Asia News Network TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS US alleges Indian government official directed assassination plot of Sikh separatist, charges Indian man Senators move to pass Philippine maritime zones law to stop China’s bullying Mekong Delta to develop one million hectares of high-quality, low-carbon rice production by 2030 As streaming services raise fees, some turn to illegal streaming sitesMORE HEADLINES TOP NEWS The Jakarta PostPhilippines fishing vessel seized in Indonesian waters November 30, 2023 The Jakarta PostIndonesia EV battery industry in limbo amid uncertain roadmap, rule November 30, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerSmartmatic Philippines banned from ‘all Comelec procurement’ amid bribery scandal November 30, 2023 The Korea HeraldSeoul reviews scenarios for restoring guard posts in DMZ November 30, 2023 The Straits TimesTokyo to go after businesses that pass off food products as premium Japanese items November 30, 2023 Viet Nam NewsMicronutrient deficiency causes stunted growth in Vietnamese youth November 30, 2023 The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s presidential candidates embark on campaign trail with vow of peace November 29, 2023 The Korea HeraldSouth Korea warns tit-for-tat action over North Korea’s border buildup November 29, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine government, communists agree to revive peace talks November 29, 2023 DawnConfusion within PTI as party denies senior leader’s claim that Imran won’t run for party chairmanship November 29, 2023 The Straits TimesChangi Airport traffic crosses 90% of pre-pandemic levels for first time, fuelled by S. Korea travel November 29, 2023 The Korea HeraldBusan loses World Expo 2030 bid November 29, 2023 The Statesman‘You plotted to kill Pannun’: Indian Envoy heckled in US Gurudwara by pro-Khalistani elements November 28, 2023 The Straits TimesIndonesian presidential candidate Anies rejects new capital Nusantara as creating ‘new inequality’ November 28, 2023 The Japan NewsKishida expresses intent to take the first steps for Japan-N. Korea Summit November 28, 2023 The NationChinese nationals begging in Bangkok not victims of trafficking, says immigration chief November 28, 2023 GAZA TENSIONS 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 The Straits TimesMuis develops guidebook for S’porean Muslims on how to approach Middle East conflict November 23, 2023 The Straits TimesIndonesia strongly condemns Israeli attacks that killed 12 in its hospital in Gaza November 22, 2023 The Japan NewsHouthis release video of seizure of Japan-operated cargo ship November 22, 2023 The Jakarta PostTop envoys from Muslim countries head to Moscow in effort to lift Gaza siege November 22, 2023 The Japan NewsJapan-operated ship seized by Houthi rebels off Yemen as part of Iran-backed group’s fight against Israel November 21, 2023 The Daily StarThe lost children of Gaza November 21, 2023 The Kathmandu PostIsrael Defence Force confirms Nepali student Bipin Joshi in Hamas’ captivity November 21, 2023 The StatesmanIndia sends 32 tonne humanitarian aid to people of Palestine November 20, 2023 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 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 The Korea HeraldLG, UNESCO partner to promote AI ethics November 27, 2023 The StatesmanNew regulation to tackle deepfake soon, platforms to be held accountable: India’s IT Minister November 24, 2023 The Jakarta PostPrabowo-Gibran team says AI characters used in campaign ad November 24, 2023 China DailyAI tech helps in early detection of pancreatic cancer November 23, 2023 The Japan NewsAI helps create new ‘Black Jack’ Manga episode for Osamu Tezuka’s iconic maverick doctor November 22, 2023 China DailyAI for good: China’s proposal for global AI governance November 22, 2023 The Japan NewsPoll: 75% seek measures against AI-generated fake videos November 21, 2023 The StatesmanDealing with challenges of AI revolution November 20, 2023 The Korea HeraldSK Telecom CEO shows confidence in AI-centered growth strategy November 20, 2023 China DailyAI virtual hosts change game for livestreaming November 17, 2023 The StatesmanAI has the potential to harm, need safeguards against its misuse: VP Dhankhar November 17, 2023 CLIMATE WATCH DawnWhat the loss and damage fund at COP28 means for Pakistan November 30, 2023 The StarFlood situation improving in Terengganu, Kelantan November 30, 2023 The Jakarta PostAnak Krakatau continues to erupt on Tuesday November 30, 2023 The StarPermanent relief centres to be built to deal with floods November 29, 2023 China DailyStudy: HK to see more hot days, heavier rainfall November 28, 2023 The Jakarta PostIndonesia opts for less ambitious option than early coal retirement November 28, 2023 The StatesmanAir quality in Delhi declines to a severe category November 28, 2023 The Jakarta PostCoal price cap ‘must be revoked’ for energy transition November 27, 2023 The Kathmandu PostCan Nepal harness its huge hydropower potential? November 27, 2023 The Daily StarHow did the US and Bangladesh come to be at the same negotiating table on climate change? November 27, 2023 The Jakarta PostThe right to clean air November 27, 2023 The Straits TimesSingapore’s first urban fish farm in a container launched in Tampines November 24, 2023 China DailyTemperatures across much of China to plummet this week November 23, 2023 China DailyGreen tech to ‘fuel high-quality growth’ in GBA, ASEAN November 23, 2023 DawnDhaka’s air 2nd most polluted in the world on Wednesday November 23, 2023 KuenselUNDP report urges climate-resilient investment in Bhutan November 23, 2023 DAILY DIGEST VIEW ALL From 20th to 98th: Philippines ranking drops in World Giving Index 2023November 30, 2023The latest standing of the Philippines in the World Giving Index was the lowest it has ever been. Endangered Sumatran elephant born in Indonesia, second in weeks Malaysia’s lawmakers expected to vote on Anti-smoking Bill on Nov 30 Korean state-run body says ‘cannot hire women’ applicants Buddha-era relics unearthed in RamgramSPECIAL REPORTSVIEW ALL MORE HEADLINES China creates corridor for migrating crabs ... Death sentence sought for soldiers accused of kidnapping, murdering shopkeeper ... Indonesian police arrest suspect in Coldplay ticket scam ... THE ASIAN VIEW VIEW ALL The Daily StarGeopoliticsIndia’s G20 Presidency and the dawn of a new multilateralism Philippine Daily InquirerOPINIONDuterte to Marcos: Reversing course The Daily StarEditorialFailed response to dengue and air pollution is no coincidence ASEAN MATTERS 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 The Yomiuri ShimbunKishida advocates stronger Asean ties to counter China, pledges to encourage public, private sector cooperation November 6, 2023 Vientiane TimesAsean Media Forum spotlights Laos’ Asean chairmanship next year November 3, 2023 The Yomiuri ShimbunJapan, ASEAN ministers pledge to promote sustainable tourism October 30, 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 DawnOPINIONElections or selection in Pakistan? Philippine Daily InquirerConflict/WarWe cannot look away from Gaza The Korea HeraldBig PictureThe shifting conversation about cities COMBATING INFLATION 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 The Straits TimesMalaysians see lower profits, cut travelling, amid weaker ringgit November 20, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerOil companies implement hefty price rollbacks November 15, 2023 The Daily StarBangladesh sugar price records fresh hike despite duty cuts November 13, 2023 The Straits TimesMalaysians see lower profits, cut travelling, amid weaker ringgit November 13, 2023 The Daily StarPM Hasina for ending subsidies on electricity, water November 10, 2023 The Kathmandu PostLow income puts a damper on Tihar mood November 10, 2023 The StarCorruption, wastage have distributional effects on the poor, needy: PM Anwar November 9, 2023 The Straits TimesS’pore must be rigorous in helping those not catching up: PM Lee November 9, 2023 The StarMonthly cash assistance mooted to overcome food poverty line: PM Anwar November 8, 2023 SPORTS & GAMES 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 The NationONE kickboxing world champion Superlek Kiatmoo9 to defend title against Elias Mahmoudi November 29, 2023 Viet Nam NewsLai sets tournament record at Hanoi Midnight, becomes fastest runner of 2023 November 28, 2023 The Straits TimesSingapore’s Abigail Kong, 22, to lead all-female team at Valorant Game Changers Championship November 27, 2023 The NationJapan’s Ishii ‘set to take over’ as Thailand national football team head coach November 24, 2023 The StatesmanWade to lead Australia in T20I series against India November 22, 2023 The Statesman2024 U19 World Cup shifted to South Africa after ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket November 22, 2023 Borneo BulletinBrunei athletes bag historic silver in world wushu meet November 22, 2023 Viet Nam NewsPhat takes Vietnam’s first WBC Muay Thai world title, Phi wins International belt November 21, 2023 The StatesmanAussies beat India in 2023 World Cup November 20, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerMaverick Ahanmisi turns into Tiktok star after needing an ‘outlet’ amid hard times November 20, 2023 The Straits TimesSwimmer Yip Pin Xiu says winning Sportswoman of the Year is a win for a community November 17, 2023 The Straits TimesPlans to remodel Commonwealth Games to help countries like Singapore become hosts November 16, 2023 The StatesmanSeven-star Shami carries India to World Cup final November 16, 2023 DawnBabar Azam says stepping down as Pakistan cricket captain in all formats November 16, 2023 ASIA ON SCREEN VIEW ALL Chonburi’s plan for global smart cityChonburi’s plan for global smart cityListening to fish in ThailandListening to fish in ThailandPromoting lotus-themed TourismPromoting lotus-themed TourismFormer 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: PoliceA real life toy storyA real life toy story Chonburi’s plan for global smart cityListening to fish in ThailandPromoting lotus-themed TourismFormer 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: PoliceA real life toy story SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA 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 China DailyMuseum puts the excitement into excavations October 16, 2023 GO DEEPER WITH ANN Coming Soon ANN Newsletter Sign up here Follow us: