Asia News Network TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS Presidents Xi, Putin jointly meet press, conclude ‘sincere and cordial’ meeting ASEAN delegation meets Myanmar leader Thailand loses to Malaysia as ASEAN’s second-biggest auto market 35 promising young individuals from Singapore on ‘Forbes 30 Under 30’ Asia listMORE HEADLINES TOP NEWS Russia, China oppose ‘military intimidation’ against North Korea by US, allies: report Amid US rebuilding of Afghanistan, contractors snapped up UAE properties President Jokowi inaugurates projects across Indonesia as presidency nears end First day of Vietnam’s PCC’s ninth plenum concluded, senior member relieved from duties First Cabinet meeting, calls with foreign leaders: PM Wong on his first day in new role Scarborough Shoal not reached, but still ‘mission accomplished’ for Philippine civilian-led convoy Court refuses injunction on medical school expansion in South Korea USS Ronald Reagan departs Japan after 8½-Year mission, to undergo major renovationVIEW ALL CLIMATE WATCH The Jakarta PostWest Sumatra declares 14-day state of emergency following flood, lahars May 17, 2024 China DailyHong Kong unveils new measures to cope with extreme weather May 17, 2024 China DailySummer 2023 was hottest in 2,000 years- Study May 16, 2024 The Daily Star48-hr heatwave alert for 5 divisions in Bangladesh May 16, 2024 The NationDrought will dry up Thailand’s durian exports, warns academic May 15, 2024 Viet Nam NewsScorching heat, lack of water hit Vietnam’s southern fruit output May 15, 2024 The StarDry days coming with south-west monsoon, possible water shortages, says DPM Zahid May 15, 2024 The Jakarta PostWeather anomaly causes deadly flash flooding, lahars in West Sumatra May 14, 2024 China DailyChina-US climate talks ‘encouraging’ May 14, 2024 The StatesmanMumbai dust storm: At least 3 killed, dozens injured after hoarding collapses in Ghatkopar May 14, 2024 The Jakarta PostDeath toll rises to 34 in West Sumatra floods May 13, 2024 The Straits Times‘They drowned together’: Lives swept away by Afghanistan floods May 13, 2024 Viet Nam NewsClimate change intensifies Vietnam’s extreme weather events in 2024 May 13, 2024 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 VIEW ALL INDIA ELECTIONS The Kathmandu PostDance videos of PM Modi, rival turn up AI heat in India election May 17, 2024 The StatesmanUnion Home Minister’s visit to Kashmir amid elections takes political circles by surprise May 17, 2024 The StatesmanWest Bengal CM slams Election Commission, says it’s acting like Modi’s puppet May 17, 2024 The StatesmanPM Modi govt gave befitting reply to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism: Home Minister May 16, 2024 The StatesmanVoting for BJP means voting against Dalits, tribals, farmers, poor upper castes: Congress president May 16, 2024 The Statesman90% complaints disposed of by Election Commission since Lok Sabha polls announcement May 15, 2024 The StatesmanBJP leveling false allegations against opposition: Congress leader in Amethi May 15, 2024 The Straits TimesIndian election enters fourth phase as rhetoric over religion, inequality sharpens May 14, 2024 The StatesmanNation does not want weak, coward government of Congress: PM Modi May 14, 2024 The StatesmanLok Sabha Polls 2024 phase 4: Voting on 96 constituencies to be held on May 13 May 13, 2024 The StatesmanIt’s an evenly poised battle in Andhra Pradesh May 13, 2024 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 VIEW ALL MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS China DailyArab Summit focuses on Gaza cease-fire May 17, 2024 China DailyIsrael presses on after UN vote calling for Palestinian membership May 14, 2024 China DailyUN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for UN membership May 13, 2024 The Jakarta PostIndonesia warns Rafah escalation ‘ultimate crime against humanity’ May 10, 2024 The StarHumanitarian aid for Palestine should go through proper channels, says US Treasury official May 10, 2024 The Daily StarProlonged Middle East conflict to affect Bangladesh: PM Sheikh Hasina May 9, 2024 The Jakarta PostIndonesia condemns Israeli attack on Rafah, calls for permanent cease-fire May 9, 2024 Dawn‘Met Gala Massacre’ — social media slams fashion’s biggest night as Israel invades Rafah May 8, 2024 The Daily StarIsrael’s Rafah invasion, rejection of the Hamas ceasefire deal, and US role May 8, 2024 The Jakarta PostIndonesia calls for OIC unity in 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They also collaborated with other organisations to spay and neuter dogs in their areas. In Nepal, kin say girl shot by former teacher after she refused to withdraw rape complaint Hard-working woman tuk-tuk driver earns fans in high places Meet the ‘little red hat’ who travels around S’pore giving free haircuts to the needy Student paid people for Waseda entrance exam answers, suspect referred to prosecutorsSPECIAL REPORTSVIEW ALL MORE HEADLINES New Seoul High Prosecutors’ Office chief vows full-fledged probe into first lady ... China implements visa-free entry policy for cruise ship passengers ... Another suspect behind murder of Korean tourist in Pattaya arrested in Cambodia ... 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AI cameras set to catch traffic violators in Thailand May 3, 2024 VIEW ALL THE ASIAN VIEW VIEW ALL The Daily StarOPINIONFear and loathing surrounding India’s election The Japan NewsOPINIONWhat place is there for religion in a democracy? The Korea HeraldElectionsIndian elections: Modi’s anti-Muslim rhetoric is raising concerns of violence ASEAN MATTERS China DailyHK can help ASEAN access mainland market- Legislative Council president May 17, 2024 The NationCybercriminals continue breaching business passwords in Southeast Asia May 16, 2024 Viet Nam NewsTides of Change: Innovating ASEAN’s Blue Economy May 15, 2024 The Korea HeraldASEAN-Korea center holds roundtable on trade, investments May 13, 2024 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? April 24, 2024 VIEW ALL CROSS-STRAITS RELATIONS China Daily‘Rumourmongers’ in Taiwan to face sanctions May 17, 2024 The Straits TimesChina sanctions five Taiwan political pundits, rolls out law to punish ‘separatists’ May 16, 2024 The Straits TimesFive Chinese ships in Taiwan’s ‘restricted’ waters days before inauguration May 15, 2024 China DailyChina warns against ‘Taiwan independence’ efforts at World Health Assembly May 14, 2024 China DailyBeijing lashes out at Taiwan’s DPP authorities for currying favour with Tokyo May 10, 2024 The Straits TimesTaiwan detects 26 Chinese aircraft and five ships around island May 3, 2024 China DailyChina opposes US encouraging Taiwan’s presence at WHA May 3, 2024 China DailyFashion & tradition: Taiwan youth part of hanfu revival May 2, 2024 China DailyMainland to import Taiwan agriculture, fishery products April 30, 2024 China DailyNew steps to boost cross-Strait tourism April 29, 2024 China DailyBeijing condemns Washington, Tokyo for cross-Strait interference April 25, 2024 The Japan NewsTaiwan FM praises Japan-U.S.-Philippine cooperation; says China threatens more than just Taiwan April 24, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostCambodia will not recognise Taiwan, joins China in online fraud fight April 24, 2024 China DailyPeople’s Liberation Army lawfully responds to US aircraft flying through Taiwan Strait April 18, 2024 China DailyOverseas Chinese inspired by latest President Xi-Ma meeting April 15, 2024 China DailyPM Xi: The Strait cannot sever kinship April 11, 2024 VIEW ALL INDO-PACIFIC AND ASIA The Japan NewsMaritime Self-Defence Force, Japan Coast Guard to assist Marshall Islands’ coast guard May 16, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostSuggestion of Australia laundering ‘unfounded, prejudiced’: Cambodia Financial Intelligence Unit May 15, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostAustralian NGO report speculates on laundering from Cambodia May 10, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerPresident Marcos eyeing stronger Philippine-New Zealand tourism partnership May 8, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostADB raises concerns about region’s ageing population, urge reforms May 6, 2024 China DailyUS missiles in Philippines cast ‘black day’ for Asia-Pacific, say China analysts April 26, 2024 China DailyChina says AUKUS expansion will undermine peace after Japan and Canada express interest April 26, 2024 China DailyAUKUS ties may undermine regional stability in Asia-Pacific April 24, 2024 China DailyAPEC meetings: Hong Kong to forge stronger ties with Asia-Pacific countries April 23, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostPM Manet addresses regional forum, calls for digital cooperation, innovation April 23, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerNew Zealand commits US$25M for ADB energy transition mechanism in Southeast Asia April 22, 2024 The Jakarta PostChina says AUKUS risks nuclear proliferation in Pacific April 22, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines, New Zealand to sign enhanced defence agreements by end of 2024 April 19, 2024 The NationThailand’s MoUs with New Zealand cover education, aviation cooperation April 18, 2024 The Korea HeraldSouth Korea, Australia hold vice-ministerial talks on Indo-Pacific strategy, bilateral ties April 17, 2024 The Straits TimesSmall countries can try to calm global tensions, says PM Lee, as S’pore, NZ expand partnership April 16, 2024 VIEW ALL ASIAN EDITORS CIRCLE VIEW ALL The Korea HeraldEditorialA look into Korea-China relations: The Korea Herald The Daily StarOPINIONWhat constitutes hurting religious sentiments? Philippine Daily InquirerPoliticsMarcos in a political sweet spot COMBATING INFLATION Philippine Daily InquirerPresident Marcos bares new rice price management plan May 17, 2024 The Daily StarA kilogramme of beef for a maund of paddy in Bangladesh May 17, 2024 The StarGovernment will announce timeline for diesel subsidy rationalisation when it is ready- Malaysia Economy Minister May 16, 2024 The NationEmployers’ Confederation in Thailand against blanket minimum wage hike May 16, 2024 The Jakarta PostRetail sales barely grow despite high consumer confidence May 15, 2024 The Daily StarInflation in Bangladesh eases but stays above 9% in April May 14, 2024 The Daily StarBangladesh raises gold prices again May 13, 2024 The Daily StarOnion prices up by Tk10-15 in Dhaka May 10, 2024 The NationCaps on diesel, cooking gas, power to continue for now in Thailand May 8, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerInflation casts shadow over hunt for cheap Philippine shares May 7, 2024 The Straits TimesNo final decision made on fuel subsidy cuts: Malaysian PM Anwar May 6, 2024 China DailyNew-age teas bubble up toward a boom in China May 6, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerPresident Marcos orders wage review, cites ‘impact of inflation’ May 3, 2024 The Korea HeraldSouth Korea inflation eases in April, continues bumpy ride May 3, 2024 The NationEgg prices in Thailand up as layer poultry swelter in heatwave May 2, 2024 Viet Nam NewsKeeping Consumer Price Index low key to inflation control in Vietnam this year April 26, 2024 VIEW ALL SPORTS & GAMES China DailyChinese athletes ready to skate, battle, and roll May 17, 2024 The Kathmandu PostTrekking through Himalayan heights to the roof of the world May 16, 2024 Viet Nam NewsVietnamese athletes with disabilities preparing for 2024 Paris Paralympics May 15, 2024 The Japan NewsUniqlo designs official wear for Swedish team at Paris Games May 15, 2024 The Kathmandu PostKami Rita summits Everest 29th time, eyes yet another climb this season May 14, 2024 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Vietnam’s national soul through paintingsVietnam’s national soul through paintingsSushi world in HanoiSushi world in HanoiHats off to traditionHats off to traditionHeroes with no namesHeroes with no namesEnd of an era: Singapore’s Thambi Magazine Store's last dayEnd of an era: Singapore’s Thambi Magazine Store's last dayMasking up in Vietnam’s Binh Dinh provinceMasking up in Vietnam’s Binh Dinh provinceHelping Singapore write its storiesHelping Singapore write its storiesDon't call it a living funeral: Terminally ill woman celebrates her lifeDon't call it a living funeral: Terminally ill woman celebrates her life"Nice" to meet you, Hangzhou!"Nice" to meet you, Hangzhou!Discover the 500-year history of Kampong AyerDiscover the 500-year history of Kampong Ayer Vietnam’s national soul through paintingsSushi world in HanoiHats off to traditionHeroes with no namesEnd of an era: Singapore’s Thambi Magazine Store's last dayMasking up in Vietnam’s Binh Dinh provinceHelping Singapore write its 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