Asia News NetworkTODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS North Korean troop deployment in Ukraine ignite fears it may learn modern-day warfare from Russia Trump’s choice of China hawks signals rough seas ahead for Sino-US tiesPresident Xi’s Latin America visit aims to fuel growth, solidify tiesPreschooler names 47 dialling codes in 60 secs, sets new Malaysia recordMORE HEADLINES TOP NEWSEndless stream of storms draining Philippine GDP, home incomes‘Monsoon brides’: Extreme weather fuels Pakistan child marriagesSri Lanka president expects ‘strong majority’ after snap pollsMalaysia protests new Philippines laws infringing on Sabah’s maritime boundariesIndonesian President Prabowo sees ‘no problem’ with joining OECD and BRICSThai PM Paetongtarn to showcase Thailand’s progress in several areas at APEC SummitSouth Korea’s National Assembly permits undercover probes of digital sex crimesJapan PM Ishiba has no health issues; sleeping during PM vote due to ‘cold medicine’VIEW ALL MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS The StatesmanIndian External Affairs Minister calls for Gaza ceasefire, says Saudi Arabia crucial for regional stability November 14, 2024 DawnLong queues at Gaza City bakery as famine looms November 14, 2024 The StarMalaysia PM Anwar’s resolute stance on Palestine inspires hope at Riyadh Summit November 13, 2024 The Straits TimesTaiwan closes Lebanon exploding pagers case, says no link to Taiwanese firms November 12, 2024 The Jakarta PostIn Riyadh, Indonesia renews support for Palestine November 12, 2024 DawnWhat are Trump’s views on Israel’s war on Gaza? November 11, 2024 The Daily StarIsrael PM confirms he okayed Lebanon pager attacks that killed 40 November 11, 2024 Borneo BulletinMalaysia, Brunei troops depart for peacekeeping mission in Lebanon November 8, 2024 The StarFour Malaysian peacekeepers injured in Israeli strike on Lebanon’s Sidon November 8, 2024 China DailyLebanon files new complaint against Israel at UN November 7, 2024 The Daily StarIsrael PM Netanyahu fires defence minister over ‘trust’ breakdown November 7, 2024 China DailyIran says response hinges on cease-fire November 6, 2024 The Daily StarMichigan Muslims shun Harris over Mideast turmoil November 6, 2024 The Kathmandu PostIsraeli strikes kill 10 people in Gaza, keep up pressure on north November 5, 2024 The StarMalaysia part of group working on UN draft resolution mulling removal of Israel’s membership November 4, 2024 The Daily StarBangladeshi killed in Beirut: Body can’t be brought home as flight ops suspended November 4, 2024VIEW ALL CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT Philippine Daily InquirerEndless stream of storms draining Philippine GDP, home incomes November 15, 2024 The Daily Star‘Monsoon brides’: Extreme weather fuels Pakistan child marriages November 15, 2024 DawnLahore’s dangerous smog: where disease and death stalk November 15, 2024 The Straits TimesHow will the centralised global carbon programme announced at COP29 affect Singapore? November 15, 2024 The StatesmanDelhi’s worsening air quality prompts officials to ban construction, demolition November 15, 2024 KuenselBhutan led G-ZERO coalition launch at COP29 to champion carbon neutrality November 14, 2024 Asia News NetworkThe dawn of G-ZERO: A story of unity in nature’s defence November 14, 2024 The Jakarta PostDomestic, international flights cancelled over Indonesia’s Mt. Lewotobi ash cloud November 14, 2024 The NationFine dust exceeds safety standard in 56 areas of Bangkok November 14, 2024 The Straits TimesSingapore pledges up to US$500 million to finance climate action in Asia November 13, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerUsagi now a severe tropical storm, to intensify within 3 days as it approaches the Philippines November 13, 2024 DawnAs the world melts around them, climate refugees in Pakistan’s Hunza pin hopes on COP29 November 13, 2024 The Jakarta PostIndonesian government to build 1,100 new houses for those displaced by Lewotobi eruption November 13, 2024 The Daily StarChief Adviser Yunus asks Bangladesh to make extra efforts in COP29 November 12, 2024 The Jakarta PostIndonesia’s Mount Lewotobi exclusion zone widened November 12, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostDolphin birth rate in Mekong River hits record high November 12, 2024VIEW ALL HEALTH The NationThais urged to change habits as diabetes cases cross 6.5 million November 15, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostFree condoms, HIV testing for public during Phnom Penh Water Festival November 15, 2024 The Straits Times6,000 online vape listings removed in first nine months of 2024, says Singapore Ministry of Health November 15, 2024 Viet Nam NewsDrug use among men having sex with men increases risk of HIV infection in Vietnam November 14, 2024 The Straits TimesMore teens in Singapore getting hooked on digital devices and seeking help November 14, 2024 The Japan NewsJapan proposes new restrictions on over-the-counter drugs to prevent possible abuse November 13, 2024 The StarHealthcare subsidy rationalisation being studied, says Malaysian Health Minister November 13, 2024 The Kathmandu PostClimate change drives dengue as mosquitoes climb to new altitudes November 13, 2024 The Korea HeraldKorean study finds ‘obese’ BMI may actually be healthiest November 13, 2024 The Straits TimesSingapore to recognise medical grads from 9 more foreign universities November 12, 2024 Viet Nam NewsVietnam’s Minister of Health responds to legislators’ concerns about e-cigarettes, heated tobacco November 12, 2024 The Jakarta PostASEAN, Canada work together for health security November 12, 2024 DawnOver 11m children under 5 in peril as they breathe toxic air in Pakistan’s Punjab, UNICEF warns November 12, 2024 The StarFlu season sees rising cases in Malaysia November 11, 2024 The Straits TimesSting operations, whistle-blowers and detailed menus: China doubles down on food safety November 11, 2024 The Korea HeraldOnly one-third of young diabetic South Koreans receiving treatment: data November 11, 2024VIEW ALL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE The Korea HeraldWill Samsung team up with foundry rival TSMC? November 15, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerStudy finds only 22% of Philippine enterprises ready for AI November 14, 2024 China DailyTech products, AI services drive China’s Singles Day sales November 13, 2024 The Korea HeraldAI and keeping humans in the loop November 12, 2024 China DailyChina’s humanoid robot industry records robust profits November 8, 2024 Borneo BulletinMeeting hosted by Brunei delves into AI’s role in enhancing religious services November 7, 2024 The Japan NewsJapan Patent Office mulls revising laws to cope with digital tech, AI November 6, 2024 The Korea HeraldTechCamp Korea 2024 promotes safe, ethical AI use November 5, 2024 The Japan NewsOsaka-Kansai Expo: Robot avatars to be operated by online visitors November 4, 2024 DawnPakistan PM Shehbaz goes all in on AI at Riyadh investment conference October 30, 2024 China DailyIn China, AI creates more jobs but with higher entry threshold October 29, 2024 The Jakarta PostWhen art and bots collide October 29, 2024 KuenselRising AI threats: Bhutan’s GovTech promotes responsible use and regulation October 29, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostFrom audio to audiovisual: Cambodian author uses AI for innovative storytelling October 28, 2024 The Jakarta PostInvestors eye Indonesia for AI amid low energy costs, favourable policies October 25, 2024 The Straits TimesRobots that paint, plaster walls to be rolled out at half of Singapore’s BTO construction sites October 24, 2024VIEW ALL DAILY DIGESTVIEW ALL Spanish model detained in Ho Chi Minh on drug-related chargesNovember 15, 2024The model, known in Vietnam as Nguyen Thi An, has resided in the country since her childhood and is fluent in English, Vietnamese, and Spanish.Former Thai PM Thaksin rallies Udon Thani voters with promise of 10,000-baht handoutChinese pangolin captured in rare imagesTourist killed after boardwalk breaks at Taiwan’s popular attraction AlishanWhy South Korean President Yoon golfing is so controversialSPECIAL REPORTSVIEW ALL MORE 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non-appropriation of outer space November 4, 2024 The NationThailand tops demand for gold in ASEAN for 2nd successive quarter November 1, 2024 Vientiane TimesASEAN ministers highlight creative economy, cultural unity at recent meeting October 30, 2024 Tan Tam MeiASEAN needs a ‘reboot’ to tackle ongoing challenges, say regional leaders October 29, 2024 Vientiane TimesASEAN marks progress towards sustainable capital markets October 25, 2024 Viet Nam NewsASEAN crucial for implementation of international law, UNCLOS in East Sea, say scholars October 25, 2024 The Straits TimesASEAN power grid could create new jobs, bring investments to energy sector: Study October 24, 2024 Viet Nam NewsASEAN pledges to work with countries towards a nuclear weapon-free world October 24, 2024 The Korea Herald‘Restrictive immigration may dampen Southeast Asian interest in Korea,’ says ASEAN-Korea Center head October 23, 2024 Vientiane TimesLaos hails ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly chairmanship, resolutions 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from US October 29, 2024 China DailyChina blasts US $1.99 billion arms sale to Taiwan, warns of heightened risk October 28, 2024 The Straits TimesTaiwan president to visit frontline islands with China for battle anniversary October 25, 2024 China DailyFirst cross-strait youth volleyball friendship match held in Xiamen October 24, 2024 The Straits TimesPreparing for Chinese blockade, Taiwan reveals wartime food plans, enough rice for months October 23, 2024 The Straits TimesChina to carry out live firing operation in Taiwan Strait October 22, 2024 The Korea HeraldTaiwanese Mission chief stresses AI strategy on National Day October 16, 2024 China DailyChina’s army conducts ‘Joint Sword-2024B’ drills surrounding Taiwan October 14, 2024VIEW ALL INDO-PACIFIC AND ASIA The Straits TimesNew camp for Singapore soldiers on Exercise Wallaby in Australia now operational November 15, 2024 China DailyAll eyes on China at APEC event November 14, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostCambodia poised to boost trade, 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