reality check in Southeast AsiaBangladesh’s gentle giants are in perilChina could gain diplomatic leverage as Trump-Zelensky clash highlights US volatilityIndonesia President Prabowo’s plan to include religious groups in sovereign wealth fund gets mixed reactionsPhilippine Navy to take delivery in April of first of 2 South Korean-made corvettesCommerce ministry rejects allegations of North Korean trade in CambodiaMalaysian authorities seize millions worth in foreign currency, gold in ex-PM Ismail Sabri graft probeVietnam to build high-tech semiconductor chip manufacturing plantVIEW ALL MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS The Straits TimesPM Wong reaffirms Singapore’s commitment to Palestinian statehood March 3, 2025 DawnUN expert, Amnesty slam ‘absurd’ clip of Gaza as seaside resort posted on Trump social media February 27, 2025 China DailyDoubts remain as Gaza conflict marks 500 days February 19, 2025 DawnUS President Trump’s neo- colonial fantasy in Gaza February 17, 2025 The Kathmandu PostNepal seeks Qatar’s help to secure release of Hamas hostage Bipin Joshi February 17, 2025 The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s Prabowo, Turkiye’s Erdogan reaffirm support for Palestine February 14, 2025 The Straits TimesGaza tops talks between Malaysia and Turkey during President Erdogan’s visit to Kuala Lumpur February 12, 2025 DawnWhat we get wrong about the Taliban’s ‘gender apartheid’ February 12, 2025 The Straits TimesHamas says it will stop releasing Israeli hostages, throwing Gaza ceasefire into doubt February 11, 2025 The Jakarta PostIndonesia adopts wait and see position on Trump’s Gaza plan amid ‘unpredictable’ US regime February 10, 2025 The NationTears of joy: Five former Hamas hostages return home February 10, 2025 The Straits TimesSingapore reiterates longstanding support for Palestinians’ right to a homeland of their own February 7, 2025 The StarMalaysia will not change its stance on Gaza, says PM Anwar February 6, 2025 DawnWorld backs two-state solution after Trump’s stunning takeover plans for Gaza February 6, 2025 DawnCar bomb kills 20 in northern Syria, deadliest since Assad toppled February 4, 2025 The NationThai PM Paetongtarn makes video call to Thais released by Hamas in Tel Aviv February 3, 2025VIEW ALL CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT KuenselA year of extreme weather in Bhutan March 3, 2025 The Japan NewsSkiers unprepared for sudden trouble in Japan’s Aomori; tourists advised to take extra precautions March 3, 2025 DawnWill Pakistan’s power sector survive climate change? March 3, 2025 The Kathmandu Post6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Nepal February 28, 2025 The NationCruise owner faces licence suspension for dumping garbage in Bangkok’s Chao Phraya river February 28, 2025 The Japan NewsResidents evacuate to shelters amid forest fire in Japan’s Iwate February 28, 2025 KuenselThe paradox of Bhutan’s water crisis February 28, 2025 KuenselLooming water crisis for millions in Bhutan? February 27, 2025 The Kathmandu PostNepal’s preparations to host global climate forum in full swing February 27, 2025 DawnPakistan’s Karakoram Highway blocked at several points due to landsliding from heavy rains February 27, 2025 Dawn29 dead due to hail, rain in Afghanistan: officials February 26, 2025 The NationResidents warned of unstable weather in Thailand’s North, flash floods in South February 26, 2025 Viet Nam NewsAreas in Vietnam at risk of flash floods and landslides due to heavy rainfall February 25, 2025 The Kathmandu PostNepal’s Rolwaling region hit by heavy snowfall, delaying hotel reopenings February 25, 2025 The Kathmandu PostFarmers in Nepal’s Rukum West suffer as climate change bites February 25, 2025 KuenselUSD 20 million project to enhance climate resilience in Bhutan’s Thimphu-Paro region February 24, 2025VIEW ALL HEALTH The NationPublic Health Ministry to vaccinate Thai Muslim pilgrims by May 31 March 3, 2025 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine health department cites increase in HFMD among kids March 3, 2025 The Kathmandu PostWHO reconfirms Nepal’s maternal and neonatal tetanus-free status February 28, 2025 China DailyShanghai ramps up smoking control measures February 28, 2025 KuenselBhutan’s mother-and-child healthcare gets a boost February 28, 2025 The Korea HeraldInfluenza and pneumonia, a dangerous combination February 28, 2025 The NationAir pollution illnesses in Thailand hit 12.3M in 2024 February 27, 2025 The Statesman341 children in India’s Punjab get new lease of life with free heart surgeries February 27, 2025 The Japan NewsDrone delivery of medicine on river route demonstrated in Japan’s Hamamatsu February 27, 2025 Philippine Daily InquirerBreaking hearts and the bank: The cost of heart attack, stroke in the Philippines February 26, 2025 The Star42-hour week is tough enough, say nurses in Malaysia February 26, 2025 Kuensel‘Super-specialty’ hospital to transform Bhutan’s healthcare February 26, 2025 The NationThai government warns teens about “Zombie Cigarettes” containing sedative drugs February 25, 2025 The Straits TimesAttitudes have improved, but fear of mental health stigma at work persists in Singapore February 25, 2025 Viet Nam NewsVaccine against hand-foot-mouth disease to be brought to Vietnam February 25, 2025 The NationThai public warned to avoid raw milk after avian flu detected in mammals February 24, 2025VIEW ALL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Viet Nam NewsVietnam’s first AI-generated film honours healthcare sector March 3, 2025 The Straits TimesSpeak easy: Can AI and language learning apps really help you achieve fluency? March 3, 2025 The Straits TimesSingapore to press on with large-scale applied AI push, cross-sector research February 28, 2025 Viet Nam NewsLaws on artificial intelligence crucial for Vietnam’s digital transformation: experts February 27, 2025 The Korea HeraldDefence Ministry to test out generative AI in South Korea-US military drill February 26, 2025 China DailyAI ’employees’ help streamline city services in China February 26, 2025 China DailyVolunteers use AI to help reunite families from China, Taiwan February 25, 2025 China DailyChinese consumers warned over AI courses February 24, 2025 The Korea HeraldNorth Korea shows signs of ramping up ChatGPT use February 24, 2025 The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s GARUDA program set to empower 100,000 civil servants with AI skills February 24, 2025 China DailyAI tech ‘cannot predict winning lottery numbers,’ says authorities in China February 21, 2025 The Straits TimesChina faces talent shortage amid DeepSeek-fuelled AI jobs surge February 21, 2025 The Korea HeraldSouth Korea acting president outlines plan to develop ‘Korean ChatGPT’ February 21, 2025 The Japan NewsJapan’s Yahoo News site has AI feature asking commenter to reconsider vulgar words, phrases February 21, 2025 The Jakarta PostIndonesia to build AI chatbot modeled on China’s DeepSeek: official February 20, 2025 The Korea HeraldWho is Brian Koo, the man behind South Korea’s $35b AI data center? February 20, 2025VIEW ALL DAILY DIGESTVIEW ALL Married without kids? It’s becoming a lot more common in Singapore these daysMarch 3, 2025On Feb 18, the Department of Statistics released figures showing that in 2024, 15 percent of resident married women aged between 40 and 49 have no children. This is double the 7.1 percent in 2004.83% of South Koreans have never had chance to really get to know a foreign national: surveyFlurry of investments erodes Bali’s architectural identityMass funeral held for victims of Thailand’s tragic bus accidentBangladesh’s gentle giants are in perilSPECIAL REPORTSVIEW ALL MORE HEADLINESNorth Korea fires strategic cruise missiles from its west coast this week ...Concerns grow over military’s role in Indonesia as President Prabowo appoints officers to civilian posts ...Bangladeshi government engaging with Myanmar’s Arakan Army ...THE ASIAN VIEWVIEW ALL The Jakarta PostDefence & SecurityUS aid cut will undermine Indonesia’s counterterrorism efforts The StarOPINIONMalaysian PM Anwar needs to reshuffle his Cabinet The Daily StarMediaEditors, don’t become PROs of proprietorsFIGHTING FAKE NEWS Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine President Marcos releases video warning against trolls March 3, 2025 The Straits TimesInformation transparency in the spotlight as prominent Hong Kong pollster faces closure February 20, 2025 The NationThai fact-checkers ‘won’t let disinformation off the hook’ February 12, 2025 Philippine Daily InquirerProbe on fake news, disinformation ‘machinery’ set at Philippine Congress January 27, 2025 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine health department warns public about fake page misusing health officials’ photos January 24, 2025 The Korea HeraldReport of Chinese spies rigging election ‘entirely false’: US Forces Korea January 21, 2025 The StarBeware of fake news about Malaysian King on site impersonating The Star January 14, 2025 The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s fact-checkers slam Meta’s decision to end US fact-checking program January 13, 2025 The Straits TimesFilipino Nobel winner Maria Ressa says ‘dangerous times’ ahead after Meta ends US fact-checking January 9, 2025 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine lawmakers propose probe into fake, malicious social media posts December 30, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostMinister warns of daily fake news threats undermining Cambodia’s stability December 23, 2024 The Daily StarBangladesh Chief Adviser press wing debunks media reports on communal violence December 23, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostIn Cambodia, viral HIV ‘fake news’ post undermining faith in public health December 13, 2024 The StatesmanSolutions to cybercrime are crucial for India’s future: PM Modi December 12, 2024 DawnFact check: Video said to be of journalist Matiullah Jan being drummed out from PMA is a deepfake December 5, 2024 The Daily StarVideo claiming ‘attack on Hindu temple in Bangladesh’ is actually from India December 4, 2024VIEW ALL ASEAN MATTERS Vientiane TimesSubregional initiatives should align with ASEAN’s broader visions: Lao foreign minister March 3, 2025 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine defence secretary urges ASEAN to unite vs South China Sea ‘violations’ February 28, 2025 Vientiane TimesLaos calls for a united and resilient ASEAN amid global challenges February 27, 2025 Viet Nam NewsSoutheast Asian leaders call for greater unity, inclusivity, resilience in face of global turbulence February 26, 2025 Viet Nam NewsASEAN navigates digital challenges on women, peace, security agenda February 26, 2025 The StarMalaysia PM Anwar to address 2nd ASEAN Future Forum in Hanoi February 25, 2025 The StarASEAN nations embrace ‘visitor’ terminology for streamlined tourism statistics February 21, 2025 The StarMalaysia PM Anwar discusses Myanmar, South China Sea, intra-ASEAN trade issues with Brunei Sultan February 19, 2025 The StarMalaysia won’t be part of ‘great power rivalries,’ ASEAN must diversify partnerships, says PM Anwar February 18, 2025 Viet Nam NewsVietnam takes part in Japan-ASEAN Defence Vice-Ministerial Forum February 12, 2025 The StarMalaysia-India diplomacy could ease ASEAN tariff hurdle February 7, 2025 The StarGrey wave sweeps across Southeast Asia February 7, 2025 The Phnom Penh PostASEAN, Australia enhancing ‘fishway’ collaboration for sustainable fisheries February 6, 2025 Viet Nam NewsTimor-Leste on track for ASEAN accession, says ambassador February 5, 2025 The NationAnwar-Thaksin meeting of great benefit to ASEAN, says PM Paetongtarn February 4, 2025 The NationThai PM Paetongtarn assigns FM to coordinate with ASEAN to fight PM2.5 February 3, 2025VIEW ALL CROSS-STRAITS RELATIONS China DailyDevotion to sea goddess Mazu stretches from Fujian to Taiwan February 27, 2025 The Straits TimesChina says Taiwan ‘manipulating’ undersea cable cutting before facts clear February 26, 2025 China DailyVolunteers use AI to help reunite families from China, Taiwan February 25, 2025 The Japan NewsChina doubles military aircraft flights around Taiwan February 13, 2025 China DailyChina slams Taiwanese nationalist political party for ‘obstructing’ cross-Strait tourism February 13, 2025 The Straits TimesTaiwan and China need peace given ‘multifold changes’ internationally: President Lai Ching-te February 4, 2025 China DailyGroup tours to Taiwan to resume soon for residents from Fujian province, Shanghai January 20, 2025 The Straits TimesTaiwan to ramp up monitoring of ‘flags of convenience’ ships after severed undersea cables January 16, 2025 China DailyCulinary explorations foster bonds across the Strait January 9, 2025 The Japan NewsTaiwan’s TSMC to launch full-scale production in Japan, US, Germany as part of ‘silicon shield’ vs China January 8, 2025 The Jakarta PostTaiwan says cyberattacks double in 2024, China main culprit January 7, 2025 The Straits TimesIn a first, Taiwan’s Presidential Office stages war game to simulate China emergency December 27, 2024 The Straits TimesMakers of Taiwan’s Zero Day TV series set around invasion fear backlash from China December 23, 2024 China DailyFormer Chinese Kuomintang party chairman promotes cross-Strait youth exchanges in Sichuan December 23, 2024 The Straits TimesTaiwan suspects secret service officer of leaking secrets December 20, 2024 China DailyFormer chairman of Chinese Kuomintang party leaves for mainland tour with group of Taiwan youth December 19, 2024VIEW ALL INDO-PACIFIC AND ASIA The Straits TimesChinese warships circle Australia, stoking an anxious nation’s worst fears March 3, 2025 Viet Nam NewsVietnam, New Zealand elevate relationship to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership February 27, 2025 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine President Marcos welcomes Palau counterpart Whipps; pacts signed to boost ties February 25, 2025 The Phnom Penh PostJoint Australian-Cambodian workshop explores economic diversification strategies February 21, 2025 The Straits TimesSingapore ranks first among Asia-Pacific cities in study of liveability, lovability, prosperity February 13, 2025 The Japan NewsJapan PM Ishiba keeps focus of talks with US President Trump on Indo-Pacific issues February 13, 2025 The Straits TimesSingapore ranked least corrupt country in Asia-Pacific, third in world: Global anti-graft watchdog February 12, 2025 The Phnom Penh PostAustralia pledges over $10M to support Cambodia’s fisheries February 7, 2025 The Straits TimesAsia-Pacific ahead of US, EU in retail crypto activity: Report February 6, 2025 The Straits TimesAustralia to fast-track job applications of nurses from Singapore, UK, US to fill dire shortage February 4, 2025 China DailyAustralian PM: Ties with Chinese people crucial February 3, 2025 Viet Nam NewsVietnam to become Asia-Pacific region’s fastest growing economy in 2026 January 24, 2025 The StatesmanIndian foreign minister discusses bilateral issue, QUAD with counterparts from Japan, Australia January 21, 2025 The StatesmanUS envoy meets Indian PM Modi, says Indo-US partnership will continue to grow January 20, 2025 The Japan NewsJapan Foreign Minister Iwaya attends Palau President’s inauguration; maritime security discussed January 17, 2025 The Jakarta PostThe Pacific in 2025: Navigating the shared challenges January 8, 2025VIEW ALL ASIAN EDITORS CIRCLEVIEW ALL The Japan NewsConflict/WarBizarre public quarrel works to Russia’s advantage: The Japan News Philippine Daily InquirerEditorialInstant solution to unhealthy product: Philippine Daily Inquirer The Daily StarEditorialA new party with new hope: The Daily StarCOMBATING INFLATION The Daily StarRamadan price hike: A seasonal trend or market manipulation? March 3, 2025 The StarMalaysia’s rice subsidy gets praise, but not from farmers February 26, 2025 The StarCoconut milk price in Malaysia hike ‘unprecedented’ February 25, 2025 The NationPlummeting rice prices pose a challenge to Thailand’s Pheu Thai-led government February 24, 2025 The Daily StarGold prices hit all-time high in Bangladesh February 21, 2025 The Daily StarFarmers from Rajshahi in Bangladesh protest hike in cold storage fee February 20, 2025 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine agri dep’t, meat sector agree on no max suggested retail price for pork for 2 weeks February 19, 2025 China DailyJapanese government taps into rice reserves amid surging prices February 17, 2025 China DailyChina’s full-year CPI target likely lower at 2% February 13, 2025 The Straits TimesInflation eases in 2024 on lower prices of cars, clothing, some food items in Singapore February 12, 2025 The Daily StarGold prices set to hit US$ 1233 for the first time in Bangladesh February 11, 2025 The Daily StarEdible oil crisis is artificial: tariff commission February 10, 2025 Philippine Daily Inquirer59 percent of Filipinos affected by surging rice prices, says survey February 7, 2025 KuenselPrices in Bhutan rise by 2.82 percent in 2024, inflation at five-year low February 6, 2025 Philippine Daily InquirerElectricity is cheaper this cool January in the Philippines February 5, 2025 The Jakarta PostInflation in Indonesia hits decades low amid electricity discount, waning spending power February 4, 2025VIEW ALL SPORTS & GAMES The Straits TimesSingapore’s Yeo Jia Min wins German Open to end badminton title drought March 3, 2025 DawnCats, snakes, rowdy fans — 4 times the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan saw intruders on the pitch February 28, 2025 Viet Nam NewsVietnamese shooters aim for high results after Asian Cup victory February 27, 2025 China DailyHong Kong’s sports medicine expertise lifts athletes to new heights February 26, 2025 Viet Nam NewsVietnam invited to compete at 2026 Olympic Winter Games February 25, 2025 DawnChampions Trophy: Virat does a Kohli, powers India to easy win over Pakistan February 24, 2025 The StarCyclists Shah, Izzah, Aisyah win medals as Malaysia surpass target at Asian Championships February 24, 2025 The Kathmandu PostBhandari sends Nepal into four nations final February 21, 2025 DawnPakistan’s dream of hosting world cricket becomes reality February 19, 2025 Go Go MongoliaMongolian cyclist S.Jambaljamts wins bronze at 2025 Asian Road Cycling Championships February 19, 2025 DawnChampions Trophy 2025: High stakes, high hopes for Pakistan February 18, 2025 The Kathmandu PostChaudhary gives Nepal a flying start against Kyrgyzstan February 18, 2025 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine men’s curling team wins historic gold at Asian Winter Games February 17, 2025 The Korea HeraldSouth Korea’s Cha Jun-hwan comes from behind for gold in men’s figure skating at Winter Asiad February 14, 2025 The Phnom Penh PostNew Year tournament gives students a shot at ‘King of Khmer Chess’ title February 13, 2025 The Japan NewsJapanese ski resorts struggle amid declining birthrate February 13, 2025VIEW ALL ASIA ON SCREENVIEW ALL Nepal’s Rukum shepherds descend to lower climes to avoid coldNepal’s Rukum shepherds descend to lower climes to avoid coldTraditional Japanese performance art ‘Kyogen’ gets modern twist with avatar robot, dancersTraditional Japanese performance art ‘Kyogen’ gets modern twist with avatar robot, dancersChina's youth reimagine weddingsChina's youth reimagine weddingsLetter from Kolkata: Saving the yellow Hindustan Ambassador taxiLetter from Kolkata: Saving the yellow Hindustan Ambassador taxiFirst look at Singapore’s Rainforest Wild Asia in MandaiFirst look at Singapore’s Rainforest Wild Asia in MandaiEmpowering the visually impaired in VietnamEmpowering the visually impaired in VietnamVietnam’s blind box feverVietnam’s blind box feverBreaking the walls of silence for those suffering with aphasiaBreaking the 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HeraldReal-life version of South Korean drama’s ‘Lovely Runner’ couple melts millions of hearts February 28, 2025 The Kathmandu PostTricks to deter tiger attacks in Nepal February 28, 2025 China DailyDevotion to sea goddess Mazu stretches from Fujian to Taiwan February 27, 2025 The Straits TimesThey still do: 7 elderly couples in Singapore talk about love and marriage February 27, 2025 China DailyXinjiang’s sands reveal fascinating finds February 27, 2025 The Korea HeraldSouth Korean with paralysis completes master’s degree using only his eyes February 26, 2025 The Japan NewsJapanese company sun-dries straw hats in the cold of winter February 26, 2025 The Japan NewsJapanese Nobel Laureate Mishima’s letter spurred writer Ishihara to enter politics February 25, 2025 The Kathmandu PostPashupatinath premises in Kathmandu abuzz with Babas ahead of Shivaratri February 25, 2025 The Korea HeraldLive well, die well: As South Korea ages, investors turn to funeral services February 24, 2025 The Straits TimesNo tuition or travel, but Singapore family with four children say ‘we have all we need’ February 24, 2025 Viet Nam NewsOne Vietnamese man’s quest to keep a language alive February 21, 2025 The Kathmandu PostChepang beekeepers of Nepal taste success in honey business February 20, 2025 The Japan NewsJapan’s mountain trails are seeing more hikers, but trail menders are ageing February 20, 2025 DawnThe Gulgee Museum in Karachi is a son’s tribute to a master February 19, 2025VIEW ALL GO DEEPER WITH ANNComing SoonANN NewsletterSign up hereFollow us: