Asia News NetworkTODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS Philippines, Japan boost security ties amid rise of China Bangladesh and Pakistan resume direct trade after more than 50 yearsIndonesia’s newly launched sovereign wealth fund faces uphill battle for investor trust, say analystsSouth Koreans’ life satisfaction falls, suicide rate surgesMORE HEADLINES TOP NEWSUS President Trump’s chip tariff threats raise stakes for TaiwanChinese scientists decode ‘blueprint’ of human brainJapan wary of North Korea’s practical combat experienceUS security assistance to the Philippines exempted from aid freezeMedia violence still rampant in Indonesia, latest index showsMyanmar’s Border Guard Forces urges repatriation of 6,500 foreigners detained in online scam crackdownsVietnam and Thailand aim to boost bilateral trade to $25 billion‘Tax cuts for super rich’ becomes battle line between South Korea’s rival partiesVIEW ALL MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS 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, 2025 DawnWhat we get wrong about the Taliban’s ‘gender apartheid’ February 12, 2025 The Straits TimesHamas says it will stop releasing Israeli hostages, throwing Gaza ceasefire into doubt February 11, 2025 The Jakarta PostIndonesia adopts wait and see position on Trump’s Gaza plan amid ‘unpredictable’ US regime February 10, 2025 The NationTears of joy: Five former Hamas hostages return home February 10, 2025 The Straits TimesSingapore reiterates longstanding support for Palestinians’ right to a homeland of their own February 7, 2025 The StarMalaysia will not change its stance on Gaza, says PM Anwar February 6, 2025 DawnWorld backs two-state solution after Trump’s stunning takeover plans for Gaza February 6, 2025 DawnCar bomb kills 20 in northern Syria, deadliest since Assad toppled February 4, 2025 The NationThai PM Paetongtarn makes video call to Thais released by Hamas in Tel Aviv February 3, 2025 The NationThailand confirms release of 5 hostages, urges freedom for remaining ones January 31, 2025 DawnWhy US President Trump’s proposal on Palestinian displacement from Gaza rings alarm bells January 27, 2025VIEW ALL CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT Viet Nam NewsAreas in Vietnam at risk of flash floods and landslides due to heavy rainfall February 25, 2025 The Kathmandu PostNepal’s Rolwaling region hit by heavy snowfall, delaying hotel reopenings February 25, 2025 The Kathmandu PostFarmers in Nepal’s Rukum West suffer as climate change bites February 25, 2025 KuenselUSD 20 million project to enhance climate resilience in Bhutan’s Thimphu-Paro region February 24, 2025 The Phnom Penh PostJapan grants over $240K for clean water supply in Cambodia’s Tonle Sap community February 24, 2025 Viet Nam NewsVietnam launches efforts to raise tourists’ awareness about ivory trade February 24, 2025 The Daily StarBangladeshi climate migrants end up in modern slavery February 21, 2025 The Japan NewsJapan space agency, partners plan weather forecast system; AI to also be used February 21, 2025 The Straits TimesIndonesia’s plan to export solar power to Singapore spurs investment amid low green energy adoption February 21, 2025 The Jakarta Post5,300 people remain displaced after last year’s Mt. Lewotobi eruptions in Indonesia February 20, 2025 The StarFarmers hit by heatwave in Malaysia’s Kedah February 20, 2025 The Daily Star5 tonnes of banned polythene seized in Bangladesh’s Sirajganj February 20, 2025 Viet Nam NewsVietnam PM Chinh approves plan to shift from coal to clean energy February 19, 2025 The NationAir quality improves in all districts of Thai capital February 19, 2025 The Jakarta PostCalls for stronger protection of Indonesia’s Brantas River grow as local fish face extinction February 19, 2025 KuenselBhutan’s black-necked crane population increases but key habitats see decline February 19, 2025VIEW ALL HEALTH The NationThai government warns teens about “Zombie Cigarettes” containing sedative drugs February 25, 2025 The Straits TimesAttitudes have improved, but fear of mental health stigma at work persists in Singapore February 25, 2025 Viet Nam NewsVaccine against hand-foot-mouth disease to be brought to Vietnam February 25, 2025 The NationThai public warned to avoid raw milk after avian flu detected in mammals February 24, 2025 The Jakarta PostIndonesia food and drug agency seizes illegal cosmetics promoted by social media influencers February 24, 2025 Viet Nam NewsBridging borders with compassion: healthcare support on the Vietnam–Laos frontier February 24, 2025 The Phnom Penh PostJapan grants over $240K for clean water supply in Cambodia’s Tonle Sap community February 24, 2025 The StarCoughs, fevers and a growing concern for influenza in Malaysia February 21, 2025 The Nation12-year-old Thai girl in critical condition after vaping for two years February 21, 2025 Philippine Daily InquirerManila neighbourhood puts bounty on dengue-carrying mosquitoes February 20, 2025 The NationThailand flu outbreak: Infections cross 100,000 with nine fatalities February 20, 2025 The StarNearly 4,000 seniors take advantage of free flu jabs in Malaysia February 20, 2025 The Korea Herald6 in 10 of South Korea’s medical residents now employed at other hospitals: data February 19, 2025 The Kathmandu PostUSAID funding freeze: Nepal Health Ministry terminates 36 nurses in hospitals February 18, 2025 KuenselBhutan’s health ministry steps up efforts to reduce lead exposure February 18, 2025 The StatesmanSuccessful robotic cardiac telesurgery performed in India over a distance of 286 km February 18, 2025VIEW ALL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE China DailyVolunteers use AI to help reunite families from China, Taiwan February 25, 2025 China DailyChinese consumers warned over AI courses February 24, 2025 The Korea HeraldNorth Korea shows signs of ramping up ChatGPT use February 24, 2025 The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s GARUDA program set to empower 100,000 civil servants with AI skills February 24, 2025 China DailyAI tech ‘cannot predict winning lottery numbers,’ says authorities in China February 21, 2025 The Straits TimesChina faces talent shortage amid DeepSeek-fuelled AI jobs surge February 21, 2025 The Korea HeraldSouth Korea acting president outlines plan to develop ‘Korean ChatGPT’ February 21, 2025 The Japan NewsJapan’s Yahoo News site has AI feature asking commenter to reconsider vulgar words, phrases February 21, 2025 The Jakarta PostIndonesia to build AI chatbot modeled on China’s DeepSeek: official February 20, 2025 The Korea HeraldWho is Brian Koo, the man behind South Korea’s $35b AI data center? February 20, 2025 China DailyArtificial intelligence changing China’s learning landscape February 19, 2025 The Kathmandu PostNepal Police to use AI for crime control February 19, 2025 The Korea HeraldSouth Korea to secure 10,000 GPUs to build national AI computing center February 18, 2025 The StarMalaysian Islamic Party MP warns AI could threaten Islamic understanding February 18, 2025 The Korea HeraldSouth Korean government, ruling party to discuss AI, strategies to respond to DeepSeek February 18, 2025 The Japan NewsAI becoming more widely used in Japan’s fashion industry February 17, 2025VIEW ALL DAILY DIGESTVIEW ALL President Marcos says Philippines stands united in prayer for Pope Francis’ recoveryFebruary 25, 2025The Pontiff has had no respiratory crises since Saturday night, some blood tests, however, showed “initial, mild kidney failure,” though doctors said it remains under control.Indonesian police investigate six officers over punk song censorship scandalJapan’s Civil 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February 17, 2025 China DailyChina’s full-year CPI target likely lower at 2% February 13, 2025 The Straits TimesInflation eases in 2024 on lower prices of cars, clothing, some food items in Singapore February 12, 2025 The Daily StarGold prices set to hit US$ 1233 for the first time in Bangladesh February 11, 2025 The Daily StarEdible oil crisis is artificial: tariff commission February 10, 2025 Philippine Daily Inquirer59 percent of Filipinos affected by surging rice prices, says survey February 7, 2025 KuenselPrices in Bhutan rise by 2.82 percent in 2024, inflation at five-year low February 6, 2025 Philippine Daily InquirerElectricity is cheaper this cool January in the Philippines February 5, 2025 The Jakarta PostInflation in Indonesia hits decades low amid electricity discount, waning spending power February 4, 2025 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine agriculture department declares food security emergency amid rising price of rice February 4, 2025 The Japan NewsJapanese government 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