Asia News Network

December 31, 2025
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 (Page 81)

National affairs

1-1.jpg
  • Around Asia
  • Home Page
  • + 4 more
    • National Affair Main
    • NATIONAL AFFAIRS
    • TOP NEWS
    • Top Row

‘Appropriate time to step down’: Japan PM Ishiba resigns after electoral blows for ruling LDP

Despite public support and policy achievements like low-income support, PM Ishiba's minority government faced LDP discontent, triggering a potential leadership challenge.

  • Published: September 8, 20259:00 am
  • Author Walter Sim
thumb-11.jpg
  • Around Asia
  • BUSINESS
  • + 8 more
    • Corporate Buzz
    • Corporate Buzz Test
    • Home Page
    • National Affair Right
    • NATIONAL AFFAIRS
    • Top News
    • TOP NEWS
    • Top Row

Nepal’s social media restrictions raise concerns over digital freedom and investment climate

Experts warn government action could tarnish international image, disrupt relations with global tech giants and affect economy.

  • Published: September 8, 20258:50 am
  • Author Sajana Baral
AFP__20250907__73MV8ZY__v1__MidRes__ThailandPoliticsGovernment.jpg
  • Around Asia
  • Home Page
  • + 5 more
    • National Affair Right
    • NATIONAL AFFAIRS
    • Thailand
    • TOP NEWS
    • TOP NEWS

Anutin formally appointed Thailand’s 32nd prime minister in royal command ceremony

During the ceremony, Anutin delivered words of gratitude before a portrait of His Majesty King Rama X, expressing profound appreciation for the royal benevolence.

  • Published: September 8, 20258:35 am
  • Author The Nation
AFP__20250904__73E47EA__v1__MidRes__IndonesiaUnrest.jpg
  • Around Asia
  • Home Page
  • + 5 more
    • INDONESIA
    • National Affair Right
    • NATIONAL AFFAIRS
    • TOP NEWS
    • TOP NEWS

Online crackdown haunts Indonesia protests

Rights groups condemned the arrests against people who posted on social media about the protests and riots, which were feared of opening the door for more prosecutions against…

  • Published: September 8, 20258:15 am
  • Author Radhiyya Indra
AFP__20240916__36G23B6__v1__MidRes__IndiaKashmirVotePakistan.jpg
  • Around Asia
  • GEOPOLITICS
  • + 6 more
    • Home Page
    • India
    • South Asia
    • TOP NEWS
    • Top News
    • TOP NEWS

India’s new immigration law may trigger minority exodus from Bangladesh: human rights group

The law, which came into force on September 1, 2025, grants exemptions to minorities from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan who took refuge in India by December 31, 2024,…

  • Published: September 8, 20258:10 am
  • Author The Daily Star
Marcos-umbongsapanguloph-12August2025-768x432-1.jpg
  • Around Asia
  • Home Page
  • + 4 more
    • NATIONAL AFFAIRS
    • SOCIETY
    • TOP NEWS
    • TOP NEWS

Philippines’ newly launched website for reporting complaints on flood control projects gets over 12,000 complaints

From corruption-riddled flood control projects, the public is now also reporting to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. poorly constructed roads and other subpar projects…

  • Published: September 8, 20258:00 am
  • Author Dexter Cabalza
AFP__20230819__33RF3XN__v1__MidRes__PhilippinesEconomyAviation.jpg
  • CROSS-STRAITS RELATIONS
  • EAST ASIA
  • + 5 more
    • EAST ASIA - RIGHT
    • GEOPOLITICS
    • Home Page
    • TOP NEWS
    • Top News

Beijing warns Manila of ‘all consequences’

By allowing a Taiwanese official's visit, the Philippines provided a platform for "Taiwan independence separatists" to engage in anti-China activities, a Foreign Ministry…

  • Published: September 8, 20257:58 am
  • Author Wang Qingyun
AFP__20250122__36VB2EL__v1__MidRes__SingaporeEconomyLifestyle.jpg
  • Around Asia
  • BUSINESS
  • + 7 more
    • Corporate Buzz
    • Corporate Buzz Test
    • Home Page
    • SOCIETY
    • Top News
    • TOP NEWS
    • TOP NEWS

Some Singapore telcos share location, SIM data to fight online scams; others cite privacy concerns

Singtel said that its SingVerify service is a form of machine-to-machine communication. The content is not viewable by humans.

  • Published: September 8, 20257:57 am
  • Author Joyce Lee
E1AF4757-C737-415F-8E30-9A7CC7307819.jpeg.avif
  • Entertainment & the arts
  • Lifestyle
  • + 1 more
    • Today Highlights

Fil-Am social media personality Bretman Rock criticises Philippine nepo babies’ ‘lavish lifestyle, ugly fashion choices’

Through his Instagram Stories, Bretman gave his two cents on the public scrutiny over children of politicians and private contractors involved in the allegedly anomalous flood…

  • Published: September 5, 202512:53 pm
  • Author Anne Pasajol
2025-09-05_114624.jpg
  • Around Asia
  • NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Cost of living, jobs, Singapore’s future set to be on agenda when Parliament opens on Sept 5: Experts

MPs will debate the President's Address, potentially covering inequality, international issues, and government performance.

  • Published: September 5, 202512:47 pm
  • Author Ng Wei Kai

Posts pagination

Previous page Page 1 … Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 … Page 297 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