MenuMenu

Asia News Network

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS

MORE HEADLINES    

TOP NEWS

VIEW ALL    

MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS

Dawn

Pakistan PM to visit Iran, Turkiye to attend funeral of assassinated Iranian supreme leader

The Daily Star

Vulnerable economies get little relief from Hormuz reopening, says UN report

The Jakarta Post

Gulf turmoil hurting Pakistan’s economic outlook

Philippine Daily Inquirer

40 Filipino sailors unhurt in Hormuz strait attacks

Dawn

Pakistan PM to visit Iran, Turkiye as part of mediation to end Middle East war: sources

The Korea Herald

Seoul optimistic most South Korean vessels will clear Hormuz within days

The Straits Times

US promises to protect Gulf states’ interests in Iran talks

The Jakarta Post

Tankers of Indonesia’s state-owned energy company still stuck in the Strait of Hormuz

Dawn

Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz, Qatari emir express satisfaction at ‘positive progress’ of US-Iran talks

Dawn

Pakistan deputy PM Dar says US-Iran talks in Switzerland could have happened earlier

The Korea Herald

2 South Korean-linked vessels clear Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal

The Statesman

Three Indian oil tankers with over 860,000 MT cargo and 94 crew members cross Hormuz safely

Dawn

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt stress importance of swift conclusion to US-Iran talks

Dawn

Middle East conflict fails to deter Pakistan’s Gulf job exodus

The Straits Times

India-US ties strained after Strait of Hormuz attack kills 3 Indian sailors

Dawn

US official unveils 14-point Iran agreement to halt conflict and reopen Strait of Hormuz

VIEW ALL    

CRIME WATCH

The Star

Malaysian 1MDB fugitive financier, Jho Low, to allegedly receive presidential pardon from Trump

The Jakarta Post

Alleged bullying death of 16-year-old renews fears of school violence in Indonesia

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine police seeks global help in tracking ‘764’ online extremist group

Vientiane Times

Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam step up fight against cross-border crime

The Star

Malaysian parliament passes Bill to prosecute complex cyber threats better

The Nation

Thai narcotics official says heroin hidden in two of 12 bags in airline crew case

The Straits Times

Philippine school shooting shines light on global online extremist network targeting children

The Straits Times

Singaporean tycoon sentenced in Bangladesh for financial crime; lawyers say he faced no charge

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia former education minister gets 10 years in prison in Chromebook corruption case

The Daily Star

Hospital staff follow cries, find newborn girl beside dumpster in Bangladesh

The Kathmandu Post

Nepali burn violence survivors push for legal reform beyond acid attacks

Philippine Daily Inquirer

10 foreigners nabbed in Philippines’ Siargao for overstaying, other violations

The Star

Two Malaysians injured in southern Thailand bomb blast

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine senator to push social media curbs for minors

Kuensel

Trust declines in Bhutan despite low instances of bribery

The Korea Herald

South Korea’s ‘salt farm slavery’ cases return amid trade concerns

VIEW ALL    

CAMBODIA-THAILAND BORDER ROW

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia files complaint with Philippines over unauthorised AOT tour of Khnar Temple

The Phnom Penh Post

Phnom Penh Water Festival suspended; government focus on border crisis, displaced civilians

The Phnom Penh Post

Thais must join boundary commissions; only legitimate way to plot markers: Cambodia official

The Phnom Penh Post

‘Only when we are strong can we protect our territory and peace’: Cambodian senate president

The Nation

Thailand-Cambodia border fence in Chanthaburi 45% intact, markers complete

The Nation

Thailand-Cambodia sea dispute enters crucial UNCLOS phase

The Phnom Penh Post

Vietnam backs ceasefire, peaceful solution to Cambodia-Thailand border issue

The Nation

Thailand rejects Cambodia’s border claims, urges joint fact-finding to avoid escalation

The Phnom Penh Post

Despite prolonged Thai delays, Cambodia renews calls for border survey teams

The Phnom Penh Post

Despite Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire, home still out of reach for more than 28k Cambodians

The Nation

Thailand monitors Cambodia’s Chinese tanks as NSC says border tension remains manageable

The Phnom Penh Post

UNCLOS can rebuild Cambodia-Thailand trust, pave way for lasting peace, says Manet

The Phnom Penh Post

UNCLOS underway; Cambodia lodges formal request for maritime reconciliation with Thailand

The Phnom Penh Post

Thai imports to Cambodia down nearly 30%; exports plunge 40%

The Nation

PM Anutin reaffirms Thai-Cambodian border crossings remain closed

The Straits Times

Cambodian avatars pray to spirits for rain, peace with Thailand

VIEW ALL    

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

China Daily

China warming faster than global average as extreme weather intensifies, report says

Philippine Daily Inquirer

As heat worsens, farmers in northern Philippine province of Isabela shift work to midnight

Kuensel

Bamboo sustaining Bhutanese village’s livelihood becomes scarce

The Jakarta Post

Deforestation still haunts Indonesia’s national parks

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal on high alert as monsoon intensifies across the country

Kuensel

Bhutan ranks fifth globally in freshwater resources per capita report

The Phnom Penh Post

Endangered pileated gibbons welcome newborn in Cambodia’s Angkor Forest

Viet Nam News

Vietnamese rescuers recover 11 bodies from Venezuela earthquake rubble

The Korea Herald

‘Our sea is gone’: South Korean traditional female divers seek answers, compensation

Dawn

Melting mountains and returning floods—climate emergency of Pakistan’s Swat

Vientiane Times

Mekong countries ramp up action against air pollution

Viet Nam News

Extreme heat emerges as new social protection challenge for Vietnam workers

The Kathmandu Post

Nepali farmers battle surging costs as delayed monsoon dims paddy outlook

The Jakarta Post

Tourism, climate puts Indonesia’s ‘walking shark’ under pressure

China Daily

Injuries, residents evacuated after quake in China’s Sichuan

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Species of sea turtles that nest on Japan island could go extinct amid rising temperatures

VIEW ALL    

HEALTH

 

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal’s cities lag rural areas in vaccinating children

Dawn

Pakistan court seeks health secretary, police chief’s response on reports of HIV outbreak at Karachi hospital

The Kathmandu Post

Children of divorce in Nepal face lasting emotional, financial strain

The Daily Star

1 million cataract patients await surgery in Bangladesh: Eye experts

Viet Nam News

Vietnam says no immediate requirement for all travellers to file health declarations

The Straits Times

Two taken to hospital after ammonia leak at cold storage facility in Singapore

The Star

Bird flu cases rise in Nepal, only zoo shut

The Kathmandu Post

Hospitals in Nepal’s hills and mountains seek anti-venom

Kuensel

Newly built royal centre inaugurated to strengthen infectious disease control in Bhutan

The Straits Times

55 central kitchens, food caterers, restaurants in Singapore involved in food poisoning in past 2 years

The Korea Herald

South Korea’s medical overhaul raises concerns over patient access

The Daily Star

Four new suspected measles deaths push combined toll to 712 in Bangladesh

The Star

Malaysian health ministry rubbishes allegations of USD 743 mil budget cuts

The Kathmandu Post

Bird flu reaches 11 districts in Nepal as farmers await compensation

The Kathmandu Post

67 Nepalis die in Japan in over ten months, 25 by suicide

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan to step up efforts to monitor children’s isolation after suicide cases hit record high among young students

VIEW ALL    

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

The Star

Hong Kong star Lawrence Ng sells image rights for AI film, gets paid without having to act

The Korea Herald

Korean AI model decodes animal movements like language

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan’s strategy draft urges creation of hubs of industry, government, academia to promote dual-use tech

The Straits Times

National University of Singapore students build AI tool for teachers

The Star

Malaysia needs to build drone industry ecosystem: PM Anwar

The Kathmandu Post

AI-powered vibe coding is gaining ground in Nepal

China Daily

UN approved first global technical regulation on automated driving systems, co-led by China

