Asia News Network TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS Government decides to evict over 1 million foreigners illegally residing in Pakistan: State media Indonesian state firms accused of selling arms to Myanmar junta China hopes US will ‘do more things’ conducive to dialogue Singapore’s athletics fraternity hail Shanti Pereira’s performance as ‘one for the ages’MORE HEADLINES TOP NEWS Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine Coast Guard vows ‘good use’ of realigned secret fund from Sara Duterte’s offices October 3, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines, US begin 2-week joint naval exercises October 3, 2023 China DailyWorld Bank projects 5.1% growth for China in 2023 October 3, 2023 The Jakarta PostJokowi inaugurates Jakarta-Bandung ‘Whoosh’ high-speed railway October 3, 2023 The Korea HeraldNational Assembly speeds up efforts to outlaw dog meat consumption in South Korea October 3, 2023 The Daily StarDemocracy must continue in Bangladesh at any cost: PM Hasina October 3, 2023 The Jakarta PostIndonesia steps up nuclear diplomacy after securing IAEA board seat October 2, 2023 Dawn‘Enough is enough’: Balochistan government declares ‘all-out war’ against terrorists October 2, 2023 The StarMalaria makes a scary comeback in Malaysia October 2, 2023 The Kathmandu PostRising doctor-patient tensions continue to threaten Nepal’s healthcare October 2, 2023 Philippine Daily Inquirer4 members of Surigao ‘cult’ to testify against leader October 2, 2023 The Straits TimesAgeing trees show a crisis looms for the world’s everything oil October 2, 2023 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 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE The NationAs AI rises, list of ‘future-proof careers’ expires in 2027 October 2, 2023 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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