Asia News Network TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS Philippines, US, France start joint patrols in West Philippine Sea Stage set for another face-off between India’s ruling NDA and Opposition INDIA Railway Infrastructure of Johor-Singapore RTS over 70% complete, says Transport Minister World’s biggest wheeled crane breaks barriersMORE HEADLINES TOP NEWS ByteDance prefers TikTok shutdown in US if legal options fail, sources say Blinken’s visit not anticipated to yield breakthroughs but plays a role in stabilising relations- experts Philippines, US ‘working overtime’ to seal intel-sharing pact South Korea’s medical reform committee kicks off despite boycott from doctors WhatsApp will shut down if forced to break encryption: Company tells Delhi High Court Former PM Najib Razak did not instruct US$1.03bil 1MDB fund transfer, court told House of old men: Indonesia’s 2024 election sees lowest number of young lawmakers Pakistan assails US rights report as lacking objectivity, politicising human rights agendaVIEW ALL CLIMATE WATCH Philippine Daily InquirerMetro Manila brownouts feared amid heat, power supply woes April 26, 2024 China DailyClimate change blamed for heavy rain in China’s south April 26, 2024 The StatesmanClimate change to cause 19 percent income drop by 2050, even with CO2 cuts April 26, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerFirst Covid, now heat: Online schooling returns to the Philippines April 25, 2024 The Daily StarThousands pray for rain as Bangladesh sizzles in heatwave April 25, 2024 China DailyHong Kong readies for extreme weather as flooding, landslide incidents rise April 25, 2024 The Daily StarProtecting Ganges river dolphins crucial for preserving ecosystem April 24, 2024 The Daily StarClimate, weather disasters: Asia hit hardest in 2023 according to UN April 24, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine ocean health goes from bad to worse amid China invasion April 23, 2024 The Straits TimesAsia teetering on the brink as the world marks Earth Day April 23, 2024 The Straits TimesSouthern China inundated by torrential rain and floods April 23, 2024 China DailyGuangdong moves swiftly to deal with severe flooding affecting thousands April 22, 2024 The Daily StarAt 42.2°C, Chuadanga records Bangladesh’s highest temp in a day April 22, 2024 The Jakarta PostAuthorities call for vigilance amid heightened volcanic activity April 22, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine agritech startup named one of ‘climate and nature impact innovators’ April 19, 2024 The Kathmandu PostAs springs dry up, water shortage deepens in high altitude villages in Nepal April 19, 2024 VIEW ALL MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS The Straits TimesIsrael intensifies airstrikes on Gaza’s Rafah before ground operation April 26, 2024 China DailyGaza hospital bodies indicate ‘possible war crimes’ April 25, 2024 The Straits TimesThird tranche of Singapore Red Cross aid worth $815,000 for Gaza April 25, 2024 China DailyPro-Palestinian protests spread to campuses April 24, 2024 The Korea HeraldBank of Korea chief says won will level off if Middle East conflict eases April 23, 2024 DawnWhy war in Palestine will continue April 22, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerUS veto sinks Palestinian UN membership bid in Security Council April 19, 2024 China DailyTruce vital as Israel-Iran rift sparks tensions— analysts April 18, 2024 The StarMiddle East conflict may hurt aviation sector April 18, 2024 China DailyChina taking steps to ease Mideast tension April 17, 2024 The Jakarta PostIndonesia to closely monitor economic impacts of Middle East—economic minister April 17, 2024 The StarIran’s drone attack on Israel a legitimate act, says PM Anwar April 16, 2024 The Jakarta PostMideast escalation could pose major economic risk to Indonesia April 16, 2024 The Japan NewsG7 leaders condemn Iran attack on Israel in ‘strongest terms’ April 16, 2024 The Daily StarIsrael, Iran trade accusations at Security Council meeting April 15, 2024 The Straits TimesAsia calls for an immediate de-escalation after Iran’s retaliatory strikes against Israel April 15, 2024 VIEW ALL DAILY DIGEST VIEW ALL Why this tutor teaches for freeApril 26, 2024Frustrated math tutor quits tutoring for pay, discovers path to mutual growth through free lessons with those who choose to learn. 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April 24, 2024 Viet Nam NewsASEAN bolsters intellectual property cooperation April 23, 2024 The NationCeremony marks 30th anniversary of 1st Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge April 22, 2024 Viet Nam NewsASEAN foreign ministers call for end to Myanmar violence April 22, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerEx-army chief urges Asean members to support Philippine fight vs China aggression April 19, 2024 The Straits TimesCarbon financing could retire dozens of coal plants in SE Asia by 2030: Rockefeller Foundation April 18, 2024 The Straits TimesAsean states may differ in approach to South China Sea spat, but all are seeking peace: S’pre FM April 17, 2024 The Jakarta PostWhither ASEAN in the South China Sea? 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April 12, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerBasic health services lacking in Philippines, Western Pacific: World Health Organization April 9, 2024 The NationPM Srettha to hold talks with New Zealand PM during official visit to Thailand April 9, 2024 China DailyChina, Sri Lanka forging stronger bonds April 8, 2024 VIEW ALL ASIAN EDITORS CIRCLE VIEW ALL DawnEditorialPolicymakers must realise role of accelerated digital development: Dawn The Jakarta PostEditorialThailand’s Myanmar initiative – The Jakarta Post The Daily StarAccidentRana Plaza tragedy: Why is justice being put on hold? COMBATING INFLATION Viet Nam NewsKeeping Consumer Price Index low key to inflation control in Vietnam this year April 26, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine House execs to look into reason for high basic commodity prices April 24, 2024 The Japan NewsJapan’s core consumer prices rise 2.8% in fiscal 2023 April 23, 2024 The Korea HeraldSouth Korea’s food inflation surges to third-highest in OECD April 22, 2024 The Jakarta PostWeaker rupiah, high oil prices hit Indonesia’s manufacturing sector April 19, 2024 The Daily StarThe cost-of-living crisis prolongs for Bangladeshi wage workers April 19, 2024 The StarBlanket fuel subsidies in Malaysia to be removed April 18, 2024 The Daily StarRice prices in Bangladesh unlikely to fall from current level April 17, 2024 The StatesmanIndia’s wholesale price-based inflation spikes to 3-month-high at 0.53% in March April 16, 2024 The Korea HeraldBank of Korea holds rate, wary of inflation’s ‘last mile’ April 15, 2024 The Korea HeraldAmid deepening 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