TOP NEWS ICJ genocide case ‘flawed and unfounded’ –Myanmar governmentIndonesia takes hard line against Elon Musk over deepfakesDeath penalty requested for South Korean ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol over insurrection chargeMORE HEADLINES CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT The Jakarta PostJakarta sinks deeper as subsidence worsens flood risks The Straits TimesSingapore authorities considering sterilising otters for long-term population control measures DawnOver 29,000 trees removed in Islamabad; minister says more to be planted The Daily StarBrick kilns ravage land, waterbodies in Bangladesh’s Chattogram The Jakarta PostWaste crisis haunts Greater Jakarta The StarFloods and landslides shut schools in Malaysia’s Sabah, Sarawak DawnGas shortages trigger protests in Pakistan’s Quetta amid severe cold The StatesmanAir pollution in India silently fuelling rise in respiratory, cardiac, and neurological diseases The Kathmandu PostAs wetlands in Nepal’s Chitwan shrink, migratory birds are vanishing The StarSuperbug risk grows at Malaysian farms Viet Nam NewsLocalities across Vietnam step up cold-weather protection for livestock China DailyChina’s new burial rules promote eco-friendly rituals, curb high costs The Jakarta Post22 villages in Indonesia’s Aceh vanish after Cyclone Senyar, dozens remain isolated The Daily StarBangladeshi farmers urged to protect crops, livestock against ongoing cold wave Philippine Daily InquirerDome of Philippines’ Mount Mayon collapses, releases lava KuenselDisasters leave Bhutan’s pockets emptyVIEW ALL NATIONAL AFFAIRS VIEW MORE If convicted, Mr Yoon would become the second former president in the country's history to be sentenced as an insurrection leader. Around Asia, Home Page, More headlines, National Affair Right, NATIONAL AFFAIRSICT-1 frames crimes against humanity charges against Bangladeshi ex-PM adviser, ex-law minister ... Around Asia, BUSINESS, Home Page, More headlines, National Affair Right, NATIONAL AFFAIRS, Policy MattersGovernment maps Laos’ development path to 2030 ... Around Asia, Home Page, Malaysian Elections, National Affair Right, NATIONAL AFFAIRS, TOP NEWS, TOP NEWSAnti-corruption commission’s presence, more oversight urged for Malaysia’s defence matters ...ECONOMIC AFFAIRS VIEW MORE The Employees Provident Fund’s revision of the benchmark of RM1.3mil to enjoy a comfortable retirement has raised concerns as to whether most Malaysians can achieve adequate savings. Bears, which should normally be hibernating at this time of year, have continued to be sighted even since the New Year began.EDUCATIONVIEW MORE The shrinking student population has led to school closures and teacher layoffs nationwide, fueling tensions between the government and teachers’ groups. State Education Department director Datuk Raisin Saidin said the schools in Beaufort, Tenom and Kota Kinabalu could not open due to safety concerns and damage to school facilities. 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He has also instructed relevant agencies to provide full assistance to those affected by the bombings. Thai police have ruled that the incident was a fight and have decided to pay the Myanmar nationals who were beaten up 10,000 baht for their losses.WORTH A READ VIEW MORE A Unification Ministry official said her prominent presence in public events is more likely intended to reinforce the regime's "socialist great family" narrative — a propaganda concept portraying the leadership as parental figures and society as a single family — rather than to outline a succession structure. In fast-paced Chinese cities that prize speed, productivity, and self-reliance, the app’s sudden popularity seems less about being alone and more about the anxiety of being unseen or unnoticed if something goes wrong.SOCIETYVIEW MORE An official said the licence would remain withdrawn until the hotel owner comes forward to explain why he listed the establishment as "gay-friendly" on its website. 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THAILAND The NationThai PM Anutin urges tighter security ahead of February 8 election after deep south blasts The NationThai Labour Ministry to step up awareness campaign on new maternity leave law The NationSecurity stepped up for petrol stations in Thailand’s deep south following bomb and arson attacks The NationThailand awaits new law to manage over 400,000 tonnes of e-waste a year The NationThai PM Anutin says 11 deep south blasts aimed to disrupt local polls, not terrorism The NationUS bans seafood imports from Vietnam, opening door for Thai exporters The NationBangkok Council postpones enforcement of controversial pets ordinance for one year The NationThai FDA seeks to tighten controls on GLP-1 “slimming pens”, proposing special controlled-drug status The NationThai Transport Ministry reports 31% drop in New Year road deaths The Nation7,000+ cannabis shops in Thailand close as rules tighten—patients assured The NationTourism in Thailand faces challenges but shows growth as long-haul arrivals soar The NationThailand tourism slips in 2025 despite domestic growth The NationThailand’s foreign reserves hit record high above US$300 billion as baht strengthens and gold rallies The Phnom Penh PostEvacuees in Cambodia’s Oddar Meanchey turn to farming as numbers drop at safety centres The NationThai Public Health Ministry to resume full services at border district hospitals The NationElusive wild flat-headed cat rediscovered in ThailandVIEW ALL MALAYSIA The StarMalaysia suspends licence of Melaka hotel touted as ‘gay-friendly’ on website The StarRetirement benchmark feels like distant goal for most Malaysians The StarFloods and landslides shut schools in Malaysia’s Sabah, Sarawak The StarMalaysia emerges as one of the world’s most dynamic study destinations The StarAnti-corruption commission’s presence, more oversight urged for Malaysia’s defence matters The StarHas caning in Malaysian schools lost its sting? The StarStolen identities available ‘for rent’ in Malaysia The StarTransparency in Malaysia’s upcoming passport refresh is just as vital as security The StarMalaysians enjoy a holiday and tax relief at the same time The StarSuperbug risk grows at Malaysian farms The StarCourt’s vape ruling sets legal precedent in enforcement of smoking control law, says Malaysian Health Minister The StarCane scammers, Malaysian government urged The StarLeading international literary magazine spotlights Malaysian reading culture The StarDoctors ruled out surgery for Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir’s fractured hip because of his age, says son The StarMalaysia’s ex-PM Mahathir hospitalised with hip fracture after fall at home The StarMalaysia’s latest reforms, relief measures expected to support economic growthVIEW ALL INDONESIA The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s national bird Javan hawk-eagle under pressure as forests disappear The Jakarta PostChild beggars seen in post-disaster Indonesian province of Aceh raises concern over long-term mental health The Jakarta PostJakarta sinks deeper as subsidence worsens flood risks The Jakarta PostIndonesia takes hard line against Elon Musk over deepfakes The Jakarta PostIndonesia car sales slide 7.2% in 2025 as weak demand persists The Jakarta PostCommunity sentences introduced in Indonesia’s new penal code The Jakarta PostWaste crisis haunts Greater Jakarta The Jakarta PostIndonesian beauty brands ride industry boom, eye global market The Jakarta PostIndonesia blocks Elon Musk’s Grok over AI-generated sexualised images The Jakarta PostIndonesia may seize another 5 million hectares of palm oil plantations in 2026 The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s regions step up monitoring, vigilance against super flu The Jakarta Post22 villages in Indonesia’s Aceh vanish after Cyclone Senyar, dozens remain isolated The Jakarta PostIndonesian tourism safety in spotlight after Saudi tourist killed in jet ski accident The Jakarta PostDetained protester’s death raises prison neglect concerns in Indonesia The Straits TimesIndonesia’s new criminal code takes effect, stirring concerns over civil rights and free speech The Jakarta PostIndonesian migrant worker receives South Korean presidential award for heroic actVIEW ALL HEALTH The Jakarta PostChild beggars seen in post-disaster Indonesian province of Aceh raises concern over long-term mental health Viet Nam NewsFemale Vietnamese health care worker donates organs, giving five lives a new lease on life China DailyChina’s paediatric care cover expanded nationwide Philippine Daily InquirerMeasles-rubella cases in Philippines rose by 32% last year: health department The Korea HeraldWhy kimchi made the US government’s gut health list The Straits TimesSeniors in Singapore visit the dentist less often, are at risk of growing more frail: Study China DailyContamination fears force recall of 2nd Nestle formula batch in Hong Kong The Korea HeraldIs South Korea ready for an era of ageing drivers? The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s regions step up monitoring, vigilance against super flu The Straits TimesSingapore patients on dialysis secure jobs through inclusive job fair The StarCourt’s vape ruling sets legal precedent in enforcement of smoking control law, says Malaysian Health Minister Viet Nam NewsNew law shifts Vietnam to disease prevention The Korea HeraldHow expensive is a lifetime of Korean health care? Viet Nam NewsFull health insurance coverage reaches all poor, elderly Vietnamese citizens from 2026 The Kathmandu PostSmall private clinics driving sex-selective abortions in Nepal China DailyChina set to establish early pregnancy clinics across 10k hospitalsVIEW ALL MYANMAR EARTHQUAKE Eleven MediaAftershocks continue to hit Myanmar’s Mandalay after powerful March earthquake Eleven MediaMyanmar government to provide over 5 million bags of cement to repair houses damaged by March earthquake The NationDesign and construction flaws blamed for Bangkok building collapse: PM Paetongtarn Eleven MediaMore bodies found in collapsed Mandalay Sky Villa condo 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 ThailandVIEW ALL SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA The StarKuala Lumpur theatre performance interrogates the effectiveness of the death penalty Vientiane Times105 Buddha images unearthed in Laos’ Champasak China DailyBeneath a modern Chinese metropolis, an ancient capital emerges The Daily StarOld Dhaka readies for kite-flying festival Sakrain as kites, lanterns, and memories take flight The Korea HeraldFrom living with mums to facing exes, Korean dating shows raise stakes The Yomiuri ShimbunOn Japan’s coming-of-age day, new adults in disaster-hit areas renew vow to revitalise hometowns Philippine Daily InquirerWhat is the most underrated hack to beat Manila traffic? Philippine Daily InquirerWhat food tells us about Filipino psychology Viet Nam NewsKeeping an ancient script alive in a modern world The Daily StarGlobal fame of Bangladesh’s Tangail saree and the weavers we forget Philippine Daily InquirerWhen faith moves millions: Inside the uniquely Philippine Catholic tradition of Traslacion The Daily StarBangladesh’s coldest season is also its most dramatic DawnWhat do airports reveal about the societies that build them? The Korea HeraldWere chefs always this wild? The colorful backstories behind ‘Culinary Class Wars’ The Korea HeraldKorean words ‘ramyeon,’ ‘ajumma’ enter Oxford English Dictionary China DailyChina’s heritage crafts find new lifeVIEW ALL GO DEEPER WITH ANNANN NewsletterSign up hereTHE ANN DISPATCHANN LIFETHE ANN DISPATCHANN LIFEFollow us: