Asia News NetworkTODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS Syria’s Assad in Moscow after fleeing country, will be given asylum: Russian state media Next impeachment vote against South Korean President Yoon to take place SaturdayFewer marriages among young Indonesians hurt wedding industryThree endangered Chinese cultural treasures added to UNESCO heritage listMORE HEADLINES TOP NEWSIndian Defence Minister arrives in Moscow, to hold talks with President PutinUS House to vote to provide $4 billion to remove Chinese telecoms equipmentChinese vessel hits Philippine ship with laser six timesTaiwan reports near doubling of Chinese warships nearbyJapan to ease visa requirements for Chinese visitors; will expand scope of multiple entry visasMyanmar’s Wa State claims rumours of confrontations with Thai soldiers falseIndian foreign secretary’s visit to Bangladesh: 2 countries to try to mend relationsInsurance premiums in Malaysia face scrutiny as hike comes amid record profits by private hospitals, insurersVIEW ALL MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS The Jakarta PostIndonesian medics evacuated amid Israeli attack on northern Gaza hospital December 9, 2024 DawnIsrael ‘must stop’: Amnesty finds ‘clear intent to destroy Palestinians in Gaza’ in 9-month probe December 6, 2024 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, 2024VIEW ALL CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT The Kathmandu PostA year on, students in Nepal’s Karnali still study in quake-damaged classrooms December 9, 2024 The Jakarta PostWeather modification operation to help mitigate West Java floods December 9, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostCambodia’s Jahoo Gibbon Camp wins sustainability award for conservation, ecotourism December 9, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerEnvironmental diplomacy in limbo December 9, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostMekong leaders warn climate change ‘driving hotspots, haze’ December 6, 2024 The Japan NewsDiscarded fishing nets recycled for various products in Japan December 6, 2024 The Jakarta PostCOP29 $300b funding pledge remains elusive for Indonesia December 5, 2024 The Straits TimesPlight of pregnant woman in Kelantan reflects devastation of Malaysian floods December 5, 2024 DawnLahore’s smog: the sun may be out but a sustainable solution remains out of sight December 5, 2024 Viet Nam NewsVietnam rattled by 458 earthquakes in 11 months December 4, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostCambodia’s new wastewater management law takes aim at polluters December 4, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerFarmers in the face of climate crisis December 4, 2024 The Korea HeraldUN talks on plastic treaty end without agreement December 3, 2024 The StatesmanCyclone Fengal induced mudslide: Bodies of all 7 victims recovered in India’s Tiruvannamalai December 3, 2024 The NationThai PM Paetongtarn eyes national disaster centre to handle floods, droughts December 3, 2024 DawnDawn Investigations: Building sandcastles in Karachi’s waters December 3, 2024VIEW ALL HEALTH The Straits TimesMore cancer patients in Singapore die, compared with US, South Korea December 9, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine health department defends purchase of ‘wasted’ COVID-19 vaccines: It was an emergency December 6, 2024 The StarWhat mental health advocates can learn from the HIV/AIDS movement December 6, 2024 The Straits TimesHealth Ministry warns UK service to stop providing puberty blockers to Singapore users December 5, 2024 Viet Nam NewsFood stall owner in Vietnam fined, suspended after mass food poisoning with over 340 people sick December 5, 2024 The StatesmanIndia’s health experts sound alarm bells on micro plastics December 4, 2024 The Japan NewsJapan Health Ministry plans to let patients register at multiple transplant facilities December 3, 2024 The Kathmandu PostHIV infections and deaths decline in Nepal, but stigma runs deep December 3, 2024 The StarWhen necessity becomes luxury: Many Malaysians torn over keeping insurance December 3, 2024 The Straits TimesSingaporean in vegetative state after gastroscopy: What are the risks associated with the procedure? December 3, 2024 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, 2024VIEW ALL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Viet Nam NewsSoutheast Asia poised to become global AI hub December 9, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostAI-powered report highlights Cambodia’s climate risks and economic impacts December 9, 2024 Viet Nam NewsNVIDIA to build AI research and data centres in VN December 6, 2024 China DailyChina-proposed group to boost AI cooperation December 6, 2024 China DailyChinese applications installed 15b times globally from Q1 2023 to Q3 2024 December 3, 2024 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, 2024VIEW ALL DAILY DIGESTVIEW ALL Battling bias at every step, a hijra entrepreneur turning pain into purposeDecember 9, 2024Currently, Avaa Muskan Tithi sells a variety of handcrafted items online and offline, including patchwork bags, tote bags, upcycled bags, patchwork saris, hand-stitched saris, block-printed saris, and handmade jewellery.‘Having 3 kids is the coolest’: China ramps up push for more babies, but are couples biting?Warnings issued as woman dies after neck-twisting massage in Thailand’s Udon ThaniMore than a year after her sister, African elephant Sonia tragically dies in Karachi’s Safari ParkGen Z Indonesians opt for renting over buying amid rising housing costs: 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Anwar’s CNN interview November 21, 2024 Philippine Daily 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 Viet Nam NewsSoutheast Asia poised to become global AI hub December 9, 2024 The Jakarta PostIndonesia to attend ASEAN ministers’ meeting on Myanmar December 6, 2024 The Jakarta PostEU must raise its game with ASEAN December 6, 2024 Vientiane TimesASEAN transport ministers give boost to regional air connectivity December 4, 2024 Vientiane TimesLaos calls for global effort to advance ASEAN statistics December 2, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostCambodia’s Information Minister urges action against fake news and AI challenges December 2, 2024 China DailyForum highlights Hong Kong’s role in boosting China-ASEAN connectivity November 29, 2024 The StarASEAN stock exchanges to work on centralised ESG data infrastructure November 27, 2024 Vientiane TimesASEAN, China beef up ties in defence, security November 27, 2024 The StarStopover rights for ASEAN airlines November 26, 2024 Vientiane TimesASEAN members strengthen defence cooperation November 21, 2024 The StarMalaysia’s record FDI solidifies position as key economic player in ASEAN: Forbes November 21, 2024 The Straits TimesMyanmar’s actions risk undermining ASEAN centrality, says Singapore Defence Minister November 21, 2024 The StarThe challenges for Malaysia as ASEAN chair in 2025 November 20, 2024 The StarMalaysia to address Rohingya refugees issue as ASEAN 2025 chair, says Foreign Minister November 20, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerASEAN chief justices meet in Cebu to discuss judicial cooperation, regional initiatives November 18, 2024VIEW ALL CROSS-STRAITS RELATIONS The Daily StarTaiwan reports near doubling of Chinese warships nearby December 9, 2024 The Straits TimesTaipei to host Shanghai delegation in rare high-level visit December 5, 2024 The Straits TimesTaiwan says China’s threats over president’s US visit are counterproductive December 4, 2024 China DailyArtist from Taiwan gives tradition new life in Fujian December 3, 2024 China DailyChina strongly condemns US arranging for Taiwan President Lai’s ‘stopover’ December 2, 2024 The Straits TimesChina could launch military drills near Taiwan over President Lai’s Pacific visit: Sources November 28, 2024 The Jakarta PostChina sends naval, air forces to shadow US plane over Taiwan Strait November 27, 2024 China DailyBeijing affirms opposition to ‘exploiting Taiwan question’ November 26, 2024 The Straits TimesTaiwan reports Chinese balloon for first time in six months November 25, 2024 The 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 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