Asia News Network TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS China spokesperson mocks Philippines’ removal of shoal barrier as ‘self-amusement’ China’s Xi, not premier, delivers National Day speech in break with convention TIkTok laments Indonesia’s social media commerce ban Indonesia’s Putri Ariani finishes fourth in ‘America’s Got Talent’MORE HEADLINES TOP NEWS DawnCanada PM says he is sure Blinken will raise murder case with India September 29, 2023 The Straits TimesChina’s Defence Minister Li Shangfu skips first event since graft reports September 29, 2023 The Korea HeraldNorth Korea stipulates nuclear force-building policy in constitution September 29, 2023 The Straits TimesTaiwan unveils first domestically built submarineTaiwan unveils first domestically built submarine September 29, 2023 China DailyChina Evergrande says boss suspected of ‘illegal crimes’ September 29, 2023 Viet Nam NewsVietnam loses US$350 million due to copyright infringement September 29, 2023 The NationAsean, China, and UNODC agree to address criminal scams in Southeast Asia September 28, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerLawmakers to reallocate intelligence funds to government units fighting for Philippines’ right over West Philippine Sea September 28, 2023 The Jakarta PostJokowi flexes political muscle to ensure future of clan September 28, 2023 The Korea HeraldNorth Korea decides to expel US soldier Travis King September 28, 2023 The Jakarta PostBali to use tourist tax for waste management, cultural preservation September 28, 2023 The Straits TimesMyanmar garment workers struggle to survive – and keep up with global orders September 28, 2023 China DailyChina strongly opposes US sanctions on Chinese entities September 27, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines vows no backing down as China warns against provocation September 27, 2023 The Straits TimesVietnam protests against China’s vessel ID stations in Paracel Islands September 27, 2023 The Straits TimesResumption of trilateral summit first step towards mending South Korea and China ties September 27, 2023 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE The Straits TimesIBM to give free AI training for targeted 2 million people by 2026 September 29, 2023 The StarThe dark side of AI on social media September 28, 2023 The Korea HeraldSK Telecom to triple investment in AI September 27, 2023 China DailyHi, Robot: Machines ubiquitous at Asian Games September 26, 2023 DawnOpenAI’s ChatGPT will ‘see, hear and speak’ in major update September 26, 2023 The Straits TimesAI sportscasters claim place in Philippine sports, but critics say they lack ‘soul’ September 26, 2023 The Korea HeraldSKT, OpenAI hold AI competition for social good September 26, 2023 The Straits TimesSmooth ride so far for ‘robocabs’ in China, but mainstream use still years away, say experts September 25, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerAI both a risk and opportunity for journalism: Study September 21, 2023 The Straits TimesHuawei wants its AI chips to provide ‘second option for the world’ September 21, 2023 The Straits TimesSingapore shares early adopter tips to help other nations embrace AI September 20, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerFeeling disposable in the age of AI? 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