Asia News NetworkTODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS US President Trump eyes summit with Chinese, Russian counterparts Xi, Putin; shakes up world order South Korea urges North Korea to stop demolishing reunion siteTech giants support Indonesia’s plan to restrict children from social mediaMalaysian octogenarian couples share secret on how relationships stand the test of timeMORE HEADLINES TOP NEWSUS President Trump offers top-end jets, trade deal to India in PM Modi bromanceIndia’s Manipur placed under President’s Rule amid political turmoilIndonesia, Turkiye greenlight drone, warship construction in archipelagoPhilippines eyes sea drills with France, Italy, UKFurther study needed on proposal to build wall along Thai-Cambodian borderBangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus hints at national election in DecemberAmendment of Peaceful Assembly Act 2012: Let the people assemble, says Malaysia PM AnwarThailand bans exports of 11 products to Myanmar, including fuel, citing fraudVIEW ALL MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS 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, 2025 The NationThailand confirms release of 5 hostages, urges freedom for remaining ones January 31, 2025 DawnWhy US President Trump’s proposal on Palestinian displacement from Gaza rings alarm bells January 27, 2025 The Yomiuri ShimbunPalestinian envoy to Japan seeks more Gaza progress January 24, 2025 The Jakarta PostIndonesia calls on UNSC to work toward lasting peace in Gaza January 23, 2025 The NationThailand’s People’s Party pushes government to secure release of Thai hostages in Gaza January 21, 2025VIEW ALL CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT The NationWildfires rage across northern Thailand, Phetchabun worst hit February 14, 2025 Kuensel50-hectare tree plantation in Bhutan to restore white-bellied heron habitats February 14, 2025 The Jakarta PostMassive flooding strikes Indonesia’s South Sulawesi February 13, 2025 Philippine Daily InquirerExtreme weather study says Philippines 10th hardest hit February 13, 2025 KuenselBhutan hosts global carbon market meeting to advance Article 6 implementation February 13, 2025 The Jakarta PostMinistry investigates mass fish deaths at Indonesia’s Jatiluhur dam February 12, 2025 The Japan NewsJapan seeks to improve post-quake support system February 12, 2025 Viet Nam NewsMekong Delta provinces tighten measures to prevent forest fires February 12, 2025 The Kathmandu PostWildfire continues to rage in Timang forest in Nepal’s Manang February 11, 2025 The Straits TimesSingapore releases new emissions targets for 2035, on track to reaching net zero by 2050 February 11, 2025 Viet Nam NewsWWF-Vietnam identifies six successful plastic reduction models for nationwide expansion February 11, 2025 The Jakarta PostMt. Semeru erupts again, triggers ashfall in three districts February 10, 2025 The Korea HeraldBy 2100, heat waves in Korea could begin as early as May February 10, 2025 Philippine Daily Inquirer3 weather systems to bring rains across Philippines February 10, 2025 The Phnom Penh PostAir pollution kills five children across East Asia and the Pacific every day: UNICEF report February 7, 2025 The Japan NewsANA, JAL cancel more flights as heavy snowfall continues in Japan February 7, 2025VIEW ALL HEALTH The Kathmandu PostNepal’s month-long free health screening commences February 14, 2025 The StarVape sellers blow past new regulations in Malaysia February 14, 2025 The Straits TimesSingapore nurses win award for using plastic tubes instead of needles for overnight dialysis patients February 14, 2025 The StarSARMs: A dangerous path to fitness, says Malaysian health experts February 13, 2025 The Kathmandu PostNepali Congress-UML wrangling over hospital appointment cripples vital institution February 13, 2025 The StarMalaysia makes digital health progress, but staffing woes remain February 12, 2025 The Kathmandu PostLaos seeks to adopt eye treatment model of Nepali ophthalmology institute February 12, 2025 The Phnom Penh PostNew policy milestone aims to tackle harmful alcohol consumption in Cambodia February 12, 2025 The Jakarta PostIndonesia kicks off $183 million free health screening February 11, 2025 The StarSupport needed for 40,000+ Malaysian civil servants identified as high risk for mental health issues February 11, 2025 The Kathmandu PostNepal starts conducting mpox clade tests in its own lab February 11, 2025 Viet Nam NewsWHO warns of measles surge in Vietnam February 7, 2025 China DailyShanghai researchers develop non-invasive method to monitor blood glucose February 7, 2025 The Straits TimesTwo cancer surgeons each receive $6m research award to study cancers prevalent in Singapore February 7, 2025 The Jakarta PostFive officer suicides highlight mental health crisis in Indonesian National Police February 6, 2025 The StarNo avian flu cases in Malaysia, but caution urged February 6, 2025VIEW ALL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE China DailyChina’s AI surge fuels optimism on A-share market February 14, 2025 China DailyChina committed to actively promoting development, governance of AI February 13, 2025 The Straits TimesFaster, more effective knee replacement surgery at Singapore hospital with new AI algorithm February 12, 2025 China DailyDeepSeek to help Chinese AI chip firms challenge Nvidia February 12, 2025 KuenselBuddhaBot: AI for Buddhism February 11, 2025 The Korea HeraldSouth Korean intel agency warns against DeepSeek privacy risks February 10, 2025 The Korea HeraldSouth Korea’s ministries, businesses block DeepSeek over security concerns February 7, 2025 The Japan NewsJapan PM Ishiba eyes boosting Japan-U.S. cooperation on AI February 6, 2025 The Korea HeraldSamsung, OpenAI, Softbank chiefs convene in Seoul to discuss AI partnership February 5, 2025 The Straits TimesAustralia bans DeepSeek from government tech on security concern February 5, 2025 The Jakarta PostTech leaders call DeepSeek ‘game changer’, but will it help Indonesia catch up? February 5, 2025 China DailyDeepSeek sets benchmark for Chinese firms, experts say February 4, 2025 The Korea HeraldAI chips in 2025: Smaller, faster, smarter February 3, 2025 China DailyWhy is Chinese AI startup DeepSeek stirring up the tech world? February 3, 2025 KuenselBhutan faces AI readiness gaps, calls for national strategy January 31, 2025 The StarChina’s AI quantum leap: The dawn of a new AI order January 31, 2025VIEW ALL DAILY DIGESTVIEW ALL Teacher accused of inflicting brutal punishment in NepalFebruary 14, 2025The marks left by the heated spatula are clearly visible on the cheeks of two students, aged 9 and 10.At least 4 dead after suspected gas explosion at popular mall in TaiwanPhilippines, Malaysia among top 10 sources of romance scams: credit rating firmLost in Translation: French tourist stranded in Thailand’s Doi Tao after seeking to visit Koh TaoJapanese ski resorts struggle amid declining birthrateSPECIAL REPORTSVIEW ALL MORE HEADLINESHonda, Nissan terminate merger talks ...Thousands of call centre victims in Myanmar to be released ...Over 23,000 prosecuted for duty-related crimes between Jan and Nov 2024 in China ...THE ASIAN VIEWVIEW ALL The Daily StarNational affairsHow Bangladeshi ex-PM Sheikh Hasina used and abused intelligence agencies DawnOPINIONPakistan’s PTI’s losing gambit Philippine Daily InquirerCourt and CrimeA nation judged by its prisonsFIGHTING FAKE NEWS 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, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostUNESCO: Two-thirds of content creators fail to verify facts December 3, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostCambodia’s Information Minister urges action against fake news and AI challenges December 2, 2024VIEW ALL ASEAN MATTERS Viet Nam NewsVietnam takes part in 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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, 2024 China DailyEfforts urged to boost trade ties across Taiwan Strait December 10, 2024 The Straits TimesTaiwan raises alert as China deploys 90 ships in likely drills December 10, 2024 The Daily StarTaiwan reports near doubling of Chinese warships nearby December 9, 2024VIEW ALL INDO-PACIFIC AND ASIA 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 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Here’s a look at the reasons January 17, 2025 The Daily StarInflation biggest concern for Bangladesh in 2025: World Economic Forum January 17, 2025VIEW ALL SPORTS & GAMES 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, 2025 China DailyChina’s ethnic athletes shine at Winter Asiad February 11, 2025 The Daily StarRohit hundred flattens England as India clinch ODI series February 10, 2025 China DailyAll set for 9th Asian Winter Games February 7, 2025 DawnWomen players beat the odds to cut a path for ice hockey in Iran February 5, 2025 KuenselBhutanese boxers prepare for four-nation boxing event February 4, 2025 The StatesmanIndia thrash SA to defend women’s U19 World Cup title February 3, 2025 Viet Nam NewsThree Vietnamese players heading to World Junior Chess Championships January 31, 2025 The Japan NewsMongolian Hoshoryu still coming to grips with victory that propelled him to sumo’s highest rank January 28, 2025 Philippine Daily InquirerFilipino Olympic gymnast Jung-Ruivivar’s revelation of eating disorder proves that elite athletes aren’t immune January 27, 2025 Philippine Daily InquirerFilipino Olympian Delgaco looks to spearhead Filipino rowers’ SEA Games charge January 23, 2025 China DailyDedicated railway line opens for 9th Asian Winter Games January 22, 2025 The StarBright outlook for former Malaysian world champs Aaron-Wooi Yik after better showing in India January 21, 2025 Vientiane TimesLao football body summarises success in 2024, plans for 2025 January 20, 2025VIEW ALL ASIA ON SCREENVIEW ALL First look at Singapore’s Rainforest Wild Asia in MandaiFirst look at Singapore’s Rainforest Wild Asia in MandaiBreaking the walls of silence for those suffering with aphasiaBreaking the walls of silence for those suffering with aphasiaVietnamese festivals embrace community spiritVietnamese festivals embrace community spiritString of tradition: A legacy in water puppetryString of tradition: A legacy in water puppetryNew hope for a new year in diplomacyNew hope for a new year in diplomacyFirst-time pet owners: Are you ready for your first (fur)baby?First-time pet owners: Are you ready for your first (fur)baby?When music bridges us together: A conversation with China’s first female conductorWhen music bridges us together: A conversation with China’s first female conductorHighland teaHighland teaHighway to Everest is paved with hopeHighway to Everest is paved with hopeTamu Lhosar in KathmanduTamu Lhosar in KathmanduFirst look at Singapore’s Rainforest Wild Asia in MandaiBreaking the walls of silence for those suffering with aphasiaVietnamese festivals embrace community spiritString of tradition: A legacy in water puppetryNew hope for a new year in diplomacyFirst-time pet owners: Are you ready for your first (fur)baby?When music bridges us together: A conversation with China’s first female conductorHighland teaHighway to Everest is paved with hopeTamu Lhosar in KathmanduSPOTLIGHT ON ASIA The Daily StarValentine’s and Falgun shifts Dhaka’s flower markets into overdrive before the city wakes February 14, 2025 The Korea HeraldLove on repeat: Why the 14th of every month is special day for lovers in Korea February 14, 2025 The StarBuying time for Malaysia’s dying tapir February 13, 2025 The Kathmandu PostThe Ranjana Script: A timeless Nepali cultural treasure February 13, 2025 The Japan NewsSuperhero team marks 25 years of promoting island in Japan’s Kagoshima February 12, 2025 Philippine Daily InquirerNature’s poetics in the art of Filipino artist Geraldine Javier February 12, 2025 The Japan NewsMaki-e artisan from Kyoto preserves traditional lacquerware craft February 11, 2025 The Yomiuri ShimbunJapan’s Fukuoka to Create ‘City of Culture, Art’ Through Renovation of Museums February 10, 2025 The NationBang Kachao: A cyclist’s haven and nature escape near Bangkok February 10, 2025 The Korea HeraldCan Seoul Fashion Week be improved? 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