Asia News NetworkTODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS Indonesian House passes contentious Military Law amendments What’s behind the delay in suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s verdict?PM Ishiba orders finalisation of national tourism plan; 60 million visitors to Japan targeted for 2030Mattel turns Philippines’ mythic foetus-eating demon into cute Monster High dollMORE HEADLINES TOP NEWSICC confirms appointment of British-Israeli lawyer Nicholas Kaufman as Duterte lead counselWave of layoffs, deflation herald bleak Eid for thousands of IndonesiansPhilippines eyes expansion of Squad group to India, South KoreaWFP to suspend food assistance to about one million people in Myanmar due to insufficient fundingOpposition wants Japan PM Ishiba to explain gift certificates scandal to ethics panelUp to 100,000 people still working at scam centres along Thailand-Myanmar borderThailand strengthens laws against online child exploitationMalaysian Cabinet approves T&Cs for Ocean Infinity’s search for MH370, says Transport MinisterVIEW ALL MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS The Straits TimesSingapore gravely concerned about resumption of hostilities in Gaza: Ministry of Foreign Affairs March 20, 2025 The Daily StarGazans plunged back into chaos with resumption of Israeli strikes March 19, 2025 The Jakarta PostIndonesia to start construction of Women and Children’s Hospital in Gaza next month March 17, 2025 The Kathmandu PostNepal seeks Egypt’s support for release of Hamas’ Nepali hostage March 14, 2025 Dawn‘Humiliated’: Palestinian victims of Israel sexual abuse testify at UN March 13, 2025 DawnOutrage grows over arrest of Columbia University pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil March 12, 2025 The Jakarta PostMuslim nations adopt Arab alternative to US President Trump’s Gaza plan March 10, 2025 The NationThai foreign minister seeks support from Qatar for release of last Thai hostage in Gaza March 6, 2025 The Straits TimesSingapore believes in keeping communication open on Israel-Palestine conflict, says minister March 4, 2025 The Straits TimesPM Wong reaffirms Singapore’s commitment to Palestinian statehood March 3, 2025 DawnUN expert, Amnesty slam ‘absurd’ clip of Gaza as seaside resort posted on Trump social media February 27, 2025 China DailyDoubts remain as Gaza conflict marks 500 days February 19, 2025 DawnUS President Trump’s neo- colonial fantasy in Gaza February 17, 2025 The Kathmandu PostNepal seeks Qatar’s help to secure release of Hamas hostage Bipin Joshi February 17, 2025 The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s Prabowo, Turkiye’s Erdogan reaffirm support for Palestine February 14, 2025 The Straits TimesGaza tops talks between Malaysia and Turkey during President Erdogan’s visit to Kuala Lumpur February 12, 2025VIEW ALL CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT KuenselHuge cost of climate change in Bhutan March 20, 2025 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines ranks 3rd country in Asia for ‘unusual heat’ March 20, 2025 The Phnom Penh PostStorm warnings likely in place until May, say Cambodian authorities March 20, 2025 The Japan NewsJapanese researchers hope to use odour-detecting ‘insect drone’ for disaster rescue March 19, 2025 The NationElephant camps in Thailand’s Chiang Mai cooperate to prevent forest fire March 19, 2025 The Phnom Penh PostOne killed, ten injured as storms strike Cambodia’s Siem Reap March 18, 2025 DawnLahore’s urban disaster: From colonial sprawl to capitalist chaos March 18, 2025 The Kathmandu PostNepal’s wildfires put 500m tonnes of carbon— and tourism—at risk March 18, 2025 The Japan NewsJapan consortium sets targets for use of recycled plastic in new cars March 18, 2025 The Daily StarWhat we know and what we can do about Dhaka’s deadly air March 17, 2025 DawnLooming water shortages threaten wheat, sugar crops in Sindh, Punjab March 17, 2025 The Kathmandu PostLowland crops grow in Nepal’s highlands as temperatures rise March 14, 2025 The Phnom Penh PostWorld-first genetic study suggests chance at future for Cambodia’s gentle giants March 14, 2025 The Daily StarMobile court demolishes five illegal brick kilns in Bangladesh March 14, 2025 The Nation19 of the world’s 20 most polluted cities are in Asia: IQAir March 13, 2025 KuenselBhutan’s new strategy to tackle human-wildlife conflict March 13, 2025VIEW ALL HEALTH The StarBleeding talent: Why Malaysia’s medical graduates seek greener pastures March 20, 2025 Viet Nam NewsIn Vietnam, measles vaccination rate among children aged six to nine months remains low March 20, 2025 The Phnom Penh PostNautical birth reflects ongoing maternal challenges in Cambodia March 20, 2025 The Kathmandu PostNepal’s free helicopter rescues saving rural women from childbirth complications March 19, 2025 The Korea HeraldVaccination in action after foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in South Korean province March 19, 2025 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine health department records 426 deaths due to rabies in 2024 March 18, 2025 The Daily StarChemically-treated pineapples in Bangladesh’s Tangail raise health concerns March 18, 2025 The StarGrowing number of Malaysians seeking mental health help is a positive shift, say experts March 18, 2025 Viet Nam NewsVietnam records nearly 40,000 suspected measles cases this year; PM issues guidelines March 17, 2025 KuenselBhutan’s silent epidemic: Deadly toll of alcohol March 17, 2025 China DailyChinese, Singaporean scientists develop ‘highly accurate’ new tool to help predict recurring liver cancer March 17, 2025 The StarHigher general practitioner fees get green light in Malaysia March 14, 2025 The Japan NewsOver 60% of Japan’s hospitals operating in the red amid rising cost of living, labour March 14, 2025 Borneo BulletinBruneian health ministry addresses elderly patient abandonment, hospital capacity March 14, 2025 The Daily StarKidney cases in Bangladesh far outstrip doctors and facilities March 13, 2025 The Daily StarNew chapter in Sino-Bangla ties: First batch of Bangladeshi patients arrive in Kunming March 13, 2025VIEW ALL 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March 3, 2025 The Straits TimesSingapore to press on with large-scale applied AI push, cross-sector research February 28, 2025 Viet Nam NewsLaws on artificial intelligence crucial for Vietnam’s digital transformation: experts February 27, 2025 The Korea HeraldDefence Ministry to test out generative AI in South Korea-US military drill February 26, 2025 China DailyAI ’employees’ help streamline city services in China February 26, 2025VIEW ALL DAILY DIGESTVIEW ALL Female entrepreneurs in Japan suffer from sexual harassment; petition government for legal protectionMarch 20, 2025Investors make up a large proportion of the perpetrators, and as the victims are in need of investment, it is difficult for them to come forward.Toy trouble: Vietnam pulls dolls over South China Sea mapMore Chinese cities offer ‘mother-friendly’ jobs to women with childcare obligationsStateless man sues for right to be granted Malaysian citizenshipAirline power bank ban: Those who flout rules may be fined or have 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NationCriminal Court denies Thai ex-PM Thaksin’s request to attend ASEAN meeting in Indonesia March 7, 2025 Viet Nam NewsVietnam PM holds dialogue with businesses from ASEAN, urges cooperation March 5, 2025 Vientiane TimesSubregional initiatives should align with ASEAN’s broader visions: Lao foreign minister March 3, 2025 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine defence secretary urges ASEAN to unite vs South China Sea ‘violations’ February 28, 2025 Vientiane TimesLaos calls for a united and resilient ASEAN amid global challenges February 27, 2025 Viet Nam NewsSoutheast Asian leaders call for greater unity, inclusivity, resilience in face of global turbulence February 26, 2025 Viet Nam NewsASEAN navigates digital challenges on women, peace, security agenda February 26, 2025 The StarMalaysia PM Anwar to address 2nd ASEAN Future Forum in Hanoi February 25, 2025 The StarASEAN nations embrace ‘visitor’ terminology for streamlined tourism statistics February 21, 2025 The StarMalaysia PM Anwar 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