Asia News Network TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS China to ‘normalize’ just-ended military drills around Taiwan South Korea to swiftly take steps to designate rain-hit areas as special disaster zone Indian companies swapping dollar for Asian currencies to buy Russian coal ‘Where would I go?’: Seoul’s underground dwellers see few optionsMORE HEADLINES TOP NEWS The Japan NewsSouth Korea increases presence as arms exporter with eye on Europe August 12, 2022 The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s political parties prepare for three-plus-horse race August 12, 2022 The Jakarta PostG-7 calls on Indonesia to cap Russian oil prices August 12, 2022 The Kathmandu PostNepal Airlines at a loss as Chinese planes begin to rust August 12, 2022 Philippine Daily InquirerWeak peso, stock market hit Filipino billionaires’ net worths hard August 12, 2022 The Korea HeraldSeoul dismisses Beijing’s claim, says THAAD is Korea’s means of self-defense August 12, 2022 The Jakarta PostPhilippines cancels Russia helicopter deal over US sanctions August 11, 2022 China DailyNew US chip subsidy bill poses threat to global economy: Chinese trade associations August 11, 2022 The Japan NewsJapan, US conduct joint drill near Okinawa August 11, 2022 The Korea Herald16 dead, missing in record rainfall in Seoul, surrounding areas in 3 days August 11, 2022 Viet Nam NewsTyphoon Mulan heading to the north, bringing torrential rains August 11, 2022 Viet Nam NewsVietnamese health ministry stresses homosexuality not a disorder August 11, 2022 The Jakarta PostUS doubling down on investment in the Pacific: Senior diplomat August 10, 2022 The Japan NewsTaiwanese foreign minister says China drills part of a game-plan for invasion August 10, 2022 The Korea HeraldHeaviest rainfall in 115 years wreaks havoc on Greater Seoul August 10, 2022 The NationPrayut leaves it to Constitutional Court to decide his fate as PM August 10, 2022 COMBATING INFLATION The Korea HeraldSouth Korea to expand food supply to tame prices ahead of Chuseok China DailyThailand hikes rate for 1st time since 2018 to tame inflation China DailyChina consumer prices increase mildly, factory inflation eases The Jakarta PostIndonesian consumers less confident but keep spending The Daily StarBangladesh fuel price hike was avoidable: Report The Daily StarImpact of fuel price hike being assessed: Bangladesh finance Minister The Japan NewsRestaurants, food companies try to hold prices steady even as costs rise The Kathmandu PostRising cost of living is squeezing Nepalis who were already on a tight budget The StarAs the cost of living goes up, food delivery riders plan strike for Aug 5 The Korea HeraldSouth Korea’s inflation at near 24-year high in July on high energy, food prices Philippine Daily InquirerAs Duterte stepped down, more Filipinos tighten belts to make ends meet The StatesmanIndia’s average inflation rate highest in 2022, at 6.82%, since 2014 The Korea HeraldPrices keep surging amid growth woes The Jakarta PostPolice ‘react’ with violence against Komodo price hike protesters China DailyUS interest rate hikes unlikely to trigger another financial crisis in Southeast Asia The Phnom Penh PostStep up targeted solutions to tame runaway inflation, economists say DAILY DIGEST VIEW ALL Pakistan Navy rescues 9 crew members of sinking Indian vessel near GwadarAugust 12, 2022A Pakistan Navy ship, along with two helicopters, also located the dead body of one crew member who had gone missing when the vessel sank. 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SPECIAL FOCUS: FIGHTING THE PANDEMIC Viet Nam NewsHo Chi Minh City records rising number of new Covid-19 cases, particularly BA.5 variant The Korea HeraldKorea’s first domestic Covid-19 vaccine ready China DailyMore tourists return home from Hainan amid outbreak China DailyNew quarantine rules for Hong Kong helpers allow more flexibility The Korea HeraldNorth Korea’s Kim declares victory in battle against Covid-19 The Korea HeraldSouth Korea’s daily Covid-19 cases reach four-month high of over 150,000 The Straits Times‘No potential of a pandemic’ from new Langya virus found in China: S’pore expert The StarCovid-19 cases under-reported, actual numbers higher: Malaysian Health Ministry China DailyHong Kong sees 4,045 new Covid-19 cases, 3 more elderly deaths The StatesmanCovid-19 cases rising again in Delhi, but no need to panic: Minister The Korea HeraldSouth Korea shrugging off omicron’s summer return China DailyHong Kong sees 4,274 new Covid-19 infections, five deaths The Straits TimesI caught Covid-19 when it was no longer fashionable, sympathy was in short supply The Korea HeraldSouth Korea’s new Covid-19 cases above 100,000 for 3rd day; critical cases high The Japan NewsImmune response to Covid-19 causes brain damage: Research The Jakarta PostIndonesia maintains least-stringent curbs nationwide THE ASIAN VIEW VIEW ALL The Daily StarBusinessThe future of work in a post-Covid world The Daily StareconomyCan Bangladesh ensure a soft landing? The Straits TimesGeopoliticsDangerous fatalism about a Sino-US war 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 Daily StarOPINION‘Walkman Syndrome’ afflicts the ruling party and our government DawnOPINIONReturn to the dark ages The Straits TimesOPINIONHazards and hopes for S-E Asia: A view from the World Bank SPECIAL FOCUS: REINING GLOBAL WARMING China DailyShanghai heatwave sets new annual record Viet Nam NewsGoing green gives businesses a competitive advantage The Phnom Penh PostTail end of typhoon strikes Cambodia China DailyTyphoon Mulan makes landfall in South China Philippine Daily InquirerMaguindanao floods displace 15,000 families DawnParts of Karachi receive light to heavy rain, more expected till week’s end The Korea HeraldHeaviest rainfall in 115 years wreaks havoc on Greater Seoul The Straits TimesWorld dangerously unprepared for ‘climate endgame’ scenarios, say scientists The Daily StarCan electric bicycles be the new choice for Bangladeshi commuters? The Kathmandu PostFloods damage homes, displace families in Dolakha The Phnom Penh PostAsean nations bolster climate commitments with renewed call for climate action China DailyChina warns that its temperatures are rising faster than global average China DailyChina launches terrestrial ecosystem carbon monitoring satellite The StarKedah on alert for more floods as rain falls The Japan NewsHeatstroke alerts issued for 35 prefectures The Japan NewsExtreme heat recorded throughout Japan SPORTS & GAMES The NationThai tennis women too strong for Singapore, maintain winning streak Dawn2 Pakistani boxers go missing in Birmingham following Commonwealth Games DawnTen Sri Lankans vanish from Commonwealth Games: Official The Straits TimesCommonwealth Games: Yeo Jia Min wins S’pore’s first badminton women’s singles medal since 2002 The Straits TimesCommonwealth Games: S’pore’s Kean Yew admits struggling, working on consistency Borneo BulletinTimor Leste rout Brunei 10-0 China DailyChinese golf pro Feng Shanshan announces retirement The Jakarta PostEleven Asean Para Games swimmers contract Covid-19 The StatesmanChennai Chess Olympiad witnesses great sportsmanship The Phnom Penh PostCambodia earns first gold medal at ASEAN Para Games The StatesmanChess Olympiad: Indian juggernaut rolls on; All 6 teams win their matches The Phnom Penh PostAngkor Empire Marathon set for August 7 after two-year Covid hiatus Viet Nam NewsVietnam wins world sepak takraw championship The Korea HeraldSouth Korea to host 1st ATP tennis tournament in 26 years The Straits TimesCommonwealth Games: Nicole Heng gains confidence through weightlifting China DailyChina draws with Japan in East Asian Football Championship ASIA ON SCREEN VIEW ALL Robot dog shows off "Chinese Kung Fu"Robot dog shows off "Chinese Kung Fu"Sand cats YouTube video proves adorable hitSand cats YouTube video proves adorable hitSoul food for vegetariansSoul food for vegetariansSculpting a masterpieceSculpting a masterpieceRising cost of living is squeezing Nepalis who were already on a tight budgetRising cost of living is squeezing Nepalis who were already on a tight budgetEverything about India’s first K-pop idol, Sriya from BlackswanEverything about India’s first K-pop idol, Sriya from BlackswanTrishal miracle baby to live in children’s homeTrishal miracle baby to live in children’s homeBongbong Marcos orders deployment of rescue, relief teams after powerful Luzon quakeBongbong Marcos orders deployment of rescue, relief teams after powerful Luzon quake$107 million giant pool in NUS is S'pore's first artificial ocean basin$107 million giant pool in NUS is S'pore's first artificial ocean basinReef recoveryReef recovery Robot dog shows off "Chinese Kung Fu"Sand cats YouTube video proves adorable hitSoul food for vegetariansSculpting a masterpieceRising cost of living is squeezing Nepalis who were already on a tight budgetEverything about India’s first K-pop idol, Sriya from BlackswanTrishal miracle baby to live in children’s homeBongbong Marcos orders deployment of rescue, relief teams after powerful Luzon quake$107 million giant pool in NUS is S'pore's first artificial ocean basinReef recovery SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA The Japan NewsAbe security detail was rife with fundamental flaws The Straits TimesWFH no longer a perk but hiring standard in Indian tech sector China DailySpace odyssey Moon Man soars as China’s latest box-office champion The Korea HeraldWill Samsung make cars again? The Japan NewsPeople demand more transparency and accountability of social media Viet Nam NewsAspiring global nomad makes a U-turn, contemplates retirement The Kathmandu PostNepal’s youngest female electric bus driver on the road less travelled The Korea HeraldAfter elections, young politicians struggle to find their place The NationThai and Korean superstars take up top spots in media value rankings Philippine Daily InquirerDefiant Nobel laureate Maria Ressa fights for her freedom Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines to host SEA Games again in 2033 The Korea Herald‘Congratulations!’ followed by humiliation: Why some use violence to celebrate milestones The Jakarta Post‘Moms for Ganjar’ demonstrate the politics of housewives ahead of elections Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines rejects efforts to undermine arbitral ruling on South China Sea The Japan NewsPolitical parties post short videos on social media to woo young voters China DailySatellite images show unique desert lakes GO DEEPER WITH ANN Coming Soon ANN Newsletter Sign up here Follow us: