Asia News Network TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS US gets access to more Philippines bases Myanmar’s road back to democracy unclear with China, Russia backing junta South Korea’s mask manufacturers face bankruptcy amid eased masking rules Hong Kong to give away 500,000 free airline tickets worldwideMORE HEADLINES GLOBAL WARMING The Straits TimesSembcorp opens S-E Asia’s largest energy storage system on Jurong Island to boost solar power supply The Daily StarTalks ongoing to generate hydrogen power from seawater: Bangladesh PM 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 PANDEMIC China DailyHerd immunity protecting most people from Covid-19 China DailyNew Omicron CH.1.1 strain not expected to spread widely: Experts Viet Nam NewsHo Chi Minh City keeps close eye on Covid-19 amid surge in travel during Tet 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% TOP NEWS The Korea HeraldNorth Korea threatens US to face ‘toughest’ response DawnPeshawar attack: Key questions that need to be answered The Yomiuri ShimbunJapan mulling hosting online G7 summit on Feb 24 The NationPrayut wants people to work from home as PM2.5 hits danger level across Thailand The Yomiuri ShimbunSouth Korean court denies temple’s ownership of statue stolen from Japan China DailyBeijing urges US officials to abide by one-China principle China DailyIndia raises defence budget to $72.6 billion to modernise military The Yomiuri ShimbunJapan and NATO building ties to counter China and Russia DawnImran says govt lacked ‘understanding, interest’ when terrorism began to resurface The Korea HeraldSouth Korea foreign minister to lobby for UN seat, nuke talks on US trip The Straits TimesS’pore teen detained under ISA planned to declare caliphate on Coney Island, bomb army camp 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 COMBATING INFLATION China DailyHong Kong commerce chamber urges another round of consumption vouchers February 3, 2023 The Korea HeraldUS Fed hike, inflation create rate-setting challenge for Bank of Korea February 3, 2023 Viet Nam NewsOver 1.9 million Vietnamese households still struggle with poverty: Ministry survey February 3, 2023 The Daily StarBangladesh electricity price hike “an anti-people decision”: Gano forum February 2, 2023 The Jakarta PostInflation softens to 5.28%, further alleviates pressure on Bank of Indonesia February 2, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerOptimism not seen among poor Filipinos as it rises for those who haven’t gone hungry February 2, 2023 The Yomiuri ShimbunEgg wholesale prices hit 37-year high in Tokyo February 2, 2023 DawnPakistan’s January inflation clocks in at 27.55%, highest since 1975 February 2, 2023 The Korea HeraldSeoul hikes taxi fares after 4 years February 2, 2023 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 DAILY DIGEST VIEW ALL Philippines social media craze: Survey finds 77% of Filipinos more engaging online than in real lifeFebruary 3, 2023However, as the pandemic started taking a heavy toll on people’s lives in 2020, nine in 10 respondents are more dependent on their mobile phones for leisure now than two years ago. 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THE ASIAN VIEW VIEW ALL China DailyDefence & SecurityIncreasing American bases may not bring the Philippines safety The Yomiuri ShimbunGeopoliticsBoth sides have come to share awareness about countering China The Daily StarCrimeThe Cambodian nightmare 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 The Phnom Penh PostCambodia’s foreign minister heads to Jakarta for ASEAN meets 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 ASIAN EDITORS CIRCLE VIEW ALL The Straits TimeseconomyThe rocky road to raising low-end pay scales The Straits TimeseconomyWhy Indian billionaires may not be good news for Modi The Straits TimesGeopoliticsContentious election looms in Myanmar SPORTS & GAMES The Jakarta PostHooliganism still haunts Indonesian soccer The NationThailand to boycott SEA Games Muay Thai after Cambodia changes name The Phnom Penh PostFirst Khmer boxer off to China; France, Europe, US fights beckon The Japan NewsAs backcountry skiing grows more popular, accidents grow more common 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 ASIA ON SCREEN VIEW ALL ‘Free our mother’ — Myanmar citizens in Thailand protest on coup anniversary‘Free our mother’ — Myanmar citizens in Thailand protest on coup anniversaryFeeling festive in Lunar JanuaryFeeling festive in Lunar JanuaryHow a woman is breaking ‘macho’ tattoo stereotypesHow a woman is breaking ‘macho’ tattoo stereotypesSprucing up luxury goodsSprucing up luxury goodsVietnamese cat lovers import more breeds as trend catches onVietnamese cat lovers import more breeds as trend catches onExotic 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 travel ‘Free our mother’ — Myanmar citizens in Thailand protest on coup anniversaryFeeling festive in Lunar JanuaryHow a woman is breaking ‘macho’ tattoo stereotypesSprucing up luxury goodsVietnamese cat lovers import more breeds as trend catches onExotic 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 travel SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA The Korea HeraldWhat’s behind helicopter parents on school trips? The Straits TimesMeet the people protecting one of Singapore’s rarest tree species 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 GO DEEPER WITH ANN Coming Soon ANN Newsletter Sign up here Follow us: