Asia News Network TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS Thailand to tighten border control amid Myanmar conflict: PM Srettha Sanctions on Malaysian-based companies accused of helping Iran have been impactful- US Treasury official Shanghai event shines spotlight on evolution of Chinese brands Nepal sets sight on multi-billion dollar LGBTIQ tourism marketMORE HEADLINES TOP NEWS President Xi’s European visit heralds new era of ties Meeting between Hun Sen and Aung San Suu Kyi unfeasible at present- SAC spokesman Vietnam interested in BRICS membership expansion: Foreign Ministry Beijing, Budapest carry ties forward Indonesia, Papua New Guinea affirm defence cooperation amid regional tensions Malaysia only recognises sanctions imposed by UN Security Council, says Home Minister Philippine Foreign Affairs dep’t to enforce stricter visa rules for the Chinese President Yoon apologises over first lady’s Dior bag scandalVIEW ALL CLIMATE WATCH The Straits TimesS’pore’s proposed second marine park in Lazarus South, Kusu is home to coral habitats May 10, 2024 KuenselUnseasonal frost damage potatoes in Bhutan’s Bumthang district May 10, 2024 The Jakarta PostIndonesia sees hottest April in 40 years May 9, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerSchools told to avoid midday, outdoor graduation rites in the Philippines May 9, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine dry season temperature may have already peaked: state weather bureau May 8, 2024 The NationStorms, wind and hail forecast for much of Thailand May 8, 2024 Viet Nam NewsVietnam’s “heatwave getaways” are getting hotter May 7, 2024 KuenselAsia’s rising temperature threatens Bhutan’s glaciers May 7, 2024 The NationThailand may not feel full impact of La Niña this year May 7, 2024 The Kathmandu PostRain expected to provide Nepal respite from heat, forest fires and air pollution May 7, 2024 The NationSummer of 2024 has claimed 38 lives in Thailand due to heatstroke May 6, 2024 The Daily StarRain brings relief amid heatwave in Bangladesh May 6, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerSmooth timing sets up Philippine sugar sector for a sweet win over El Niño May 6, 2024 The Straits TimesSweeter mangoes, quality durian: Fruitful harvest expected amid heatwave in Malaysia May 3, 2024 The Daily StarBangladesh experiences driest April in 43 years May 3, 2024 Philippine Daily Inquirer7,734 schools used alternative learning modes due to heat in the Philippines May 3, 2024 VIEW ALL INDIA ELECTIONS The Straits TimesCandidates facing criminal charges keep their hold on Indian voters May 10, 2024 DawnPM Modi skips election in Indian-occupied Kashmir as critics dispute integration claims May 10, 2024 The StatesmanModi government inflicting atrocity on farmers: Congress May 10, 2024 The StatesmanOpposition defaming BJP with false propaganda on reservations: Home Minister May 9, 2024 DawnPM Modi’s BJP deletes X post accused of targeting Muslims May 9, 2024 The Statesman61.45% voter turnout in third phase of Lok Sabha polls: Election Commission May 8, 2024 The StatesmanFormer Bihar CM advocates full reservations for Muslims; 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Fuji at popular photo spot for safetyMay 10, 2024The town was happy at first to be home to another tourist attraction. However, the number of people who rushed to the place was so high that the town decided to hide the view of Mt. Fuji behind a 2.5-meter-tall blackout net. China vows to crack down on school bullying after student’s murder sparks public outrage YouTuber fatally stabbed on livestream by another YouTuber in Busan Owl nest at Telok Blangah draws crowds, NParks advises people not to visit PM Lee presented with ‘mee siam’ cake on his last day of Parliament as prime ministerSPECIAL REPORTSVIEW ALL MORE HEADLINES Hong Kong ban on protest song necessary for stability- Commissioner’s office ... North Korea’s master propagandist under three Kims dies ... One dead, another injured as tree falls in Kuala Lumpur city centre ... 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AI cameras set to catch traffic violators in Thailand May 3, 2024 The Jakarta PostMicrosoft vows to invest $1.7 billion in Indonesia May 2, 2024 The Japan NewsNew OECD guidelines to address false information from AI May 2, 2024 China DailyChina uses supercomputer for AI training amid US curbs on Nvidia chips April 30, 2024 China DailyFilm director reflects on challenges by AI, short dramas April 30, 2024 China DailyChina’s first Sora-level text-to-video large model Vidu unveiled April 29, 2024 The Straits TimesTech hiccups plague first AI car race in Abu Dhabi, NTU team fails to make final April 29, 2024 VIEW ALL THE ASIAN VIEW VIEW ALL The Korea HeraldOPINIONProblems in press freedom and democracy The StatesmanGeopoliticsWestern bias The Korea HeraldBusinessProtecting trade is protecting yourself ASEAN MATTERS The Phnom Penh PostASEAN calls for increased efforts to combat arms smuggling May 10, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostPM Manet hails new ASEAN-connected single window service May 9, 2024 The Jakarta PostBritish Council focuses on ASEAN creative economy May 8, 2024 Vientiane TimesLaos backs stronger ASEAN-OECD collaboration at Ministerial Council Meeting May 7, 2024 The Japan NewsASEAN Plus 3 shares concerns about excessive exchange rate fluctuation May 6, 2024 The NationHuawei sees big potential in ASEAN’s shift to digital economy May 3, 2024 China DailyMideast tensions weigh on ASEAN economies May 2, 2024 The NationWomen in Southeast Asia gaining representation in boardrooms, report finds April 29, 2024 The Jakarta PostFood, energy, economic resilience key to ASEAN security, says Indonesia April 26, 2024 The Jakarta PostThailand proposes Asean meeting on Myanmar conflict April 25, 2024 Viet Nam NewsASEAN Future Forum 2024 wraps up in Hanoi April 24, 2024 Philippine Daily Inquirer‘Green economy’ rankings: How does the Philippines fare in the region? 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