Asia News Network TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS China can overtake US as world’s biggest economy by 2035: Former IMF deputy chief Super typhoon Mawar intensifies as it nears Philippines Kishida takes hands-on approach to revive domestic chipmaking When an online job search becomes a trap for the unwaryMORE HEADLINES TOP NEWS China DailyChina’s Commerce Minist May 26, 2023 The Straits TimesJapan scrambled jets after Russian planes seen off coasts May 26, 2023 Viet Nam NewsVietnam demands China withdraw survey ship, vessels from Vietnamese waters May 26, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerPresident Marcos calls for resumption of negotiations for bilateral PH-EU trade agreement May 26, 2023 The Jakarta PostBank of Indonesia focused on ‘stability’ as US debt worries roil markets May 26, 2023 China DailyADB urges Asean to boost life quality for faster recovery May 26, 2023 The Straits TimesDe-risking, taken too far, will lead to fragmented and decoupled world economy: S’pore DPM May 26, 2023 The Jakarta PostIndonesia to issue rules on rights of publishers soon: Coordinating Minister Mahfud May 26, 2023 China DailyUS urged to reciprocate new envoy’s push for better relations May 25, 2023 The Jakarta PostJapan won’t join NATO, but aware of liaison office plan: PM Kishida May 25, 2023 The Daily StarUS to deny visas to those believed to have undermined Bangladesh poll process May 25, 2023 The Statesman19 opposition parties to boycott inauguration of India’s new Parliament building May 25, 2023 DawnPakistan’s Defence Minister Asif says government mulling banning PTI over May 9 violence May 25, 2023 The Korea HeraldSouth Korea eyes clampdown on protests by criminal offenders May 25, 2023 China Daily‘Hello Hong Kong’ campaign issues 200,000 free air tickets May 25, 2023 China DailyChina blasts Japan over export curbs on 23 types of chipmaking technology May 24, 2023 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGECE 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. 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PANDEMIC 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 China DailyCovid-19 oral drugs prescribed in Hong Kong are safe, effective: Government May 15, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerCovid-19 cases plateauing: Philippines Department of Health May 12, 2023 The Korea HeraldAt last, an end to Covid-19 emergency in South Korea May 12, 2023 The Straits TimesCovid-19 infection waning, but vaccinations still crucial: S’pore Health minister May 11, 2023 The Jakarta PostExperts urge prudence in Indonesia’s plan to end Covid-19 emergency status May 11, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerCovid-19 positivity rate rises in Metro Manila, nationwide May 11, 2023 COMBATING INFLATION The Daily StarProgressive tax a remedy for inequality for Bangladesh May 24, 2023 The NationIn worrying trend, household debt passes 15 trillion baht: National Economic and Social Development Council May 24, 2023 The Korea HeraldInflation driving up costs to eat out May 18, 2023 The Straits TimesSugar prices to further spike due to reduced sugar production in India, export curbs May 17, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerGovernment fix sought as Philippine household spending continues to slide, GDP growth slowest in 7 quarters May 17, 2023 The Daily StarReforms must address rising inequality May 16, 2023 The Korea HeraldSouth Korea’s electricity bills to rise by 5.3% as Kepco battles mounting losses May 16, 2023 The Daily StarDon’t increase tax burden on ordinary people: Bangladesh PM May 15, 2023 The Daily StarIndia’s inflation likely hit 18-month low in April May 11, 2023 The Jakarta PostMillions of Indonesians at risk of falling back into poverty, World Bank warns May 11, 2023 The Daily StarBangladesh government buying sugar, edible oil to sell at subsidised rates May 10, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines’ jobless rate down to 4.7% in March 2023 May 9, 2023 The Daily StarNo let-up in price hike in Bangladesh May 5, 2023 The Korea HeraldHamburger prices jump 17% in April in Seoul May 5, 2023 The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s inflation slows further, dropping to 4.33% in April May 3, 2023 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May 22, 2023 The Straits Times42 promising young individuals from S’pore in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia list May 19, 2023 China DailyTaiping set to regain past glory as chocolate township May 19, 2023 The Jakarta PostSoutheast Asia seeks global recognition for ‘kebaya’ craft May 18, 2023 Viet Nam NewsRestoring French villas – keeping Hanoi’s cultural heritage May 15, 2023 The Korea HeraldS. Korea No country for working moms? May 12, 2023 The Straits TimesNightlife outlets at Orchard Towers struggle to find new homes ahead of impending ban May 10, 2023 The Straits TimesOn the ground at night with Singapore’s Spider-men May 8, 2023 The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s Tourism Minister expects economic ‘blessing’ from Asean Summit May 5, 2023 Philippine Daily Inquirer‘We’re not backing down’: PH message to China is now louder May 5, 2023 China Daily‘Mommy’s boy’ debate rages on social media May 5, 2023 GO DEEPER WITH ANN Coming Soon ANN Newsletter Sign up here Follow us: