Asia News Network TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS Indonesia pushes for implementation of Myanmar peace plan, resumption of COC talks Philippines coast guard steps up presence in South China Sea China says ready to restart trade exchanges with Australia First virtual student ‘enrols’ at Tsinghua UniversityMORE HEADLINES GLOBAL WARMING The Daily StarBangladesh now home to half of top green factories worldwide The Daily Star‘You’re killing us by not curbing pollution’: Bangladesh High Court The Jakarta PostProtecting 30 per cent of oceans a huge challenge for the planet The Straits TimesSembcorp opens S-E Asia’s largest energy storage system on Jurong Island to boost solar power supply The Daily StarTalks ongoing to generate hydrogen power from seawater: Bangladesh PM The Jakarta PostIndonesian, Philippine water experts push for more sustainable dams amid climate change The Jakarta PostCrude palm oil exports to drop further as more palm oil goes to biodiesel: GAPKI The Jakarta PostFunding, research hamper Indonesia’s seaweed potential for biofuel The Jakarta PostEU’s green policy a priority for Asean Philippine Daily InquirerAgri damage caused by floods, rains nears P900 million mark The Phnom Penh PostCambodia authorities warn of approaching cold snap The Japan NewsSnow storm halts transport across Japan, at least one dead The Korea HeraldBitter cold snap continues, heavy snow to follow in Korea China DailyHong Kong Observatory records lowest temperature at 1.3°C in Tai Mo Shan The StarJohor cops to airlift food, supplies to over 1,500 people trapped by rising waters China DailyChinese courts make efforts to improve eco-environmental protection PANDEMIC The NationNew Covid cases, deaths dropped by about half last week: Thai official The Japan NewsImproved pandemic response planned for Japan’s health centres China DailyHong Kong’s full travel resumption is a big step to everyday life China DailyHerd immunity protecting most people from Covid-19 China DailyNew Omicron CH.1.1 strain not expected to spread widely: Experts Viet Nam NewsHo Chi Minh City keeps close eye on Covid-19 amid surge in travel during Tet The Korea HeraldSouth Korea PM hints at earlier lifting of visa restrictions on China The Korea HeraldSouth Koreans remain cautious over eased masking rule DawnThree years on, WHO says Covid still global emergency The Yomiuri ShimbunChina says Covid-19 situation at ‘low level’ after holiday The Japan NewsChina resumes visa issuance for Japanese Philippine Daily InquirerCovid-19 no longer public health emergency, says DOH adviser The Korea HeraldS. Korea: Indoor masking eased, with hope, confusion China DailyHK set to scrap isolation for people with Covid, tally 3,283 The Daily StarWorld’s first intranasal Covid vaccine launched in Delhi The Jakarta PostNorth Korea locks down capital city over ‘respiratory illness’: Report TOP NEWS The Jakarta PostUS military searches for balloon remnants as China urges restraint The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s GDP growth reaches decade high China DailyKMT official from Taiwan to visit mainland The StatesmanDelhi Mayor elections postponed again for third time in a row The Phnom Penh PostPhnom Penh proposed for RCEP Secretariat The StarChina sacks weather bureau chief in shake-up after balloon furore The Jakarta PostChina balloon soaring over US deflates hopes for diplomatic thaw The Korea HeraldSouth Korea, US vow action on North Korea amid push for new ties The Phnom Penh PostAsean foreign ministers renew calls for engagement with Myanmar The StarIndia opposition attacks Modi on silence over Adani allegations The NationThaksin’s daughter wallops rivals in poll of bellwether province DawnFormer military ruler Pervez Musharraf passes away in Dubai The Korea Herald3 rescued, 9 missing after boat capsizes off South Jeolla The Korea HeraldNorth Korea threatens US to face ‘toughest’ response DawnPeshawar attack: Key questions that need to be answered The Yomiuri ShimbunJapan mulling hosting online G7 summit on Feb 24 COMBATING INFLATION The StarEnough to go around for Ramadan, despite disrupted supply: M’sia retailers February 7, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines agriculture dept eyes P125/kilo suggested retail price for onions February 7, 2023 The StarMalaysia confident of avoiding recession in 2023 despite global headwinds February 6, 2023 The Daily StarBangladesh PM tells consumers to pay actual cost of gas and power February 6, 2023 The Korea Herald‘Energy inflation’ hits 25-year high in January February 6, 2023 China DailyHong Kong commerce chamber urges another round of consumption vouchers February 3, 2023 The Korea HeraldUS Fed hike, inflation create rate-setting challenge for Bank of Korea February 3, 2023 Viet Nam NewsOver 1.9 million Vietnamese households still struggle with poverty: Ministry survey February 3, 2023 The Daily StarBangladesh electricity price hike “an anti-people decision”: Gano forum February 2, 2023 The Jakarta PostInflation softens to 5.28%, further alleviates pressure on Bank of Indonesia February 2, 2023 Philippine Daily InquirerOptimism not seen among poor Filipinos as it rises for those who haven’t gone hungry February 2, 2023 The Yomiuri ShimbunEgg wholesale prices hit 37-year high in Tokyo February 2, 2023 DawnPakistan’s January inflation clocks in at 27.55%, highest since 1975 February 2, 2023 The Korea HeraldSeoul hikes taxi fares after 4 years February 2, 2023 The Daily StarRetail power price: Hiked again, in just 3 weeks February 1, 2023 The Yomiuri ShimbunMore support planned to ease electric bill burden for Japanese February 1, 2023 DAILY DIGEST VIEW ALL Hong Kong court makes landmark ruling protecting transgender rightsFebruary 7, 2023The Court of Final Appeal ruled that the policy of barring transgender people from changing their gender on their ID cards unless they undergo full sex reassignment surgery violated their rights and was unconstitutional. Motion filed to impeach safety minister over Itaewon disaster Over 100 South Korean Buddhist tourists to walk for 1100 km on 43-day pilgrimage Philippines to deport two of four high-profile Japanese fugitives Chinese scientists successfully clone ‘super cows’SPECIAL REPORTSVIEW ALL MORE HEADLINES Beijing resumes driving limits based on plates ... Thailand fisheries department debuts new breed of gender-fluid clownfish ... Indonesia still denies religious minorities freedom to worship ... THE ASIAN VIEW VIEW ALL The Jakarta PostGeopoliticsAsean does matter to Russia, a lot. The Straits TimesGeopoliticsThe popping of China’s diplomatic trial balloon Saleemul HuqThe popping of China’s diplomatic trial balloon CROSS-STRAIT TENSIONS 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 The Straits TimesTaiwan has to be better prepared for China’s ‘politically motivated’ sanctions The Daily StarTaiwan premier slams China over fresh import bans The Straits TimesUS military Bill features up to $13.6b to boost Taiwan The Straits TimesBeijing-friendly KMT’s huge win in local elections does not mean Taiwan is pro-China: Analysts China DailyTaiwan reunification: US benefits from cross-Straits divisions China DailyDid CPC congress make new Taiwan policy? China DailyChina commends El Salvador’s decision to end ‘pact’ with Taiwan The Straits TimesAny US-China war over Taiwan would be about maritime control over Asia: Wang Gungwu The Straits TimesXi’s priority mission – get PLA ready to win a war over Taiwan China DailyMainland spokesman bites back at ‘Taiwan independence’ China DailyChina rejects Japan’s claims in waters east of Taiwan The Straits TimesTaiwan needs diverse trade amid US-China row: Finance chief China DailyCPC: Resolving Taiwan question highlighted in report ASEAN MATTERS 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 visit The Phnom Penh PostUN Myanmar envoy briefs Cambodia PM on ‘three-layered solution’ The Phnom Penh PostAsean special envoy Sokhonn could meet Suu Kyi in a future visit: Min Aung Hlaing The Phnom Penh PostAsean peace gambit kicks off, with humanitarian aid The Phnom Penh PostFive-point consensus to be led by Myanmar: Myanmar foreign affairs chief The Phnom Penh PostAsean intelligence, military ties to get boost after pledge The Phnom Penh PostCambodia, Malaysia armies bulk up regional security co-op The Jakarta PostAsean special envoy to visit Myanmar on March 20 The Phnom Penh PostCall to operationalise Asean outlook on Indo-Pacific: Cambodia FM The Phnom Penh PostPM defends UN envoy Heyzer’s remarks on “power-sharing” in Myanmar The Jakarta PostMalaysia urges ASEAN envoy to meet Myanmar shadow government Viet Nam NewsASEAN foreign ministers discuss 2022 priorities at retreat ASIAN EDITORS CIRCLE VIEW ALL The Straits TimesGeopoliticsChinese ‘spy’ balloon a spanner in US-China ties, but lines of communication stay open The Straits TimeseconomyThe rocky road to raising low-end pay scales The Straits TimeseconomyWhy Indian billionaires may not be good news for Modi SPORTS & GAMES The Phnom Penh PostFirst round Thai TKO a historic win for Kun Khmer exponent Samnang China DailyRugby Sevens set to return to Hong Kong after five months China DailyChina wins two golds at Short-Track Speed Skating World Cup The Straits TimesDanelle Tan becomes the first female Singaporean to play in a European league China DailyYoung sailors make waves in Hainan The StatesmanSports Budget has increased almost three times since 2014: PM Modi The Jakarta PostHooliganism still haunts Indonesian soccer The NationThailand to boycott SEA Games Muay Thai after Cambodia changes name The Phnom Penh PostFirst Khmer boxer off to China; France, Europe, US fights beckon The Japan NewsAs backcountry skiing grows more popular, accidents grow more common The NationMuay Thai will always belong to Thailand: PM Prayut The Straits TimesMMA fighter Angela Lee posts emotional message to late sister Victoria The Phnom Penh PostCambodia’s Volleyball Fed buys VAR cutting edge referee tech system ahead of games The Jakarta PostHome favourite ‘Jojo’, South Korea’s An win Indonesia Masters titles The Straits TimesTchoukball: Singapore women make history by becoming world no. 1 China DailyChina’s Su Yiming wins snowboard big air bronze on X Games debut ASIA ON SCREEN VIEW ALL ‘Free our mother’ — Myanmar citizens in Thailand protest on coup anniversary‘Free our mother’ — Myanmar citizens in Thailand protest on coup anniversaryFeeling festive in Lunar JanuaryFeeling festive in Lunar JanuaryHow a woman is breaking ‘macho’ tattoo stereotypesHow a woman is breaking ‘macho’ tattoo stereotypesSprucing up luxury goodsSprucing up luxury goodsVietnamese cat lovers import more breeds as trend catches onVietnamese cat lovers import more breeds as trend catches onExotic flowers for Tet, the Lunar New YearExotic flowers for Tet, the Lunar New YearSouth China Sea issue keeping me ‘up at night, day, most of the time’: MarcosSouth China Sea issue keeping me ‘up at night, day, most of the time’: MarcosThe glass noodles village on the Nhue RiverThe glass noodles village on the Nhue RiverRace against time to save boy trapped in concrete pitRace against time to save boy trapped in concrete pitGreen travelGreen travel ‘Free our mother’ — Myanmar citizens in Thailand protest on coup anniversaryFeeling festive in Lunar JanuaryHow a woman is breaking ‘macho’ tattoo stereotypesSprucing up luxury goodsVietnamese cat lovers import more breeds as trend catches onExotic flowers for Tet, the Lunar New YearSouth China Sea issue keeping me ‘up at night, day, most of the time’: MarcosThe glass noodles village on the Nhue RiverRace against time to save boy trapped in concrete pitGreen travel SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA DawnMusharraf — from military strongman to forgotten man of politics The Daily StarRevitalising Delhi’s school system: A triumphant journey The Korea HeraldWhat’s behind helicopter parents on school trips? The Straits TimesMeet the people protecting one of Singapore’s rarest tree species Philippine Daily InquirerNumbers fall but PH teen pregnancies persist, mirror economic, learning gaps The Jakarta Post‘Ideology of hate’ consuming India, says Gandhi’s great-grandson China DailyChina’s ‘silver’ economy grows with ageing population The Daily StarHumanity was all she believed in: First organ transplantation from brain-dead patient The Straits Times‘Identity politics hinders the compromises essential to working democracies’ The Korea HeraldSuspected North Korean spies reportedly under probe The Daily StarHow dysfunctional marriages affect children The Japan NewsWith eyes on Mars, U.S. scientists test Japan-made robot seal for reducing astronaut stress The Korea HeraldWill hefty tax breaks be Korean chipmakers’ saviour? The Korea Herald‘For unhappy Koreans, starting families is a difficult task’: Population committee chief DawnHow realistic is the forecast that Pakistan will be world’s sixth-largest economy by 2075? The Korea HeraldKorea should treat drug abuse epidemic as it did Covid-19: Minister GO DEEPER WITH ANN Coming Soon ANN Newsletter Sign up here Follow us:
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