Asia News Network TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS Japan national security chief criticises China’s military exercises UN expert concludes ‘forced labour’ has taken place in Xinjiang Beijing denounces proposed US-Taiwan trade agreement World’s heaviest captive panda cub born in ChinaMORE HEADLINES CHINA-TAIWAN TENSIONS The Straits TimesUS, Taiwan push to deepen trade ties amid China tensions China DailyTaiwan question seen as key to China-Japan ties The Straits TimesChina warns US against underestimating Beijing’s Taiwan resolve China DailyBeijing sanctions seven ‘Taiwan independence’ die-hards China DailyDrills are ‘stern deterrence to US-Taiwan collusion’: China Defence ministry The Straits TimesChina releases White Paper on Taiwan, warns it will not tolerate Taiwan ‘separatists’ TOP NEWS China Daily29 plead guilty to conspiracy to subvert state power in Hong Kong August 19, 2022 DawnPakistan government lifts ban on import of luxury items August 19, 2022 The Jakarta PostIndonesia government prepares for ‘turmoil’ with prudent 2023 budget August 19, 2022 The Straits TimesMalaysia ex-PM Najib discharges lawyers again as final appeal against graft conviction continues August 19, 2022 Philippine Daily InquirerBongbong Marcos meets Chinese envoy, eyes stronger PH-China ties August 19, 2022 The NationOmbudsman says no authority to consider issue of Prayut’s tenure August 19, 2022 The Korea HeraldNorth Korea fires 2 suspected cruise missiles on Yoon’s 100th day in office August 18, 2022 China DailyPLA participation in Russia exercise ‘routine’: China August 18, 2022 The Daily StarUN rights chief raises concerns over human rights issues in Bangladesh, calls for investigation August 18, 2022 The Korea HeraldSeoul won’t seek own nuclear deterrent: South Korea president August 18, 2022 The Japan NewsSri Lanka port welcomes China survey ship, rankling India, US August 18, 2022 The Straits TimesTaiwan shows off most advanced fighter jet after China drills August 18, 2022 The Daily StarHelp improve conditions in Rakhine: Rohingyas to UN rights chief August 17, 2022 The Japan NewsChina cannot use southern port for military purposes: Sri Lanka president August 17, 2022 The Jakarta Post‘Crisis after crisis’: Jokowi says Indonesia must remain vigilant, move forward August 17, 2022 The Straits TimesMalaysia’s ex-PM Najib loses bid to nullify 1MDB trial; final appeal to proceed August 17, 2022 COMBATING INFLATION Philippine Daily InquirerBakers’ turn: Price hike on bread prices sought to cover ingredient prices The StarMalaysian government channels RM20.94 billion for wage subsidy programme The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s inflation may exceed 4% next year, upping pressure on govt The Phnom Penh PostStrengthen monetary policy to curb rising inflation: Cambodia PM The StarUrban poor Malaysians sacrifice nutrition to cope with rising food prices Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine debt conundrum: Relying on consumption tax, making life tougher for the have-nots The Straits TimesInflation in Singapore expected to peak in Q4 and stabilise: DPM Wong China DailyChina unexpectedly cuts key rates to propel economic rebound The Korea HeraldSouth Korea raises alarm for supply shortage in farm products Philippine Daily InquirerSugar crisis may trigger price hikes of processed food, beverages The Daily StarRice prices go up again in Bangladesh The Jakarta PostIndonesia aims to combat food inflation with GMO, experts and farmers skeptical The Korea HeraldSouth Korea to expand food supply to tame prices ahead of Chuseok China DailyThailand hikes rate for 1st time since 2018 to tame inflation China DailyChina consumer prices increase mildly, factory inflation eases The Jakarta PostIndonesian consumers less confident but keep spending DAILY DIGEST VIEW ALL Pay up if you don’t want a drink: Malaysia’s coffeeshops to charge for not ordering drinksAugust 19, 2022Coffeeshop owners, who usually only sell drinks, earn their income through rental from food stall owners and selling drinks. US universities facing sharp fall in Chinese students In pictures: See how Luonan handmade hollow noodles are made Govt may legalise recreational use of cannabis in future: Thai Health minister NTU researchers develop transparent fire-resistant wood coatingSPECIAL REPORTSVIEW ALL MORE HEADLINES Ombudsman to make decision on Prayut’s tenure petition before Aug 23 ... Prayut hails Thai food power as Khao Soi named world’s best soup ... Child marriage, labour: Bangladesh’s schoolgirls bore heavy blow in pandemic ... SPECIAL FOCUS: FIGHTING THE PANDEMIC The Korea HeraldMillions of Covid-19 vaccines have been wasted in South Korea: Report The Korea HeraldSouth Korea says boosters now recommended after breakthrough Covid-19 The Japan NewsOnline Covid-19 test sales approved by Japan’s health ministry The Japan NewsJapan’s nationwide coronavirus cases hit record high China DailyChina and Hong Kong ‘actively discussing’ quarantine-free travel The Japan NewsMore than 400,000 doses of expired vaccine discarded in Tokyo The Japan NewsElderly care facilities under pressure amid Covid surge Philippine Daily InquirerBongbong Marcos receives second booster shot for Covid-19 The Jakarta PostThe arrival of a ‘final variant’ could mark the pandemic’s end China DailyHong Kong sees ‘significant’ rise in Covid-19 cases in children Philippine Daily InquirerUS CDC gives Philippines ‘high risk’ travel rating, citing rising Covid-19 cases The Korea HeraldSouth Korea forecasts severe cases to peak at some 900 in early September Viet Nam NewsVietnam health ministry warns of increasing serious Covid-19 cases Philippine Daily InquirerPandemic pushes 2.3 million Filipinos into poverty China Daily6 face mask products fail bacteria tests: Hong Kong consumer watchdog The Japan NewsPush to have children ages 5-11 get Covid-19 vaccines gains steam in Japan THE ASIAN VIEW VIEW ALL The Daily StarEditorialThere’s no alternative to Rohingya repatriation The Jakarta PostEditorialGeneral Hlaing’s ruthlessness The Daily StarOPINIONFree and fair elections: A far-fetched dream or a possible reality? SPECIAL FOCUS: CHINA AND ASEAN The Phnom Penh PostCambodia, China vow to prop up regional stability, prosperity: Ministry China DailyRCEP set to boost recovery, multilateralism: Experts Philippine Daily InquirerWho’s afraid of RCEP? The Jakarta PostRCEP’s fruits come with challenge of keeping China in check China DailyXi, Thongloun to witness China-Laos Railway opening Philippine Daily InquirerChina also harassing Filipino scientists: UP associate professor The StatesmanIndia at the heart of Asian power matrix Philippine Daily InquirerBeware of Beijing as election nears: Philippines maritime expert The NationBusinesses tap into opportunities in closer China-ASEAN cooperation The Phnom Penh PostASEM vows supply chain, digitalisation cooperation Philippine Daily InquirerChina has no right to demand ‘Sierra Madre’ removal: Philippines senators China DailyChina, ASEAN in comprehensive strategic partnership, says Xi The Straits TimesTimely for Asean, China to work on reopening borders: PM Lee The Jakarta PostPresident Xi, let’s sign the South China Sea code of conduct soon The StarMalaysia PM: Asean and China can make a real difference The Phnom Penh PostCambodia PM urges unity at ASEAN-China meet ASIAN EDITORS CIRCLE VIEW ALL The Korea HeraldGeopoliticsDokdo’s on-site lesson for multicultural youths The Daily StarGeopoliticsUS-China tensions: Crossing the red lines to nuclear war The Jakarta PostOPINIONHun Sen’s surprise move SPECIAL FOCUS: REINING GLOBAL WARMING The Daily StarClimate change impact: 14.8 million to be at risk of hunger by 2030 Ann Asianews NetworkHo Chi Minh City street turns into ‘rivers’ under heavy rain China DailyChongqing heat sparks highest health alert The StatesmanEnergy Conservation Bill a step towards decarbonising India DawnOne killed as parts of Karachi receive heavy to moderate rainfall The Kathmandu PostA dry spell in mid-monsoon pushes hundreds in Banke to migrate to India The NationHeavy rain, floods to hit Bangkok Philippine Daily InquirerFloods destroy school materials in Mindanao The Straits TimesEast Asia faces increase in heatwaves, urgent need to adapt: Study China DailyBroiling heat persists in many areas across China The Phnom Penh PostCambodian ministry issues flood, heavy rain warnings DawnKarachi set for more rains as another ‘low pressure’ weather heads towards Sindh The Straits TimesIndonesia deploys over 20 helicopters to fire-prone provinces as hot spots appear China DailyShanghai heatwave sets new annual record Viet Nam NewsGoing green gives businesses a competitive advantage The Phnom Penh PostTail end of typhoon strikes Cambodia SPORTS & GAMES The Japan NewsIntl sports events a ‘hotbed for misconduct’ China DailyJapanese hoping home advantage yields AFC success The Jakarta PostThree of Rodtang Jitmuangnon’s most impressive performances in ONE The Japan NewsChina beats Japan to claim the Asian Volleyball Confederation Cup champion The Japan NewsHanyu calls quad axel quest his ‘driving force’ The Straits TimesSquash: S’pore to welcome top players for World Tour gold event in November The NationThai tennis women too strong for Singapore, maintain winning streak Dawn2 Pakistani boxers go missing in Birmingham following Commonwealth Games DawnTen Sri Lankans vanish from Commonwealth Games: Official The Straits TimesCommonwealth Games: Yeo Jia Min wins S’pore’s first badminton women’s singles medal since 2002 The Straits TimesCommonwealth Games: S’pore’s Kean Yew admits struggling, working on consistency Borneo BulletinTimor Leste rout Brunei 10-0 China DailyChinese golf pro Feng Shanshan announces retirement The Jakarta PostEleven Asean Para Games swimmers contract Covid-19 The StatesmanChennai Chess Olympiad witnesses great sportsmanship The Phnom Penh PostCambodia earns first gold medal at ASEAN Para Games ASIA ON SCREEN VIEW ALL Look through: The fate of impounded stray dogsLook through: The fate of impounded stray dogsHo Chi Minh City street turns into 'rivers' under heavy rainHo Chi Minh City street turns into 'rivers' under heavy rainSri Mulyani reveals Indonesia's strategies for economic recoverySri Mulyani reveals Indonesia's strategies for economic recoveryAbra earthquake's trail of destructionAbra earthquake's trail of destructionHanoi's first park for poochesHanoi's first park for poochesRobot dog shows off "Chinese Kung Fu"Robot dog shows off "Chinese Kung Fu"Sand cats YouTube video proves adorable hitSand cats YouTube video proves adorable hitSoul food for vegetariansSoul food for vegetariansSculpting a masterpieceSculpting a masterpieceRising cost of living is squeezing Nepalis who were already on a tight budgetRising cost of living is squeezing Nepalis who were already on a tight budget Look through: The fate of impounded stray dogsHo Chi Minh City street turns into 'rivers' under heavy rainSri Mulyani reveals Indonesia's strategies for economic recoveryAbra earthquake's trail of destructionHanoi's first park for poochesRobot dog shows off "Chinese Kung Fu"Sand cats YouTube video proves adorable hitSoul food for vegetariansSculpting a masterpieceRising cost of living is squeezing Nepalis who were already on a tight budget SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s ‘toxic’ nationalism under scrutiny The Daily StarThe Great Divide that brought them together China DailyTop 10 digital economy cities in China The Japan NewsAbe security detail was rife with fundamental flaws The Straits TimesWFH no longer a perk but hiring standard in Indian tech sector China DailySpace odyssey Moon Man soars as China’s latest box-office champion The Korea HeraldWill Samsung make cars again? The Japan NewsPeople demand more transparency and accountability of social media Viet Nam NewsAspiring global nomad makes a U-turn, contemplates retirement The Kathmandu PostNepal’s youngest female electric bus driver on the road less travelled The Korea HeraldAfter elections, young politicians struggle to find their place The NationThai and Korean superstars take up top spots in media value rankings Philippine Daily InquirerDefiant Nobel laureate Maria Ressa fights for her freedom Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines to host SEA Games again in 2033 The Korea Herald‘Congratulations!’ followed by humiliation: Why some use violence to celebrate milestones The Jakarta Post‘Moms for Ganjar’ demonstrate the politics of housewives ahead of elections GO DEEPER WITH ANN Coming Soon ANN Newsletter Sign up here Follow us: