TOP NEWS Loneliness hits 62% of solo households in Seoul, city steps up care programsWith about 2 weeks left, South Korean voters use YouTube to ‘feel out’ candidatesChina’s industrial sector posts steady growthMORE HEADLINES CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT Viet Nam NewsAt least nine dead as heavy rain, landslides batter Vietnam’s northern provinces Dawn1 child dead, 11 injured in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to strong winds, storms The Kathmandu PostExperts witness climate toll on Himalayas from mountain flight The Straits TimesMicroplastics found in marine animals in Singapore’s coral reefs, mangroves: Study KuenselWater outage leaves Bhutanese town parched The Daily StarBangladesh bans plantation, sale of eucalyptus, akashmoni The Kathmandu PostWoman swept away in pre-monsoon flood in Nepal. Experts call it a wake-up call for preparedness The NationThailand’s Royal Irrigation Department, UNDP boost Yom-Nan climate resilience efforts The Korea HeraldIn South Korea, summer to be hotter, wetter than last year Viet Nam NewsInvestment in green growth gains momentum in Southeast Asia The StarCalls for more wildlife protection measures after elephant tragedy in Malaysia The Daily StarDhaka’s birds are disappearing — should we be worried? The StarGrowing amount of e-waste in Malaysia alarming The Kathmandu PostIllegal mining of riverbed materials threatens over 70 households in Nepali district The Japan NewsJapan to enhance surveying to preserve remote islands; erosion could diminish EEZ DawnClimate disasters increasing risks of death, disease amongst children and elderly in Pakistan: AmnestyVIEW ALL NATIONAL AFFAIRS VIEW MORE In what appears to be South Korea’s most YouTube-driven presidential race, authenticity may matter more than agenda. Around Asia, Home Page, More headlines, National Affair Right, NATIONAL AFFAIRSICC prosecution requests deadline extension for disclosure of witnesses in Duterte case ... Around Asia, Home Page, National Affair Right, NATIONAL AFFAIRS, TOP NEWS, TOP NEWSPhilippine President Marcos on VP Sara Duterte impeachment trial: Let process take its course ... Around Asia, BUSINESS, Corporate Buzz, Home Page, National Affair Right, NATIONAL AFFAIRS, Top News, TOP NEWS, TOP NEWSNearly 27 million mobile fingerprints leaked in South Korean telecom data breach: ministry ...ECONOMIC AFFAIRS VIEW MORE Officials and analysts said that China's economic fundamentals remain solid and the country retains ample policy room and tools to navigate mounting external uncertainties. The government aims to cut at least 30 percent of administrative procedure processing time, compliance costs, and business conditions by the end of 2025, with continued reductions in the following years.EDUCATIONVIEW MORE Since January, more than 4,700 international student records have been removed from the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, a database managed by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to Reuters and the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Due to generally low job satisfaction as a teacher, 58 percent of the respondents said they considered quitting or getting another job in the past year. 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The StatesmanCivil defence mock drills, blackouts conducted across India The StatesmanInnocent Kashmiris should not be punished in search of terrorists: Jammu & Kashmir CM The StatesmanIndian Home Minister Shah reviews implementation of three new criminal laws in New Delhi The StatesmanDeaths of 3 children after taking anti-rabies vaccine ring alarm bells in India’s Kerala The StatesmanEnsure safety of Bengali-speaking citizens: Trinamul Congress Rajya Sabha MP The StatesmanMan-made wetlands to revive dying Indian river The StatesmanTourism under fire: Why boycotting Kashmir will hurt India The StatesmanIndian defence ministry warns vs fake WhatsApp message seeking donations for army The StatesmanChief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir calls for decisive fight against terror without alienating Kashmiris The StatesmanPM Modi cuts short Saudi visit in wake of terror attack in Indian-administered Kashmir The StatesmanForeign nationals among 28 tourists feared killed in targeted terror attack in Indian-administered Kashmir The Straits TimesRising share of remittances sent home by Indians working in Singapore and other advanced economies The StatesmanAt least 5 killed in flash floods triggered by cloudburst in IndiaVIEW ALL CRIMEVIEW MORE Fang, 35, pleaded guilty on May 19 to three counts of sexually penetrating an underage girl. Five other charges, including sexual penetration of an underage girl, harassment and obstructing the course of justice, were taken into account during sentencing. The police have begun cracking down on Facebook groups that allegedly posts adult content revolving around incest, amid mounting calls for the operators behind these illicit accounts to be brought to justice.WORTH A READ VIEW MORE May 20 provides an opportunity to commemorate the suffering caused by the Khmer Rouge regime and to reaffirm a commitment to preventing genocide from returning to Cambodia. Known as humanity’s longest prehistoric migration, it started from Asia to Beringia, a land bridge connecting Siberia and Alaska during the Ice Age, and crossing into South America through the Isthmus of Panama and eventually settling in Patagonia in Chile.SOCIETYVIEW MORE For shepherds, life on the move also reflects mountain culture. But how long can this way of survival continue? 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THAILAND The NationThai government scraps 10,000-baht handout, redirects budget to new economic stimulus plan The NationTwo baby orangutans rescued in Bangkok, courier arrested The NationThailand offers free flu shot to 7 high-risk groups nationwide until August 31 The NationPower struggles put Thai PM in political crosshairs The NationThailand’s Royal Irrigation Department, UNDP boost Yom-Nan climate resilience efforts The NationThailand’s edible insect market poised for explosive growth The NationTensions rise between Thai ruling party and coalition partner The NationInsurgency in Thailand’s deep south escalates, government to crackdown on militant leaders The NationOpposition urges Thai government to resume peace talks, calls on insurgents to cease violence The NationThai PM denies cabinet reshuffle rumours, assures ministers remain in position The NationLGBTQIA+ community emerges as Thailand’s new economic powerhouse, generating over USD4.5 billion The NationThree killed, one injured in two insurgency attacks in Thailand’s Yala The NationIn Thailand, Ayutthaya Police’s loft-style room Facebook post goes viral The NationHeatstroke deaths surge in Thailand, 4 southern provinces at extreme risk The NationMost Thais see casinos as essential part of entertainment complex bill: survey The Straits TimesChinese tourist confesses to murdering transgender woman in Thailand, removing her heartVIEW ALL MALAYSIA The StarTapirs top roadkill list in Malaysia The StarMalaysia sees spike in exotic animal smuggling The StarOwner of lorry involved in fatal accident which claimed nine Malaysian policemen under probe too The StarExperts call for unified policy across all Malaysian states to halt sales of vape products The StarBuilding owners in Malaysia being deceived by contractors providing fake fire extinguisher verification The StarMalaysian consumers switch to budget-friendly alternatives The StarSon of MH17 captain calls for justice following ruling that Russia is 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retain talent as pressure mounts to ditch arbitrary methods The Jakarta PostInternational outcry grows over late Indonesian president Soeharto national hero proposal The Jakarta PostIn Indonesia, concern grows over project to rewrite history The StarBusinesses defend age limit for job applications as Indonesian government plans to scrap them The Jakarta PostIn Indonesia, thousands arrested in nationwide crackdown on gangs, street crime The Jakarta PostIndonesian military security protection for attorney general’s office draws flak The Jakarta PostIndonesian government defends tuberculosis vaccine trial in Indonesia The Jakarta PostIndonesia President Prabowo seeks House support for stalled asset forfeiture bill The Jakarta PostIndonesian journalist groups urge stronger protections after mass layoffs The Jakarta PostIndonesia courts Bill Gates for sovereign wealth fund board to anchor philanthropy push The Jakarta PostIndonesian rice reserve hits new record high of 3.5m tonnes: Ministry The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s GDP growth drops below 5% in President Prabowo’s first quarter The Jakarta PostJakartans rush to join sanitation workers amid job scarcityVIEW ALL HEALTH The Jakarta PostPoor communication haunts Indonesia’s TB vaccine trial Borneo BulletinRiders hit the road in Brunei to raise awareness for men’s health KuenselBhutan sets bold targets to safeguard mothers and newborns The Jakarta PostIndonesia food and drug agency laments limited role in free meals program amid rampant food poisonings KuenselBhutan’s health ministry warns against unlicensed private clinics The StarExperts call for unified policy across all Malaysian states to halt sales of vape products The Korea HeraldWorking over 52 hours a week linked to structural brain changes, MRI study shows The Jakarta PostClimate change increasing risk of pregnancy problems: Study The NationThailand offers free flu shot to 7 high-risk groups nationwide until August 31 The Straits TimesSingapore monitoring rise in COVID-19 cases; no indication variants are more transmissible or severe The Kathmandu PostSnakebite cases surge in Nepal’s Mahottari as temperatures rise The Jakarta PostIndonesian government defends tuberculosis vaccine trial in Indonesia The Japan NewsJapan’s whooping cough cases this year exceed 10,000; three times total amount for 2024 China DailyHong Kong scientists develop nasal spray flu vaccine for broad virus protection The StarStakeholders urge Malaysian government to address persistent shortage of medical specialists Viet Nam NewsFrom silence to school: how traditional medicine helps children with autismVIEW ALL MYANMAR EARTHQUAKE The Straits TimesMyanmar junta calls new ceasefire after quake The NationMyanmar, Thailand hit by series of quakes, strongest at 4.8 Asia News NetworkMyanmar earthquake one month on: A humanitarian catastrophe and what it means for the region Eleven MediaMyanmar Earthquake: Victims struggle to deal with devastation, debris a month after Eleven MediaAs of April 29, Myanmar earthquake left almost 3,800 dead, over 5k injured The NationChinese executive linked to Bangkok building collapse arrested The Daily StarBangladesh armed forces conclude major humanitarian mission in Myanmar The Jakarta PostMyanmar recovery: An urgent plea for ASEAN-led global action The NationCollapsed building in Bangkok expected to be cleared out by the end of April: authorities The NationMyanmar earthquake: Heavy rains compound misery of survivors The NationUN calls for Myanmar support as earthquake death toll hit 3,354 The NationDeath toll from Myanmar quake surpasses 3,000 as military leader attends summit in Thailand The NationOver 3,000 government buildings in Thailand affected by earthquake, 34 severely damaged The Straits TimesMyanmar quake: A symbol of Mandalay’s rapid growth comes crashing down The StarASEAN to deploy emergency response team to Myanmar and Thailand The NationMyanmar quake: Scientists warn of devastating power and impact amid civil warVIEW ALL SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA The Kathmandu PostArt of transhumance: The intertwined lives of sheep and their Himalayan herders The Jakarta Post‘Sunting’: A tribute to the women who shaped Indonesia The Japan NewsOld tofu shop in Tokyo makes presence felt in business district The NationBangkok’s Chao Mae Thapthim Shrine: A sacred sanctuary facing modern threats The Kathmandu PostSmuggled Chinese motorbikes power life in remote Nepal village The Japan NewsIs Japanese really needed for doing business in Japan? KuenselBhutanese village comes alive as pilgrims pass through for major offering ceremony DawnAfter India’s Karachi Bakery vandalised, Pakistanis are showing love for Hyderabad’s Bombay Bakery China DailyCeramic works echo Chinese emperor’s aesthetics The Korea HeraldIn every trendsetter’s make-up bag, K-beauty brand 3CE is taking on world The StarMalaysian son learns cherished family recipes from mother The Kathmandu PostBuddha Jayanti celebrated at UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu China DailyExhibit in China’s Hangzhou allows visitors to step into the mythical world of Wukong The Korea HeraldK-pop, K-drama ― and K-housing? Philippine Daily InquirerWill the ‘real’ Filipino please stand up? The StarMalaysian couple redefines senior living by climbing mountains, running marathonsVIEW ALL GO DEEPER WITH ANNComing SoonANN NewsletterSign up hereFollow us: