Asia News Network

January 12, 2026
We are closed Dec 31 and Jan 1, and we'll be back on Friday, Jan 2. Happy New Year!

MenuMenu

  • Home
  • Around Asia
    • Afghanistan
    • Bangladesh
    • Bhutan
    • Brunei
    • Cambodia
    • Chinese Mainland
    • Taiwan
    • Hong Kong
    • India
    • Indonesia
    • Laos
    • Japan
    • Malaysia
    • Mongolia
    • Myanmar
    • Nepal
    • Pakistan
    • Philippines
    • South Korea
    • North Korea
    • Singapore
    • Sri Lanka
    • Thailand
    • Vietnam
  • Geopolitics
  • In–Depth
    • Inside Pacific Islands
    • Celebrating the K-wave
    • The meteoric rise of Chatbots,
      and the lurking risks
  • Business
    • Technology
    • Economic Affairs
    • Corporate Buzz
    • Big Picture
    • Policy matters
    • Agriculture
    • Transportation
    • Energy
    • Markets
    • Gaming
  • Opinion
  • Lifestyle
    • Sport & Games
    • Work & Life
    • Social Media
    • Culture
    • Entertainment & Arts
    • Asian Flavours
    • Books
    • Travel & Tourism
    • Nature
  • About us
  1. Home
  2. Posts tagged: National affairs

National affairs

AFP__20251005__77QK8C2__v1__MidRes__IndonesiaMilitaryAnniversary.jpg
  • Home Page
  • National affairs Opinion
  • + 2 more
    • OPINION
    • The Asian View

Amid disasters, worsening geopolitics, Indonesia’s ‘theatre state’ could reach its limit

There are democratic practices that are deployed to bind a nation together, whereas in an authoritarian society, rituals and theater are imposed upon the masses to instill fear…

  • Published: January 12, 202610:25 am
  • Author M. Taufiqurrahman
AFP__20260109__924F7ZT__v2__MidRes__TopshotSkoreaPoliticsTrialCoup.jpg
  • Around Asia
  • Home Page
  • + 2 more
    • More headlines
    • NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Why South Korean ex-president Yoon’s sentencing request was postponed — and what it means for the ruling

Court delays sentencing request to Tuesday, but experts say ruling schedule will remain unchanged.

  • Published: January 12, 20269:57 am
  • Author Lee Seung-ku
AFP__20260111__92BC9PQ__v1__MidRes__ThailandUnrest.jpg
  • Around Asia
  • Crime
  • + 4 more
    • Home Page
    • Thailand
    • TOP NEWS
    • TOP NEWS

Thai PM Anutin says 11 deep south blasts aimed to disrupt local polls, not terrorism

The incidents occurred in Narathiwat, Yala, and Pattani, and resulted in no fatalities.

  • Published: January 12, 20268:51 am
  • Author The Nation
3715672.webp
  • Around Asia
  • Home Page
  • + 3 more
    • NATIONAL AFFAIRS
    • TOP NEWS
    • TOP NEWS

Malaysia’s Defence Ministry to focus on modernisation, readiness in 2026: minister

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the ministry has been allocated RM21.74bil under Budget 2026, a 2.92% increase compared with 2025.

  • Published: January 12, 20268:38 am
  • Author Farik Zolkepli
3711793.webp
  • Around Asia
  • Malaysian Elections
  • + 1 more
    • NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Transparency in Malaysia’s upcoming passport refresh is just as vital as security

From a consumer standpoint, Malaysian Digital Economy Consumers Association honorary secretary Muhammad Sha’ani Abdullah welcomed the passport refresh but highlighted the…

  • Published: January 9, 202612:11 pm
  • Author Allison Lai
AFP__20250917__74UF6BC__v1__MidRes__IndiaWeatherLifestyle.jpg
  • Around Asia
  • India
  • + 1 more
    • SOCIETY

Indian government launches digital portal to strengthen partnerships for women & child development

The portal streamlines and unifies voluntary and institutional contributions across key thematic areas including nutrition, health, Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE),…

  • Published: January 9, 202612:05 pm
  • Author The Statesman
P1in.gif
  • Around Asia
  • Home Page
  • + 3 more
    • More headlines
    • National Affair Right
    • NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Laos’ 12th National Party Congress elects Party Central Committee members

Delegates from central and local levels, including 123 women, represented a total of 421,865 Party members nationwide.

  • Published: January 9, 202612:03 pm
  • Author Vientiane Times
AFP__20251203__86X47T3__v1__MidRes__SkoreaPoliticsUnrest.jpg
  • Around Asia
  • Home Page
  • + 4 more
    • National Affair Right
    • NATIONAL AFFAIRS
    • TOP NEWS
    • TOP NEWS

Death or life sentence? South Korea awaits prosecution’s recommendation for ex-president Yoon in insurrection trial

The final hearing is underway in the trial examining whether former president Yoon Suk-yeol's Dec. 2024 martial law declaration constituted insurrection.

  • Published: January 9, 202611:55 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
AFP__20241210__36PZ4EE__v1__MidRes__IndonesiaGenderViolenceRights.jpg
  • Asian Editors Circle
  • Home Page
  • + 2 more
    • National affairs Opinion
    • OPINION

New criticism, old terror: The Jakarta Post

Indonesians are again reminded that the space for government critics to express their opinions is shrinking, with a series of terror and intimidation.

  • Published: January 9, 202611:46 am
  • Author The Jakarta Post
as.jpg
  • Home Page
  • National Affair Opinion Main
  • + 4 more
    • National affairs Opinion
    • OPINION
    • The Asian View
    • Top News

Bangladesh is facing the most vital election ever

The writer asks: "As the election nears, we feel there is much to learn from the past. Why, after five decades, is our democracy still so weak? What were our past mistakes? Did we…

  • Published: January 9, 202611:33 am
  • Author Mahfuz Anam

Posts pagination

Page 1 Page 2 … Page 303 Next page

SPECIAL REPORTS

Double-click to read

Sign up ANN Newsletter

Follow Us

Copyright © 2018 - 2024 Asia News Network. All rights reserved.
scroll to top