Asia News Network TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS Indonesia to ban social commerce transactions amid TikTok’s push After President’s order, Philippine Coast Guard removes China’s floating barrier in Scarborough Shoal Trilateral Korea-Japan-China meeting opens after four-year hiatus Fake fireworks fizzle, fuddle at Asian GamesMORE HEADLINES TOP NEWS Philippine Daily InquirerChina’s divide, rule tactic seeks gaps in Philippine unity to conquer West Philippine Sea: Experts September 26, 2023 The Straits TimesMalaysia boosts China palm oil exports as EU calls for ban of products from deforested land September 26, 2023 The Straits TimesThai police raid top cop’s home in massive ‘Betflix’ gambling probe September 26, 2023 The Korea HeraldPolitical strife may delay Korea’s launch of new space agency September 26, 2023 China DailyChina’s new e-CNY feature to benefit foreigners September 26, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerSenators assail China’s floating barriers in West Philippine Sea September 25, 2023 The Jakarta PostNew EU sustainability rules will impact ASEAN industries September 25, 2023 The Korea HeraldRussian top diplomat to visit North Korea, accuses US of fuelling tensions on Korean Peninsula September 25, 2023 The Straits TimesRohingya refugees in Bangladesh say living conditions worse than in Myanmar: Report September 25, 2023 The Daily StarUS wants Bangladesh to take action against counterfeit apparel exports September 25, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines campaigns for seat in UN Security Council September 25, 2023 The StatesmanCanadian Hindus ‘soft targets’, asked to leave country: Indian-origin MP September 22, 2023 DawnPakistan to hold elections in last week of January September 22, 2023 The Korea HeraldPresident Yoon’s speech at UN signals downturn ahead in inter-Korean relations: experts September 22, 2023 The StarMalaysia to boost ties with Iran and Turkiye September 22, 2023 The Korea HeraldKorean Parliament passes arrest motion against opposition leader, dismissal motion against PM September 22, 2023 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 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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mixed record September 11, 2023 The Straits TimesWith eye on China, US and Vietnam fast-track relations September 11, 2023 The StatesmanASEAN central pillar of India’s Act East policy: PM Modi September 8, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerMilitias don’t ease tension, Marcos says at Asean meet September 8, 2023 The Phnom Penh PostASEAN leaders commit to regional peace, amid escalating tensions September 8, 2023 The Jakarta PostChina warns against ‘new Cold War’ at ASEAN summit September 7, 2023 The Jakarta PostASEAN releases climate statement, activists disappointed September 7, 2023 The Phnom Penh PostCambodia PM calls for ASEAN response to rising geopolitical rivalries September 7, 2023 CROSS-STRAIT TENSIONS The Straits TimesJapan PM Kishida leans closer to Taiwan with hawkish Cabinet picks September 25, 2023 The Straits TimesTaiwan’s former top cop wants China talks if voted president September 22, 2023 The Yomiuri ShimbunJapan, US commanders stress readiness for Taiwan September 22, 2023 China DailyCross-Strait marriages see sharp increase amid deepening integration: Report September 20, 2023 The Yomiuri ShimbunUS plans to expand scale of training of Taiwan military September 18, 2023 The Straits TimesTaiwan has detected at least 68 Chinese warplanes, 10 vessels near its borders September 15, 2023 The Straits TimesChina woos Taiwanese to live in Fujian, but not all are convinced amid military threats September 15, 2023 China DailyMilitary collusion with US worsens situation for Taiwan: Spokesman September 14, 2023 China DailyChina to make Fujian a demonstration zone for integrated development across Taiwan Strait September 13, 2023 China DailyChina monitored two warships as they passed through Taiwan Strait on Saturday September 11, 2023 China DailyChina rejects Japan’s protest over Diaoyu Islands September 7, 2023 The Straits TimesFoxconn founder Terry Gou cuts final ties with company for presidential run September 5, 2023 China DailyDPP actions ‘biggest obstacle’ to cooperation, says Taiwan affairs official August 31, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerUS in talks to develop Philippine port facing Taiwan August 31, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerUS approves new $500 million arms sale to Taiwan as tension from China intensifies August 25, 2023 China DailyPLA conducts drills near island of Taiwan August 22, 2023 INDO-PACIFIC AND ASIA The Straits TimesSingapore, Indian navies taking part in joint battle exercises in South China Sea September 22, 2023 The StarMalaysia, China to keep communication channels open over South China Sea issue September 18, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerTeodoro on presence of US plane in West Philippine Sea: ‘We need the assistance’ September 15, 2023 The StatesmanBiden holds talks with PM Modi on defence, civil nuclear cooperation September 11, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerJapan, US want to meet with the Philippines on sea dispute, other issues: Envoy September 6, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines, US start ‘bilateral sail’ in West Philippine Sea September 5, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines plans bigger military drills with Australia August 30, 2023 The Jakarta PostChina’s ‘aggressive behaviour’ in South China Sea must be challenged: US Navy August 29, 2023 China DailyUS military aircraft crashes off Australia’s north coast August 28, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines-Aussie forces regain territory from ‘invaders’ in Palawan mock drills August 23, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerIndo-Pacific defence chiefs ‘shocked’ at China’s West Philippine Sea moves August 22, 2023 The Jakarta PostUS to boost trade with Indo-Pacific, senator says August 14, 2023 Viet Nam NewsVietnam marks first stop for Pacific Partnership 2023 August 11, 2023 The StatesmanIndia, Japan eye closer ties with eye on China, Indo-Pacific August 2, 2023 The Yomiuri ShimbunJapanese foreign minister Hayashi to visit 6 countries in Asia, Africa by early August July 24, 2023 The Jakarta PostFor the UK, the Indo-Pacific is becoming a centre of geopolitical gravity July 18, 2023 ASIAN EDITORS CIRCLE VIEW ALL Philippine Daily InquirerEconomyMarcos needs a new national economic strategy The Jakarta PostGeopoliticsThe Asean Summit and Asean’s future The Jakarta PostEnvironmentWishing that toddlers sing ‘I am a healthy kid’ once again PANDEMIC The Daily StarPandemic prevention: World must learn from past mistakes, PM Hasina tells UN meet September 21, 2023 The Straits TimesModerna, Pfizer say updated Covid-19 shots generate strong response against newer subvariant September 7, 2023 The Kathmandu PostCovid-19 vaccination to resume in Kathmandu September 7, 2023 The Korea HeraldSeoul to pay up to 30 million won each for post-COVID jab deaths September 7, 2023 The Yomiuri ShimbunJapanese government panel discussing action plan for next pandemic September 6, 2023 The Korea HeraldSouth Korea ends free COVID-19 testing August 31, 2023 The Jakarta PostIndonesia to stop paying for Covid-19 treatments, vaccines on Sept 1 August 25, 2023 The Korea HeraldSouth Korea to downgrade Covid-19 to flu level August 24, 2023 The Straits TimesNew Covid-19 vaccine on the way as ‘Eris’ variant on the rise in US August 15, 2023 The Japan NewsPandemic pushed Japan’s social security costs to record high in FY21 August 11, 2023 The Korea HeraldSouth Korea reconsidering Covid-19 downgrade amid resurgence August 3, 2023 The Jakarta PostJakarta plans big 78th Independence Day festivities, first after pandemic August 3, 2023 The StarState polls: Covid-19 SOP for polling day to be announced soon, says Dr Zaliha August 2, 2023 The Korea HeraldSouth Korea sees Covid-19 cases surge for 4 weeks in a row, amid eased restrictions July 31, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines logs first 10 cases of EG.5 Covid-19 subvariant July 27, 2023 The Korea Herald21 million expired Covid-19 vaccine doses discarded: data July 25, 2023 COMBATING INFLATION The Kathmandu PostBig festivals near but food depots in Darchula are empty September 25, 2023 The Korea HeraldGolden apples: Why fruit prices are a national issue in early autumn September 25, 2023 The Daily StarPrice capping a windfall for syndicates? September 25, 2023 The Jakarta PostBank Indonesia sticks with inflation forecast despite high rice, oil prices September 22, 2023 The StarWe can taste the difference, say Malaysian rice lovers September 22, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine government eyeing other options besides rice price cap amid rising costs September 22, 2023 The StarVegetable prices in Malaysia set to soar during monsoon season September 21, 2023 The Phnom Penh PostPM Hun Manet calls for 3-month trial of lower electricity tariffs September 20, 2023 The StarImported rice to be sold at subsidised rates in Malaysia: Minister September 20, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerPresident Marcos says P20/kilo rice possible: ‘There’s always a chance’ September 20, 2023 The StarRice supply issues to be resolved soon: Malaysia agriculture minister September 19, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerNational Food Authority hikes buying price for unhusked rice to help Philippine farmers earn more September 19, 2023 The Daily StarPotato prices in Bangladesh keep ticking up despite cap September 18, 2023 The Daily StarBangladesh fixes egg, onion, potato prices September 15, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines rice imports held off amid high global prices September 14, 2023 The Daily StarBangladesh’s food security protected amid global crisis: PM Hasina September 14, 2023 SPORTS & GAMES The Straits TimesAI sportscasters claim place in Philippine sports, but critics say they lack ‘soul’ September 26, 2023 DawnIndia rise to 5th in Asian Games medal tally with historic women’s cricket gold September 26, 2023 The Straits TimesWushu exponent Kimberly Ong wins Singapore’s first medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games September 26, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerFake fireworks fizzle, fuddle at Asian Games September 26, 2023 The Jakarta PostIndonesia aims for top 10 at Asian Games September 25, 2023 China DailyIt’s ‘just like at home’ for Hong Kong, Macao athletes at Asiad September 25, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerAsian Games: 9-year-old Mazel Alegado makes skateboarding final September 25, 2023 The Korea HeraldEsports legend Faker seeks to lead Korean surge at Asian Games September 25, 2023 DawnHusband-wife duo become first Pakistani couple to summit world’s 8th highest peak Manaslu September 25, 2023 China DailyTechnology and tradition combine for Hangzhou’s opening extravaganza September 25, 2023 China DailySmart venues get the green light September 22, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerSwimmer Kayla Sanchez tempers hopes amid high expectations at Asian Games September 22, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerGilas women excited for first crack at Asian Games competition September 21, 2023 The Straits TimesHow Singapore’s finest sprinter found her speed September 20, 2023 The Japan NewsPro wrestlers brawl on Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train September 20, 2023 China DailyAsian Games economy to give consumption a new push September 19, 2023 ASIA ON SCREEN VIEW ALL Indonesian girl group StarBe rocks Song AssociationIndonesian girl group StarBe rocks Song AssociationA real life toy storyA real life toy storyFinding NemoFinding NemoColourful jellyfish as petsColourful jellyfish as petsTeaching English in South KoreaTeaching English in South KoreaSweet organic delightSweet organic delightAsk The Next President Anything: Candidates’ answers to questions from young SingaporeansAsk The Next President Anything: Candidates’ answers to questions from young SingaporeansArtist makes musical instruments using coconut tree materialArtist makes musical instruments using coconut tree materialThe craft village that's keeping carpentry aliveThe craft village that's keeping carpentry alive70 Years Of The Korea Herald | I Was There70 Years Of The Korea Herald | I Was There Indonesian girl group StarBe rocks Song AssociationA real life toy storyFinding NemoColourful jellyfish as petsTeaching English in South KoreaSweet organic delightAsk The Next President Anything: Candidates’ answers to questions from young SingaporeansArtist makes musical instruments using coconut tree materialThe craft village that's keeping carpentry alive70 Years Of The Korea Herald | I Was There SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA DawnShaping justice — tracing the evolution of rape laws in Pakistan September 26, 2023 The Straits TimesCriminal groups from China spreading out to South-east Asia, including S’pore: Experts September 25, 2023 The Korea HeraldNo more hurdles for Korea’s nuclear reactor exports? September 21, 2023 China DailyChinese Archaeological Museum opens to public September 18, 2023 The Daily StarWhy are professionals leaving Bangladesh? September 18, 2023 The Kathmandu PostWhat’s behind India’s name change September 14, 2023 The Korea HeraldRetro with futuristic vibe: ‘Y2K’ culture strikes back September 13, 2023 The Korea Herald‘Korea’s 5G leadership to continue with 6G’ September 12, 2023 The StarSelf-made tech millionaire’s unique story September 11, 2023 The StarUnlocking golden opportunities with foreign jewellers September 6, 2023 The Korea HeraldInside barracks: Military life still a scarring experience for many September 5, 2023 DawnMaking sense of ‘sky-high’ power bills September 4, 2023 DawnShould state institutions be subject to public criticism? 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