Asia News Network TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS Vietnam denounces China’s military drill, asserts sovereignty Survivors dig by hand after Afghanistan quake killing 1,000 US recession will drag Asia’s growth but the region may avoid a sharp downturn, analysts say Debt collectors: The other side of a misunderstood occupationMORE HEADLINES RUSSIA-UKRAINE CONFLICT The Straits TimesEU grants Ukraine candidate status in ‘historic moment’ The Japan NewsG-7 to exert more pressure on Russia: US official The Jakarta PostBalinese hoteliers host Ukrainian refugee family The Jakarta PostJokowi set to visit Ukraine, Russia The Straits TimesPutin pushes for stronger ties with Brics nations amid unprecedented sanctions The StarUkraine on course for EU candidacy at summit, EU says The Straits TimesEurope may shift back to coal as Russia turns down gas flows The Straits TimesUkraine and the birth of a new Europe The Japan NewsRussia’s war in Ukraine could last years, NATO’s Stoltenberg says The StarUkraine pleads for more weapons to counter Russia The Straits TimesS’pore teen behind T-shirt worn by Ukraine President Zelensky The Jakarta PostRussia earns $98 billion from fuel exports in 100 days of Ukraine war Philippine Daily InquirerRussia to ‘extend helping hand’ to Philippines amid high oil prices: Envoy The Japan NewsIndia, China growing markets for shunned Russian oil The Jakarta PostUkraine war risks 11-19 million more hungry people over next year: FAO The Straits TimesAsia must learn lessons from Ukraine at this dangerous time: Ng Eng Hen TOP NEWS The Korea HeraldUS calls South Korea, ‘important partner’ to NATO alliance June 24, 2022 The Daily StarIndia restarts diplomacy with Afghanistan after a year amid earthquake crisis June 24, 2022 The Jakarta PostAsean must step up pressure on Myanmar junta: UN expert June 24, 2022 The Daily StarBangladesh PM Hasina proposes joint river dredging with India to tackle floods June 24, 2022 The Straits TimesMalaysia’s Election Commission gears up for polls June 24, 2022 The StatesmanWorld Health Network declares monkeypox outbreak a pandemic June 24, 2022 The Phnom Penh PostCambodia hosts Asean human rights conference June 23, 2022 The Daily StarCries for flood relief intensify in Bangladesh as 42 confirmed dead June 23, 2022 Philippine Daily InquirerHuman Rights Watch denounces Philippine order to ban sites tagged as CPP-linked June 23, 2022 The Daily StarBangladesh PM Hasina set to visit India on Sept 6-7 for meeting with Modi June 23, 2022 The Japan NewsJapanese PM Kishida hopes to attend NPT review conference in US June 22, 2022 The Korea HeraldSouth Korean rocket Nuri opens new space era June 22, 2022 The Daily StarSri Lanka cabinet moves to clip president’s powers June 22, 2022 The Daily StarRelief not reaching those who need it most in Bangladesh floods June 22, 2022 The Japan News5 Russian warships sail near Okinawa’s main island June 21, 2022 China DailyChina conducts land-based mid-course missile interception test June 21, 2022 SPECIAL FOCUS: FIGHTING THE PANDEMIC The Korea HeraldNorth Korea’s Covid-19 crisis: How bad is it and what’s next after May wave The StarNew infection wave may emerge sooner than expected: Malaysian health minister The Jakarta PostIndonesian faces calls for return to stricter curbs as Covid-19 cases rise The Daily StarCovid-19 cases on the rise in Southeast Asia, Middle East and Europe The Jakarta PostG-20 pandemic fund set to launch this month: Indonesia finance minister Philippine Daily InquirerMetro Manila’s Covid-19 positivity rate breaches WHO benchmark The NationThai report on cat-to-human Covid-19 infection captures global attention Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines ready for face-to-face classes despite rise in Covid-19 cases The Phnom Penh PostCambodia has spent over $3 billion spent in two years to combat Covid-19 The Japan NewsNorth Korea abruptly stops importing Covid-19 containment goods from China The Straits TimesSingapore studying use of Pfizer, Moderna Covid-19 vaccines for kids under 5 Philippine Daily InquirerDementia amid Covid-19: Patients, carers both need care and support The Jakarta PostG-20 targets raising $1.5 billion for global pandemic fund Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines’ Covid-19 cases rising but surge still preventable: Dept of Health China DailyHK to distribute 210,000 Covid-19 test kits after virus found in sewage The Straits TimesBeing at the wrong place at the wrong time can mean quarantine DAILY DIGEST VIEW ALL Cambodia exploring effective railway line to ‘land-linked’ LaosJune 24, 2022Ministry undersecretary of state Vasim Sorya said a link to Laos was included in a railway network master plan, but noted that it was unclear when or whether the Lao government would be keen or have the resources to build a 700-800km route. 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CAMBODIA'S CHAIRMANSHIP OF ASEAN 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 The Jakarta PostIndonesia tells Asean’s special Myanmar envoy to start inclusive dialogue The Phnom Penh PostMyanmar needs new tack: Cambodia PM The Jakarta PostIndonesia looks to steer Asean out of Myanmar coup fallout THE ASIAN VIEW VIEW ALL The Korea HeraldOPINIONSouth Korea blasting off DawnOPINIONWhat stakeholders need to do to avert humanitarian disaster, ensure stability in Afghanistan DawneconomyEven when IMF agreement is finalised, Pakistan must make deep structural changes for long-term solutions 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 NationMediaSingapore journalism and the idea of Asia The StarOPINIONThe ‘greatest show’ must go on The Daily StarArtsThe beauty of reading without a purpose SPECIAL FOCUS: REINING GLOBAL WARMING The Straits TimesSingapore begins importing renewable energy from Laos via Thailand, Malaysia China DailyIn Guangdong, cities rise to meet flood threat The Daily StarBangladesh PM Hasina proposes joint river dredging with India to tackle floods The Jakarta PostThis year may be our last best chance to solve the climate crisis China DailyPearl River basin flood levels grim Dawn2 children killed in rain-related incidents as Karachi receives first spell of pre-monsoon showers Borneo BulletinBrunei economic hubs under climate change threats The Straits Times‘Never give up’, says UN climate chief as talks come under pressure to deliver The Straits TimesHot and bothered: Climate challenges for Asean tourism Viet Nam NewsHot weather forecast to continue in northern, central regions of Vietnam The Daily StarMillions marooned in one of the worst flooding disasters The Straits TimesUN chief says dash for new fossil fuels due to Ukraine war ‘delusional’ The Straits TimesChina hit by rare union of record rainfall, heatwaves and a tornado The Straits TimesClimate diplomacy – a new component in Australia’s contest with China The Daily StarBangladesh flood situation likely to get worse, cry for help grows louder The Jakarta PostWorst tidal flooding in decade hurts Java’s fish farmers SPORTS & GAMES China DailyFinal bill for Tokyo 2020 Olympics comes in at $10.4 billion The Straits TimesSecond place isn’t a sin, it’s just one step from first China DailyChina ends Asian Gymnastics Championships with eight golds DawnIndia asks female coaches to chaperone athletes after harassment claims The Straits TimesPara-sports: Xiu wins gold at World Para Swimming C’ships; her fourth overall The Japan NewsJapanese government mulling lifting restrictions on sports betting The Jakarta PostJakarta Formula E on after two-year delay The Japan NewsShibahara wins in French Open mixed doubles tennis, the first Japanese in 25 years The Daily StarWar-hit Ukraine keeps World Cup dream alive The Japan NewsTokyo Games commemorative event to be held before spectators The Jakarta PostONE 158: Marcus “Buchecha” ready to make highly anticipated return The Japan NewsJapanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu back in the spotlight after 3-month layoff The Korea HeraldIs Son Heung-min the best footballer South Korea has ever produced? Viet Nam NewsGoodbye to the SEA Games Viet Nam NewsPassion and pride: See you next Games Viet Nam NewsGolden Vietnam defeat Thailand for SEA Games crown ASIA ON SCREEN VIEW ALL Rice field rugby events make for splashy funRice field rugby events make for splashy funVietnam ranks second in Global Beauties’ rankingVietnam ranks second in Global Beauties’ rankingViral chef Vindy Lee takes on Indonesian snack etiquette challengeViral chef Vindy Lee takes on Indonesian snack etiquette challengeFirst Flight Out: Matsu Islands cluster is a foggy, tranquil hideaway in Taiwan that runs on its own timeFirst Flight Out: Matsu Islands cluster is a foggy, tranquil hideaway in Taiwan that runs on its own time'Everybody wants to be segregated': Internal divisions in US hardening, warns Yale's Prof Amy Chua'Everybody wants to be segregated': Internal divisions in US hardening, warns Yale's Prof Amy ChuaMeet the son of Parasite director Bong Joon-ho, Korea's up-and-coming filmmaker HyominMeet the son of Parasite director Bong Joon-ho, Korea's up-and-coming filmmaker HyominSculpting a masterpieceSculpting a masterpieceIf I were a mayorIf I were a mayorChina wants to invest in Dhaka-Chittagong high-speed railChina wants to invest in Dhaka-Chittagong high-speed railAnger rises as parents risk lives on roads to get kids to schoolAnger rises as parents risk lives on roads to get kids to school Rice field rugby events make for splashy funVietnam ranks second in Global Beauties’ rankingViral chef Vindy Lee takes on Indonesian snack etiquette challengeFirst Flight Out: Matsu Islands cluster is a foggy, tranquil hideaway in Taiwan that runs on its own time'Everybody wants to be segregated': Internal divisions in US hardening, warns Yale's Prof Amy ChuaMeet the son of Parasite director Bong Joon-ho, Korea's up-and-coming filmmaker HyominSculpting a masterpieceIf I were a mayorChina wants to invest in Dhaka-Chittagong high-speed railAnger rises as parents risk lives on roads to get kids to school SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA The Daily StarMaking a living through art in Bangladesh The Japan NewsPeople earned living from ammunition, sunken ships in Okinawa during WWII China DailyTop 10 Chinese metaverse firms with greatest potential The Daily StarFloating city in the shape of a brain coral rises from the Indian Ocean DawnThe railway lines in Pakistan and the stories they tell The Straits TimesDebt collection agencies in S’pore must have police licence under proposed law China DailyShanxi writer excels from her wheelchair The Jakarta PostA person, not a caricature: Indonesia’s complex history of LGBT media representation The Daily StarCan Bangladesh ever adopt the 4-day work week? The Korea HeraldSouth Korean cinema is having its moment in the sun The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s mixed-marriage families welcome planned changes to citizenship regulation DawnCan Karachi’s sex workers get out on their own terms? The Straits TimesA rural region in Japan aims for ‘creative depopulation’ China DailyOne man and his menagerie The Phnom Penh PostCambodia eyes key role in electronics, auto hubs in South-east Asia The Daily StarIn pictures: Eid-ul-Fitr 2022 celebrations around the world GO DEEPER WITH ANN Coming Soon ANN Newsletter Sign up here Follow us:
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