Asia News Network TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS PM Kishida seeks cooperation against disinformation during International Summit for Democracy Vo Thi Anh Xuan named as Vietnamese Acting President Int’l Labour Organization encourages restraint, dialogue to resolve Korea’s medical crisis Cambodian horror films tearing up regional screensMORE HEADLINES TOP NEWS The StatesmanDelhi Chief Minister moves Supreme Court against Enforcement Directorate arrest March 22, 2024 DawnPakistan President Zardari pleads presidential immunity in two NAB cases March 22, 2024 The NationAfrican Swine Fever found in gov’t raid in Thailand’s Nakhon Pathom factories March 22, 2024 The Jakarta PostPresident-elect Prabowo urges unity after resounding victory March 22, 2024 The Japan NewsChild pornography images slip past AI filters, Yomiuri probe reveals March 22, 2024 China DailyHong Kong rallies behind new ordinance March 22, 2024 The StarRed Sea fighting traps two oil ships in Houthi waters March 22, 2024 The Japan NewsGround Self-Defence Force resumes Osprey flights in Japan March 22, 2024 The Korea HeraldNorth Korea’s illicit cyber activities fund 40% of weapons program: UN report March 22, 2024 The StarMalaysia gov’t to decide on 2026 Commonwealth Games hosting offer tomorrow March 21, 2024 The Korea HeraldSouth Korea Ambassador to Australia returns home amid criticism over his appointment March 21, 2024 The NationThailand, UK announce upgrading of relations to strategic partnership March 21, 2024 The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s General Elections Commission confirms Prabowo’s landslide win March 21, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerTaiwan warns of ‘enormous’ Chinese bases near its South China Sea holding March 21, 2024 The Korea HeraldSeoul piles pressure on doctors by finalizing medical school plans March 21, 2024 Dawn2 soldiers and 8 terrorists killed in attack in Pakistan’s Gwadar Port Authority complex: ISPR March 21, 2024 VIEW ALL GAZA TENSIONS The Straits TimesUN Security Council to vote on US resolution on six-week Gaza ceasefire March 22, 2024 China DailyTruce remains elusive in Gaza as talks fall flat March 22, 2024 The Straits TimesSingapore expresses concern over impact of Israel’s planned assault on Rafah March 21, 2024 The Jakarta PostIsraeli military says it killed 90 gunmen at Gaza’s Al Shifa hospital March 21, 2024 The Straits TimesS’pore’s foreign minister meets Palestinian leaders, expresses deep concern about Gaza March 19, 2024 The Jakarta PostIndonesian hospital ship concludes humanitarian mission for Palestine March 19, 2024 The Straits TimesSingapore’s third tranche of aid for Gaza arrives in Jordan, RSAF airdrops to commence soon March 18, 2024 The Jakarta PostIn Gaza, there are no more ‘normal-sized babies’: UN official March 18, 2024 The Straits TimesSingapore delivers third tranche of aid to Gaza, RSAF to conduct airdrops March 15, 2024 The StarMalaysian minister urges public to keep an eye out for Israeli goods March 15, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerTwo remaining Filipino crewmen of MV True Confidence now back in Philippines March 14, 2024 Philippine Daily Inquirer11 Filipino seafarers back in Philippines, get P20,000 each March 14, 2024 The Straits TimesFirst Gaza aid ship leaves Cyprus as Palestinians teeter on the brink of famine March 13, 2024 The StarMalaysia and Germany call for lasting ceasefire in Gaza March 12, 2024 The Straits TimesRamadan brings no relief as Israel-Hamas war rages in Gaza March 12, 2024 The Straits TimesGaza talks mediators pushing to secure truce, says Israel March 11, 2024 VIEW ALL CLIMATE WATCH China DailyChina can help world find sustainability March 22, 2024 The Kathmandu PostRainfall offers respite to Nepalis grappling with fire incidents March 22, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerDolphin strandings alarm experts in Philippines’ Ilocos Region March 21, 2024 The StarHeatwave: Schools told to stay vigilant as hot weather persists March 21, 2024 DawnUN warns planet ‘on the brink’ after warmest decade on record March 20, 2024 The Korea HeraldKorea pledges 452 trillion won in climate finance until 2030 March 20, 2024 The Daily StarBangladesh breathed worst air last year according to World Air Quality Report March 20, 2024 The Jakarta PostThousands flee homes as massive flooding grips Central Java March 19, 2024 The StarMalaysia’s padi farmers losing half their income due to hot spell March 19, 2024 KuenselBhutan’s urgent battle against mounting environmental threats March 19, 2024 The Jakarta PostJava Sea, Natuna waters open for sea sand mining: Indonesian ministry March 19, 2024 China DailyNew study reveals Qinghai-Tibet plateau’s evapotranspiration changes March 18, 2024 The NationA new app enables Thai farmers to plan agricultural activities during a drought March 18, 2024 The Straits TimesTracking the vital signs of S’pore’s forests to coax the return of primary forest trees March 18, 2024 The Jakarta PostFlooding inundates Semarang’s Old Town, railway station March 15, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerEl Niño losses in West Visayas at P761 million; still no calamity declaration March 15, 2024 VIEW ALL DAILY DIGEST VIEW ALL Malaysia’s Women’s Ministry plans to develop e-filing system for sexual harassment victimsMarch 22, 2024While waiting for the system to be ready, victims will need to go to Putrajaya to make reports or complaints. 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DailyChina set to narrow AI gap with firm efforts March 12, 2024 China DailyHuawei, OpenAI show tech evolution is relentless March 12, 2024 The Korea HeraldLG to develop AI model to treat Alzheimer’s, cancer March 12, 2024 The Jakarta PostAI the new obsession for venture capital investing March 8, 2024 VIEW ALL THE ASIAN VIEW VIEW ALL The Daily StarPolicy MattersWhy the proposal to tax social events is ridiculous The Jakarta PostEntertainmentWhy Swift’s absence has left local fans and officials singing the blues China DailyOPINIONUS and China views on ‘democracy’ are different ASEAN MATTERS Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine education body on study tour to learn from Vietnam March 22, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostASEAN review notes digital literacy gap despite high access to internet March 22, 2024 The NationSoutheast Asia Rare Disease Summit advocates for patient empowerment and policy reform March 22, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostCambodia’s Foreign Ministry lauds 8 years of Mekong-Lancang Cooperation as ‘win-win’ March 21, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines, Cambodia vow cooperation against land mines March 20, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostCambodian People’s Party, Thailand’s ruling Pheu Thai set to enhance links March 19, 2024 The Straits TimesHigher fees for travellers flying out of Malaysian airports to Asean countries from June 1 March 15, 2024 Viet Nam NewsVietnamese, Lao parliaments step up cooperation March 12, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerVietnam adds voice, calls for restraint in Philippine-China sea row March 11, 2024 China DailyASEAN voices opposition to taking sides March 11, 2024 China DailyHong Kong business leader aims to lift ASEAN confidence in China’s economy March 11, 2024 The StarMalaysia is back in business, says PM Anwar at Melbourne summit March 8, 2024 The Straits TimesCloser Asean-Australia ties will preserve peace and stability in S-E Asia: S’pore PM March 7, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostCambodia’s defence minister warns against a divided ASEAN 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DailyChina condemns US lawmakers interference in Taiwan during visit February 23, 2024 The Straits TimesChina coast guard boarded Taiwan tourist boat near front-line islands, says Taipei February 21, 2024 China DailyA cross-Strait tale of heritage and flavor February 13, 2024 The Straits TimesTaiwan ally Guatemala mulling over commercial ties with China February 7, 2024 The Straits TimesBeijing-friendly Han Kuo-yu elected speaker of Taiwan’s legislature February 2, 2024 China DailyChina slams US ‘provocation’ in Taiwan Strait, pledges further drills January 26, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerChina ‘appreciates’ PH’s adherence to One China Policy January 25, 2024 China Daily‘Status quo’ Taiwan remarks draw rebuke January 24, 2024 VIEW ALL INDO-PACIFIC AND ASIA The Straits TimesNew Zealand raises South China Sea, Taiwan tensions with China during Foreign Minister’s visit March 19, 2024 The Straits Times‘Significant strides’ made on IPEF, on to implementation: US commerce chief Raimondo 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Korea, US, Japan concur on ‘stern’ response to NK-Russia arms deal February 23, 2024 The NationSouth Korea’s place in the Indo-Pacific and ASEAN February 19, 2024 The Japan NewsJapan’s Foreign Minister aims to strengthen diplomatic relations with Pacific Island nations February 14, 2024 The Korea HeraldWhite House touts trilateral cooperation with S. Korea, Japan as key feat in Indo-Pacific Strategy February 13, 2024 VIEW ALL ASIAN EDITORS CIRCLE VIEW ALL The Daily StarEditorialA mockery of education in indigenous languages The Daily StarEditorialBring child labourers back to school Philippine Daily InquirerArtsPhotoshop and the princess COMBATING INFLATION Philippine Daily Inquirer3.9% March inflation seen: Philippine central bank March 22, 2024 The StarIt’s nice to see a price drop March 22, 2024 The Daily StarWhy do high prices persist despite government steps? March 21, 2024 The Daily Star37.7 million suffered food insecurity in Bangladesh last year March 19, 2024 The StarReject traders who sell food at inflated prices: Malaysian minister March 15, 2024 The Korea HeraldAn apple a day fritters savings away? 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