TOP NEWS TikTok attacked for China ties as US lawmakers push for ban China firm wins Solomon Islands port project as Australia watches on Xi and Putin agree to advance their strategic partnership, as Kishida makes surprise trip to UkraineMORE HEADLINES INDO-PACIFIC, AUKUS AND ASIA The Jakarta PostPNG minister’s visit a sign of Pacific’s growing importance The Japan NewsJapan and Cook Islands Agree to Strengthen Cooperation in Meeting The Jakarta PostNuclearising the Indo-Pacific The Japan NewsKishida to Expand ODA in Move Toward Free and Open Indo-Pacific Philippine Daily InquirerAustralia gives Philippine military chief heads up on nuclear submarine deal China DailyAUKUS nuclear submarine ‘cooperation’ reckless acceleration on a dangerous road: China Daily editorial The Jakarta PostRussia says West readying for ‘years of confrontation’ in Asia The Jakarta PostAustralia, US, Britain leaders to meet, submarine deal expected DawnCanada launches new Indo-Pacific strategy, focus on ‘disruptive’ China The Straits TimesBritish warship deployed to Indo-Pacific region docks in Singapore The Jakarta PostWar In Ukraine will not fray Indo-Pacific strategy The Jakarta PostUkraine: Out of a tiger’s mouth into a crocodile’s mouth The Korea HeraldN. Korea slams AUKUS as US ‘tool for war’ threatening world security The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s strategic defence concept in Indo-Pacific region The StarPM expresses Malaysia’s concern over Aukus at the East Asia summit China DailyAUKUS spurs arms race, puts to test Aussie pledge of nuclear non-proliferation RUSSIA-UKRAINE CONFLICT The StatesmanVideo claiming Putin is using body doubles goes viral on Russian social media Philippine Daily InquirerRussia hits Ukraine with missiles, drones as ‘dear friend’ Xi departs China DailyChinese President Xi Jinping meets Putin in Moscow Philippine Daily InquirerOn eve of Xi visit, Putin welcomes Chinese role in Ukraine crisis China DailyBeijing calls for dialogue on Ukraine crisis Viet Nam NewsVietnam becomes Norway’s largest seafood consumer in Southeast Asia The Korea HeraldIn Seoul, Ukrainians and Russians protest against war The Straits TimesUN demands Russia withdraw from Ukraine The Straits TimesWhat to watch out for in Xi Jinping’s Ukraine war ‘peace plan’ The Japan NewsJapan to provide 5.5 billion in fresh aid to Ukraine The Japan NewsJapan to provide 5.5 billion in fresh aid to Ukraine The Straits TimesUkraine crisis could get worse before it gets better: S’pore foreign minister The Straits TimesA year on, the West will soon face its biggest tests in the Ukraine war China DailyUkraine conflict must not continue any longer: Wang Yi The Korea Herald‘No ceasefire without Russian withdrawal,’ says Ukrainian regional leader The Korea HeraldSouth Korea’s dilemma over sending arms to Ukraine SOUTH EAST ASIA VIEW MORE The President said the Philippines and the United States would announce the four new sites soon and mentioned that the additional Edca locations would also “defend our eastern coast.” Big Picture, BUSINESS, GEOPOLITICS, Home Page, SOUTH EAST ASIA, SOUTH EAST ASIA RIGHT, Top News, Top Row, Trade Business integration takes centre stage at Asean under Indonesian leadership ... GEOPOLITICS, SOUTH EAST ASIA, SOUTH EAST ASIA RIGHT Jokowi congratulates China’s Xi on third term as president ... Asean Matters, GEOPOLITICS, SOUTH EAST ASIA, SOUTH EAST ASIA RIGHT, Top News Asean ‘unprepared’ for open conflict in Indo-Pacific: Experts ... EAST ASIA VIEW MORE Shu Jueting, a spokeswoman of the ministry, described as wrong the US decision that is likely based on TikTok's foreign ownership, rather than its products and services. Ji Seong-ho was the only South Korean lawmaker to participate in the program for legislators held virtually in 2021. SOUTH ASIA VIEW MORE Both countries have longstanding territorial disputes with China, and are wary of its growing influence and aggression in East Asia. The State Minister for Water Resources said the Joint River Commission has already prepared a letter to be sent to India soon. SPECIAL REPORTSVIEW ALL MORE HEADLINES HK young people encouraged to learn gist of two sessions ... Japan gubernatorial campaigns kick off ... HK courts Michelle Yeoh to help promote city ... Almost 9K tourists see equinox sunrise at Angkor Wat ... Malaysia’s opposition bloc rejects Mahathir’s former party’s membership application ... ASEAN MATTERS China DailyHK, Yunnan to boost links between mainland and ASEAN The Straits TimesUS keen to sync with Asean on worsening crisis in Myanmar The Phnom Penh PostSiem Reap-Yunnan ties set to grow China DailyChina, Asean countries ‘agree on marine cooperation projects’ The Jakarta PostAsean ‘unprepared’ for open conflict in Indo-Pacific: Experts China DailyCambodia: China is biggest economic, trade partner in Asia The Phnom Penh Post“PM Hun Sen calls for closer S’pore defence ties “ The Straits TimesSouthern Thailand peace talks inch forward with renewed Malaysian effort The Phnom Penh PostCambodia, China to resume ‘Golden Dragon’ military exercises in March The StarChina values South China Sea code and Asean’s role, Beijing tells Singapore The Jakarta PostTimor Leste’s entry into ASEAN could help freedoms: Analysts The Phnom Penh PostCambodia, China mull ‘Industrial and Technological Corridor’ in Preah Sihanouk The Phnom Penh PostCambodia’s foreign minister heads to Jakarta for ASEAN meets China DailyRCEP boosts trade growth amid gloomy global outlook The Jakarta PostQuiet ingenuity needed to move needle on COC talks: Experts The NationCambodia to push for establishment of RCEP Secretariat in Siem Reap BEYOND ASIA VIEW MORE Regarding the natural gas pipeline project, Putin said there was no specific reference to the agreements released by the Chinese side. GEOPOLITICS, Russia-Ukraine conflict Beijing calls for dialogue on Ukraine crisis ... Beyond Asia Main, GEOPOLITICS, GEOPOLITICS Cambodian PM urges end to ‘baseless’ int’l Ream base accusations ... GEOPOLITICS, GEOPOLITICS, Trade Malaysia keen to learn flood management from Netherlands: PM Ismail Sabri ... DEFENCE & SECURITY VIEW MORE "USS Milius entered our territorial waters near the Xisha Islands in the South China Sea on Wednesday without authorisation, a spokesman said. For decades, one of the major obstacles to developing nuclear energy in Australia has been that regions across the country have been opposed to housing the reactors or the waste. MORE HEADLINES Japan marks 28th anniversary of deadly sarin attack ... Seoul to build a second concert hall ... Fear of Malay Proclamation gathering is like being afraid of shadows, says Dr M ... Singapore first country in Asia to get new pneumococcal vaccine ... Japan, Britain, Italy vow cooperation on new fighter jet ... 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CROSS-STRAIT TENSIONS The Straits TimesHonduras demanded $3.3b in Taiwan aid before China announcement: Source The Straits TimesTaiwan President Tsai Ing-wen to visit US, but no word on meeting with House Speaker The Straits TimesFormer Taiwan president open to meeting leaders on landmark China trip China DailyChinese mainland welcomes former Taiwan leader’s visit The Straits TimesFormer Taiwan president Ma Ying-jeou to visit China in landmark trip The Straits TimesTSMC founder says he supports US move to slow China’s chip development China DailyXi stresses advancing ‘one country, two systems,’ national reunification The Straits TimesTaiwan unveils portable attack drone as tensions with China rise The Straits TimesTaiwan says submarine programme going to plan despite difficulties The Japan NewsTaiwan fears isolation if undersea cables to main island cut The Straits TimesOf omissions, accidental or otherwise: Parsing the Premier’s references to China’s Taiwan policy The Straits TimesChinese delegation gets ‘warm reception’ in rare visit to Taipei China DailyKMT leader’s visit helps improve Taiwan residents’ livelihood The Yomiuri ShimbunJapan’s westernmost island Yonaguni and Taiwan dream of renewed bonds China DailyCooperation key to bringing benefits across Straits The Japan NewsUS approves potential sale of anti-tank systems to Taiwan for $180 million TRADE VIEW MORE Under the agreement, Bhutan would be able to use Bangladesh's land, waterways, railways, and airways to move goods. Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn expressed his delight at the flourishing bilateral relations in all aspects. MORE HEADLINES Hunt for missing radioactive Caesium intensifies in Thailand as health worries grow ... Korean broadcaster accused of misogyny after editing Yeoh’s Oscar speech ... Hong Kong international dragon boat races to resume in June ... WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM 2023 The Straits Times‘Very clear’ cryptocurrencies have to be regulated to guard against money laundering: S’pore senior minister The Korea HeraldSouth Korea’s Yoon stresses solidarity, reaffirms nuclear power drive at Davos The Straits TimesHow Singapore is tackling the challenge of an ageing population The Straits TimesDavos 2023: Climate change litigation set to grow, says WEF panel Philippine Daily InquirerMarcos Jr. presents strength of Philippine economy at WEF meet in Davos The Straits TimesDavos panellists call for cooperation among countries to stave off cyber threats Philippine Daily InquirerWorld Economic Forum projection: Debt, inflation biggest threats to Philippines The Korea HeraldGlobalization under siege, but Davos can bring opportunities for Korea Philippine Daily InquirerAt WEF, Marcos vows to address slow internet, boost cybersecurity Asia News Network2022 was a big year for AI development. In 2023, we must decide how best to use it The Straits TimesDavos 2023: China’s growth will return to normal trend this year, says Vice-Premier Liu He The Straits TimesEU must seek to de-risk rather than decouple from China, says von der Leyen The Straits TimesDavos 2023: Scholz pressed by EU partners over tanks for Ukraine The Korea HeraldSouth Korean president Yoon heads to Davos after business-focused summit in UAE The Straits TimesDavos 2023: The World Economic Forum explained Asia News NetworkHow misinformation derails free speech CHINA’S CPC CONGRESS The Yomiuri ShimbunFormer Chinese President Hu’s sudden exit from party congress continues to raise speculation The Japan NewsXinhua publishes article on CCP leadership selection process The Straits TimesThe 7 men who will rule China China DailyUpholding key principles of congress urged The Japan NewsPresident Xi says China’s economy has high resilience, room for maneuver China DailySouth Asian leaders hail China’s role The Japan NewsPresident Xi appoints associates to top ranks, eliminates nearly all non-loyalists The Jakarta PostChina’s new chapter, world’s new opportunity China DailyCPC: Resolving Taiwan question highlighted in report The Korea HeraldPresident Xi says China, North Korea should further cooperate amid complex security dynamics GLOBAL WARMING The Straits Times11 million families in Philippines facing water crisis China DailyExtremely hot: HKO to introduce new warning as climate warms The StatesmanIndia’s PM to gift solar energy project to his parliamentary constituency tomorrow The Jakarta PostNew research shows true danger of waste burning in the greater Jakarta area The Jakarta PostWhy we need healthy forests for healthy people: FAO Director The Jakarta PostTrash trawler launched to clear waters off Bali The StatesmanBottled water industry can undermine progress towards safe water for all: United Nations The Japan NewsPlastic Entering Oceans Could Nearly Triple by 2040 The Straits TimesSleepless in Singapore? Even nights are getting hotter, according to temperature data DawnLahore most polluted city, Chad worst among countries in 2022: Survey The Phnom Penh PostCambodia implements national cooling action plan Philippine Daily InquirerWorry about severe weather events highest in Philippines Philippine Daily InquirerMindoro oil spill victims reach 19,000 The Jakarta PostAuthorities advise caution over possibility of more Merapi eruptions The NationAir pollution has made over 1.3 million Thais sick this year The Phnom Penh PostAngkor Archaeological Park chosen for climate change project on preserving historic legacies GO DEEPER WITH ANN Coming Soon ANN Newsletter Sign up here Follow us: