Asia News Network TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS IMF lifts 2023 global growth forecast to 2.9% Myanmar slapped with fresh sanctions on eve of coup anniversary South Korea, US agree to further step up military exercises CDs still hold sway in streaming era in JapanMORE HEADLINES GLOBAL WARMING The Jakarta PostIndonesian, Philippine water experts push for more sustainable dams amid climate change The Jakarta PostCrude palm oil exports to drop further as more palm oil goes to biodiesel: GAPKI The Jakarta PostFunding, research hamper Indonesia’s seaweed potential for biofuel The Jakarta PostEU’s green policy a priority for Asean Philippine Daily InquirerAgri damage caused by floods, rains nears P900 million mark The Phnom Penh PostCambodia authorities warn of approaching cold snap The Japan NewsSnow storm halts transport across Japan, at least one dead The Korea HeraldBitter cold snap continues, heavy snow to follow in Korea China DailyHong Kong Observatory records lowest temperature at 1.3°C in Tai Mo Shan The StarJohor cops to airlift food, supplies to over 1,500 people trapped by rising waters China DailyChinese courts make efforts to improve eco-environmental protection The Yomiuri ShimbunJapan authorities warn of health, traffic dangers amid severe cold spell The Star‘Snuff out the open burning now’: M’sian environmentalists The Korea HeraldSiberian cold wave sweeps South Korea The Phnom Penh PostStung Prek Tnaot River’s banks collapse as houses drop into floodwaters The Straits TimesDavos 2023: Climate change litigation set to grow, says WEF panel PANDEMIC The Korea HeraldSouth Korea PM hints at earlier lifting of visa restrictions on China The Korea HeraldSouth Koreans remain cautious over eased masking rule DawnThree years on, WHO says Covid still global emergency The Yomiuri ShimbunChina says Covid-19 situation at ‘low level’ after holiday The Japan NewsChina resumes visa issuance for Japanese Philippine Daily InquirerCovid-19 no longer public health emergency, says DOH adviser The Korea HeraldS. Korea: Indoor masking eased, with hope, confusion China DailyHK set to scrap isolation for people with Covid, tally 3,283 The Daily StarWorld’s first intranasal Covid vaccine launched in Delhi The Jakarta PostNorth Korea locks down capital city over ‘respiratory illness’: Report The Japan NewsJapan to lower Covid-19 classification on May 8 The StarThree years on, the battle is not yet over The Straits TimesChina says Covid-19 deaths, severe cases drop by more than 70% China DailyTourists swarm Macao at Lunar New Year as virus curbs eased The Straits Times413 people get Covid-19 vaccine injury payouts, over $1.8m offered to applicants The Korea HeraldNo mask mandate at South Korea’s schools, airports – but still on buses, trains TOP NEWS DawnDeath toll from suicide attack on mosque in Peshawar’s Police Lines rises to 100 The StatesmanIndia’s budget will meet aspirations of common man: PM Modi China DailyChina expresses concern over reports of Huawei export curbs The Jakarta PostIndonesian police find local trader forged ingredient label in probe of cough syrup deaths The Straits TimesMalaysia’s ex-PMs Mahathir, Muhyiddin sued over termination of high-speed rail project with S’pore The Korea HeraldCalls for South Korea’s nuclear buildup a chance to widen debate: Experts China DailyAsean cities face uphill battle to preserve heritage The Star1MDB saga: Pay up, PM Anwar tells Goldman Sachs Dawn59 killed, 157 injured in blast at Peshawar Police Lines mosque The Daily StarIndia’s top court to hear pleas challenging ban on BBC documentary China DailyChina Coast Guard warns away Japanese ships off Diaoyu islands Chin Soo FangSingapore, Malaysia sign agreements to deepen cooperation in digital, green economy The Straits TimesNato’s Stoltenberg arrives in South Korea to deepen alliance’s ties in Asia The Japan NewsKishida Determined to Reinforce G7’s Central Role in World Affairs The Japan NewsJapan, Philippines Eye Summit in Tokyo in Early February The Straits TimesMalaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim to meet PM Lee during official visit to Singapore on Jan 30 COMBATING INFLATION The Daily StarRetail power price: Hiked again, in just 3 weeks February 1, 2023 The Yomiuri ShimbunMore support planned to ease electric bill burden for Japanese February 1, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerPlunging consumer spending is writing on the wall for Philippine’s GDP February 1, 2023 The Yomiuri ShimbunJapan electronics union to seek pay scale hike of ¥7,000 or more January 27, 2023 The Korea HeraldSeoul to expand energy vouchers for low-income families January 27, 2023 The Yomiuri ShimbunJapanese labour, management agree wage hikes necessary amid inflation January 26, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerOnion prices worldwide much lower, deepen questions on incredulous costs in Philippines January 26, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerCartels suspected behind ‘artificial’ onion prices: Philippines politician January 26, 2023 The Straits TimesWill wages in Japan keep up with climbing inflation? January 25, 2023 The Yomiuri ShimbunBank of Japan injects ¥1 trillion into money market to curb interest rates January 25, 2023 Viet Nam NewsMajority of Vietnamese employers are willing to boost pay rise this year: Survey January 25, 2023 Philippine Daily Inquirer3 million Filipino families faced hunger last year: Poll January 20, 2023 The Daily StarIndia may keep lid on sugar exports January 20, 2023 The Yomiuri ShimbunSome Japanese companies paying ‘inflation allowances’ to support staff January 20, 2023 The Jakarta PostBank of Indonesia signals end to rate hikes, optimism on inflation target January 20, 2023 The Daily StarBig hike in gas prices for Bangladesh’s power plants, industry January 19, 2023 DAILY DIGEST VIEW ALL Pirate-themed floating restaurant seating 100 sinks off PattayaFebruary 1, 2023Fortunately, the tourist boat-restaurant was closed at the time due to bad weather, and no injuries or deaths were reported from the sinking. 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WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM 2023 The Straits Times‘Very clear’ cryptocurrencies have to be regulated to guard against money laundering: S’pore senior minister The Korea HeraldSouth Korea’s Yoon stresses solidarity, reaffirms nuclear power drive at Davos The Straits TimesHow Singapore is tackling the challenge of an ageing population The Straits TimesDavos 2023: Climate change litigation set to grow, says WEF panel Philippine Daily InquirerMarcos Jr. presents strength of Philippine economy at WEF meet in Davos The Straits TimesDavos panellists call for cooperation among countries to stave off cyber threats Philippine Daily InquirerWorld Economic Forum projection: Debt, inflation biggest threats to Philippines The Korea HeraldGlobalization under siege, but Davos can bring opportunities for Korea Philippine Daily InquirerAt WEF, Marcos vows to address slow internet, boost cybersecurity Asia News Network2022 was a big year for AI development. In 2023, we must decide how best to use it The Straits TimesDavos 2023: China’s growth will return to normal trend this year, says Vice-Premier Liu He The Straits TimesEU must seek to de-risk rather than decouple from China, says von der Leyen The Straits TimesDavos 2023: Scholz pressed by EU partners over tanks for Ukraine The Korea HeraldSouth Korean president Yoon heads to Davos after business-focused summit in UAE The Straits TimesDavos 2023: The World Economic Forum explained Asia News NetworkHow misinformation derails free speech THE ASIAN VIEW VIEW ALL The Jakarta PostGeopoliticsChairing Asean: What does it mean for Indonesia in 2023? The Straits TimesOPINIONWhy China may resort to more policy U-turns DawnEditorialBy attacking Islamic symbols, extremists seek to legitimise violence and hate crimes against Muslims CROSS-STRAIT TENSIONS The Japan NewsUS approves potential sale of anti-tank systems to Taiwan for $180 million The Jakarta PostTaiwan says China deployed 71 warplanes in weekend war drills The Daily Star18 China bombers violates Taiwan air defence zone The Straits TimesTaiwan has to be better prepared for China’s ‘politically motivated’ sanctions The Daily StarTaiwan premier slams China over fresh import bans The Straits TimesUS military Bill features up to $13.6b to boost Taiwan The Straits TimesBeijing-friendly KMT’s huge win in local elections does not mean Taiwan is pro-China: Analysts China DailyTaiwan reunification: US benefits from cross-Straits divisions China DailyDid CPC congress make new Taiwan policy? China DailyChina commends El Salvador’s decision to end ‘pact’ with Taiwan The Straits TimesAny US-China war over Taiwan would be about maritime control over Asia: Wang Gungwu The Straits TimesXi’s priority mission – get PLA ready to win a war over Taiwan China DailyMainland spokesman bites back at ‘Taiwan independence’ China DailyChina rejects Japan’s claims in waters east of Taiwan The Straits TimesTaiwan needs diverse trade amid US-China row: Finance chief China DailyCPC: Resolving Taiwan question highlighted in report ASEAN MATTERS China DailyRCEP boosts trade growth amid gloomy global outlook The Jakarta PostQuiet ingenuity needed to move needle on COC talks: Experts The NationCambodia to push for establishment of RCEP Secretariat in Siem Reap The Phnom Penh PostUK’s Asean ambassador in Cambodia on official visit The Phnom Penh PostUN Myanmar envoy briefs Cambodia PM on ‘three-layered solution’ The Phnom Penh PostAsean special envoy Sokhonn could meet Suu Kyi in a future visit: Min Aung Hlaing The Phnom Penh PostAsean peace gambit kicks off, with humanitarian aid The Phnom Penh PostFive-point consensus to be led by Myanmar: Myanmar foreign affairs chief The Phnom Penh PostAsean intelligence, military ties to get boost after pledge The Phnom Penh PostCambodia, Malaysia armies bulk up regional security co-op The Jakarta PostAsean special envoy to visit Myanmar on March 20 The Phnom Penh PostCall to operationalise Asean outlook on Indo-Pacific: Cambodia FM The Phnom Penh PostPM defends UN envoy Heyzer’s remarks on “power-sharing” in Myanmar The Jakarta PostMalaysia urges ASEAN envoy to meet Myanmar shadow government Viet Nam NewsASEAN foreign ministers discuss 2022 priorities at retreat The Phnom Penh PostAsean chair mulls joint declaration on crime prevention ASIAN EDITORS CIRCLE VIEW ALL The Straits TimesGeopoliticsContentious election looms in Myanmar The Daily StarOPINIONWho runs Bangladesh? The Korea HeraldEducationUniversities need deep reform SPORTS & GAMES The NationMuay Thai will always belong to Thailand: PM Prayut The Straits TimesMMA fighter Angela Lee posts emotional message to late sister Victoria The Phnom Penh PostCambodia’s Volleyball Fed buys VAR cutting edge referee tech system ahead of games The Jakarta PostHome favourite ‘Jojo’, South Korea’s An win Indonesia Masters titles The Straits TimesTchoukball: Singapore women make history by becoming world no. 1 China DailyChina’s Su Yiming wins snowboard big air bronze on X Games debut The StatesmanIndia create history, lift inaugural U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup beating England The Phnom Penh PostCambodia aims for ‘historic success’ of SEA Games The Phnom Penh PostThai boxers to join SEA Games’ Kun Khmer event The Straits TimesMeToo protest rocks Indian wrestling The Phnom Penh PostHundred-day countdown to SEA Games kicks off with adrenaline-charged show The Jakarta PostThailand, Cambodia brawl over kickboxing event name at SEA Games The Phnom Penh PostCambodia will spend over $100 million on SEA Games: Hun Sen China DailyLegacies of Winter Olympics drive sports boom in China The Phnom Penh PostKnockout! Kun Khmer replaces ‘Muay’ for Phnom Penh Games The Daily StarArgentina’s Bangladesh visit closer to reality ASIA ON SCREEN VIEW ALL Vietnamese cat lovers import more breeds as trend catches onVietnamese cat lovers import more breeds as trend catches onSprucing up luxury goodsSprucing up luxury goodsExotic flowers for Tet, the Lunar New YearExotic flowers for Tet, the Lunar New YearSouth China Sea issue keeping me ‘up at night, day, most of the time’: MarcosSouth China Sea issue keeping me ‘up at night, day, most of the time’: MarcosThe glass noodles village on the Nhue RiverThe glass noodles village on the Nhue RiverRace against time to save boy trapped in concrete pitRace against time to save boy trapped in concrete pitGreen travelGreen travelBoba or Bubble Tea the new drink in NepalBoba or Bubble Tea the new drink in NepalMaking art within reachMaking art within reachAre Hanoi's pavements dangerous?Are Hanoi's pavements dangerous? Vietnamese cat lovers import more breeds as trend catches onSprucing up luxury goodsExotic flowers for Tet, the Lunar New YearSouth China Sea issue keeping me ‘up at night, day, most of the time’: MarcosThe glass noodles village on the Nhue RiverRace against time to save boy trapped in concrete pitGreen travelBoba or Bubble Tea the new drink in NepalMaking art within reachAre Hanoi's pavements dangerous? SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA Philippine Daily InquirerNumbers fall but PH teen pregnancies persist, mirror economic, learning gaps The Jakarta Post‘Ideology of hate’ consuming India, says Gandhi’s great-grandson China DailyChina’s ‘silver’ economy grows with ageing population The Daily StarHumanity was all she believed in: First organ transplantation from brain-dead patient The Straits Times‘Identity politics hinders the compromises essential to working democracies’ The Korea HeraldSuspected North Korean spies reportedly under probe The Daily StarHow dysfunctional marriages affect children The Japan NewsWith eyes on Mars, U.S. scientists test Japan-made robot seal for reducing astronaut stress The Korea HeraldWill hefty tax breaks be Korean chipmakers’ saviour? The Korea Herald‘For unhappy Koreans, starting families is a difficult task’: Population committee chief DawnHow realistic is the forecast that Pakistan will be world’s sixth-largest economy by 2075? The Korea HeraldKorea should treat drug abuse epidemic as it did Covid-19: Minister The Kathmandu PostVulnerable girls, women being trafficked to India by their own relatives, acquaintances The Korea HeraldRecovering South Korean drug users at rehab call for more help The Straits TimesIndian parents using sexual offence law to control teen romance The Korea Herald14 years a miser…to be a home owner in Seoul GO DEEPER WITH ANN Coming Soon ANN Newsletter Sign up here Follow us:
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