Asia News Network TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS North Korea launches 3 ballistic missiles, with projectiles believed to have come down outside Japan’s EEZ The ordeals of a Nobel Laureate in Bangladesh Leaders call for action against threats to democracy posed by AI Meet the youngest Malaysian female chef to have a Michelin-starred restaurantMORE HEADLINES TOP NEWS The Korea HeraldNorth Korea may ramp up provocations after month long break March 19, 2024 The Straits Times5 arrested following mob attack on foreign students in India over Ramadan prayers March 19, 2024 The Korea HeraldSouth Korea’s health ministry sends final notice of licence suspension to 2 leaders of doctors’ group March 19, 2024 The Jakarta PostThousands flee homes as massive flooding grips Central Java March 19, 2024 China DailyBeijing opposes Burns’ definition of Sino-US relationship as competitive March 19, 2024 The Daily StarHijacked Bangladeshi ship: Foreign navies prepare raid; ship-owning firm opposes move March 19, 2024 DawnPakistan President vows retaliation as attacks continue in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa March 18, 2024 The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s election commission races to finish vote tally March 18, 2024 The Daily StarPutin wins Russia election in landslide with no serious competition March 18, 2024 The StatesmanIndia to hold world’s largest elections between April and June March 18, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerMarcos, Biden, Kishida to hold trilateral meet March 18, 2024 The Korea HeraldSummit for Democracy opens in Seoul in mega-election year March 18, 2024 The Korea HeraldSouth Korean medical professors to resign starting March 25 March 18, 2024 The Japan NewsJapan does not recognise Russian presidential election in annexed territories March 18, 2024 The Straits TimesSingapore studying safety of deploying nuclear energy in small, densely populated areas March 18, 2024 The Straits TimesSingapore delivers third tranche of aid to Gaza, RSAF to conduct airdrops March 15, 2024 VIEW ALL GAZA TENSIONS The Jakarta PostIndonesian hospital ship concludes humanitarian mission for Palestine March 19, 2024 The Straits TimesSingapore’s third tranche of aid for Gaza arrives in Jordan, RSAF airdrops to commence soon March 18, 2024 The Jakarta PostIn Gaza, there are no more ‘normal-sized babies’: UN official March 18, 2024 The Straits TimesSingapore delivers third tranche of aid to Gaza, RSAF to conduct airdrops March 15, 2024 The StarMalaysian minister urges public to keep an eye out for Israeli goods March 15, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerTwo remaining Filipino crewmen of MV True Confidence now back in Philippines March 14, 2024 Philippine Daily Inquirer11 Filipino seafarers back in Philippines, get P20,000 each March 14, 2024 The Straits TimesFirst Gaza aid ship leaves Cyprus as Palestinians teeter on the brink of famine March 13, 2024 The StarMalaysia and Germany call for lasting ceasefire in Gaza March 12, 2024 The Straits TimesRamadan brings no relief as Israel-Hamas war rages in Gaza March 12, 2024 The Straits TimesGaza talks mediators pushing to secure truce, says Israel March 11, 2024 Viet Nam NewsOne Vietnamese killed in Houthi missile attack, embassy to implement protection measures March 8, 2024 The Straits TimesKitchen in Gaza refugee camp co-run by Singapore charity hit in air strike; 9 workers killed March 6, 2024 The Straits TimesHamas says it is pressing on with Gaza truce talks without Israelis March 5, 2024 The Straits TimesHamas team arrives in Cairo for ceasefire talks with deal ‘on the table’ March 4, 2024 The Daily Star104 shot dead in Gaza aid point massacre March 1, 2024 VIEW ALL CLIMATE WATCH The Jakarta PostThousands flee homes as massive flooding grips Central Java March 19, 2024 The StarMalaysia’s padi farmers losing half their income due to hot spell March 19, 2024 KuenselBhutan’s urgent battle against mounting environmental threats March 19, 2024 The Jakarta PostJava Sea, Natuna waters open for sea sand mining: Indonesian ministry March 19, 2024 China DailyNew study reveals Qinghai-Tibet plateau’s evapotranspiration changes March 18, 2024 The NationA new app enables Thai farmers to plan agricultural activities during a drought March 18, 2024 The Straits TimesTracking the vital signs of S’pore’s forests to coax the return of primary forest trees March 18, 2024 The Jakarta PostFlooding inundates Semarang’s Old Town, railway station March 15, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerEl Niño losses in West Visayas at P761 million; still no calamity declaration March 15, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostUNICEF Cambodia issues advisory as soaring temps threaten children’s health March 15, 2024 The StarHealth risks rise with rising temperatures in Malaysia March 14, 2024 Viet Nam NewsSaltwater intrusion threatens Mekong Delta rice crop March 14, 2024 The Jakarta PostExtreme weather looms over Indonesia March 13, 2024 The Kathmandu PostForest fires are raging in Nepal’s Taplejung district March 13, 2024 The Straits TimesPretty in pink: Tokyo leads Japan as sakura flowers blossom earlier than before March 13, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine agriculture losses due to El Niño hit P1.23 billion since January March 12, 2024 VIEW ALL DAILY DIGEST VIEW ALL Chinese doctors set new record for pig liver transplantMarch 18, 2024After a 9-hour surgery, doctors transplanted the entire liver of a multi-gene-edited pig into a patient who was brain-dead. As of Thursday, the liver has functioned for over 96 hours, breaking the previous record. Ex-aide of Malaysian PM Anwar takes major stake in tech firm, raising governance concerns Two Indonesians probed in suspected leak of fighter jet tech in South Korea Train derailment in Bangladesh: Relief train starts salvage ops Thaksin makes merit in Chiang Mai, says health ‘gradually improving’SPECIAL REPORTSVIEW ALL MORE HEADLINES Indonesia’s corruption watchdog arrests 15 employees in prison bribery scandal ... Superhighway with no speed limit planned for South Jeolla Province ... Thai police bust major online scam syndicate; two Malaysians among nine arrested ... ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE The Korea HeraldLeaders call for action against threats to democracy posed by AI March 19, 2024 The StatesmanIndia’s Mission AI March 19, 2024 Viet Nam NewsFuture of Vietnamese journalism looks brighter than ever in era of AI: Press forum March 18, 2024 The Korea HeraldJeju introduces virtual news presenter March 15, 2024 China DailyExperts: AI will boost stock market March 14, 2024 The Nation3 ways generative AI will impact the way we work this year March 13, 2024 China DailyAI a booster for culture and creativity: Hong Kong university president March 13, 2024 China DailyChina set to narrow AI gap with firm efforts March 12, 2024 China DailyHuawei, OpenAI show tech evolution is relentless March 12, 2024 The Korea HeraldLG to develop AI model to treat Alzheimer’s, cancer March 12, 2024 The Jakarta PostAI the new obsession for venture capital investing March 8, 2024 China DailyChinese firms to usher in new AI era spurred by video-to-text model Sora: Experts March 7, 2024 The Star‘Automation to create new jobs’: Malaysian official March 7, 2024 The Japan NewsHalf of Japanese university students say they use Generative AI March 6, 2024 The Straits Times‘No one can put a stranglehold on us’: Chinese official on global tech race March 5, 2024 The Korea HeraldGlobal tech titans rush to visit Seoul to win AI leadership March 4, 2024 VIEW ALL THE ASIAN VIEW VIEW ALL The Daily StarNational affairsDhaka’s renewed denial of enforced disappearances The Daily StarDefence & SecurityTaking stock of Bangladesh’s maritime vulnerabilities The Kathmandu PostDefence & SecurityChina-India rivalry in the Indian Ocean ASEAN MATTERS The Straits TimesHigher fees for travellers flying out of Malaysian airports to Asean countries from June 1 March 15, 2024 Viet Nam NewsVietnamese, Lao parliaments step up cooperation March 12, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerVietnam adds voice, calls for restraint in Philippine-China sea row March 11, 2024 China DailyASEAN voices opposition to taking sides March 11, 2024 China DailyHong Kong business leader aims to lift ASEAN confidence in China’s economy March 11, 2024 The StarMalaysia is back in business, says PM Anwar at Melbourne summit March 8, 2024 The Straits TimesCloser Asean-Australia ties will preserve peace and stability in S-E Asia: S’pore PM March 7, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostCambodia’s defence minister warns against a divided ASEAN March 7, 2024 The StarAsean-Australia: Partnership that holds great promise March 7, 2024 The Jakarta PostASEAN, Australia call for respect of international law in South China Sea March 7, 2024 The NationASEAN Defence Ministers meeting looks at current and future challenges March 6, 2024 The StarAustralian companies keen to invest RM24.5 billion in Malaysia: PM Anwar March 6, 2024 Viet Nam NewsVietnam, Australia build practical, future-oriented relations March 6, 2024 The Jakarta PostAustralia announces $186 million funding for Asean projects, including maritime security March 5, 2024 The Star‘China remains a key ally’: PM Anwar says while asserting Malaysia’s independence March 5, 2024 The Jakarta PostASEAN, Australia set to talk economy amid geopolitical pressure March 4, 2024 VIEW ALL CROSS-STRAITS RELATIONS China DailyUS using Taiwan as ‘pawn’, says spokesperson March 14, 2024 The Straits Times‘Cannot be passive forever’: Taiwan updates definition of ‘first strike’ to counter China March 13, 2024 The Straits TimesChina’s top leaders adopt measured tone on Taiwan at Two Sessions meetings March 6, 2024 China DailyTaiwan’s patrols near Kinmen ‘beyond reproach’: China March 1, 2024 The Straits TimesTaiwan says 5 Chinese coast guard ships entered waters near front-line islands February 28, 2024 The Straits TimesWhy some Taiwanese want to boycott the viral ‘Ke Mu San’ TikTok dance February 26, 2024 China DailyChinese coast guard boosts patrols near Kinmen after deadly boat collision February 26, 2024 China DailyChina condemns US lawmakers interference in Taiwan during visit February 23, 2024 The Straits TimesChina coast guard boarded Taiwan tourist boat near front-line islands, says Taipei February 21, 2024 China DailyA cross-Strait tale of heritage and flavor February 13, 2024 The Straits TimesTaiwan ally Guatemala mulling over commercial ties with China February 7, 2024 The Straits TimesBeijing-friendly Han Kuo-yu elected speaker of Taiwan’s legislature February 2, 2024 China DailyChina slams US ‘provocation’ in Taiwan Strait, pledges further drills January 26, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerChina ‘appreciates’ PH’s adherence to One China Policy January 25, 2024 China Daily‘Status quo’ Taiwan remarks draw rebuke January 24, 2024 China DailyTaiwan election result won’t change trend of reunification January 19, 2024 VIEW ALL INDO-PACIFIC AND ASIA The Straits Times‘Significant strides’ made on IPEF, on to implementation: US commerce chief Raimondo March 15, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerArmed Forces of the Philippines chief meets with US Indo-Pacific Command head March 14, 2024 The Jakarta PostPast, present and future of ASEAN-Australia cooperation March 13, 2024 The Jakarta PostEV, capital city among points in Indonesia, Australia talks March 8, 2024 The Straits TimesIndia sends strategic message with Indian Ocean naval base as Maldives draws closer to China March 8, 2024 Viet Nam NewsVietnam-Australia elevate Comprehensive Strategic Partnership March 8, 2024 The Jakarta PostASEAN, Australia call for respect of international law in South China Sea March 7, 2024 The Japan NewsIndonesia wary of Chinese vessels in South China Sea February 28, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostCambodia-Australia trade, investor expansion sought February 26, 2024 The StatesmanIndia’s Jaishankar to visit Korea and Japan from 5 to 8 March February 23, 2024 The NationThai, US navies begin limited recovery mission of HTMS Sukhothai February 23, 2024 The Korea HeraldS. Korea, US, Japan concur on ‘stern’ response to NK-Russia arms deal February 23, 2024 The NationSouth Korea’s place in the Indo-Pacific and ASEAN February 19, 2024 The Japan NewsJapan’s Foreign Minister aims to strengthen diplomatic relations with Pacific Island nations February 14, 2024 The Korea HeraldWhite House touts trilateral cooperation with S. Korea, Japan as key feat in Indo-Pacific Strategy February 13, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerSwiss foreign minister to visit PH on Feb. 8 February 8, 2024 VIEW ALL ASIAN EDITORS CIRCLE VIEW ALL The Korea HeraldNational affairsConditions for dealing with South Korea’s baby bust The Jakarta PostEditorialElecting Jakarta’s leader DawnCrimeOnline darkness COMBATING INFLATION The StarReject traders who sell food at inflated prices: Malaysian minister March 15, 2024 The Korea HeraldAn apple a day fritters savings away? Apple price rises to all-time high March 14, 2024 The Jakarta PostIndonesia vows to keep food prices stable during Ramadan March 13, 2024 China DailyChina’s consumer prices return to positive territory March 12, 2024 The Daily StarPrices of Ramadan essentials surge March 12, 2024 The Korea HeraldKoreans lose appetite for fruits amid soaring prices March 11, 2024 The Daily StarBangladesh reduces fuel price March 8, 2024 The Daily StarInflation in Bangladesh falls March 7, 2024 The Korea HeraldSouth Korea on guard against inflation March 7, 2024 The StatesmanIndians keen on buying bigger houses even amid inflation: Survey March 6, 2024 The Jakarta PostRice prices begin to fall as Indonesian authorities probes cartel practice among traders March 5, 2024 The Daily StarInflation isn’t main concern of people: Bangladesh finance minister March 5, 2024 The Jakarta Post‘Shrinkflation’ takes edge off rising prices, Indonesian manufacturers say March 4, 2024 The Daily StarFuel price will come down this month if we can start adjustment: Bangladesh minister for power March 4, 2024 The StarMalaysia’s school bus fees to go up