Asia News Network TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS Jakarta celebrates final anniversary as capital city EU boosts aid by €15 million for Myanmar’s internally displaced persons and refugees abroad Don’t expect drastic economic reforms at China’s delayed party conclave: Analysts International travel magazine names Bangkok best city in Asia-PacificMORE HEADLINES TOP NEWS Asian Americans poised to play pivotal role in election Saudi says 1,301 deaths during hajj, mostly unregistered pilgrims South Korea running out of red lines on Russia-North Korea cooperation Summer Davos in Dalian, China gets ready for the big day Vietnam, Russia reach consensus on future orientations of bilateral ties: Vietnamese FM President Marcos on sea dispute: Our drumbeat is peace Japan Cabinet approves 3 key economic plans for stability amid population decline, deflation Scammers using deep fake nude images to demand money from victims in SingaporeVIEW ALL CLIMATE WATCH The Korea HeraldSouth Korea is having its hottest June ever now: weather agency June 24, 2024 The Straits TimesCoral bleaching in S’pore’s shallow areas rises, scientists on alert for impacts from oil spill June 24, 2024 Dawn35 Pakistanis among 900 perished during Haj June 21, 2024 The Daily StarFloods keep worsening in Bangladesh’s Sylhet region June 21, 2024 Go Go MongoliaHigh-capacity pumps delivered to Mongolia to help with flood preparedness June 21, 2024 The Daily StarIndia reports over 40,000 suspected heat stroke cases over summer June 20, 2024 The Daily StarAir pollution caused most deaths in Bangladesh in 2021 June 20, 2024 The Korea HeraldSouth Korea hit by hottest June day on record June 20, 2024 DawnFrom fields to tables: How rising temperatures are altering the food we eat June 20, 2024 The Jakarta PostHundreds die of extreme heat on Muslim pilgrimage June 19, 2024 China DailySevere drought, heat wave grip China’s agricultural heartland June 19, 2024 The Daily StarFlood situation in Sylhet, Sunamganj worsens June 19, 2024 DawnClimate change improves growth of fruit trees, vegetables in Pakistan’s Chitral city June 19, 2024 DawnHaj pilgrimage ends amid deadly Saudi heat spike June 18, 2024 The Daily StarFlash flood, waterlogging dampen Eid joy in Sylhet June 18, 2024 China DailyTorrential rains cause heavy damage, at least 9 deaths in China June 18, 2024 VIEW ALL MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS The Korea HeraldIsraeli tanks push deeper into Rafah June 21, 2024 The Daily StarIsrael may have violated laws of war in Gaza, UN rights office says June 20, 2024 The Jakarta PostIndonesian Gaza peace force to deploy only on UN mandate: Foreign Ministry June 19, 2024 The StarMuslims in Asia mark Aidiladha with prayers for people in Gaza June 18, 2024 DawnPilgrims flock to Makkah for Haj under shadow of Gaza conflict June 13, 2024 The Jakarta PostIndonesia welcomes Gaza ceasefire resolution amid aid plans June 12, 2024 The Jakarta PostMuslim-majority allies urge world to up pressure on Israel June 11, 2024 The Jakarta PostIndonesia condemns Israeli bill labelling UNRWA terror group June 7, 2024 DawnWhat this US doctor saw in Gaza as Israel invaded Rafah June 6, 2024 The Jakarta PostPalestinians hope Indonesian support remains alive June 5, 2024 Borneo BulletinBrunei donates USD18,463 for Palestinian fund June 5, 2024 The Daily StarSolidarity with Palestine: Shahidul Alam returns honorary UK university doctorate June 4, 2024 The Japan News‘Nowhere in Gaza is safe’ for Palestinians in Rafah June 3, 2024 The Japan NewsHamas officials tell The Yomiuri Shimbun they reject talks with Israel May 31, 2024 China DailyPresidents Xi, El-Sisi call for easing Gaza tensions May 30, 2024 The Jakarta PostIndonesia appeals to European countries for two-state solution May 29, 2024 VIEW ALL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE The Straits TimesScammers using deep fake nude images to demand money from victims in Singapore June 24, 2024 China DailyAI scores high in China’s ‘gaokao’ language tests, low in math June 24, 2024 China DailyChina to enhance global AI cooperation June 21, 2024 China DailyHumans outperform AI in Alibaba math competition June 19, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerAI recruiter will help you find your dream school June 19, 2024 The NationAI and robotics boom creates big opportunities for young Thais June 19, 2024 The NationAI study reimagines Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok according to stereotypes June 18, 2024 The Jakarta PostIndonesia missing AI data centre opportunity despite having all it takes June 13, 2024 The Korea HeraldDoes Apple Intelligence have an edge over Galaxy AI? June 12, 2024 China DailyUniversities regulate use of AI in writing June 12, 2024 The Korea HeraldGame changer? K-pop industry leverages AI June 11, 2024 China DailyHong Kong to bolster industrial AI applications: Financial secretary June 10, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerCall centre AI and the Philippine BPO sector June 10, 2024 China DailyAI gives the visually challenged a chance to enjoy movies June 7, 2024 The Straits TimesSingapore, US deepen economic ties, launch AI talent grooming scheme June 6, 2024 The Straits TimesS’pore rolls out new toolkit to test gen AI safety, lays out plans to shape conversations June 5, 2024 VIEW ALL DAILY DIGEST VIEW ALL China advances toward reusable rocket with successful testJune 24, 2024The six-minute test was the most sophisticated VTVL experiment ever conducted by any Chinese reusable craft, verifying several crucial technologies for the scheduled maiden flight of a reusable rocket in 2025. At least 23 arrested after man lynched for alleged blasphemy in Swat’s Madyan: police ‘Why should Bali be sold cheaply?’: Officials mull higher tourist tax to deter misbehaving visitors Life with an urban monkey Big relief to AAP as Delhi court grants bail to Arvind Kejriwal in money laundering caseSPECIAL REPORTSVIEW ALL MORE HEADLINES Tokyo gubernatorial candidates’ first speeches reflect the many issues facing the capital ... Casualties feared in Dir clashes between Pakistan’s Frontier Corps, intruding Afghan militants: reports ... Tamil Nadu illicit liquor tragedy: Death toll rises to 34 ... THE ASIAN VIEW VIEW ALL DawnOPINIONExtremism gathering pace The Kathmandu PostSocietyEnhancing urban public spaces The Daily StarBig PictureWhat if we finally recognised women’s unpaid care work? ASEAN MATTERS The StarAsean and China unveil initiatives to enhance media collaboration and people-to-people exchanges June 24, 2024 China DailySino-ASEAN partnership vital for regional stability and prosperity June 20, 2024 The NationLow outlay on technology this year in major Asean economies: report June 14, 2024 The StarPrivate sector support vital when Malaysia takes Asean chair, says minister June 12, 2024 Viet Nam NewsVietnam among six Asean countries with good economic growth: Maybank June 12, 2024 Viet Nam NewsVietnam’s Deputy FM attends ASEAN+3, EAS, ARF Senior Officials’ Meetings in Laos June 11, 2024 The StarMalaysia to lead with Madani principles as Asean chair 2025, says PM Anwar June 10, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostAsean share pathway for AI development June 10, 2024 China DailyChina, ASEAN eye common development June 7, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines bats for Asean coast guard protocol amid South China Sea woes June 7, 2024 Viet Nam NewsVietnam hopes UN, ASEAN 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authorities’ WTO plan criticised by China June 14, 2024 China DailyChina rejects Taiwan’s ‘right of self-defence’ claim June 13, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerTaiwan steps up security after Chinese man enters illegally by boat June 12, 2024 China DailyChina firmly opposes US arms sales to Taiwan: defence spokesperson June 10, 2024 The Korea HeraldChina expresses ‘firm opposition’ against South Korea for remarks on Taiwan issue June 5, 2024 The Straits TimesTaiwanese fans call out local celebs for their pro-China statements, accuse them of ‘selling out’ June 4, 2024 The Japan NewsTaiwan says China drills more about intimidation, propaganda than starting war May 30, 2024 China DailyNational reunification ‘will surely be accomplished’: CCP’s Taiwan Affairs official May 29, 2024 The Daily StarChina ends military drills around Taiwan May 28, 2024 China DailyMainland, Taiwan experts hold dialogue in China’s Fujian province May 27, 2024 The Straits TimesMiscalculation risk in Taiwan Strait is 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DailyAgeing population to affect Asia-Pacific labour markets May 30, 2024 Vientiane TimesLaos, Australia: Putting renewable energy into action, sparking new connections May 28, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerPresident Marcos cites Philippines’ strategic spot in Indo-Pacific to gain opportunities May 24, 2024 The Straits TimesUltra-rich in Asia-Pacific seeking greater balance between bonds and equities: UBS report May 23, 2024 KuenselBhutanese turn to EU as Australia tightens visa rules May 21, 2024 The NationThailand-Australia centre of excellence to fight human trafficking May 20, 2024 The Japan NewsMaritime Self-Defence Force, Japan Coast Guard to assist Marshall Islands’ coast guard May 16, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostSuggestion of Australia laundering ‘unfounded, prejudiced’: Cambodia Financial Intelligence Unit May 15, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostAustralian NGO report speculates on laundering from Cambodia May 10, 2024 VIEW ALL ASIAN EDITORS CIRCLE VIEW ALL The StatesmanConflict/WarPushed 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Daily StarChicken, egg prices rise on supply shortage, higher production costs in Bangladesh June 6, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerCup noodles, instant coffee ‘in’ again as Filipinos deal with inflation June 5, 2024 The Daily StarNo end in sight: low-income families reel from stubborn inflation June 5, 2024 The Straits TimesA cheap daydream: Young Chinese buy up lottery scratch cards amid difficult job market June 4, 2024 The Daily StarEssentials now luxuries as poor Bangladeshis reel from price shock: Centre for Policy Dialogue June 3, 2024 China DailyWarm winter pushes down this year’s litchi output, leading to a price hike May 29, 2024 VIEW ALL SPORTS & GAMES The Straits TimesA chirpy pathbreaker in football boots: S’pore’s first woman to play in a European football league June 24, 2024 The Straits TimesAhead of Paris Olympics, China takes steps to curb unruly sports fans June 21, 2024 Viet Nam NewsVietnamese female futsal players get ready to take a shot at the first-ever World Cup 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