Asia News Network TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS Philippine Coast Guard says Chinese-flagged cargo ship rammed Philippine boat in WPS New bill could strip Jakartans of right to elect their governor Born rich, promoted young: Chaebol scions become president just after 40 After roller-coaster year for K-pop stocks, what to expect next year?MORE HEADLINES TOP NEWS The Straits TimesUpgraded free trade pact, mutual visa-free regime for S’pore and China December 8, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerMore Thai tourists to arrive in the Philippines after campaign: Envoy December 8, 2023 The Korea HeraldSouth Korea hopes to host 3-way summit with US, Japan: Yoon’s office December 8, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerSenate urged to prioritize measures vs online piracy December 8, 2023 The NationVietnam wins world’s best rice award, while Thai rice fails to make it to top 3 December 8, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines’ return to ICC: Debate swirls around whether Senate OK needed again December 7, 2023 China DailyForeign Minister Wang Yi urges sound, sustained development of China-US ties December 7, 2023 The Jakarta PostIndonesian elections body criticized over debate confusion December 7, 2023 The Straits TimesIn Hong Kong, journalists face new anxieties amid reports of ‘missing’ reporter in China December 7, 2023 The NationSongkran: The journey from ancient water festival to UNESCO cultural heritage December 7, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerSurigao del Sur placed under a state of calamity after earthquake December 7, 2023 The StarToo early for Cabinet reshuffle: PM Anwar December 6, 2023 The StatesmanCongress defers INDIA alliance meeting after top leaders express unavailability December 6, 2023 DawnPakistan’s election commission will be given full security to hold elections peacefully: Interior minister December 6, 2023 The Daily StarBNP and allies to enforce another 48 hour blockade December 6, 2023 The Korea HeraldNorth Korea closes 7 embassies, now down to 46: Seoul December 6, 2023 GAZA TENSIONS DawnIsrael-Hamas war: It is India’s duty to stand up for what is right, says Congress leader December 8, 2023 China DailyWang Yi, Blinken agree to maintain communication on Middle East situation December 7, 2023 The Daily StarOver 15,900 Palestinians killed in Gaza since Oct 7 December 6, 2023 The NationThai hostages in Gaza may face long wait to be freed: PM Srettha December 6, 2023 DawnAmidst Israeli bombardment, Gaza journalists share heart-breaking ‘goodbyes’ December 5, 2023 DawnCan Israel be charged with genocide? December 4, 2023 The Jakarta PostIndonesia calls for global acknowledgment of Israel’s humanitarian violations December 1, 2023 The NationHappiness and grief as first 17 hostages released by Hamas arrive in Thailand December 1, 2023 China DailyChina reaffirms position on Palestinian-Israeli issue November 30, 2023 China DailyCOP28 urged not to forget Gaza November 29, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerGovernment secured last Filipino held by Hamas in Gaza: President Marcos November 29, 2023 The NationThai worker, recovering from 50% burns, recounts the deadly Hamas attack November 28, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerFreed Filipino hostage wishes to spend Christmas in Philippines November 28, 2023 China DailyWang Yi to chair high-level UNSC meeting on Gaza conflict November 28, 2023 The Statesman14 Israeli hostages, 3 foreigners released as fragile Israel-Hamas deal holds November 27, 2023 DawnFrantic efforts behind closed doors led to truce November 24, 2023 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE The Yomiuri ShimbunG7 agrees on 1st comprehensive international rules for generative AI December 8, 2023 The Yomiuri ShimbunGeoffrey Hinton, ‘godfather of AI,’ warns of combat robots and tailored fake news December 8, 2023 The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s Communications ministry to release AI guidelines this month December 7, 2023 China DailyTech reunites missing boy with family after 25 years December 6, 2023 The Straits TimesUniversities, reskilling courses key to tripling S’pore’s AI workforce to 15,000: Experts December 6, 2023 The StarBeware of AI-driven crimes: Experts December 6, 2023 The Straits TimesS’pore to triple AI talent pool to 15,000 as part of national strategy update: DPM Wong December 5, 2023 The Straits Times$70 million S’pore AI initiative to develop first large language model with South-east Asian context December 5, 2023 The Yomiuri ShimbunG7 agrees on AI-related guidelines at ministerial meeting December 4, 2023 The Straits TimesAutonomous cleaning bot to start scrubbing public toilets in early 2024 December 4, 2023 The Straits TimesS’pore and Indonesia to co-develop Bahasa Indonesia ChatGPT-like AI tool December 1, 2023 The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s presidential candidates to regulate AI, eye more rules for digital economy November 30, 2023 The Korea HeraldAI robots to aid English education in Seoul schools November 30, 2023 The Korea HeraldSouth Korea strives to set global standards for data protection in new era: Data protection watchdog chief November 29, 2023 The Japan NewsIT companies unable to stop developing Generative AI even as alarm bells ring November 28, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerQuezon launches AI chatbot ‘Sophia’ to aid victims of domestic violence November 27, 2023 CLIMATE WATCH China DailyCOP28 calls attention to health-climate link December 8, 2023 China DailyCOP28: Negotiators urged to ‘speed up’ on climate action December 8, 2023 The Straits TimesS’pore’s Kusu Island fully powered by solar energy, with Pulau Hantu to follow suit December 8, 2023 The NationUNESCO initiative envisions green schools, skills and communities December 8, 2023 The Daily StarWe need to talk about climate migration December 7, 2023 China DailyAsian power generation gets cleaner even as coal emissions rise December 6, 2023 China DailyPlans unveiled for emission control across 18 Chinese regions December 6, 2023 China DailyHong Kong experiences a much warmer, exceptionally wet autumn December 6, 2023 The Phnom Penh PostEVs gain traction as Cambodia aims for sustainability; import tax lowered December 6, 2023 China DailyChina advances new energy development to tackle climate change December 6, 2023 The Kathmandu PostDisillusioned in Dubai December 6, 2023 China DailyHong Kong eyes 70% zero-carbon electricity by 2035 December 5, 2023 The Phnom Penh PostCambodia’s dolphins thriving thanks to watchful eyes of river guards December 5, 2023 The Kathmandu PostEV infrastructure and Nepal’s state policy: Cart before the horse December 5, 2023 The Phnom Penh PostClean energy declared priority for sustainable growth, low emissions December 5, 2023 The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s call for support in COP28 shows ‘no new’ commitment December 4, 2023 DAILY DIGEST VIEW ALL Doraemon’s Thai takeover: Japan offers government a lesson in soft powerDecember 8, 2023As the Thai government ramps up its multibillion-baht “soft power” push, Japan has highlighted the effortless impact on Thailand of one of its own cultural icons – Doraemon. 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THE ASIAN VIEW VIEW ALL China DailyGeopoliticsRe-visiting EU-China de-risking The Jakarta PostEditorialASEAN unity on South China Sea The Daily StarClimate WatchWe need to talk about climate migration ASEAN MATTERS Viet Nam NewsVietnam calls for further UNCLOS observance, peaceful resolution of conflicts December 8, 2023 China DailyHong Kong assumes ‘super-connector’ role for mainland, ASEAN December 7, 2023 The Straits TimesSouth-east Asia is open, inclusive and resilient: S’pore president December 6, 2023 China DailyBRI: China, ASEAN advised to cooperate on green energy November 28, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerMarcos says Myanmar a difficult problem for Asean November 24, 2023 The Phnom Penh PostAssessing Myanmar situation: Consensus needed for solution November 24, 2023 China DailyGBA-Asean ties to lift tourism November 23, 2023 China DailyHong Kong to ‘connect, add value’ to GBA-ASEAN collaboration November 23, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines woos Asean to craft code on South China Sea November 21, 2023 Vientiane TimesLaos ready to assume Asean chairmanship: Deputy PM November 21, 2023 The NationASEAN must enhance its talent capacity to navigate the Fourth Industrial Revolution November 17, 2023 The Jakarta PostASEAN defence ministers urge lawfulness in maritime domains November 16, 2023 The Straits TimesSeveral Asean defence ministers call for stop to violence in Gaza at annual powwow November 16, 2023 China DailyChina-ASEAN ties set an example November 8, 2023 The Phnom Penh PostUK reaffirms its commitment to ASEAN growth November 7, 2023 The Yomiuri ShimbunJapan, ASEAN to strengthen ties for decarbonisation in bid to boost economic growth November 7, 2023 CROSS-STRAIT TENSIONS China DailyDPP election duo will ‘harm Taiwan’s future’ November 30, 2023 The Straits TimesTaiwan’s latest poll shows outsider leading presidential race November 28, 2023 The Daily StarTaiwan reports renewed China military activity November 21, 2023 China DailyCooperation needed on both sides of Strait November 17, 2023 The Straits Times‘A historic moment’: Taiwan’s opposition agrees to joint bid for presidential election November 16, 2023 China DailyTaiwan official calls for more exchanges November 14, 2023 China DailyMeasures aim to boost cross-Strait travel November 10, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerChina’s aircraft carrier group enters western Pacific — Taiwan October 27, 2023 China DailyExperts at cross-Strait event cite similarities between Taiwan, mainland youth October 27, 2023 China DailyMainland denounces Lai’s ‘Taiwan independence’ remarks October 26, 2023 China DailyPLA tracks US warplane flying over Taiwan Strait October 13, 2023 China DailyBeijing condemns Taiwan for probing firms linked to Huawei October 12, 2023 China DailyChina’s commerce ministry extends investigation into Taiwan trade restrictions October 10, 2023 The Straits TimesMost Taiwanese want DPP ‘taken off the shelf’, says ex-president Ma Ying-jeou October 6, 2023 China DailyTaiwan’s first homegrown submarine cannot stop the tide of reunification: Chinese defence ministry September 29, 2023 The Kathmandu PostNepal assures China it is against ‘Taiwan independence’ September 28, 2023 INDO-PACIFIC AND ASIA Viet Nam NewsViet Nam, Japan upgrade relations to comprehensive strategic partnership November 28, 2023 The StatesmanIndia, Australia agree to strengthen defence partnership for security of Indo-Pacific November 27, 2023 The Korea HeraldYoon, King Charles highlight 140 years of ties, vow to set new milestone November 23, 2023 The Statesman‘Our cooperation with India is to ensure Indo-Pacific remains open, inclusive’ November 23, 2023 The Daily StarThe growing importance of Bangladesh in the Indo-Pacific November 22, 2023 The Korea HeraldNegotiating members of Indo-Pacific trade talks reach consensus on energy, fair economy November 17, 2023 The Yomiuri ShimbunIPEF ministers vow to cooperate in decarbonisation, fair economy November 16, 2023 The StatesmanIndia, US to review Israel-Hamas conflict, Ukraine war at ‘2+2’ dialogue November 9, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerMaritime expert flags China propaganda tack November 6, 2023 China DailyCenturies later, Chinese ships sail again to save lives October 18, 2023 The Jakarta PostS. Korea’s Foreign Minister Park Jin reaffirms confidence in Indo-Pacific strategy October 11, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerExplainer: What is the risk of conflict at the disputed Scarborough Shoal? September 28, 2023 The Straits TimesSingapore, Indian navies taking part in joint battle exercises in South China Sea September 22, 2023 The StarMalaysia, China to keep communication channels open over South China Sea issue September 18, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerTeodoro on presence of US plane in West Philippine Sea: ‘We need the assistance’ September 15, 2023 The StatesmanBiden holds talks with PM Modi on defence, civil nuclear cooperation September 11, 2023 ASIAN EDITORS CIRCLE VIEW ALL The StarOPINIONA veteran politician makes a move The Jakarta PostGeopoliticsASEAN needs an emergency meeting on Myanmar, a failed state in waiting The Daily StarOPINIONIs Awami League heading towards a Pyrrhic victory? COMBATING INFLATION The StatesmanHigh prices of onion, tomato drove up cost of thali in November December 7, 2023 The Korea HeraldHalf of young people struggling financially: Seoul December 7, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines inflation slows further, moves closer to target December 6, 2023 The Daily StarInflation fell slightly in Bangladesh last month December 6, 2023 The Daily StarFarmers feel the pinch of reduced prices of beef in Bangladesh December 5, 2023 The Phnom Penh PostFour months into the fiscal year, Gorkha villages finally get rice December 5, 2023 The NationPM Srettha rejects electricity tariff hike proposal December 5, 2023 China DailyHong Kong fifth most expensive city in the world: Economist Intelligence Unit December 1, 2023 The Star‘New wage plan is voluntary’: Malaysia’s economy minister December 1, 2023 The StarClose cooperation among agencies will prevent overlapping efforts to eradicate poverty: PM Anwar November 30, 2023 The NationPower bills to go up from Jan as Thai energy agency agrees on fuel tariff hike November 30, 2023 The Daily StarBangladesh’s banks appreciate taka further against US dollar November 30, 2023 The Jakarta PostMarket traders bemoan ‘abnormal’ food price increase November 29, 2023 The Korea HeraldOver 40% of Koreans anticipate financial challenges in retirement: Survey November 27, 2023 Philippine Daily Inquirer2024 inflation seen slowing to 2-4% November 22, 2023 Viet Nam NewsBusinesses seek ways to adapt to rising electricity prices November 21, 2023 SPORTS & GAMES The Jakarta PostIndonesia kicks off preparations for 2025 U-20 World Cup bid December 8, 2023 The Japan NewsVissel Kobe veteran Yuya Osako named J.League MVP December 8, 2023 DawnSports fraternity, politicos heap praise after women cricket team’s historic T20 win over Kiwis December 6, 2023 Viet Nam NewsPeople run to raise voice against violence against women and girls December 6, 2023 The Phnom Penh PostKun Khmer fighting for global success December 5, 2023 The Straits TimesWant to do Max Maeder a favour? Learn a little about kitefoiling December 5, 2023 The Phnom Penh PostAngkor Half Marathon sees 10,000 taking part December 4, 2023 The NationThai Muay Thai icon Buakaw bows out on a winning note December 4, 2023 Viet Nam NewsVietnamese marathoners to challenge Son Tra Mountain December 4, 2023 The NationPanipak’s triumph at World Taekwondo GP a year-end gift for Thailand: PM December 4, 2023 The StarMalaysians earn extreme achievement at extreme race December 1, 2023 DawnCovering cricket, bridging nations: A Pakistani journalist’s journey through the ICC World Cup 2023 December 1, 2023 The Japan NewsTop-ranked sumo referee Shikimori Inosuke earns elite status in name December 1, 2023 The Straits TimesSingapore swimmer Letitia Sim wins silver at Japan Open, qualifies for Paris Olympics December 1, 2023 The Straits TimesShanti Pereira collects $315,000 at MAP Awards for successful Asian and SEA Games campaigns November 30, 2023 Viet Nam NewsMaster Minh to represent Vietnam at World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship November 29, 2023 ASIA ON SCREEN VIEW ALL Forest Fire FearForest Fire FearListening to fish in ThailandListening to fish in ThailandPromoting lotus-themed TourismPromoting lotus-themed TourismChonburi’s plan for global smart cityChonburi’s plan for global smart cityFormer teacher breathes life into eggshellsFormer teacher breathes life into eggshellsMonkey BusinessMonkey BusinessIndonesian girl group StarBe rocks Song AssociationIndonesian girl group StarBe rocks Song AssociationPuppy slaughterhouse owner calls it a dayPuppy slaughterhouse owner calls it a dayMahfuz Anam speaks about 30 years of editorshipMahfuz Anam speaks about 30 years of editorshipStill no leads in search for missing beauty queen Catherine Camilon: PoliceStill no leads in search for missing beauty queen Catherine Camilon: Police Forest Fire FearListening to fish in ThailandPromoting lotus-themed TourismChonburi’s plan for global smart cityFormer teacher breathes life into eggshellsMonkey BusinessIndonesian girl group StarBe rocks Song AssociationPuppy slaughterhouse owner calls it a dayMahfuz Anam speaks about 30 years of editorshipStill no leads in search for missing beauty queen Catherine Camilon: Police SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA Vientiane TimesXaysomboun: an ideal place for a winter excursion December 5, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerSome of the biggest controversies in Miss Universe history November 28, 2023 The NationCountries battle it out for tourism supremacy in Asia November 24, 2023 The Korea HeraldChoosing children over career: Fatherhood changing in modern Korea November 23, 2023 The Phnom Penh PostA family’s commitment to endless travel November 23, 2023 The Korea HeraldWill Suneung without ‘killer questions’ reduce reliance on private education? November 23, 2023 The Korea HeraldCemeteries, columbariums in South Korea reinvent themselves as sanctuaries for the living November 22, 2023 The Daily StarThe scattered legacies of Bengal’s Sufis November 22, 2023 DawnFrom Karachi to Kathmandu: A gendered tale of two South Asian cities November 20, 2023 The Straits TimesWhere do we flee? Japan’s outlying islands brace themselves for war in Taiwan Strait November 1, 2023 The Straits TimesMarking the 110th birth anniversary of Xi Jinping’s father a low-key affair in China October 18, 2023 The Kathmandu PostNavigating stress in your early 20s October 18, 2023 The IslandOld rest houses of Jaffna peninsula October 18, 2023 The Phnom Penh PostCambodia’s cinematic history reflects trends, changing landscapes October 18, 2023 The StatesmanWomen priests make a mark in male domain October 17, 2023 The Daily StarTransitioning from Classroom to Workplace October 17, 2023 GO DEEPER WITH ANN Coming Soon ANN Newsletter Sign up here Follow us: