Asia News Network TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS Li Shangfu calls for vigilance against ‘hegemony of navigation’ Philippines, Japan, United States, and Australia agree to step up cooperation in South China Sea US Defence Secy Lloyd Austin arrives in Delhi to strengthen defence partnership with India Why China is digging a deep hole in the earthMORE HEADLINES TOP NEWS The Straits TimesTop priority for countries is to prevent conflict in Asia: Defence Min Ng Eng Hen June 5, 2023 China DailyAsia-Pacific turns to multi-alignment June 5, 2023 The Straits TimesIf Xi gets Putin to send Russia troops home, he can broker peace June 5, 2023 China DailyChinese Defence minister calls for mutual respect to repair ties June 5, 2023 The Straits TimesEnough channels of communication, but insufficient political will June 5, 2023 The Japan NewsUS leads trio of nations seeking to enhance defence against DPRK missiles June 5, 2023 The Korea HeraldS. Korea eyes UN seat as NK rebukes UN body June 5, 2023 The StatesmanOdisha train accident: Initial probe reveals issue in signalling system June 5, 2023 The Kathmandu PostNepal PM Dahal claims his India visit has built trust June 5, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines, US, Japan coast guards start milestone drills June 2, 2023 The StatesmanNewest NATO member Finland hails cooperation with India, backs Sweden, Ukrainian membership June 2, 2023 DawnPTI President Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi arrested outside Lahore residence June 2, 2023 The Kathmandu PostNepal, India sign long-term energy deal, agreement on digital payment June 2, 2023 The Yomiuri ShimbunJapan, US defence ministers reaffirm cooperation against possible 2nd launch by North Korea June 2, 2023 The Jakarta PostSingapore key partner in building Nusantara: Minister June 2, 2023 The Straits TimesNorth Korea to soon put spy satellite in orbit, says leader’s sister Kim Yo Jong June 2, 2023 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE The StatesmanWhen AI met Snapchat: “Divorce your wife” AI’s reply to a user left him shocked June 5, 2023 China DailyChina making headway in large-scale AI models June 2, 2023 The Yomiuri ShimbunJapan to promote use of generative AI while addressing risks June 1, 2023 The Phnom Penh Post1st scholarly report on AI in Cambodia made public June 1, 2023 The Jakarta PostAI seen to unlock endless opportunities in Indonesia May 31, 2023 The Straits TimesReleasing AI into the wild ‘like open-sourcing the Manhattan Project’: Nobel laureate Maria Ressa May 29, 2023 China DailyChinese authorities warn public against AI fraud May 26, 2023 The Yomiuri ShimbunSupercomputer Fugaku to train AI in Japanese language model May 24, 2023 The Daily StarForget jobs. 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May 22, 2023 The Jakarta PostDark cloud over ChatGPT revolution: The cost May 22, 2023 China DailyChina plans 18 AI hubs to spur socioeconomic development May 19, 2023 China DailyTaming AI to the benefit of humans May 19, 2023 China DailyThree-quarters of app developers keen to use AI in business: Survey May 17, 2023 THAI ELECTIONS The Straits TimesThai PM front runner Pita promises same-sex marriage, gender identity rights June 5, 2023 The NationCoup-installed Senate not yet ready for Move Forward June 2, 2023 The NationThai Sang Thai leader Sudarat urges Move Forward, Pheu Thai to end standoff over House speaker June 2, 2023 The NationMove Forward outlines plans to tackle urgent issues June 2, 2023 The NationOutgoing PM Prayut warns incoming PM Pita: Soldiers and police are against amending lese majeste law June 1, 2023 The NationThai economists urge next government to explore alternatives to increasing government revenue June 1, 2023 The NationWhy Pheu Thai is unlikely to betray Move Forward-led coalition, despite rumours May 31, 2023 The NationMove Forward expected to dump junta’s 20-year National Strategy May 31, 2023 The NationMove Forward and Pheu Thai pledge to tackle rising households debt May 30, 2023 The NationTikTok sweeps wave of change over Thailand’s election campaigns May 30, 2023 The Jakarta PostNew Thai govt must continue peace talks with insurgents: Thai official May 30, 2023 The NationMove Forward-led coalition partners set to discuss sharing Cabinet posts May 29, 2023 The Straits TimesThailand’s Move Forward Party says negotiations for coalition government are on track May 26, 2023 The NationMove Forward unfazed by Pheu Thai threat to exit coalition May 26, 2023 The NationAmazing Thailand: Tourism officials plan to market ‘Pita fever’ globally May 26, 2023 The NationMove Forward loses one seat, Bhumjaithai gains another in latest election commission count May 26, 2023 GLOBAL WARMING China DailyChina launches Asia’s largest carbon capture project June 5, 2023 The Japan NewsTyphoon no. 2 triggers record rainfall across Japan June 5, 2023 The StarTackle Asean haze effectively: experts June 5, 2023 The Star‘Hotter days in coming months’: MetMalaysia June 5, 2023 The Straits TimesAsia climate woes mount as heat shatters May records June 2, 2023 The Daily StarHeatwave in Bangladesh likely to continue for a week June 1, 2023 China DailyHebei moves to secure cleaner air by 2025 May 31, 2023 The Straits TimesPrepare N95 masks, air purifiers as haze may hit S’pore from June, says Met Service May 31, 2023 The Daily StarShanghai records hottest May day in 100 years May 30, 2023 Viet Nam NewsParliaments should play stronger role in protecting environment: Vietnam official May 30, 2023 The NationHow air treatment solutions can help tackle Thailand’s PM2.5 pollution problem May 30, 2023 The Jakarta PostReturn of sea sand exports sparks controversy in Indonesia May 30, 2023 The Straits TimesProlonged, intense heat expected from June to October, raising risk of haze, fires in south Asean May 30, 2023 China DailyFragile ecosystem, species at centre of protection efforts May 29, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerTyphoon Betty’s slow down continues; Signal No. 1 over 12 provinces stays May 29, 2023 The StarFive areas record level one hot weather status: MetMalaysia May 26, 2023 DAILY DIGEST VIEW ALL Shenzhou XV crew lands in Inner MongoliaJune 5, 2023The crew members told ground controllers in Beijing via radio that they had safely landed and were "feeling pretty good". 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THE ASIAN VIEW VIEW ALL Philippine Daily InquirerEditorialNeed for coherent climate agenda China DailyGeopoliticsThe Asian way key to building peace Sin Chew DailyCrimeJho Low case: The secrets will be out of the bag soon ASEAN MATTERS The Phnom Penh PostASEAN emerging as key textiles hub: industry body June 5, 2023 The Straits TimesAukus and Quad do not seek to displace Asean: Australian DPM June 5, 2023 The Jakarta PostTop Chinese intelligence official visits Myanmar for ‘cooperation’ talks June 1, 2023 The StatesmanChina shows off military wares in Southeast Asia May 31, 2023 The Phnom Penh PostDrug trafficking via Golden Triangle on the radar May 30, 2023 The Phnom Penh PostCambodia, Vietnam, Laos and Thailand to enhance anti-piracy intelligence cooperation May 29, 2023 China DailyChina, Asean companies eye each other’s markets: UOB May 25, 2023 Viet Nam NewsVietnam has potential to become regional vaccine production centre May 24, 2023 Eleven MediaAsean countries send emergency aid for victims of cyclone Mocha May 24, 2023 China DailyChina to enhance practical cooperation with Malaysia: Top Chinese legislator May 22, 2023 Viet Nam NewsASEAN-China SOM on implementation of South China Sea DOC held after two-year hiatus May 19, 2023 The Jakarta PostBall in Timor Leste’s court to full ASEAN membership May 19, 2023 China DailySino-ASEAN land-sea trade corridor shows great vitality May 19, 2023 China DailyAsean prepared to be world’s new economic powerhouse May 18, 2023 The StarMalaysia committed to elevate its role in international affairs, says Anwar May 18, 2023 The Jakarta PostAsean on path to ‘self-destruction’, analysts say May 17, 2023 CROSS-STRAIT TENSIONS China DailyRoot causes of tensions across the Taiwan Strait lie with some external forces: Chinese defence minister June 5, 2023 The Straits TimesUS, Taiwan ink trade deal as China issues warning June 5, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerTaiwan, US to sign first deal under new trade framework today June 1, 2023 The Straits TimesTaiwan building digital resilience in face of earthquakes and potential of conflict with China May 30, 2023 The Straits TimesTaiwan tour operators eager for rebound in cross-strait tourism but travellers wary May 25, 2023 The Straits TimesTaiwan excluded from WHO annual assembly following Chinese opposition May 23, 2023 China DailyBeijing opposes Japan’s attempts to meddle in cross-Strait peace May 19, 2023 The Straits TimesUS, Taiwan reach deal on first part of ’21st Century’ trade pact May 19, 2023 The StarTaiwan’s Kuomintang to pick New Taipei City Mayor Hou as presidential candidate over Foxconn founder Gou May 17, 2023 The Straits TimesFoxconn founder Terry Gou vows to ‘preserve peace’ with China if elected Taiwan president May 8, 2023 The Japan NewsChina may invade Taiwan within 2 years, former US national security adviser says May 5, 2023 The Straits TimesTaiwan says F-16 deliveries delayed, working to minimise damage May 5, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerTaiwan preparing for Chinese blockade in annual war drills April 27, 2023 The Straits TimesG-7 will stand up to ‘any coercion’ over Taiwan Strait: Senior US official April 18, 2023 The Straits TimesChina’s grey-zone tactics towards Taiwan raise risk of miscalculation and escalation: Analysts April 18, 2023 The Yomiuri ShimbunTaiwan’s ruling DPP nominates Lai for president April 14, 2023 ASIAN EDITORS CIRCLE VIEW ALL The Daily StarOPINIONHow to correct global imbalances? The Korea HeraldGeopoliticsJapan remains stuck in 2019 Philippine Daily InquirerOPINIONJapan’s hygiene culture, revisited PANDEMIC The Japan NewsJapanese get trained in ‘Hollywood’ smiles as masks slowly come off June 5, 2023 The Korea HeraldSouth Korea lifts most Covid-19 restrictions June 2, 2023 The Jakarta PostIndonesia simplifies Covid-19 jab regimen as part of endemic policy June 1, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerMetro Manila’s Covid-19 positive cases rate drops even further June 1, 2023 Viet Nam NewsVietnam to consider downgrading Covid-19 to flu-like status May 31, 2023 The Phnom Penh PostCambodia donates one million vaccines to Myanmar May 29, 2023 The Kathmandu PostNepal to continue Covid vaccination despite waning severity of infection May 24, 2023 The Straits TimesPM Lee Covid-19 positive for the first time, says he is ‘generally feeling OK’ May 23, 2023 Viet Nam NewsVietnam to consider announcing the end of Covid-19 pandemic May 23, 2023 The NationThailand sees big jump in new Covid cases and fatalities May 23, 2023 The StatesmanIndia shipped almost 300 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to over 100 countries May 22, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines Covid-19 positivity rate at 24.3% as of March 20: Octa Research May 22, 2023 The Straits TimesAs China’s herd immunity wanes, citizens navigate living with Covid-19 May 18, 2023 China DailyCovid-19 widespread, vaccines needed fast: Expert May 17, 2023 China DailyHong Kong Disneyland eyes post-Covid recovery as revenues increase May 16, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerNCR’s Covid-19 positivity rate increases to 25.4% — Octa May 16, 2023 COMBATING INFLATION The Korea HeraldInflation woes polarise young Koreans’ spending habits amid dwindling middle class June 5, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerInflation slowed down further in May: Philippine central bank June 2, 2023 The Yomiuri Shimbun60% of smaller companies boost salaries in Japan June 2, 2023 DawnPakistan’s annual inflation in May reaches record level of 37.97% June 2, 2023 The NationThai industries suggest measures to cut living costs, warns against wage hike June 1, 2023 The Daily StarVoices of poor remain unheard in Bangladesh policymaking June 1, 2023 The Jakarta PostIndonesia to ban LNG exports to meet domestic needs May 31, 2023 The Korea HeraldSeoul City seeks to boost budget by 3 trillion won for safety net May 31, 2023 The StarMalaysia’s food inflation rate reduced, thanks to Menu Rahmah: Minister May 30, 2023 China DailyHong Kong to disburse 2nd batch of e-vouchers on July 16 May 30, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerFewer Filipinos feel life quality improved last year: Social Weather Stations survey May 30, 2023 The Daily StarProgressive tax a remedy for inequality for Bangladesh May 24, 2023 The NationIn worrying trend, household debt passes 15 trillion baht: National Economic and Social Development Council May 24, 2023 The Korea HeraldInflation driving up costs to eat out May 18, 2023 The Straits TimesSugar prices to further spike due to reduced sugar production in India, export curbs May 17, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerGovernment fix sought as Philippine household spending continues to slide, GDP growth slowest in 7 quarters May 17, 2023 SPORTS & GAMES The Kathmandu PostRock climbing trail inaugurated in Dolakha, Nepal June 5, 2023 China DailyChina’s home organisers go livestream to help people with their clutter June 1, 2023 DawnIndia asks protesting wrestlers to wait for police probe outcome June 1, 2023 DawnTop Indian wrestlers to toss medals into Ganges as they demand official’s arrest May 31, 2023 The Phnom Penh Post12th Asean Para Games shaping up to be a success: Minister May 30, 2023 The Straits TimesAfter SEA Games success, Singapore’s Shanti Pereira breaks 100m record twice in Germany May 30, 2023 The Phnom Penh PostPara volleyball teams set for ASEAN games May 29, 2023 The NationThailand hands out long bans following brawl at SEA Games final May 26, 2023 The Phnom Penh PostMany calls for support for para athletes May 26, 2023 The StarShuttler Lee Zii Jia makes it to second round of Malaysian Open May 25, 2023 The Phnom Penh PostIndonesian ‘tourism potential’ identified after SEA Games 2023 May 24, 2023 China DailyFighting through the darkness May 23, 2023 The StarMalaysia’s badminton world champs ready to do battle with Indonesian stars May 23, 2023 The Jakarta PostIndonesia revels in regional soccer glory after 32-year wait May 19, 2023 The StatesmanIndia Supreme Court upholds Tamil Nadu government’s law allowing bull-taming sport May 19, 2023 Sin Chew DailySEA Games gold medalist gives chicken rice to KL folks May 19, 2023 ASIA ON SCREEN VIEW ALL Taipei eatery serves up ramen with 14-legged isopod for $65Taipei eatery serves up ramen with 14-legged isopod for $65Hanoi's 'catwoman' houses abandoned felinesHanoi's 'catwoman' houses abandoned felinesVietnam: The rising star of Foreign Direct InvestmentVietnam: The rising star of Foreign Direct InvestmentRestoring French villas – keeping Hanoi's cultural heritageRestoring French villas – keeping Hanoi's cultural heritageCambodian athlete's inspiring run for last place in SEA games earns $10,000 reward Cambodian athlete's inspiring run for last place in SEA games earns $10,000 reward Love The Last March comes to Gardens by the BayLove The Last March comes to Gardens by the BayA captivating Ha GiangA captivating Ha GiangPhilippines’ jobless rate down to 4.7% in March 2023Philippines’ jobless rate down to 4.7% in March 2023Medical helper for hireMedical helper for hireVietnam’s national parks and reserves hold a great tourism potentialVietnam’s national parks and reserves hold a great tourism potential Taipei eatery serves up ramen with 14-legged isopod for $65Hanoi's 'catwoman' houses abandoned felinesVietnam: The rising star of Foreign Direct InvestmentRestoring French villas – keeping Hanoi's cultural heritageCambodian athlete's inspiring run for last place in SEA games earns $10,000 reward Love The Last March comes to Gardens by the BayA captivating Ha GiangPhilippines’ jobless rate down to 4.7% in March 2023Medical helper for hireVietnam’s national parks and reserves hold a great tourism potential SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA The Korea HeraldKorea needs to talk about invasion of English alphabet in everyday signage June 5, 2023 DawnGilgit Baltistan’s female carpenters June 5, 2023 Viet Nam NewsVietnam opposes forced labour, as hundreds rescued from Philippines’ illegal casino June 2, 2023 China DailyFor some travellers, slow is the way to go May 31, 2023 The Korea HeraldKorea seeks to boost medical tourism as future growth engine May 31, 2023 The Korea HeraldWomen, under-40 most frequently victimised by ‘romance scams’: Study May 30, 2023 The Korea HeraldNew Korean service will quit your job for you May 29, 2023 The Straits TimesMeet kAI, the robotic dog assisting in train inspections in Singapore May 26, 2023 KuenselBhutan: Citizen’s well-being and happiness increases to 93.6 percent May 25, 2023 The StarThe long, agonising wait on death row May 24, 2023 The Straits TimesGrisly find at temple paves way for overhaul of Thai abortion laws May 23, 2023 DawnKey takeaways for Pakistan for reducing military interventionism May 23, 2023 The Korea HeraldAre slang terms and abbreviations degrading the Korean language? May 22, 2023 The Straits Times42 promising young individuals from S’pore in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia list May 19, 2023 China DailyTaiping set to regain past glory as chocolate township May 19, 2023 The Jakarta PostSoutheast Asia seeks global recognition for ‘kebaya’ craft May 18, 2023 GO DEEPER WITH ANN Coming Soon ANN Newsletter Sign up here Follow us: