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Around Asia, Defence & Security, EAST ASIA, EAST ASTA - Main, GEOPOLITICS, Home Page, National Affair Right, NATIONAL AFFAIRS, Top News, TOP NEWS, TOP NEWS North Korea may ramp up provocations after month long break ... Around Asia, Artificial Intelligece, National Affair Right, NATIONAL AFFAIRS, TOP NEWS, Top Row Leaders call for action against threats to democracy posed by AI ... Around Asia, Home Page, National Affair Right, NATIONAL AFFAIRS, TOP NEWS, TOP NEWS South Korea’s health ministry sends final notice of licence suspension to 2 leaders of doctors’ group ... ECONOMIC AFFAIRS VIEW MORE Sources say that the two sides had agreed on a set of contingency measures to address gaps in data in case of any slippages for the period ending March 31. This implies a high probability of reduced food intake, and it can lead to severe forms of undernutrition, according to a recent report by Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. EDUCATION VIEW MORE Though the trend was stagnant during the pandemic era, the number of international students in Korea has steadily increased over the decades, amounting to 181,842 as of 2023. That is more than double the number 10 years ago. A senior minister recently touted the idea of using school operational assistance funds to partially fund the free meal program. The suggestion was met with opposition from teachers’ associations, which said the funds were barely enough to support operational costs and improve teachers’ welfare. SPECIAL REPORTSVIEW ALL MORE HEADLINES Gun discharges as New Zealand tourists allegedly assaults officer in Phuket ... Indonesia’s corruption watchdog arrests 15 employees in prison bribery scandal ... Superhighway with no speed limit planned for South Jeolla Province ... Thai police bust major online scam syndicate; two Malaysians among nine arrested ... China, EU hold defence and security policy dialogue ... CLIMATE WATCH The Jakarta PostThousands flee homes as massive flooding grips Central Java The StarMalaysia’s padi farmers losing half their income due to hot spell KuenselBhutan’s urgent battle against mounting environmental threats The Jakarta PostJava Sea, Natuna waters open for sea sand mining: Indonesian ministry China DailyNew study reveals Qinghai-Tibet plateau’s evapotranspiration changes The NationA new app enables Thai farmers to plan agricultural activities during a drought The Straits TimesTracking the vital signs of S’pore’s forests to coax the return of primary forest trees The Jakarta PostFlooding inundates Semarang’s Old Town, railway station Philippine Daily InquirerEl Niño losses in West Visayas at P761 million; still no calamity declaration The Phnom Penh PostUNICEF Cambodia issues advisory as soaring temps threaten children’s health The StarHealth risks rise with rising temperatures in Malaysia Viet Nam NewsSaltwater intrusion threatens Mekong Delta rice crop The Jakarta PostExtreme weather looms over Indonesia The Kathmandu PostForest fires are raging in Nepal’s Taplejung district The Straits TimesPretty in pink: Tokyo leads Japan as sakura flowers blossom earlier than before Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine agriculture losses due to El Niño hit P1.23 billion since January VIEW ALL CRIME VIEW MORE The two suspects will be sent to court for detention, with the police planning to object to allowing bail with both suspects being foreign nationals, raising concerns about the possibility of them fleeing. Investigations showed that some 15 students were offering Taraweeh – a special nightly prayer occurring during Ramadan – at around 10pm inside the hostel when at least three people confronted them. WORTH A READ VIEW MORE Women often feel like they don’t deserve the treatment that they do indeed deserve. However, we need to talk about it,” said Suvita Charanwong, CEO and co-founder of Tellscore. A recent report pointed out various vulnerabilities linked to climate change, such as the Himalayas experiencing a three-fold increase in average temperature compared to the global average. SOCIETY VIEW MORE The maps detail the park’s location, highlight facilities and include accessible routes, as well as information about the park’s plants and animals, such as the fir tree and flying squirrel. Assistant Commissioner of Police Aileen Yap said event organisers play a key role in ensuring that sufficient resources are deployed at events and that there are structures in place to manage ticketing issues. MORE HEADLINES Protester dies in police firing in Bara ... Oldest Person in Japan Dies at Age 116 in Osaka Prefecture ... Malaysia to continue blocking morally compromised social media platforms: Minister ... Mongolia now has law on pets ... Illegal laughing gas on open sale in Pattaya ... LGBTQ+ groups vow support for pastor expelled after blessing gay people ... Nepal’s former hunters now active in wildlife conservation ... Japan welcomes US decision to ground entire fleet of Osprey aircraft ... THAILAND The NationThai Move Forward party list to attack inflated government projects in second reading The NationGun discharges as New Zealand tourists allegedly assaults officer in Phuket The NationA new app enables Thai farmers to plan agricultural activities during a drought The NationThaksin makes merit in Chiang Mai, says health ‘gradually improving’ The NationUS commerce secretary promises investments in Thailand to make semiconductors The NationThirteen sailors injured as Thai Navy warship accidentally blasts frigate The NationAlbino Thai buffalo sets records by fetching 18 million baht at a fair The Straits TimesThai fruit seller offers his eye for sale due to financial debt The NationProposal for buffer zone at Malaysia-Thai border presented to Home Ministry The NationPhi Phi Island’s twin woes – not enough water, too much marijuana The NationThai population on course to drop by half in 60 years, warns deputy PM The NationPublic warned of health risks from high temperatures in summer The NationThailand to offer incentives, targets THB1 bn investment from foreign filmmakers Asia News NetworkTwo Filipinos slapped with 5,000-baht fine each over Bangkok ‘transgender war’ The NationThai King’s son ‘Than On’ back for third visit in 7 months The NationOpposition to question government performance, ex-PM Thaksin’s parole in debate next month VIEW ALL MALAYSIA The Straits TimesEx-aide of Malaysian PM Anwar takes major stake in tech firm, raising governance concerns The Straits TimesHigher fees for travellers flying out of Malaysian airports to Asean countries from June 1 The Straits TimesBears, frogs, Power Rangers: Mascots greet Malaysian primary school kids on first day of school The StarSuccessful heart transplants for duo thanks to donors and IJN The StarA very thrifty Ramadan for many Muslim families The NationProposal for buffer zone at Malaysia-Thai border presented to Home Ministry The StarMuslims in Malaysia to begin Ramadan fast on Tuesday, March 12 The StarFormer law minister Zaid Ibrahim hits out at Pulai MP’s alcohol vending machine suggestion The StarDriving tests go electronic in Malaysia The StarMalaysian Media Council Bill’s draft almost complete The StarPM Anwar attends PKR three-state leadership closed-door meeting The StarFormer Sarawak governor reportedly removed from hospital is back home The StarM’sia records biggest drop compared to neighbours in Pisa scores The StarCops question Former PM Dr Mahathir Mohamad over TV interview The StarMinisters in Anwar’s new Cabinet The Star‘Stars On Fire’ concert in KL, led by Bollywood icon Hrithik Roshan, cancelled VIEW ALL INDONESIAN ELECTIONS 2024 The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s election commission races to finish vote tally The Jakarta PostBattlegrounds tumble in favour of Prabowo, tally shows The Jakarta PostCivil society piles pressure on Indonesia’s political parties to launch House probe The Jakarta PostPresident Jokowi to maintain influence after succession The StarSmooth progress for Indonesian GE’s re-voting process in KL The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s election commission stops publishing preliminary vote count on online platform The Jakarta PostJokowi’s political investment The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s election commission rushes to update Kuala Lumpur voter roll ahead of revote The Jakarta PostPush for House inquiry ramps up as Prabowo’s rivals agree to join forces The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s poll body in hot water after string of tech failures The Jakarta PostPresident Jokowi to play major role in Indonesia’s next cabinet setup The Jakarta PostIndonesia begins vote tabulation amid ethics probe, complaints The Jakarta PostPrabowo, former president Yudhoyono ‘grow closer’ as Jokowi looms large over transition The Jakarta PostCalls grow to review single-day format after more than 100 poll workers die The Jakarta PostThreats, assault against critics mar 2024 election: Amnesty Indonesia The Jakarta PostIndonesian election commission insists on using its vote tabulation platform VIEW ALL FIGHTING THE PANDEMIC The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s health agencies record increase in dengue cases The Kathmandu PostNepal without budget to carry out screening for Zika virus, despite outbreak risk Philippine Daily InquirerFight against tuberculosis persists in the Philippines as disease remains a threat The StatesmanIndia records 74 new Covid-19 cases The StarMalaysia sees dengue cases up by 65% The NationDengue fever becoming big problem in Thailand, 8,000+ infected this month: Disease control department China DailyHoliday travel expected to increase virus spread Viet Nam NewsH5N1 bird flu outbreak detected in Laos The Kathmandu Post‘Mystery disease’ that killed 3 in Mugu may be flu-Covid combo The Daily Star53 more Covid-19 cases in 24 hrs; positivity rate 5.81% The StatesmanIndia logs 182 Covid cases, one death Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine Department of Health warns against rabies amid case uptick Philippine Daily InquirerChinese tourists visiting PH decline after pandemic — envoy Philippine Daily InquirerGastroenteritis outbreak in Baguio City ‘officially contained’: Department of Health The Korea HeraldMovie theaters still struggling after pandemic disruptions The NationCovid-19 named among three major pandemic threats this year in Thailand VIEW ALL SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA The Japan NewsRoast beef, ice cream and bread: Soy sauce isn’t just for sushi anymore The Kathmandu PostKarnali folk in Nepal return to oil lamps as electricity supply proves unreliable The Phnom Penh PostCambodia one of top countries with 70% of businesses female owned The NationMagnificence: Celebrating World Elephant Day China DailyRedefining weddings in the age of individuality The Japan NewsDouble Oscars shows power of visual imagery in Japanese films; 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Korea: neither illegal nor legal Asia News NetworkLong way to go for China’s first homegrown airliner The Daily StarTo Europe Via Libya: A voyage fraught with peril The Kathmandu PostTibet border closure hits family reunions, local trade The Daily StarBangladesh’s migrant workers: Record 4,552 returned home dead last year The Japan NewsLunar New Year celebrated in Japan’s Chinatowns VIEW ALL GO DEEPER WITH ANN Coming Soon ANN Newsletter Sign up here Follow us: