Asia News Network TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS Taiwan to speed up drone development, take lessons from Ukraine war Asia mobilises to help save lives, bring aid to victims of massive quake in Turkey, Syria Thailand ranked 10th most powerful nation in Asia despite falling score Philippines detects first XBB.1.5 Omicron subvariant caseMORE HEADLINES GLOBAL WARMING Sin Chew DailyOn the water with Myanmar’s ‘river cleaners’ The Daily StarBangladesh now home to half of top green factories worldwide The Daily Star‘You’re killing us by not curbing pollution’: Bangladesh High Court The Jakarta PostProtecting 30 per cent of oceans a huge challenge for the planet 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 PANDEMIC The Korea HeraldKorea to keep remaining Covid-19 rules until WHO lifts alert China DailyChina resumes full normal travel with Hong Kong and Macao The Korea HeraldForeign shoppers flock back to South Korea as pandemic nears its end Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines detects first XBB.1.5 Omicron subvariant case The NationNew Covid cases, deaths dropped by about half last week: Thai official The Japan NewsImproved pandemic response planned for Japan’s health centres China DailyHong Kong’s full travel resumption is a big step to everyday life 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 TOP NEWS The Star20 years later, Anwar makes historic return to Umno office China DailyChina makes protest over US shooting down airship The StatesmanSocial networking sites suspended in Bihar’s Saran following violence DawnUS says Pakistan will continue to be its ‘stalwart partner’ in fight against terrorism The StarTurkey earthquake: Govt seeks to evacuate 13 stranded Malaysians The Korea HeraldTurkey earthquake: South Korea to provide $5 million aid, dispatch rescue workers The Daily StarTurkey earthquake: Missing Bangladeshi student rescued alive after 37 hours The Jakarta PostUS military searches for balloon remnants as China urges restraint The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s GDP growth reaches decade high China DailyKMT official from Taiwan to visit mainland The StatesmanDelhi Mayor elections postponed again for third time in a row The Phnom Penh PostPhnom Penh proposed for RCEP Secretariat The StarChina sacks weather bureau chief in shake-up after balloon furore The Jakarta PostChina balloon soaring over US deflates hopes for diplomatic thaw The Korea HeraldSouth Korea, US vow action on North Korea amid push for new ties The Phnom Penh PostAsean foreign ministers renew calls for engagement with Myanmar COMBATING INFLATION The Jakarta PostMajor Indonesian banks hit loan brake after last year’s frenzy February 8, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerMarcos Jr. sees inflation to start easing after hitting 8.7% in January February 8, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerFood cost, utilities, rent drive inflation to 8.7% February 8, 2023 The StarEnough to go around for Ramadan, despite disrupted supply: M’sia retailers February 7, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines agriculture dept eyes P125/kilo suggested retail price for onions February 7, 2023 The StarMalaysia confident of avoiding recession in 2023 despite global headwinds February 6, 2023 The Daily StarBangladesh PM tells consumers to pay actual cost of gas and power February 6, 2023 The Korea Herald‘Energy inflation’ hits 25-year high in January February 6, 2023 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 DAILY DIGEST VIEW ALL Thai transgender actress Poyd Treechada is engaged to wealthy businessmanFebruary 8, 2023Poyd – whose full name is Treechada Petcharat – has apparently known the man for two decades, as he is her friend’s older brother. They also studied in the same school. More teen births involve older fathers: Philippine statistics authority Japan to start exporting blood products to developing countries PAS leader defends sexist tweet, says critics lack knowledge Japan to support local govts’ school bullying-prevention measuresSPECIAL REPORTSVIEW ALL MORE HEADLINES Beijing resumes driving limits based on plates ... Thailand fisheries department debuts new breed of gender-fluid clownfish ... Indonesia still denies religious minorities freedom to worship ... THE ASIAN VIEW VIEW ALL The Daily StarNatural DisasterHumanity must act as one to help quake survivors The Jakarta PostOPINIONIs the pandemic over? Don’t bet on it! The Korea HeraldEntertainmentFrom romance to revenge: A shift in K-drama 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 Jakarta PostGeopoliticsJokowi should go ahead with military diplomacy in Myanmar The Straits TimesBusinessLessons from the Adani debacle The Straits TimesGeopoliticsChinese ‘spy’ balloon a spanner in US-China ties, but lines of communication stay open SPORTS & GAMES The NationThailand sets record for world’s largest Muay Thai ceremony The Phnom Penh PostFirst round Thai TKO a historic win for Kun Khmer exponent Samnang China DailyRugby Sevens set to return to Hong Kong after five months China DailyChina wins two golds at Short-Track Speed Skating World Cup The Straits TimesDanelle Tan becomes the first female Singaporean to play in a European league China DailyYoung sailors make waves in Hainan The StatesmanSports Budget has increased almost three times since 2014: PM Modi 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 ASIA ON SCREEN VIEW ALL Thailand sets record for world's largest Muay Thai ceremonyThailand sets record for world's largest Muay Thai ceremonyFeeling festive in Lunar JanuaryFeeling festive in Lunar January‘Free our mother’ — Myanmar citizens in Thailand protest on coup anniversary‘Free our mother’ — Myanmar citizens in Thailand protest on coup anniversaryHow 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 pit Thailand sets record for world's largest Muay Thai ceremonyFeeling festive in Lunar January‘Free our mother’ — Myanmar citizens in Thailand protest on coup anniversaryHow 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 pit SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA DawnF9 Park rape: If you’re a woman out for a walk, you’re ‘asking for it’ The Straits TimesHow do you show love? DawnMusharraf — from military strongman to forgotten man of politics The Daily StarRevitalising Delhi’s school system: A triumphant journey 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? 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