Asia News Network TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS India-China hold 29th round of diplomatic talks, discuss disengagement in border areas MPA to probe whether S’pore law violated in Dali ship crash that led to Baltimore bridge collapse Japan aims to mass produce passenger planes by 2035 AI-generated Natcha and Nitchan set to take Thailand’s Nation TV by stormMORE HEADLINES TOP NEWS The Japan NewsTwo new deaths confirmed among Kobayashi Pharmaceutical supplement users March 28, 2024 The Japan NewsJapan forces spot Chinese WZ-7 reconnaissance drone over Sea of Japan for the first time March 28, 2024 The Straits TimesUS-China competition overshadows Boao forum on economic cooperation March 28, 2024 The Jakarta PostRohingya refugees rescued off Aceh relocated after local anger March 28, 2024 The StatesmanNo interim relief to Delhi Chief Minister from High Court March 28, 2024 The Straits TimesIndonesia’s new capital Nusantara draws more investor interest after Prabowo presidential win March 28, 2024 The NationThailand’s equal marriage bill gets overwhelming support from MPs March 28, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines can invoke Mutual Defense Treaty if sea attacks kill soldier, sailor- US admiral March 28, 2024 DawnCalls for probe into letter by 6 Islamabad High Court judges on ‘brazen meddling’ in judicial affairs March 28, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerEx-President Duterte, China had deal to keep WPS status quo: Former spokesperson March 27, 2024 The Straits TimesBaltimore bridge collapse: S’pore-flagged ship passed inspections in 2 foreign ports in 2023, says MPA March 27, 2024 The StarMumbai surpasses Beijing as Asia’s billionaire capital: Hurun Report March 27, 2024 The Japan NewsJapan to export new fighter jet jointly developed with Britain and Italy March 27, 2024 China DailyChina boosts bilateral ties with Sri Lanka March 27, 2024 The Straits TimesNorth Korea trying to woo Japan with leaders’ summit, but Kishida faces difficult choices March 27, 2024 The StatesmanGovernment should give strongest rebuttal to Chinese on their claims on Arunachal: MP March 27, 2024 VIEW ALL GAZA TENSIONS The Japan NewsJapan prepares to resume funding for U.N. Relief Agency for Palestine refugees in the near east March 28, 2024 The Yomiuri ShimbunSpirits of Palestinians in Gaza past the breaking point: UN director March 27, 2024 The Straits TimesBiden, Netanyahu on collision course after UN Gaza ceasefire vote March 26, 2024 China DailyUN Security Council adopts first cease-fire for Gaza March 26, 2024 The Straits TimesTies with Middle East partners, including Israel, key to delivery of aid to Gaza: S’pore Foreign Minister March 26, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerBlinken warns Israel of global isolation if it attacks Rafah March 25, 2024 The StarKHOM, first Malaysian NGO to send aid to Northern Gaza via airdrop March 25, 2024 The Straits TimesUN Security Council to vote on US resolution on six-week Gaza ceasefire March 22, 2024 China DailyTruce remains elusive in Gaza as talks fall flat March 22, 2024 The Straits TimesSingapore expresses concern over impact of Israel’s planned assault on Rafah March 21, 2024 The Jakarta PostIsraeli military says it killed 90 gunmen at Gaza’s Al Shifa hospital March 21, 2024 The Straits TimesS’pore’s foreign minister meets Palestinian leaders, expresses deep concern about Gaza March 19, 2024 The Jakarta PostIndonesian hospital ship concludes humanitarian mission for Palestine March 19, 2024 The Straits TimesSingapore’s third tranche of aid for Gaza arrives in Jordan, RSAF airdrops to commence soon March 18, 2024 The Jakarta PostIn Gaza, there are no more ‘normal-sized babies’: UN official March 18, 2024 The Straits TimesSingapore delivers third tranche of aid to Gaza, RSAF to conduct airdrops March 15, 2024 VIEW ALL CLIMATE WATCH The Jakarta PostIndonesia weather agency warns of extreme weather during Idul Fitri March 28, 2024 The NationInternational SOS urges business preparedness in Thailand March 28, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerMore cyclones expected by end of 2024 due to La Niña: Philippine weather bureau expert March 27, 2024 The Jakarta PostFemale-led start-up aims to help decarbonize Indonesia’s future March 27, 2024 DawnSnowless winter, surprise rain, unusual cold wave: What’s up with Pakistan’s weather? March 26, 2024 The Jakarta PostIncreasing biodiesel use may aggravate environmental risks March 26, 2024 The Kathmandu PostEfforts on to make Koshi Tappu a rhino habitat March 26, 2024 Viet Nam NewsVietnam’s natural heritage needs urgent protection from climate change March 25, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostCambodia braces for record temperatures, early rains March 25, 2024 The Jakarta PostClimate refugee threat looms over islanders as crisis worsens March 25, 2024 The Korea HeraldLate cold snap leaves blossom festivals without blooms March 25, 2024 China DailyChina can help world find sustainability March 22, 2024 The Kathmandu PostRainfall offers respite to Nepalis grappling with fire incidents March 22, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerDolphin strandings alarm experts in Philippines’ Ilocos Region March 21, 2024 The StarHeatwave: Schools told to stay vigilant as hot weather persists March 21, 2024 DawnUN warns planet ‘on the brink’ after warmest decade on record March 20, 2024 VIEW ALL DAILY DIGEST VIEW ALL China sends multirole satellite into orbitMarch 28, 2024The satellite is tasked with surveying atmospheric, marine, and space environments, providing data to support disaster prevention and mitigation efforts, and carrying out scientific experiments. 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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE The NationAI-generated Natcha and Nitchan set to take Thailand’s Nation TV by storm March 28, 2024 The Straits Times‘No phone calls’: Logistics firm in S’pore taps AI-powered forklift to improve workplace safety March 28, 2024 Viet Nam NewsVietnam national telecom group’s AI platform logs over one billion authentication requests March 27, 2024 The NationThailand eyes special visas for digital nomads to woo foreign AI experts March 26, 2024 The StarAdapt to AI, don’t fear it: Penang industry experts March 26, 2024 The Straits TimesNational University of Singapore establishes institute to boost AI research for public good March 25, 2024 The Japan NewsFujitsu to develop AI-based system to find missing people with dementia March 25, 2024 The Japan NewsChild pornography images slip past AI filters, Yomiuri probe reveals March 22, 2024 The StarExperts confident China can close Sino-US AI gap March 22, 2024 The NationHow AI is reshaping the global telecom industry—and Thailand March 21, 2024 The Korea HeraldSamsung vows to seize opportunity of AI March 21, 2024 The Jakarta PostAI must complement democracy, Indonesia says March 20, 2024 The Korea HeraldLeaders call for action against threats to democracy posed by AI March 19, 2024 The StatesmanIndia’s Mission AI March 19, 2024 Viet Nam NewsFuture of Vietnamese journalism looks brighter than ever in era of AI: Press forum March 18, 2024 The Korea HeraldJeju introduces virtual news presenter March 15, 2024 VIEW ALL THE ASIAN VIEW VIEW ALL China DailyOPINIONWhen will US consumers be free to choose EVs? The Daily StarPeoplePeople with disabilities have been reduced to numbers and statistics The Daily StarBusinessThe link between climate change and financial systems ASEAN MATTERS The NationSEA investigative journalists join up to fight corruption March 27, 2024 The Straits TimesThailand starts aid deliveries to Myanmar under plan aimed at managing conflict March 26, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine education body on study tour to learn from Vietnam March 22, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostASEAN review notes digital literacy gap despite high access to internet March 22, 2024 The NationSoutheast Asia Rare Disease Summit advocates for patient empowerment and policy reform March 22, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostCambodia’s Foreign Ministry lauds 8 years of Mekong-Lancang Cooperation as ‘win-win’ March 21, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines, Cambodia vow cooperation against land mines March 20, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostCambodian People’s Party, Thailand’s ruling Pheu Thai set to enhance links March 19, 2024 The Straits TimesHigher fees for travellers flying out of Malaysian airports to Asean countries from June 1 March 15, 2024 Viet Nam NewsVietnamese, Lao parliaments step up cooperation March 12, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerVietnam adds voice, calls for restraint in Philippine-China sea row March 11, 2024 China DailyASEAN voices opposition to taking sides March 11, 2024 China DailyHong Kong business leader aims to lift ASEAN confidence in China’s economy March 11, 2024 The StarMalaysia is back in business, says PM Anwar at Melbourne summit March 8, 2024 The Straits TimesCloser Asean-Australia ties will preserve peace and stability in S-E Asia: S’pore PM March 7, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostCambodia’s defence minister warns against a divided ASEAN March 7, 2024 VIEW ALL CROSS-STRAITS RELATIONS China Daily30 Buddhist relics returned from Taiwan March 28, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerFormer Taiwan president Ma to make second trip to China next month March 27, 2024 China DailyKinmen fishermen adrift at sea rescued March 19, 2024 China DailyUS using Taiwan as ‘pawn’, says spokesperson March 14, 2024 The Straits Times‘Cannot be passive forever’: Taiwan updates definition of ‘first strike’ to counter China March 13, 2024 The Straits TimesChina’s top leaders adopt measured tone on Taiwan at Two Sessions meetings March 6, 2024 China DailyTaiwan’s patrols near Kinmen ‘beyond reproach’: China March 1, 2024 The Straits TimesTaiwan says 5 Chinese coast guard ships entered waters near front-line islands February 28, 2024 The Straits TimesWhy some Taiwanese want to boycott the viral ‘Ke Mu San’ TikTok dance February 26, 2024 China DailyChinese coast guard boosts patrols near Kinmen after deadly boat collision February 26, 2024 China DailyChina condemns US lawmakers interference in Taiwan during visit February 23, 2024 The Straits TimesChina coast guard boarded Taiwan tourist boat near front-line islands, says Taipei February 21, 2024 China DailyA cross-Strait tale of heritage and flavor February 13, 2024 The Straits TimesTaiwan ally Guatemala mulling over commercial ties with China February 7, 2024 The Straits TimesBeijing-friendly Han Kuo-yu elected speaker of Taiwan’s legislature February 2, 2024 China DailyChina slams US ‘provocation’ in Taiwan Strait, pledges further drills January 26, 2024 VIEW ALL INDO-PACIFIC AND ASIA The Korea HeraldWhy Korea-India partnership matters in era of uncertainties? March 28, 2024 The Straits TimesNew Zealand raises South China Sea, Taiwan tensions with China during Foreign Minister’s visit March 19, 2024 The Straits Times‘Significant strides’ made on IPEF, on to implementation: US commerce chief Raimondo March 15, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerArmed Forces of the Philippines chief meets with US Indo-Pacific Command head March 14, 2024 The Jakarta PostPast, present and future of ASEAN-Australia cooperation March 13, 2024 The Jakarta PostEV, capital city among points in Indonesia, Australia talks March 8, 2024 The Straits TimesIndia sends strategic message with Indian Ocean naval base as Maldives draws closer to China March 8, 2024 Viet Nam NewsVietnam-Australia elevate Comprehensive Strategic Partnership March 8, 2024 The Jakarta PostASEAN, Australia call for respect of international law in South China Sea March 7, 2024 The Japan NewsIndonesia wary of Chinese vessels in South China Sea February 28, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostCambodia-Australia trade, investor expansion sought February 26, 2024 The StatesmanIndia’s Jaishankar to visit Korea and Japan from 5 to 8 March February 23, 2024 The NationThai, US navies begin limited recovery mission of HTMS Sukhothai February 23, 2024 The Korea HeraldS. Korea, US, Japan concur on ‘stern’ response to NK-Russia arms deal February 23, 2024 The NationSouth Korea’s place in the Indo-Pacific and ASEAN February 19, 2024 The Japan NewsJapan’s Foreign Minister aims to strengthen diplomatic relations with Pacific Island nations February 14, 2024 VIEW ALL ASIAN EDITORS CIRCLE VIEW ALL The Jakarta PostCrimeStop fighting fire with fire Sin Chew DailyPeopleThe day when the ink of Chinese newspapers dries up The Daily StarEditorialA mockery of education in indigenous languages COMBATING INFLATION The NationDiesel subsidy to end, prices may rise as fuel fund bleeds red: source March 28, 2024 The StarTears to keep flowing over high onion prices in Malaysia March 27, 2024 The Daily StarSoybean oil consumption falls as Bangladeshis switch to mustard, palm oils March 27, 2024 The StarMalaysian hawkers forced to scale up prices as costs triple March 25, 2024 Philippine Daily Inquirer3.9% March inflation seen: Philippine central bank March 22, 2024 The StarIt’s nice to see a price drop March 22, 2024 The Daily StarWhy do high prices persist despite government steps? March 21, 2024 The Daily Star37.7 million suffered food insecurity in Bangladesh last year March 19, 2024 The StarReject traders who sell food at inflated prices: Malaysian minister March 15, 2024 The Korea HeraldAn apple a day fritters savings away? Apple price rises to all-time high March 14, 2024 The Jakarta PostIndonesia vows to keep food prices stable during Ramadan March 13, 2024 China DailyChina’s consumer prices return to positive territory March 12, 2024 The Daily StarPrices of Ramadan essentials surge March 12, 2024 The Korea HeraldKoreans lose appetite for fruits amid soaring prices March 11, 2024 The Daily StarBangladesh reduces fuel price March 8, 2024 The Daily StarInflation in Bangladesh falls March 7, 2024 VIEW ALL SPORTS & GAMES China DailyTeam China beat Singapore in Tianjin March 28, 2024 Viet Nam NewsVietnam’s national football coach sacked after Vietnam’s World Cup qualifier loss against Indonesia March 27, 2024 The Kathmandu PostNepal clinches T20 series against Ireland Wolves March 27, 2024 The Jakarta PostIndonesian badminton players eye Olympics after recent wins March 25, 2024 The Japan NewsTottori sand sculptures theme chosen in honour of Paris Games March 25, 2024 The Daily StarPalestine hand Bangladesh big defeat in WC qualifier March 22, 2024 The StarMalaysia gov’t to decide on 2026 Commonwealth Games hosting offer tomorrow March 21, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines set to host 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship March 21, 2024 DawnPalestinian flags fly at last in PSL 2024 final March 20, 2024 China DailyChina reaches 100th-gold milestone at short-track speed skating worlds March 19, 2024 The Japan NewsFirst Japanese to win Paris-Dakar Rally dies at 75 March 19, 2024 China DailyHong Kong fans have until April 12 to accept Messi match refund March 19, 2024 The StarGovt to study details before decision on Commonwealth Games in Malaysia March 18, 2024 The NationPM Srettha convinced Chiang Mai will win bid to host Formula E race early next year March 18, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostCambodian boxer Lvay claims World Super-4 title, dream comes true March 15, 2024 The StarTang Jie-Ee Wei topple 2021 world champions to reach All-England second round March 14, 2024 VIEW ALL ASIA ON SCREEN VIEW ALL Baltimore bridge collapse: What does it mean to be a Singapore-flagged ship?Baltimore bridge collapse: What does it mean to be a Singapore-flagged ship?Saigon's traditional cloth-filtered coffeeSaigon's traditional cloth-filtered coffeeOodles of fresh noodles!Oodles of fresh noodles!Thai ex-PM Thaksin meets prosecutor on royal insult case, appears 'truly ill'Thai ex-PM Thaksin meets prosecutor on royal insult case, appears 'truly ill'Look Through: For the Golden Gays, age is just a number when on stageLook Through: For the Golden Gays, age is just a number when on stageA special love storyA special love storyIn discussion with a Nobel Laureate: the possibility of no pandemic ever again In discussion with a Nobel Laureate: the possibility of no pandemic ever again Promoting lotus-themed TourismPromoting lotus-themed TourismVan Gogh art lighting experience in HCM CityVan Gogh art lighting experience in HCM CityDavid Beckham arrives in ThailandDavid Beckham arrives in Thailand Baltimore bridge collapse: What does it mean to be a Singapore-flagged ship?Saigon's traditional cloth-filtered coffeeOodles of fresh noodles!Thai ex-PM Thaksin meets prosecutor on royal insult case, appears 'truly ill'Look Through: For the Golden Gays, age is just a number when on stageA special love storyIn discussion with a Nobel Laureate: the possibility of no pandemic ever again Promoting lotus-themed TourismVan Gogh art lighting experience in HCM CityDavid Beckham arrives in Thailand SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA The Korea HeraldMarriages between Korean men, Japanese women soar March 27, 2024 China DailyFluent foreigners spread the word on dialects March 26, 2024 China DailyChongqing subway helps local vegetable farmers widen their business March 25, 2024 The NationHow a forgotten Narathiwat village created a new future for residents March 21, 2024 The Japan NewsRoast beef, ice cream and bread: Soy sauce isn’t just for sushi anymore March 19, 2024 The Kathmandu PostKarnali folk in Nepal return to oil lamps as electricity supply proves unreliable March 18, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostCambodia one of top countries with 70% of businesses female owned March 14, 2024 The NationMagnificence: Celebrating World Elephant Day March 14, 2024 China DailyRedefining weddings in the age of individuality March 14, 2024 The Japan NewsDouble Oscars shows power of visual imagery in Japanese films; Miyazaki Revels in Win March 13, 2024 The Straits TimesPregnant women in war-torn Myanmar face perilous childbirth March 12, 2024 The StarNumber of male sexual harassment victims on the rise in Malaysia March 12, 2024 DawnThe phenomenon of Asif Zardari March 11, 2024 The Daily StarWomen outnumber men in farming sector March 8, 2024 The Korea HeraldAbortion in S. 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