Asia News Network TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS Philippines fends off mock terrorist attack in South China Sea drills with US, Japan I’m ‘too old’ and ‘senile’ to contest in state polls: Dr Mahathir Indonesia, Malaysia seeks to soften EU palm oil stance Japan to offer 4th-generation Japanese descendants long-term resident statusMORE HEADLINES TOP NEWS The Korea HeraldSouth Korea wins seat on UN Security Council for 2024-25 June 7, 2023 The Straits TimesChina and Russia conduct joint air patrol, alarming South Korea June 7, 2023 Viet Nam NewsVietnam, France hope to elevate ties to greater heights June 7, 2023 The Straits TimesS’pore to build nationwide network to protect banks, hospitals against future quantum threats June 7, 2023 The Daily StarJapan gives $500,000 to IOM for Cyclone Mocha-affected Rohingyas June 7, 2023 The Daily StarPM Hasina for strengthening Bangladesh-India military cooperation June 7, 2023 The Straits Times‘We might be seen as spies’: US-China academic tie-ups slow amid mutual suspicion June 6, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerUS Navy releases video of Chinese warship’s ‘unsafe interaction’ near Taiwan June 6, 2023 China DailyXi extends sympathy to Indian leaders over train crash June 6, 2023 The Korea HeraldSouth Korea, Japan agree to bury hatchet on radar dispute, boost data sharing June 6, 2023 The Daily StarRohingyas should not be forced to return: UN June 6, 2023 DawnAmnesty calls for global action as extreme heat waves wreak havoc on human rights June 6, 2023 Viet Nam NewsVietnamese naval ship joins exercise in Indonesia June 6, 2023 The Straits TimesTop priority for countries is to prevent conflict in Asia: Defence Min Ng Eng Hen June 5, 2023 China DailyAsia-Pacific turns to multi-alignment June 5, 2023 The Straits TimesIf Xi gets Putin to send Russia troops home, he can broker peace June 5, 2023 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE The Straits TimesElon Musk says China detailed plans to regulate AI June 6, 2023 The StatesmanWhen AI met Snapchat: “Divorce your wife” AI’s reply to a user left him shocked June 5, 2023 China DailyChina making headway in large-scale AI models June 2, 2023 The Yomiuri ShimbunJapan to promote use of generative AI while addressing risks June 1, 2023 The Phnom Penh Post1st scholarly report on AI in Cambodia made public June 1, 2023 The Jakarta PostAI seen to unlock endless opportunities in Indonesia May 31, 2023 The Straits TimesReleasing AI into the wild ‘like open-sourcing the Manhattan Project’: Nobel laureate Maria Ressa May 29, 2023 China DailyChinese authorities warn public against AI fraud May 26, 2023 The Yomiuri ShimbunSupercomputer Fugaku to train AI in Japanese language model May 24, 2023 The Daily StarForget jobs. Will AI come for our joy? May 22, 2023 The Jakarta PostDark cloud over ChatGPT revolution: The cost May 22, 2023 China DailyChina plans 18 AI hubs to spur socioeconomic development May 19, 2023 China DailyTaming AI to the benefit of humans May 19, 2023 China DailyThree-quarters of app developers keen to use AI in business: Survey May 17, 2023 THAI ELECTIONS The Straits TimesThailand’s PM front runner Pita confident of surviving move to thwart leadership bid June 7, 2023 The NationPita, Paetongtarn lead Thailand into ‘rainbow era’ at Bangkok Pride June 6, 2023 The NationMove Forward-led coalition to discuss peace in deep South June 6, 2023 The NationMove Forward confident it can defend Pita over his media shares June 6, 2023 The Straits TimesThai PM front runner Pita promises same-sex marriage, gender identity rights June 5, 2023 The NationCoup-installed Senate not yet ready for Move Forward June 2, 2023 The NationThai Sang Thai leader Sudarat urges Move Forward, Pheu Thai to end standoff over House speaker June 2, 2023 The NationMove Forward outlines plans to tackle urgent issues June 2, 2023 The NationOutgoing PM Prayut warns incoming PM Pita: Soldiers and police are against amending lese majeste law June 1, 2023 The NationThai economists urge next government to explore alternatives to increasing government revenue June 1, 2023 The NationWhy Pheu Thai is unlikely to betray Move Forward-led coalition, despite rumours May 31, 2023 The NationMove Forward expected to dump junta’s 20-year National Strategy May 31, 2023 The NationMove Forward and Pheu Thai pledge to tackle rising households debt May 30, 2023 The NationTikTok sweeps wave of change over Thailand’s election campaigns May 30, 2023 The Jakarta PostNew Thai govt must continue peace talks with insurgents: Thai official May 30, 2023 The NationMove Forward-led coalition partners set to discuss sharing Cabinet posts May 29, 2023 GLOBAL WARMING The Straits TimesIndonesia says it can reach net-zero emissions by 2055, five years ahead of target June 7, 2023 China DailyXi calls for further tackling desertification June 7, 2023 Viet Nam NewsPeople, enterprises in Vietnam save electricity in prolonged hot weather June 7, 2023 China DailyFormer UN official lauds China’s climate efforts June 7, 2023 The Straits TimesChina sets out proposals to prepare for massive renewables push June 6, 2023 DawnAmnesty calls for global action as extreme heat waves wreak havoc on human rights June 6, 2023 The Jakarta PostIndonesia to phase out single-use plastics by 2029 June 6, 2023 China DailyChina launches Asia’s largest carbon capture project June 5, 2023 The Japan NewsTyphoon no. 2 triggers record rainfall across Japan June 5, 2023 The StarTackle Asean haze effectively: experts June 5, 2023 The Star‘Hotter days in coming months’: MetMalaysia June 5, 2023 The Straits TimesAsia climate woes mount as heat shatters May records June 2, 2023 The Daily StarHeatwave in Bangladesh likely to continue for a week June 1, 2023 China DailyHebei moves to secure cleaner air by 2025 May 31, 2023 The Straits TimesPrepare N95 masks, air purifiers as haze may hit S’pore from June, says Met Service May 31, 2023 The Daily StarShanghai records hottest May day in 100 years May 30, 2023 DAILY DIGEST VIEW ALL Man to sit gaokao for 27th time to realise his dreamJune 7, 2023His repeated tries have earned him a reputation in gaokao and are met with mixed responses. 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THE ASIAN VIEW VIEW ALL The Daily StarOPINIONPrioritise the Rohingya’s safety and well-being The Jakarta PostOPINIONAn urgent rethink of passenger transport is needed in Asia Philippine Daily InquirerEditorialNeed for coherent climate agenda ASEAN MATTERS The Yomiuri ShimbunJapanese foreign minister Hayashi, Asean Secretary General confirm cooperation ahead of commemorative Tokyo summit June 7, 2023 The Phnom Penh PostAUKUS ‘becoming concern’ for ASEAN: Cambodian PM June 6, 2023 The Phnom Penh PostASEAN emerging as key textiles hub: industry body June 5, 2023 The Straits TimesAukus and Quad do not seek to displace Asean: Australian DPM June 5, 2023 The Jakarta PostTop Chinese intelligence official visits Myanmar for ‘cooperation’ talks June 1, 2023 The StatesmanChina shows off military wares in Southeast Asia May 31, 2023 The Phnom Penh PostDrug trafficking via Golden Triangle on the radar May 30, 2023 The Phnom Penh PostCambodia, Vietnam, Laos and Thailand to enhance anti-piracy intelligence cooperation May 29, 2023 China DailyChina, Asean companies eye each other’s markets: UOB May 25, 2023 Viet Nam NewsVietnam has potential to become regional vaccine production centre May 24, 2023 Eleven MediaAsean countries send emergency aid for victims of cyclone Mocha May 24, 2023 China DailyChina to enhance practical cooperation with Malaysia: Top Chinese legislator May 22, 2023 Viet Nam NewsASEAN-China SOM on implementation of South China Sea DOC held after two-year hiatus May 19, 2023 The Jakarta PostBall in Timor Leste’s court to full ASEAN membership May 19, 2023 China DailySino-ASEAN land-sea trade corridor shows great vitality May 19, 2023 China DailyAsean prepared to be world’s new economic powerhouse May 18, 2023 CROSS-STRAIT TENSIONS China DailyWang meets with Taiwan’s New Party chairman June 6, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerUS Navy releases video of Chinese warship’s ‘unsafe interaction’ near Taiwan June 6, 2023 China DailyRoot causes of tensions across the Taiwan Strait lie with some external forces: Chinese defence minister June 5, 2023 The Straits TimesUS, Taiwan ink trade deal as China issues warning June 5, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerTaiwan, US to sign first deal under new trade framework today June 1, 2023 The Straits TimesTaiwan building digital resilience in face of earthquakes and potential of conflict with China May 30, 2023 The Straits TimesTaiwan tour operators eager for rebound in cross-strait tourism but travellers wary May 25, 2023 The Straits TimesTaiwan excluded from WHO annual assembly following Chinese opposition May 23, 2023 China DailyBeijing opposes Japan’s attempts to meddle in cross-Strait peace May 19, 2023 The Straits TimesUS, Taiwan reach deal on first part of ’21st Century’ trade pact May 19, 2023 The StarTaiwan’s Kuomintang to pick New Taipei City Mayor Hou as presidential candidate over Foxconn founder Gou May 17, 2023 The Straits TimesFoxconn founder Terry Gou vows to ‘preserve peace’ with China if elected Taiwan president May 8, 2023 The Japan NewsChina may invade Taiwan within 2 years, former US national security adviser says May 5, 2023 The Straits TimesTaiwan says F-16 deliveries delayed, working to minimise damage May 5, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerTaiwan preparing for Chinese blockade in annual war drills April 27, 2023 The Straits TimesG-7 will stand up to ‘any coercion’ over Taiwan Strait: Senior US official April 18, 2023 INDO-PACIFIC AND ASIA The StatesmanWe are not trying to establish NATO in Indo-Pacific: US Secretary of Defence June 6, 2023 The Korea HeraldYoon to host Pacific islands summit May 26, 2023 China DailyProtest staged in Aussie town against AUKUS nuke sub base May 8, 2023 The Straits TimesAustralia says no single power should dominate Indo-Pacific April 18, 2023 China DailyChinese embassy: AUKUS deal jeopardises peace in Asia-Pacific April 10, 2023 The Japan NewsJapan to emphasise proactive aid offers to developing nations April 5, 2023 The Japan NewsJapan Plans Military Aid for 4 Countries Under New Framework April 4, 2023 The Yomiuri ShimbunTPP members seen opening door to Britain March 30, 2023 The StatesmanDeciphering the Indo-Pacific focus March 28, 2023 The Jakarta PostPNG minister’s visit a sign of Pacific’s growing importance March 24, 2023 The Japan NewsJapan and Cook Islands Agree to Strengthen Cooperation in Meeting March 23, 2023 The Jakarta PostNuclearising the Indo-Pacific March 21, 2023 The Japan NewsKishida to Expand ODA in Move Toward Free and Open Indo-Pacific March 20, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerAustralia gives Philippine military chief heads up on nuclear submarine deal March 16, 2023 China DailyAUKUS nuclear submarine ‘cooperation’ reckless acceleration on a dangerous road: China Daily editorial March 16, 2023 The Jakarta PostRussia says West readying for ‘years of confrontation’ in Asia March 15, 2023 ASIAN EDITORS CIRCLE VIEW ALL The Jakarta PostGeopoliticsJokowi’s sea sand export decision to Singapore is humorous The Daily StarOPINIONHow to correct global imbalances? The Korea HeraldGeopoliticsJapan remains stuck in 2019 PANDEMIC The Japan NewsJapanese get trained in ‘Hollywood’ smiles as masks slowly come off June 5, 2023 The Korea HeraldSouth Korea lifts most Covid-19 restrictions June 2, 2023 The Jakarta PostIndonesia simplifies Covid-19 jab regimen as part of endemic policy June 1, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerMetro Manila’s Covid-19 positive cases rate drops even further June 1, 2023 Viet Nam NewsVietnam to consider downgrading Covid-19 to flu-like status May 31, 2023 The Phnom Penh PostCambodia donates one million vaccines to Myanmar May 29, 2023 The Kathmandu PostNepal to continue Covid vaccination despite waning severity of infection May 24, 2023 The Straits TimesPM Lee Covid-19 positive for the first time, says he is ‘generally feeling OK’ May 23, 2023 Viet Nam NewsVietnam to consider announcing the end of Covid-19 pandemic May 23, 2023 The NationThailand sees big jump in new Covid cases and fatalities May 23, 2023 The StatesmanIndia shipped almost 300 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to over 100 countries May 22, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines Covid-19 positivity rate at 24.3% as of March 20: Octa Research May 22, 2023 The Straits TimesAs China’s herd immunity wanes, citizens navigate living with Covid-19 May 18, 2023 China DailyCovid-19 widespread, vaccines needed fast: Expert May 17, 2023 China DailyHong Kong Disneyland eyes post-Covid recovery as revenues increase May 16, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerNCR’s Covid-19 positivity rate increases to 25.4% — Octa May 16, 2023 COMBATING INFLATION Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines inflation rate for May 2023 slows down further to 6.1% June 7, 2023 The NationMay headline inflation of 0.53% the lowest in 21 months June 7, 2023 The Jakarta PostInflation in Indonesia brought under control faster than expected June 6, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerEnding poverty: ‘Real test of good governance’ June 6, 2023 The Korea HeraldInflation woes polarise young Koreans’ spending habits amid dwindling middle class June 5, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerInflation slowed down further in May: Philippine central bank June 2, 2023 The Yomiuri Shimbun60% of smaller companies boost salaries in Japan June 2, 2023 DawnPakistan’s annual inflation in May reaches record level of 37.97% June 2, 2023 The NationThai industries suggest measures to cut living costs, warns against wage hike June 1, 2023 The Daily StarVoices of poor remain unheard in Bangladesh policymaking June 1, 2023 The Jakarta PostIndonesia to ban LNG exports to meet domestic needs May 31, 2023 The Korea HeraldSeoul City seeks to boost budget by 3 trillion won for safety net May 31, 2023 The StarMalaysia’s food inflation rate reduced, thanks to Menu Rahmah: Minister May 30, 2023 China DailyHong Kong to disburse 2nd batch of e-vouchers on July 16 May 30, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerFewer Filipinos feel life quality improved last year: Social Weather Stations survey May 30, 2023 The Daily StarProgressive tax a remedy for inequality for Bangladesh May 24, 2023 SPORTS & GAMES The Phnom Penh PostEye-in-the-sky protects public safety at SEA Games June 7, 2023 The Straits TimesYamaguchi celebrates 26th birthday with tough Singapore Badminton Open first-round win June 7, 2023 The Statesman“We have only one demand and that is Brij Bhushan’s arrest”: Sakshi Malik June 6, 2023 The Kathmandu PostRock climbing trail inaugurated in Dolakha, Nepal June 5, 2023 China DailyChina’s home organisers go livestream to help people with their clutter June 1, 2023 DawnIndia asks protesting wrestlers to wait for police probe outcome June 1, 2023 DawnTop Indian wrestlers to toss medals into Ganges as they demand official’s arrest May 31, 2023 The Phnom Penh Post12th Asean Para Games shaping up to be a success: Minister May 30, 2023 The Straits TimesAfter SEA Games success, Singapore’s Shanti Pereira breaks 100m record twice in Germany May 30, 2023 The Phnom Penh PostPara volleyball teams set for ASEAN games May 29, 2023 The NationThailand hands out long bans following brawl at SEA Games final May 26, 2023 The Phnom Penh PostMany calls for support for para athletes May 26, 2023 The StarShuttler Lee Zii Jia makes it to second round of Malaysian Open May 25, 2023 The Phnom Penh PostIndonesian ‘tourism potential’ identified after SEA Games 2023 May 24, 2023 China DailyFighting through the darkness May 23, 2023 The StarMalaysia’s badminton world champs ready to do battle with Indonesian stars May 23, 2023 ASIA ON SCREEN VIEW ALL Changing Asian comics: A challenger approaches from the EastChanging Asian comics: A challenger approaches from the EastTaipei eatery serves up ramen with 14-legged isopod for $65Taipei eatery serves up ramen with 14-legged isopod for $65Hanoi's 'catwoman' houses abandoned felinesHanoi's 'catwoman' houses abandoned felinesVietnam: The rising star of Foreign Direct InvestmentVietnam: The rising star of Foreign Direct InvestmentRestoring French villas – 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down to 4.7% in March 2023Medical helper for hire SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA The Korea HeraldKorean fathers miss out on OECD’s longest paternity leave June 7, 2023 The Straits TimesShock, sadness and anger at Kranji after news of S’pore Turf Club closure June 6, 2023 The Korea HeraldKorea needs to talk about invasion of English alphabet in everyday signage June 5, 2023 DawnGilgit Baltistan’s female carpenters June 5, 2023 Viet Nam NewsVietnam opposes forced labour, as hundreds rescued from Philippines’ illegal casino June 2, 2023 China DailyFor some travellers, slow is the way to go May 31, 2023 The Korea HeraldKorea seeks to boost medical tourism as future growth engine May 31, 2023 The Korea HeraldWomen, under-40 most frequently victimised by ‘romance scams’: Study May 30, 2023 The Korea HeraldNew Korean service will quit your job for you May 29, 2023 The Straits TimesMeet kAI, the robotic dog assisting in train inspections in Singapore May 26, 2023 KuenselBhutan: Citizen’s well-being and happiness increases to 93.6 percent May 25, 2023 The StarThe long, agonising wait on death row May 24, 2023 The Straits TimesGrisly find at temple paves way for overhaul of Thai abortion laws May 23, 2023 DawnKey takeaways for Pakistan for reducing military interventionism May 23, 2023 The Korea HeraldAre slang terms and abbreviations degrading the Korean language? May 22, 2023 The Straits Times42 promising young individuals from S’pore in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia list May 19, 2023 GO DEEPER WITH ANN Coming Soon ANN Newsletter Sign up here Follow us: