Asia News NetworkTODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS China strongly condemns US arranging for Taiwan President Lai’s ‘stopover’ Next-gen fighter being developed by Japan, U.K., Italy, could see Saudi sign on as ‘partner’US President-elect Trump threatens 100% tariff on BRICS countries over currency plansThai restaurant Sorn earns Thailand’s historic first three Michelin starsMORE HEADLINES TOP NEWSChina opens 1st overseas atmospheric background station in AntarcticaEx-Malaysian PM Najib requests to read 525-page witness statement in courtRussian attack submarine spotted in West Philippine SeaRussian defence chief leaves North Korea after high-level talksChina and Indonesia trade ties get boostIndonesia’s ruling coalition outclasses oppositionVietnam set to impose stricter rules for social media, news aggregator sitesThai PM Paetongtarn denies ignoring southern flood victimsVIEW ALL MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS The StarMalaysia PM Anwar lauds Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire November 29, 2024 The Straits TimesSingapore welcomes ceasefire ending Israel-Hezbollah war, calls for pause in Gaza war November 28, 2024 The Straits TimesIsrael, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect on Nov 27 November 27, 2024 China DailyGaza medical worker deaths exceed 1,000 November 27, 2024 The StatesmanIndia in touch with Israel, Iran to advocate restraint: Indian External Affairs Minister November 26, 2024 The Jakarta PostIndonesia supports ICC arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu November 25, 2024 Philippine Daily Inquirer75 Filipinos flying out of Lebanon; total repatriates reach 1,191 November 25, 2024 DawnWhat’s next after ICC issues warrants for Israeli leaders? November 22, 2024 The Japan NewsJapanese PM Ishiba urges respect for international law, reforms to UN in G20 address November 20, 2024 The Japan NewsYomiuri honours Dr. Akihiro Seita for Palestinian refugee work November 19, 2024 The Straits TimesIsraeli strike on Beirut kills Hezbollah media head, security sources say November 18, 2024 The StatesmanIndian External Affairs Minister calls for Gaza ceasefire, says Saudi Arabia crucial for regional stability November 14, 2024 DawnLong queues at Gaza City bakery as famine looms November 14, 2024 The StarMalaysia PM Anwar’s resolute stance on Palestine inspires hope at Riyadh Summit November 13, 2024 The Straits TimesTaiwan closes Lebanon exploding pagers case, says no link to Taiwanese firms November 12, 2024 The Jakarta PostIn Riyadh, Indonesia renews support for Palestine November 12, 2024VIEW ALL CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT China DailyChina opens 1st overseas atmospheric background station in Antarctica December 2, 2024 The StarAgricultural losses from floods estimated at US$3.6m, says Malaysia’s agriculture minister December 2, 2024 The Jakarta PostStrong policies urged to achieve Indonesia’s climate ambitions December 2, 2024 The NationThai PM Paetongtarn denies ignoring southern flood victims December 2, 2024 The Straits TimesFrom recycled batteries to lettuce: Singapore firms with green thumbs take a slice of American pie December 2, 2024 The Straits TimesAt least 29 flights between Singapore and South Korea affected by snowstorm; delays of up to 9 hours November 29, 2024 The Nation136,000+ families in 7 southern provinces in Thailand hit by heavy flooding November 29, 2024 The Straits TimesMalaysia warns of worst flooding in a decade as monsoon season hits; 63,000 in shelters November 29, 2024 The Jakarta PostFrom COP16 to INC5: Will ASEAN champion the fight against plastic pollution? November 29, 2024 The Jakarta PostDisasters prevent millions from casting their votes in Indonesia’s regional head polls November 28, 2024 The Korea HeraldSeoul blanketed by heaviest Nov. snow, with more expected November 28, 2024 China DailyEmergency measures rolled out for cold wave in China November 28, 2024 The Straits TimesMalaysia, Singapore reaffirm joint efforts to protect marine life in Johor Strait November 28, 2024 The StarFrom darkest space to deepest ocean November 28, 2024 The Korea HeraldSeoul’s first snowfall could hit hard, warns weather agency November 27, 2024 The Korea HeraldIn Busan, UN talks on plastic pollution treaty begin with grim outlook November 26, 2024VIEW ALL HEALTH The NationFour of six countries where infections have surged by more than 100% since 2010 are in Asia-Pacific December 2, 2024 The Kathmandu PostSedentary lifestyles and junk food are driving obesity in Nepali children December 2, 2024 DawnAbout 7 out of 10 Pakistanis facing health issues due to smog: survey November 29, 2024 The StatesmanResidents of India’s Durgapur choke with rising PM10 levels November 29, 2024 KuenselBhutan’s Her Majesty calls for collective action to combat mental health issues November 28, 2024 The Kathmandu PostAs winter sets in, doctors in Nepal recommend flu shots for children, elderly, and comorbid November 28, 2024 The Korea HeraldGetting cancer young: Why cancer isn’t just an older person’s battle November 27, 2024 Philippine Daily Inquirer7 of 10 Filipino diabetics don’t get treatment – study November 27, 2024 The Daily Star10 die of dengue in 24 hrs, 990 hospitalised in Bangladesh November 27, 2024 China DailyBittersweet warning on drinking too much milk tea November 26, 2024 The Daily StarMultidrug-resistant organisms found in drinking water in Bangladesh’s Chattogram November 26, 2024 The StarTime for another vax drive against Malaysia’s number 1 killer November 25, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines mainly spared from dengue surge November 25, 2024 The Straits TimesMore Indian states and companies offer menstrual leave November 25, 2024 China DailyHong Kong, Shenzhen open clinical trial institute, centre to push biomedical development November 22, 2024 Viet Nam NewsVietnam’s Health Ministry targets national antibiotic use monitoring system by 2025 November 22, 2024VIEW ALL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE China DailyYoung Chinese form closer bonds with AI December 2, 2024 China DailyChina’s homegrown AI tools play key role in preserving cultural heritage November 29, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostExperts discuss AI’s role in preventing colour revolutions November 28, 2024 The Japan NewsWorld-renowned Japanese architect’s office utilises AI in design process November 26, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostAs AI integrates into Cambodian’s daily work life, ethical concerns arise November 25, 2024 Philippine Daily Inquirer46% of Filipinos embrace generative AI at work — survey November 22, 2024 The Japan NewsFake academic papers may have been created with AI; Japanese researcher falsely cited as author November 22, 2024 The Straits TimesRobot delivers meals on wheels for Singapore attraction Bird Paradise’s feathered friends November 21, 2024 The Japan NewsRakuten launches unmanned delivery service in Tokyo; robot brings goods to 62 locations in Chuo ward November 21, 2024 The StarAI boost for palm oil production in world’s first smart mill in Malaysia November 20, 2024 The Japan NewsCustomer service by remotely-operated avatars gaining popularity in Japan November 20, 2024 The Jakarta PostLessons on coding and AI to start in fourth grade: Indonesia Education Minister November 19, 2024 The StarAI to detect accidents in real time in Malaysia November 18, 2024 The Jakarta PostNvidia CEO eyes working with Indonesian firms to develop AI November 18, 2024 The Japan NewsGenerative AI System assists foreign visitors to Japan at Haneda Airport November 18, 2024 The Korea HeraldWill Samsung team up with foundry rival TSMC? 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InquirerAlert issued vs. fake ‘celeb-bait’ INQUIRER.net ads circulating online November 15, 2024 The Japan News20 sites found to be posing as major Japanese media outlets November 6, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostCambodia’s Ministry of Information reports on legal protection for journalists amid fake news November 4, 2024 The Straits TimesSingapore blocks 10 foreign-linked websites in crackdown on potential hostile disinformation October 23, 2024 China DailyChina launches 3-month campaign against illegal online news services October 4, 2024 The Japan NewsNews media groups warn of ‘free riding’ by AI; sites lose views as AI imitates copyrighted content July 19, 2024 Asia News NetworkFake news and social media posts cause a flutter across Asia May 27, 2024 The Daily StarNon-compliance: Bangladesh may temporarily shut Facebook, YouTube over spread of “disinformation” April 1, 2024VIEW ALL ASEAN MATTERS Vientiane TimesLaos calls for global effort to advance ASEAN statistics December 2, 2024 The 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StarJapan, US to form missile plan in case of Taiwan emergency, says Japan news agency November 25, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerTaiwan says committed to boosting own defences in signal to Trump November 15, 2024 China DailyCross-Strait talks could resume if one-China principle upheld, says China spokesperson November 14, 2024 The StatesmanTrump won’t abandon Taiwan due to semiconductor prowess: Taiwan Deputy FM November 11, 2024 The Japan NewsDrama depicting China’s ‘invasion of Taiwan,’ rings alarm November 11, 2024 The Straits TimesTaiwan says it received first batch of Himars military equipment from US November 7, 2024 The Straits TimesAfter SpaceX’s requests, Taiwanese suppliers move manufacturing abroad, sources say November 6, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerTaiwan detects 37 Chinese aircraft near island November 4, 2024 China DailyFujian, Taiwan eyeing closer financial links November 1, 2024 The Straits TimesTaiwan moves to buy 1,000 attack drones from US October 29, 2024 China DailyChina blasts US $1.99 billion arms sale to Taiwan, warns of heightened risk October 28, 2024VIEW ALL INDO-PACIFIC AND ASIA The NationFour of six countries where infections have surged by more than 100% since 2010 are in Asia-Pacific December 2, 2024 The Japan NewsJapan aims to join Australian frigate development project November 29, 2024 The Jakarta PostBali Nine smuggling ring’s transfer plans to Australia clouded by legal issues November 25, 2024 Viet Nam NewsFemale representatives in National Assembly always high in Asia-Pacific region: Vietnam Deputy Minister November 20, 2024 China DailyChinese President Xi urges G20 to advance global governance November 20, 2024 The StatesmanIndian PM Modi interacts with world leaders on G20 Summit sidelines November 20, 2024 The Japan NewsJapanese, US, Australian defence chiefs plan to set up new defence framework, aim for closer ties November 19, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines, US seal intel-sharing pact during US Defence 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