Asia takes steps to combat fake news
Malaysia’s new fake news bill is not the first attempt by Asian countries to tackle the fake news problem. Malaysia tabled a new Bill in Parliament on Monday (March 28) to…
Mystery shrouds North Korean leader’s likely Beijing trip
Kim is rumoured to have met Xi, even as China risks being sidelined in denuclearisation talks. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is believed to have visited Beijing over the last…
Brace for a trade war
The Korean government must make all-out efforts to minimize impact of US-China conflicts. A US-China trade war is brewing. The US administration announced Friday that it would…
What John Bolton could mean for Asia
John Bolton’s appointment as National Security Adviser could spell significant changes in US relationships around Asia. By appointing John Bolton to the post of National…
China reveals US tariffs plan
China unveiled plans to impose tariffs on up to $3 billion worth of products from the US to make up for losses from US tariffs on steel and aluminum products. China’s…
Afghan-Pakistan relations dogged by accusations
Recent relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan have been dogged by allegations that Islamabad is harbouring terrorists. Kabul has long blamed Islamabad for providing a safe…
Asian nations wary after Cambridge Analytica revelations
Revelations that data mining firm Cambridge Analytica used Facebook data to help its clients in election campaigning has Asian nations concerned. While the United States drags its…
Is Bangladesh headed for a prolonged Rohingya crisis?
Myanmar’s actions reflect its insincerity in fulfilling the repatriation agreement as Bangladesh’s hands seem to be tied. Almost seven months into the latest round of…
Will Indonesia’s next election be another two horse race?
With Indonesia due to hold presidential elections in 2019, ANN looks at the two main candidates ahead of the vote. The time has come for Indonesians to head for the polls, with…
“Weaponisation of the law in the name of democracy”
Kingsley Abbott, International Commission of Jurists senior adviser, spoke at Asia News Network’s conference on elections and democracy. The full text of his speech as…