TOP NEWS The day when the ink of Chinese newspapers dries up South India crucial to ruling BJP’s 2024 target Defining extremismMORE HEADLINES INDO-PACIFIC, AUKUS AND ASIA The Korea HeraldWhy Korea-India partnership matters in era of uncertainties? The Straits TimesNew Zealand raises South China Sea, Taiwan tensions with China during Foreign Minister’s visit The Straits Times‘Significant strides’ made on IPEF, on to implementation: US commerce chief Raimondo Philippine Daily InquirerArmed Forces of the Philippines chief meets with US Indo-Pacific Command head The Jakarta PostPast, present and future of ASEAN-Australia cooperation The Jakarta PostEV, capital city among points in Indonesia, Australia talks The Straits TimesIndia sends strategic message with Indian Ocean naval base as Maldives draws closer to China Viet Nam NewsVietnam-Australia elevate Comprehensive Strategic Partnership The Jakarta PostASEAN, Australia call for respect of international law in South China Sea The Japan NewsIndonesia wary of Chinese vessels in South China Sea The Phnom Penh PostCambodia-Australia trade, investor expansion sought The StatesmanIndia’s Jaishankar to visit Korea and Japan from 5 to 8 March The NationThai, US navies begin limited recovery mission of HTMS Sukhothai The Korea HeraldS. Korea, US, Japan concur on ‘stern’ response to NK-Russia arms deal The NationSouth Korea’s place in the Indo-Pacific and ASEAN The Japan NewsJapan’s Foreign Minister aims to strengthen diplomatic relations with Pacific Island nations VIEW ALL NATIONAL AFFAIRS VIEW MORE The writer says the 1971 genocide is still not widely recognised by major powers and global institutions, including the UN in general and the government of Pakistan in particular. Home Page, National Affair Opinion Right, National affairs Opinion, OPINION, The Asian View, Worth a read opinion Censorship with impunity ... Asian Editors Circle, Home Page, National Affair Opinion Right, National affairs Opinion, OPINION What will happen now Jokowi has scored triple victory in election? ... CLIMATE WATCH, Home Page, National Affair Opinion Right, National affairs Opinion, OPINION, The Asian View Dhaka’s air is getting too toxic for our lungs ... ECONOMIC AFFAIRS VIEW MORE The writer says that it is found that banks situated in countries facing elevated climate risk demonstrate diminished levels of financial stability. The underinvestment in women's economic empowerment has contributed to insufficient progress in advancing women’s economic empowerment and hindering women’s opportunities in agrifood systems. REGIONAL AFFAIRS VIEW MORE Instead of coming up with narrow definitions, the international community should deliberate on what exactly qualifies as hate speech and extremism. The writer emphasizes that, "Like water, our forests recognise no boundaries, but they are equally vulnerable and play such an important part in our region’s commonly shared ecosystem." SPECIAL REPORTSVIEW ALL MORE HEADLINES 40 child deaths due to pertussis logged so far this year- Philippine health department ... Civil Court orders Bangkok cop to pay 27.3 million baht to parents of eye doctor he ran over ... 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FIGHTING THE PANDEMIC The Jakarta PostWarmer rainy season triggers dengue spike across Indonesia Philippine Daily Inquirer8 million jabs coming as Philippine health department sees more pertussis, measles outbreaks Viet Nam NewsPotential risk of bird flu spreading to humans, warns Vietnam Health Ministry following outbreaks Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine department of health pushes vaccines as measles, pertussis cases go up 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 VIEW ALL THOUGHT LEADERSHIP VIEW MORE The redevelopment of slums is crucial to ensuring the health and hygiene of ordinary city dwellers, notes the writer. Mentoring is crucial, especially for impressionable men. It is comparable to having a life coach who has been there and done that. You are being taught how to read the map, not just handed one. WORTH A READ VIEW MORE Sometimes, the effort of organisations to be inclusive can be well-intentioned while still lacking in terms of effectiveness. The writer says that it is found that banks situated in countries facing elevated climate risk demonstrate diminished levels of financial stability. SOCIETY VIEW MORE The writer hopes to see people of all ethnicities living and working happily together, mutually prospering, tolerating, respecting, and supporting each other. The writer suggests a more effective approach would be to incentivise event management companies' registration and tax filing. 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 ... CLIMATE WATCH The Jakarta PostIndonesia weather agency warns of extreme weather during Idul Fitri The NationInternational SOS urges business preparedness in Thailand Philippine Daily InquirerMore cyclones expected by end of 2024 due to La Niña: Philippine weather bureau expert The Jakarta PostFemale-led start-up aims to help decarbonize Indonesia’s future DawnSnowless winter, surprise rain, unusual cold wave: What’s up with Pakistan’s weather? 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