Asia News Network TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS Putin tells Xi he’ll discuss China’s blueprint for Ukraine Kishida Pledges $75 Bil. Investment in Indo-Pacific Region Thai Parliament dissolved, paving way for elections in May S. Korea: No. of first-time brides in 40s outstrips those in 20sMORE HEADLINES TOP NEWS The Straits TimesIndian, Japan PMs agree on respecting rule of law The StatesmanSaudi Arabia’s King invites Iran President to visit Riyadh The Korea HeraldN. Korea simulates nuclear air burst to attack S. Korea The Korea HeraldN. Korea says it conducted two-day drills simulating tactical nuclear counterattack China DailyChina to expand financial sector’s opening-up The Jakarta PostPoll delay debate in Indonesia revived after elite spat The Straits TimesZahid cements grip on Umno as loyalists sweep party polls The NationThai voters’ top choice for next PM is still Paetongtarn The Straits TimesThailand’s pro-military party fashions itself as a peacemaker ahead of general election DawnIrate Imran threatens legal action against police officers involved in ‘attack’ on his Zaman Park residence The StatesmanPunjab in turmoil: 112 arrested so far The Korea HeraldTokyo lifts export curbs; Seoul withdraws WTO complaint The Korea HeraldYoon says will ‘completely normalize’ military intelligence-sharing pact China DailyChina calls for Japan-ROK ties to develop toward peace The Straits TimesS’pore, Indonesia to cooperate on energy, sustainability, health; ties in ‘excellent order’: PM Lee The Korea HeraldNew Japan style ‘maid cafe’ in Seoul stirs up debate INDO-PACIFIC, AUKUS AND ASIA The Jakarta PostNuclearising the Indo-Pacific March 21, 2023 The Japan NewsKishida to Expand ODA in Move Toward Free and Open Indo-Pacific March 20, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerAustralia gives Philippine military chief heads up on nuclear submarine deal March 16, 2023 China DailyAUKUS nuclear submarine ‘cooperation’ reckless acceleration on a dangerous road: China Daily editorial March 16, 2023 The Jakarta PostRussia says West readying for ‘years of confrontation’ in Asia March 15, 2023 The Jakarta PostAustralia, US, Britain leaders to meet, submarine deal expected March 10, 2023 DawnCanada launches new Indo-Pacific strategy, focus on ‘disruptive’ China November 28, 2022 The Straits TimesBritish warship deployed to Indo-Pacific region docks in Singapore April 7, 2022 The Jakarta PostWar In Ukraine will not fray Indo-Pacific strategy April 7, 2022 The Jakarta PostUkraine: Out of a tiger’s mouth into a crocodile’s mouth February 22, 2022 The Korea HeraldN. Korea slams AUKUS as US ‘tool for war’ threatening world security November 30, 2021 The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s strategic defence concept in Indo-Pacific region November 9, 2021 The StarPM expresses Malaysia’s concern over Aukus at the East Asia summit October 28, 2021 China DailyAUKUS spurs arms race, puts to test Aussie pledge of nuclear non-proliferation October 25, 2021 The Jakarta PostIndonesia, Malaysia concerned over AUKUS nuclear submarines plan October 19, 2021 The StatesmanAUKUS & impact on Japan and India October 8, 2021 COMBATING INFLATION The Japan NewsJapanese Govt to Spend over ¥2 Tril. on Measures to Hold Down Prices March 21, 2023 The StarRaya worries over egg, chicken, veg prices in M’sia March 21, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerFuel prices slashed by up to P2 per liter March 21, 2023 The StarHot US inflation data causes concern March 20, 2023 DawnAfter hiking petrol prices, Pak govt announces relief package March 20, 2023 The Daily StarChicken price unthinkable in Bangladesh March 17, 2023 DawnPakistan raises petrol, diesel prices March 16, 2023 China DailyBus operators in HK seek fare increases March 16, 2023 The Japan NewsJapan’s big firms offer largest pay rises in decades March 16, 2023 The Daily StarSugar prices keep rising despite record cut in import duties March 15, 2023 The Korea Herald38 million won for 2 weeks: Post-partum care prices in Korea surge March 14, 2023 The Jakarta PostState intervention backfires as rice prices hit multiyear high March 13, 2023 China DailyHong Kong residents to get HK$3,000 e-vouchers on April 16 March 13, 2023 The Daily StarNo policy measures taken to contain high inflation March 13, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines’ inflation slowed to 8.6% in Feb March 8, 2023 The Straits TimesMore than half of Singaporeans may delay plans to buy home due to inflation: Poll March 8, 2023 GLOBAL WARMING The StatesmanBottled water industry can undermine progress towards safe water for all: United Nations The Japan NewsPlastic Entering Oceans Could Nearly Triple by 2040 The Straits TimesSleepless in Singapore? Even nights are getting hotter, according to temperature data DawnLahore most polluted city, Chad worst among countries in 2022: Survey The Phnom Penh PostCambodia implements national cooling action plan Philippine Daily InquirerWorry about severe weather events highest in Philippines Philippine Daily InquirerMindoro oil spill victims reach 19,000 The Jakarta PostAuthorities advise caution over possibility of more Merapi eruptions The NationAir pollution has made over 1.3 million Thais sick this year The Phnom Penh PostAngkor Archaeological Park chosen for climate change project on preserving historic legacies Viet Nam NewsExperts warned for the high UV index in Southern Vietnam The NationWinds to blow away Bangkok’s PM2.5 dust cloud on Saturday: Forecast The Daily StarGlobal loss and damage initiative launched in Dhaka The Nation‘Laos is disappearing’: Border residents on front line of Thailand’s haze crisis The NationBangkokians urged to mask up, avoid outdoor activity as PM2.5 levels rise The Jakarta PostJapan pledges financial support to help Asean decarbonise DAILY DIGEST VIEW ALL Pot, kettle and Dr M’s ‘dictator’ accusationMarch 21, 2023A war of words has broken out between the two former Malaysian PMs. World’s largest container ship makes maiden voyage Possible Goryeo remains discovered at construction site Girl from Stung Meanchey dump now college grad living in Australia ‘Charles & Keith girl’ Zoe Gabriel now creating content for budget carrier AirAsiaSPECIAL REPORTSVIEW ALL MORE HEADLINES Fear of Malay Proclamation gathering is like being afraid of shadows, says Dr M ... 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The Jakarta PostIndonesiaMany doubt, but Jokowi still confident in his new capital city ambitions CROSS-STRAIT TENSIONS The Straits TimesFormer Taiwan president open to meeting leaders on landmark China trip China DailyChinese mainland welcomes former Taiwan leader’s visit The Straits TimesFormer Taiwan president Ma Ying-jeou to visit China in landmark trip The Straits TimesTSMC founder says he supports US move to slow China’s chip development China DailyXi stresses advancing ‘one country, two systems,’ national reunification The Straits TimesTaiwan unveils portable attack drone as tensions with China rise The Straits TimesTaiwan says submarine programme going to plan despite difficulties The Japan NewsTaiwan fears isolation if undersea cables to main island cut The Straits TimesOf omissions, accidental or otherwise: Parsing the Premier’s references to China’s Taiwan policy The Straits TimesChinese delegation gets ‘warm reception’ in rare visit to Taipei China DailyKMT leader’s visit helps improve Taiwan residents’ livelihood The Yomiuri ShimbunJapan’s westernmost island Yonaguni and Taiwan dream of renewed bonds China DailyCooperation key to bringing benefits across Straits 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 PANDEMIC The Korea HeraldSK’s new Covid-19 cases at 9-month low; govt lifts mask mandate on public transport Philippine Daily InquirerWHO, advisors urge China to release all Covid-related data after new research China DailyHainan resumes visa-free travel policy China DailyHK tourist arrivals exceed 1m for first time since 2020 The Korea HeraldKorea to lift mask mandate for public transport from March 20 The Japan NewsTo mask or not to mask: That is the question for Japan China DailyChina to resume issuing all types of foreign visas China DailyChina’s students, teachers no longer have to wear masks at schools The Japan NewsOver 40% in Japan had Covid-19 antibodies during 8th wave The Japan NewsJapan sees facial care products sales boost as mask rules relax The Yomiuri ShimbunJapan’s easing of mask-wearing guidelines seen as major step toward normalcy The Yomiuri ShimbunPM Fumio Kishida enters prime minister’s office without mask Philippine Daily InquirerCovid-19 vaccine wastage may exceed 50 million doses by end of March: Philippine Dept of Health The Phnom Penh PostCambodia returns 15 million Covid-19 jabs to China The Korea HeraldMask rule on public transport may be lifted in coming weeks The Straits TimesSingapore flags errors, good calls and lessons from the ‘complex and wicked’ Covid-19 pandemic ASEAN MATTERS The Straits TimesUS keen to sync with Asean on worsening crisis in Myanmar The Phnom Penh PostSiem Reap-Yunnan ties set to grow China DailyChina, Asean countries ‘agree on marine cooperation projects’ The Jakarta PostAsean ‘unprepared’ for open conflict in Indo-Pacific: Experts China DailyCambodia: China is biggest economic, trade partner in Asia The Phnom Penh Post“PM Hun Sen calls for closer S’pore defence ties “ The Straits TimesSouthern Thailand peace talks inch forward with renewed Malaysian effort The Phnom Penh PostCambodia, China to resume ‘Golden Dragon’ military exercises in March The StarChina values South China Sea code and Asean’s role, Beijing tells Singapore The Jakarta PostTimor Leste’s entry into ASEAN could help freedoms: Analysts The Phnom Penh PostCambodia, China mull ‘Industrial and Technological Corridor’ in Preah Sihanouk 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 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PostCambodia Football Federation president lays out plans beyond SEA Games China DailySports minister vows to further build on Beijing 2022’s legacy China DailySwimmer Zhang Yufei aims to make even bigger splash at Paris Games The StatesmanIndia is the capital of women’s boxing: IBA President Kremlev The Straits TimesTable tennis: Young and old stars shine at Singapore Smash China DailyChina’s Feng/Huang win mixed doubles title at German Open ASIA ON SCREEN VIEW ALL Masking up still in ThailandMasking up still in ThailandQuestioning ‘unmanned’ at unmanned stations in JapanQuestioning ‘unmanned’ at unmanned stations in JapanNinh Binh among world's top 10 most welcoming regionsNinh Binh among world's top 10 most welcoming regionsIs learning Korean trending in Vietnam?Is learning Korean trending in Vietnam?Thailand goes gaga over rescued elephant calfThailand goes gaga over rescued elephant calfIs ChatGPT transforming the education landscape?Is ChatGPT transforming the education 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DawnIn pictures: International Women’s Day observed across world The Japan NewsJapan’s long-term follow-up project to study effects of early childhood education The Straits TimesIndonesia to tighten customs checks after report on illegal import of used shoes The NationThai transgender pioneer weds dashing beau in traditional ceremony The Kathmandu PostCalls grow for gender equality in foreign jobs Viet Nam NewsThe vanishing catch: How women are suffering in the Mekong Delta The Jakarta PostHard fight: Combatting childhood cancer in Indonesia Philippine Daily InquirerHolding onto hope: What the ICC probe means to a drug war victim’s mother The Straits TimesHow the $73.5b infant formula industry milks parents’ anxieties China DailyChinese provinces give 30 days’ paid ‘marriage leave’ to boost birth rate GO DEEPER WITH ANN Coming Soon ANN Newsletter Sign up here Follow us: