Asia News NetworkTODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS Chinese President Xi lauds Thailand’s efforts to crack down on scam call centres in meeting with PM Paetongtarn South Korea’s ministries, businesses block DeepSeek over security concernsVietnam’s digital economy expands rapidly, leading Southeast AsiaColdplay filmed new music video in Singapore, performed on floating stage in Marina BayMORE HEADLINES TOP NEWSHongkong Post to continue to suspend parcels to the USJapan to allow foreigners to engage in home care servicesIndia seeks to push pace of defence cooperation with Southeast AsiaMyanmar pro-democracy rebels condemn junta’s airstrikes; In Tokyo, NUG officials decry civilian deathsNo impeachment trial vs Philippine VP Duterte during break of Congress, says senate presidentMalaysia-India diplomacy could ease ASEAN tariff hurdleSultan Hassanal’s state visit highlights Brunei-China bilateral cooperation, ties; meets with President XiEx-Bangladesh PM Hasina’s extradition: ‘India has not responded to Dhaka’s request’VIEW ALL MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS 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, 2025 DawnWhat are the main elements of the Gaza ceasefire deal? January 20, 2025 The Kathmandu PostNepali student Bipin Joshi not in the Hamas-released list of hostages to be freed immediately January 20, 2025 The StarGaza ceasefire will bring much-needed relief, says Malaysia PM Anwar January 17, 2025 The Straits TimesIsrael, Hamas reach ceasefire deal designed to end 15-month Gaza war, official says January 16, 2025 The StarMalaysia, UK optimistic about securing swift settlement for Gaza, says PM Anwar January 16, 2025 The Kathmandu PostNepal continues diplomatic push to secure release of student held captive by Hamas January 15, 2025VIEW ALL CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 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, 2025 The Korea HeraldSouth Korea to see early spring, extended summer due to climate shifts: local meteorologist February 7, 2025 The Phnom Penh PostIncrease in common mosquitoes in Cambodia attributed to dry season, climate change February 6, 2025 The Kathmandu PostEfforts fail to douse fires raging in three Nepali mountain districts February 6, 2025 DawnGlobal conference in Islamabad to breathe new life into climate action February 6, 2025 The Japan NewsTEPCO to dismantle treated water tanks at Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant February 5, 2025 Philippine Daily InquirerIllegal mining allegedly perpetrated by Chinese in Philippines’ Surigao City leaves deep, painful scars February 5, 2025 The Phnom Penh PostAlmost one-third of protected forest in Cambodia’s Preah Vihear destroyed by fire February 5, 2025 The Jakarta PostIndonesia wavering on climate commitments amid global uncertainty February 4, 2025 The Kathmandu PostWildfire troubles Nepal’s Gaurishankar area, smoke hides snow-capped peaks February 4, 2025 The StarOver 800 health cases detected among flood victims in Malaysia’s Sabah, Sarawak February 4, 2025 The Daily StarDhaka’s dying rivers: Pollution sources nearly doubled in 5 years February 3, 2025 Viet Nam NewsVietnam braces for intense cold wave in February, expert warns February 3, 2025 The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s Central Java braces for more extreme weather after disasters kill 27 January 31, 2025 The StarMalaysia PM Anwar urges disaster agency to mobilise full machinery for Sabah and Sarawak floods January 31, 2025VIEW ALL HEALTH 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, 2025 Borneo BulletinBrunei introduces pneumococcal vaccine for infants, children February 6, 2025 KuenselBhutan and UN-FAO launch “One-Child, One-Egg” initiative February 6, 2025 The Straits TimesSingapore earmarks about $2.4m to tackle tick-borne diseases February 5, 2025 Vientiane TimesPoor air quality in Laos raises health concerns February 5, 2025 The Kathmandu PostSubstandard medicines recalled in Nepal, but many may have already been sold February 5, 2025 The Straits TimesTaiwan actress Barbie Hsu’s shocking death: What is influenza, and how can it turn deadly? February 4, 2025 Borneo BulletinRise in cancer cases in Brunei: Early detection and prevention crucial February 4, 2025 KuenselBhutan’s PrEP medication rollout: A game-changer in HIV prevention February 4, 2025 The Kathmandu PostDropout school girls, anti-vaxxers key challenges to Nepal’s upcoming HPV drive February 3, 2025 Vientiane TimesLao health ministry pilots text message infant vaccination reminders February 3, 2025 Philippine Daily InquirerIn the Philippines, more parental, local government actions vs teen pregnancies urged February 3, 2025VIEW ALL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 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? 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