Thailand’s ersatz elections will not bother most Thais even if army comes back to rule.
After four years of military rule, the military’s credibility is at an all time low.
Pakistan will release a Indian pilot it shot down on Wednesday as a peace gesture.
A roundup of headlines after the breakdown of talks between Kim and Trump.
Dawn reports live on how Pakistan will respond to Indian aggression.
With many countries going to polls this year, the electorate across Asia have a chance to turn around a worrying press freedom situation.
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Prayuth Chan-ocha may be prime minister after elections but what comes after is much harder.
Trade conflicts, a more assertive China and the South China Sea issue will dominate headlines relating to the bloc.
Myanmar’s attempt to silence and discourage the press must be called out.
Culture and society, Current affairs
The Indian army chief said that the Indian Army is not ready to accept homosexuals in its service.
The economy is a major hurdle for Moon’s administration.
Culture and society, Diplomacy
The South Korean President wins our award because of his steadfast commitment to diplomacy and deescalation.
Culture and society, Current affairs
The two Reuters reporters uncovered a massacre in Myanmar and were jailed for reporting the truth.
Abe’s government expands the scope and technical abilities of its self defense force in the face of a resurgent China and more assertive Russia.
Wa Lone, 32, and Kyaw Soe Oo, 28, have spent the past year behind bars in Myanmar for reporting on the massacre of Rohingya refugees.
Thailand’s military government lifted restrictions on political activities that have been in effect since the 2014 military coup.
China hopes to seize the initiative and avoid continuation of costly trade war.
Rappler’s Maria Ressa posts 60k bail after voluntary surrender.
Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation wants to dissolve a Buddhist sects’ charitable foundation citing irregularities.
Samsung to introduce the world’s first foldable phone.
Stalled talks between Pyongyang and Washington likely cause for deceleration of diplomacy.
Two people were injured on the Myanmar border with Bangladesh, an area that has seen the mass exodus of Rohingya refugees fleeing Myanmar persecution.
A ruling by South Korea’s supreme court allowing forced labourers during World War II to seek compensation with a Japanese firm could have lasting repercussions.
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Bank books, mobile phones, aircraft seats found as divers search for survivors.
Regulation of social media, like regulation of the press, should not be attempted less it offer another way for despots to control their population.
Parties clash over ratification as earlier Panmunjom Declaration awaits parliamentary approval.
Speeding was the main reason behind the deadly derailment of a Puyama express train in northeastern Taiwan on Sunday that has left 18 people dead.
US-based chip designer Qualcomm has decided to join Taiwan’s 5G technology development alliance organized by the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
India’s longstanding problem with rape and harassment has come to a head as victims take to social media to demand justice.
Kim Jong-un expresses belief in ‘good program’ for the 2nd summit with Trump.
A 7,4-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami struck central Indonesia on Friday causing widespread destruction.
China has categorically rejected US President Donald Trump’s accusation that it meddled in US elections.
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government said on Monday it has banned a separatist group that advocates independence.
At Houston oil and gas industry forum, US, China executives discuss future.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched India’s ambitious healthcare program on Sunday.
The Thai middle class’ Faustian bargain with the military is hampering true democracy in the country.
Maldives airport opened a new runway constructed by China this week, a sign of Beijing’s growing influence on the island nation.
A powerful earthquake struck Hokkaido early Thursday, causing blackouts in Sapporo and other areas and sending items tumbling off shelves.
Protests, findings and social media bans have increased pressure on Aung San Suu Kyi’s government one year after a deadly crackdown on Rohingya refugees.
Increased pressure from Beijing has countries and businesses slowly disassociating themselves from Taiwan.
The United States on Wednesday sanctioned Chinese and Russian firms for their alleged role in helping illicit trade with North Korea in violation of international sanctions.
A Thursday truce between Hamas and Israel is aimed at halting the escalation of violence.
Opposition leaders protest against vote-rigging in Islamabad as political turmoil lay ahead.
China is defending its economy and predicting sustained growth despite an escalation of a trade war with the United States.
Russia, an important defence ally to India, has signed an agreement with Pakistan for naval cooperation.
Cambodia’s ruling party has won the election in a landslide, here is a round-up of headlines and analysis from around the region.
Imran Khan on Thursday, in his first public address since his party grabbed a lead in the preliminary General Election results, shared his vision for the country.
Join ANN and partner Dawn for live coverage of the Pakistani general elections.
Southeast Asia is bracing for more casualties as the wet season intensifies with tropical storms and cyclones forecasted.
While the United States grapples with its internal demons, the world and Asia are moving on without the sole superpower.
A deadly suicide bombing highlights Pakistan’s tenuous political and terrorism-related situation ahead of the July 25 polls.
India’s Supreme Court told Uttar Pradesh’s local government that it must come up with a way to preserve the iconic monument or demolish it.
The supposedly short march to denuclearization lengthens as Pompeo-North meeting goes awry.
The United States imposed 25 percent tariffs on Chinese imports after midnight Thursday, firing the first salvo in a trade war that can see the world engulfed in reciprocal tariffs.
Both Chinese state media and diplomats have been courting the EU as countries across the globe put in place retaliatory tariffs against the United States.
A child psychologist offers advice on easing the cave-trapped boys in Thailand back into normal life while they await rescue.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister pleads not guilty to charges of corruption.
Reports are that North Korea is trying to hide key elements of its nuclear weapons program.
Over a year after hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees fled from Myanmar to Bangladesh, no end is in sight for the Rohingya crisis.
The summit is over and done, now comes the hard part.
The restive province fails to reach a political compromise bringing under direct government control for the eighth time in four decades.
Despite pouring millions of dollars into its education system, Thailand’s test scores lag far behind its neighbours.
Is the United States and China’s on-again, off-again trade war on-again.
A look at Asian editorials ahead of the Trump-Kim meeting from our partner papers.
Not all countries in Asia have an antagonistic relationship with Pyongyang.
The Trump-Kim summit is set for next week in Singapore but Trump needs to rein in his hawks to ensure its success.
An unforeseen side of the trade war has California struggling to find a solution to its waste disposal problem.
Despite an earlier trade agreement between the United States and China, the trade relationship remains fragile between the world’s two largest economies.
Three years after the 1MDB scandal first made headlines, the case has finally been reopened – and Malaysia seems to be getting some answers.
Four years after it toppled a democratically elected government, Thailand’s military government is fast losing support and has failed to live up to its promises.
The on-again, off-again summit breaths new life, here is a roundup of reactions and related stories.
The EU should begin diversifying its outlook, and China should certainly be on its radar, argues one investor.
Special envoys from the US and Chinese presidents reach an agreement to halt further trade-war escalation.
The heated campaign trail has ended, Malaysia’s general election will decide the public’s appetite for more Najib or an old familiar name in Mahathir.
Peace talks and denuclearization on the Korean peninsula are threatened by the administration’s continued credit-taking and rhetoric.
International voices are calling for Myanmar to take responsibility for the Rohingya crisis and for crimes committed by its forces.
A United Nations Security Council visit to Myanmar and Bangladesh finds no easy solution to the Rohingya crisis.
A recap of the concrete actions, the possible future actions and global reactions to the Korean Summit.
Forget the western pundits and lawmakers claiming that Trump deserves the peace prize, it is Moon Jae-in that needs to be considered for the award.
A round-up of the most important and relevant editorials from ANN partners.
US president Donald Trump has emerged from a two-day bilateral with Shinzo Abe with a stronger line on North Korea.
Critics accuse Naypyidaw of orchestrating a publicity stunt after the government said it had repatriated five Rohingya refugees.
Chinese President Xi Jinping rebuked protectionism and pledged to uphold the international order at a business conference on Tuesday.
China has engaged Washington in a series of reciprocal tariffs – while the rest of Asia watches and makes other plans.
Cod Satrusayang and Lamat Hasan have a conversation about the caste system in India.
Kim Jong-un’s visit to Beijing this past week has raised questions and is a cause for muted optimism across Asia.
John Bolton’s appointment as National Security Adviser could spell significant changes in US relationships around Asia.
Revelations that data mining firm Cambridge Analytica used Facebook data to help its clients in election campaigning has Asian nations concerned.
Elections being held across Asia this year and next will not be a panacea to the region’s ills, a panel of experts concluded.
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has pulled his country out of the International Criminal Court with his government accusing the ICC of politicizing local affairs.
Far removed from the Soviet sell-off vessels it had in the 70s and 80s, China’s maritime forces have rapidly modernized to meet the challenges of the country’s new geo-political reality.
With the UK set to exit the Eurozone, Beijing is hoping that its goods and services can penetrate a market once marked by heavy regulation.
Xi Jinping has called for reform of party and state institutions to facilitates China’s ascendency, weeks after proposals were put forth to make him president for life.
A recent panel in Manila questions whether fake news and campaigns of disinformation have destroyed public discourse and changed society for the worse.
China’s Communist Party has proposed scrapping its two-term limit on the presidency paving way for Xi Jinping to continue his rule.
The rejection by Thailand’s military government of seven proposed election commissioners is the latest set back for Thailand’s return to democracy.
Donald Trump’s America first policy may protect US interests but it has the added effect of increasing Asian dialogue and promoting Chinese prestige.
Industrial manufacturer Foxconn’s possible listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange has investors interested and signal the changing nature of China’s economic reform.
The winter Olympics is due to begin in PyeongChang, South Korea on Friday amid fanfare and controversy.
Proposed laws to curb the spread of fake news will not be confined to political space says government.
Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen declared a 15-day state of emergency on Monday prompting outcry from Western countries over Yameen’s growing authoritarianism.
Once predicted to be the Asian century, the 21st century may actually see many countries in Asia coming to grips with its aging population.
China to take new measures to open up economy, some measures to exceed expectations of international community.
Forget hard work and talent, the real determinant of future success is wealth.
A cursory look at Sri Lanka and the forces that shape her going into the 21st century.