March 4, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostCambodian ministry proposes security measures for value of rice amid declining prices February 29, 2024 VIEW ALL SPORTS & GAMES The StarGovt to study details before decision on Commonwealth Games in Malaysia March 18, 2024 The NationPM Srettha convinced Chiang Mai will win bid to host Formula E race early next year March 18, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostCambodian boxer Lvay claims World Super-4 title, dream comes true March 15, 2024 The StarTang Jie-Ee Wei topple 2021 world champions to reach All-England second round March 14, 2024 The StarBall is on Malaysia’s court as RM600 million on offer to host Commonwealth Games March 13, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerManny Pacquiao ‘ready to go’ for comeback fight, possibly in Saudi Arabia March 13, 2024 Viet Nam NewsMarathoner dreams of being first vision-impaired ironman March 11, 2024 The Straits TimesSingapore’s swim sisters aim to create more history at Paris Olympics March 7, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostFrom the Gulf of Thailand to the ring: The epic journey of Cambodian Kun Khmer fighter Chan Na March 6, 2024 The Daily StarPunching through stereotypes: Nishat Khan’s unconventional path to boxing success March 5, 2024 The Korea HeraldFake news on soccer star generated 700 million won: Report March 4, 2024 China DailyInspiration on the ice against all odds as Macao athlete defies cancer to pursue dreams March 1, 2024 The Straits TimesMessi saga shows lucrative Chinese football market comes with political risks: Analysts February 29, 2024 China DailyI’ll KO any doubt over division’s ‘true king’: MMA world champ Tang Kai February 29, 2024 China Daily‘En garde’ for Paris glory February 27, 2024 China DailySport becoming a support for refugees worldwide: Chinese ambassador to UN refugee agency February 26, 2024 VIEW ALL ASIA ON SCREEN VIEW ALL Look Through: For the Golden Gays, age is just a number when on stageLook Through: For the Golden Gays, age is just a number when on stageThai ex-PM Thaksin meets prosecutor on royal insult case, appears 'truly ill'Thai ex-PM Thaksin meets prosecutor on royal insult case, appears 'truly ill'A special love storyA special love storyBeer from Bread: Cutting HK's Food WasteBeer from Bread: Cutting HK's Food WasteFlower FantasiaFlower FantasiaIn discussion with a Nobel Laureate: the possibility of no pandemic ever again In discussion with a Nobel Laureate: the possibility of no pandemic ever again Promoting lotus-themed TourismPromoting lotus-themed TourismVan Gogh art lighting experience in HCM CityVan Gogh art lighting experience in HCM CityDavid Beckham arrives in ThailandDavid Beckham arrives in ThailandExcavating Kinh Thien PalaceExcavating Kinh Thien Palace Look Through: For the Golden Gays, age is just a number when on stageThai ex-PM Thaksin meets prosecutor on royal insult case, appears 'truly ill'A special love storyBeer from Bread: Cutting HK's Food WasteFlower FantasiaIn discussion with a Nobel Laureate: the possibility of no pandemic ever again Promoting lotus-themed TourismVan Gogh art lighting experience in HCM CityDavid Beckham arrives in ThailandExcavating Kinh Thien Palace SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA The Kathmandu PostKarnali folk in Nepal return to oil lamps as electricity supply proves unreliable March 18, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostCambodia one of top countries with 70% of businesses female owned March 14, 2024 The NationMagnificence: Celebrating World Elephant Day March 14, 2024 China DailyRedefining weddings in the age of individuality March 14, 2024 The Japan NewsDouble Oscars shows power of visual imagery in Japanese films; Miyazaki Revels in Win March 13, 2024 The Straits TimesPregnant women in war-torn Myanmar face perilous childbirth March 12, 2024 The StarNumber of male sexual harassment victims on the rise in Malaysia March 12, 2024 DawnThe phenomenon of Asif Zardari March 11, 2024 The Daily StarWomen outnumber men in farming sector March 8, 2024 The Korea HeraldAbortion in S. Korea: neither illegal nor legal March 8, 2024 Asia News NetworkLong way to go for China’s first homegrown airliner March 6, 2024 The Daily StarTo Europe Via Libya: A voyage fraught with peril February 23, 2024 The Kathmandu PostTibet border closure hits family reunions, local trade February 23, 2024 The Daily StarBangladesh’s migrant workers: Record 4,552 returned home dead last year February 20, 2024 The Japan NewsLunar New Year celebrated in Japan’s Chinatowns February 13, 2024 China DailyTradition of lucky money a financial strain on elderly February 8, 2024 VIEW ALL GO DEEPER WITH ANN Coming Soon ANN Newsletter Sign up here Follow us: