Asia News Network TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS Stage set for polling for first phase of India’s Lok Sabha polls on Friday A lot of potential to be tapped in Philippines; Singapore hopes to play key role: FM Trilateral talks acknowledge ‘serious’ slumps of won, yen World’s first-ever ‘Miss AI’ beauty pageant launched with a whopping cash prizeMORE HEADLINES TOP NEWS The Straits TimesPresident Biden calls China ‘xenophobic’; Beijing says he may be referring to US itself April 19, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine-US war games a provocation, says China, but Philippine army disagrees April 19, 2024 The Korea HeraldPresident Yoon’s approval rating sinks to all-time low following election loss April 19, 2024 The Straits TimesIn a rebel-held Myanmar town, fragile unity pushes junta to the brink April 19, 2024 The Korea HeraldWill the tug-of-war between doctors, South Korea government end soon? April 19, 2024 DawnAmid ban, X says working with Pakistani government to ‘understand concerns’ April 19, 2024 The Japan NewsConfidentiality keeps doctors in Japan from refuting bad reviews on Google Maps April 19, 2024 The Jakarta PostEvacuation order issued for 11,000 people after North Sulawesi volcano eruption April 19, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerPresident Bongbong Marcos is in Time’s 100 Most Influential People for 2024 April 18, 2024 The Jakarta PostJokowi-Megawati rift may hinder Prabowo’s efforts to include PDI-P in his government April 18, 2024 The Japan NewsJapan’s ruling party approves bill to regulate tech giants April 18, 2024 The Korea HeraldRussia, China efforts won’t halt new North Korea sanctions monitoring: US envoy April 18, 2024 China DailyChina-US military ties seen as key to stability April 18, 2024 The StatesmanPM Modi came with hope in 2014, trust in 2019, and guarantee in 2024: says PM in Assam April 18, 2024 The Straits TimesRoyals step into the void as government struggles with a divided Malaysia April 18, 2024 The Korea HeraldPresident Yoon’s office denies considering liberal figures for key posts April 18, 2024 VIEW ALL MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS 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 Philippine Daily Inquirer4 Filipino crewmen on ship seized by Iran for its Israeli links April 15, 2024 DawnAs Gaza starves, Palestinians rise to the occasion to feed thousands of hungry mouths April 15, 2024 The Jakarta PostIndonesia, Jordan air-drop aid into Gaza on Idul Fitri eve April 12, 2024 The StarGlobal community must help stop Gaza massacre, says PM Anwar April 12, 2024 The Daily StarIsrael bombs Gaza on ‘saddest’ Eid day April 11, 2024 China DailyIsrael pulls troops out of southern Gaza April 9, 2024 VIEW ALL CLIMATE WATCH Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines 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 The Daily StarBaked by heat, Bangladesh expands AC manufacturing April 19, 2024 The Daily StarA feminist approach to climate solutions April 19, 2024 Dawn70 killed as Afghanistan hit by heavy rains April 18, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine ocean systems deteriorating, says study April 18, 2024 The NationBangkok cuts daily carbon footprint by 142 tonnes with food waste tactic April 18, 2024 The Straits TimesCarbon financing could retire dozens of coal plants in SE Asia by 2030: Rockefeller Foundation April 18, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerPresident Marcos orders government to set standard in conserving energy April 17, 2024 Go Go Mongolia70,000 hectares affected by wildfires in Mongolia April 17, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerMasbate’s milk farms also reel from the intense Philippine heat April 16, 2024 KuenselBhutan’s SDG on track April 16, 2024 The Jakarta Post18 people killed in South Sulawesi landslide April 15, 2024 DawnLightning, rains kill 24 in Punjab, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa April 15, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerHot weather prompts 5,800 Philippine schools to switch to online classes April 12, 2024 The Kathmandu PostAs Nepal’s peak forest fire season nears, number of human fatalities rises April 12, 2024 VIEW ALL DAILY DIGEST VIEW ALL Former PM Yingluck to follow in brother Thaksin’s legal footsteps on return: lawyerApril 19, 2024Yingluck fled the country just before being sentenced to five years in jail by the Supreme Court on September 27, 2017 after finding her guilty of negligence regarding her government’s rice-pledging scheme. 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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Philippine Daily InquirerWorld’s first-ever ‘Miss AI’ beauty pageant launched with a whopping cash prize April 19, 2024 The NationNat’l Innovation Agency launches platform to boost Thai agri startups with deep tech April 19, 2024 The Japan NewsGovernment panel in Japan to urge protections for intellectual property in AI Terms of Use April 19, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerOpenAI Japan officially opens April 18, 2024 The Korea HeraldSamsung develops fastest DRAM chip optimised for ondevice AI April 18, 2024 China DailyAI ‘resurrection’ of dead stars raises ethical, legal concerns April 17, 2024 The StarAI security systems can help identify potential threats at airports April 17, 2024 The Japan NewsChina court awards damages over AI images resembling Ultraman April 16, 2024 The StarGenerative AI assistants can be prompted to create mass health disinformation April 16, 2024 The Daily StarCan tech giants solve climate change and social inequality? April 16, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine Supreme Court mulls AI translators, podcasts about cases April 15, 2024 The Japan NewsAIs to monitor each other in a few years’ time, says NTT vice president April 15, 2024 DawnAI and elections: Like Pakistan, India too may see an increasing use of the tech April 12, 2024 China DailyChina’s first humanoid robot conference attracts industry players April 11, 2024 The NationAI cameras to be used to detect pickpockets, criminals at Khao San Songkran party April 11, 2024 China DailyArtificial intelligence transforms coal mining in North China April 9, 2024 VIEW ALL THE ASIAN VIEW VIEW ALL The Daily StarClimate WatchA feminist approach to climate solutions The StatesmanOPINIONSidelining a woman’s freedom of choice China DailyGeopoliticsWill Israel-Iran conflict trigger another ‘Middle East war’? ASEAN MATTERS 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? April 16, 2024 Vientiane TimesCambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam to promote trade, investment and tourism April 15, 2024 The NationTime for ASEAN to work towards bringing peace back to Myanmar — Thailand, Vietnam April 12, 2024 The Jakarta PostChina emphasises importance of ASEAN ties April 11, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerDeclining productivity among Philippine and other ASEAN workers April 9, 2024 Borneo BulletinASEAN needs to continue to nurture a ‘resilient and dynamic financial ecosystem’ April 8, 2024 The Straits TimesSoutheast Asia needs to accelerate renewable energy transition: Experts April 5, 2024 Vientiane TimesLaos, Vietnam, Cambodia step up joint fight against crime April 3, 2024 Viet Nam NewsVietnam to hold 2024 ASEAN Future Forum in Hanoi April 2, 2024 Viet Nam NewsSoutheast Asia human trafficking now a global crisis, Interpol says April 1, 2024 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 VIEW ALL CROSS-STRAITS RELATIONS 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 China DailyFormer Kuomintang leader’s visit will have impact beyond cross-Strait relations April 9, 2024 China DailyShaanxi visit inspires Taiwan youth delegation April 8, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerTaiwan condemns ‘shameless’ China’s thanks for global sympathy on quake April 5, 2024 China DailyMainland China offers aid to Taiwan after powerful earthquake April 4, 2024 China DailyMa Ying-jeou visits birthplace of Sun Yat-sen, calls for peace and prosperity April 3, 2024 China DailyFormer Kuomintang party chairman urges more efforts to boost cross-Strait exchanges April 2, 2024 The Straits TimesChinese state media stoked allegation Taiwan President Tsai would flee war April 2, 2024 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 VIEW ALL INDO-PACIFIC AND ASIA 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 Vientiane TimesStrengthening Laos-Australia relations, bolstering ASEAN-Australia cooperation April 15, 2024 The Straits Times‘Make in India’: Can South Asian giant surpass China and become world’s biggest factory? 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 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 VIEW ALL ASIAN EDITORS CIRCLE VIEW ALL DawnEconomic AffairsPakistan’s desperation for a new IMF deal is reflective of the perilous state of its economy- Dawn The Jakarta PostConflict/WarAnticipating an Israeli response: The Jakarta Post Philippine Daily InquirerOPINIONWhy Filipinos don’t read COMBATING INFLATION 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 apple crisis, South Korea eyes long-term measures April 12, 2024 The Daily StarNo respite to Bangladeshi consumers: Inflation edges up in March April 11, 2024 The Kathmandu PostNepal’s inflation at 30-month low, yet food prices refuse to come down April 9, 2024 The Korea HeraldPolitical leeks: Scallions become election attack line April 8, 2024 KuenselGoods and services become costlier by 4.53 percent in Bhutan April 5, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerInflation jitters weigh down Philippines’ shares April 4, 2024 The Daily StarNearly 500,000 Bangladeshis to become extremely poor for higher inflation: World Bank April 4, 2024 The Jakarta PostAs El Nino bites, Indonesians struggle with record-high rice prices April 3, 2024 The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s inflation rises above 3 percent as Ramadan begins April 2, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerHigher electricity prices in the Philippines forecast until May April 1, 2024 The Daily StarRamadan price surge: the same old story? April 1, 2024 The NationDiesel subsidy to end, prices may rise as fuel fund bleeds red: source March 28, 2024 VIEW ALL SPORTS & GAMES The Kathmandu PostNepal take unbeaten run to Premier Cup semis April 18, 2024 China Daily‘Championship handovers’ during the Beijing Half Marathon: A disgrace to the sport April 17, 2024 China Daily300-day countdown to Asian Winter Games marked in Harbin April 16, 2024 The Kathmandu PostNepal storms into Premier Cup semis April 16, 2024 The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s Jonatan Christie takes Asia badminton crown April 15, 2024 The Japan NewsFormer Sumo superstar Yokozuna Akebono dies of heart failure at 54 April 12, 2024 China DailyChina’s UFC warriors proud as punch April 12, 2024 The Kathmandu PostNepal opens Premier Cup against Malaysia April 11, 2024 The Straits TimesLoh Kean Yew suffers first-round exit at Badminton Asia Championships, mixed doubles pair advance April 11, 2024 China DailyTeam’s Olympic pain must drive change: Yao Ming April 9, 2024 The Japan NewsRetired star Ishikawa Kasumi gives table tennis lessons in quake-hit Noto Peninsula April 8, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines sole Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo’s legacy will remain untainted April 5, 2024 The Straits TimesSingapore rules out hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games April 4, 2024 China DailyChina’s rural basketball tournament eyes interactions with NBA April 3, 2024 The StarMalaysians united in celebrating squash player Sivasangari’s victory April 3, 2024 The Straits TimesSingapore’s Olympics golden boy Joseph Schooling retires from swimming April 2, 2024 VIEW ALL ASIA ON SCREEN VIEW ALL Hundreds evacuated after Ruang volcano in Indonesia eruptsHundreds evacuated after Ruang volcano in Indonesia eruptsHanoi’s sweet spotsHanoi’s sweet spotsVietnamese traditional martial art for modern mindsVietnamese traditional martial art for modern mindsReviving old costumes in VietnamReviving old costumes in VietnamBaltimore 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 coffeeThe dogs helping Taiwan’s search and rescue efforts after earthquakeThe dogs helping Taiwan’s search and rescue efforts after earthquakeCyborg cockroaches to be deployed in future search and rescue missionsCyborg cockroaches to be deployed in future search and rescue missionsThai 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 stage Hundreds evacuated after Ruang volcano in Indonesia eruptsHanoi’s sweet spotsVietnamese traditional martial art for modern mindsReviving old costumes in VietnamBaltimore bridge collapse: What does it mean to be a Singapore-flagged ship?Saigon's traditional cloth-filtered coffeeThe dogs helping Taiwan’s search and rescue efforts after earthquakeCyborg cockroaches to be deployed in future search and rescue missionsThai 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 stage SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA The Straits TimesKeeping time: One man and his passion for vintage and antique clocks April 18, 2024 The Straits TimesFrom Lee Kuan Yew to Lawrence Wong: How leadership transitions take place in Singapore April 17, 2024 KuenselReviving Bhutan’s tradition of natural pigments April 16, 2024 The StarA uniquely Malaysian celebration April 15, 2024 The StarRapid ageing and Malaysia’s ‘ghost towns’ April 9, 2024 The Korea HeraldWill South Korea’s political regionalism crumble? 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