The Korea Herald

South Korea nears announcement on new semiconductor production cluster outside Greater Seoul

China Daily

AI ‘stealing’ jobs: What it means for Hong Kong’s university graduates

The Nation

Thailand uses AI to block 13,888 World Cup gambling links in 18 days

Viet Nam News

AI encouraged in news production under Vietnam’s upcoming press regulations

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Tokyo government to work with start-ups to ward off bears; possible measures include AI detection system

The Star

In Malaysia, AI makes Datukships easier to fake

China Daily

World Cup predictions become new battleground for AI

The Korea Herald

When safety speaks 20 languages: Day in life of foreign workers at building site with AI as assistant

The Korea Herald

AI ‘ghost cases’ haunt South Korean courtrooms

VIEW ALL    

ANN ORIGINALS

Asia News Network

Philippine fishers’ group: Tens of thousands of small fisherfolk affected by southwest monsoon

Asia News Network

West Philippine Sea biodiversity takes centrestage in new online resource

Asia News Network

[ANN EXCLUSIVE] Cannes comes calling: A young Filipino editor’s journey from science lab to silver screen

Asia News Network

[ANN EXCLUSIVE] Life on the DMZ edge: Hope springs eternal in Paju borderland

Asia News Network

[ANN EXCLUSIVE] Earth Day Mixer in Manila explores how storytelling powers sustainability

Asia News Network

[ANN Exclusive] Of bytes and bridges: AI in the newsroom takes centre stage at WJC 2026

Asia News Network

[ANN Exclusive] From the king’s road to the royal kitchens: South Korea’s soft power on a plate

Asia News Network

Filipino heritage advocate charged with libel for citing book’s errors

Asia News Network

This group of volunteer-professionals helps solarise Philippines’ Mindanao one solar panel at a time

Asia News Network

Myanmar earthquake one month on: A humanitarian catastrophe and what it means for the region

Asia News Network

From fact to fiction: Marga Ortigas on her journey from seasoned reporter to published author

Asia News Network

A UK Minister’s fall from grace and other secrets swept under the rug

Asia News Network

Making sense of impunity in Asia and beyond

Asia News Network

Asia mulls future with Trump’s win

Asia News Network

Where is Alice Guo? From small-town mayor to transnational fugitive all in five months

Asia News Network

The centre of gravity of global affairs is slowly but surely moving towards Asia: Dr Kyung-wha Kang

VIEW ALL    

DAILY DIGEST

THE ASIAN VIEW

VIEW ALL

ASEAN MATTERS

The Straits Times

Lawrence Wong to make first-ever visit by Singapore PM to Timor-Leste from July 2 to 3

Borneo Bulletin

ASEAN regional meeting focuses on sustainable innovation, digital integration

Borneo Bulletin

Brunei Sultan receives in audience Thai chief of defence forces

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine House Speaker bats for wider ASEAN anti-drug council vs transnational crimes

China Daily

ASEAN-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Forum calls for stronger relations

The Straits Times

‘ASEAN’s gift to the world’: Hormuz crisis sharpens Philippines push for South China Sea code

Vientiane Times

ASEAN delegates advance science and innovation cooperation

Viet Nam News

Foreign Minister highlights Vietnam’s role in advancing ASEAN-Russia strategic partnership

The Nation

ASEAN races to attract data centre investment as spending nears US$30bil

Viet Nam News

Vietnam PM Le Minh Hung attends ASEAN–Russia summit marking 35 years of ties

The Star

‘ASEAN ties with Russia hold vast potential’

Viet Nam News

Vietnam to leverage its bridging role to inject fresh momentum into ASEAN-Russia ties

Borneo Bulletin

Brunei Sultan to attend ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit

Vientiane Times

ASEAN bolsters cooperation, tackles food, energy and cyber threats

Vientiane Times

Lao PM calls for stronger ASEAN unity, connectivity and AI-driven development at regional forum

Viet Nam News

ASEAN leaders urge greater unity and resilience amid global uncertainty

VIEW ALL    

ASIAN EDITORS CIRCLE

VIEW ALL

COMBATING INFLATION

The Daily Star

12kg LPG cylinder cheaper in Bangladesh in July

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine President Marcos studying extension of USD 0.81/kilo price cap on imported rice

The Star

‘Malaysians were shielded against inflation’ says economy minister

The Straits Times

Electricity tariff for Singapore households to rise by 17%, gas tariff by 7.1% for next quarter

The Jakarta Post

Motorists in Indonesia switch fuels, queue longer amid fuel price hike

The Daily Star

Why inflation in Bangladesh remains stubborn despite tighter monetary policy

The Daily Star

Tax on grocery shops to match taxpayers’ capacity: Bangladesh planning minister

The Straits Times

Lower-income seniors can get milk, eggs, under Singapore’s expanded fresh protein initiative

Viet Nam News

Vietnam ministry proposes extending fuel tax cuts

The Straits Times

Petrol, diesel prices ease in Singapore as oil prices fall

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Most Japanese people support lowering tax on food to effectively zero: Yomiuri poll

The Straits Times

Indonesia’s blanket fuel subsidies favour the rich, say economists, urging targeted aid

Philippine Daily Inquirer

To further tame inflation, Philippine central bank hikes policy rate for 2nd time

Vientiane Times

Economists warn Laos of slower growth, rising inflation as Middle East conflict bites

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi moves toward goal of 0% tax on food

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Bank of Japan rate hike will help households with high savings, burden those with high debt

VIEW ALL    

SPORTS & GAMES

China Daily

China’s manufacturing industry plays key part in 2026 FIFA World Cup

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Filipino tennis star Alex Eala rallies past Australian Maya Joint into historic Wimbledon third round

China Daily

China’s ‘F1 on Water’ revives folk traditions through storytelling

The Straits Times

South Korea’s early World Cup exit sparks anger and calls for football governance reforms

The Star

Malaysians brave sleepless nights to catch World Cup knockouts

The Straits Times

‘Very sad’ but still hopeful, South Korean fans in Singapore react to World Cup upset

Sin Chew Daily

The only Chinese chess hub in a Penang coffeeshop: keeping the game alive

Philippine Daily Inquirer

How fitness in Metro Manila has become a lifestyle, identity, and status symbol

The Straits Times

Suits, bags, and stellar kits: Best of World Cup 2026 style

The Yomiuri Shimbun

US$1.47mil gold soccer ball goes on sale at Osaka department store

The Daily Star

What the World Cup means for women in Bangladesh

The Kathmandu Post

Nepal’s Go Skateboarding Day brings wheels, music and crowds to Kathmandu riverbank

The Korea Herald

Why South Korea keeps returning to soccer every four years

Go Go Mongolia

Ulaanbaatar 2026 Grand Slam begins with 461 judokas from 59 countries

Viet Nam News

Retired Vietnamese teacher turns eggshells into World Cup mascots

Viet Nam News

Climber becomes first Vietnamese woman to complete Seven Summits

VIEW ALL    

ASIA ON SCREEN

VIEW ALL

Keeping the craft of Vietnam’s Do paper alive
PlayPlay
Keeping the craft of Vietnam’s Do paper alive
Keeping the craft of Vietnam’s Do paper alive
Keeping the craft of Vietnam’s Do paper alive
Vietnam transitions to E10 biofuel
Vietnam transitions to E10 biofuel
China’s Dandong: More than a gateway
China’s Dandong: More than a gateway
Why Singaporeans keep doomscrolling
Why Singaporeans keep doomscrolling
Restoring Hanoi’s iconic bridge
Restoring Hanoi’s iconic bridge
Cooking with Borneo Bulletin’s digital team season 2
Cooking with Borneo Bulletin’s digital team season 2
Tracing the origin of Thai tea
Tracing the origin of Thai tea
Vietnam’s cultural digitalisation
Vietnam’s cultural digitalisation
Spirit of sacrifice reflected in Brunei’s Korban observances
Spirit of sacrifice reflected in Brunei’s Korban observances
Giving fashion a second life in Vietnam
Giving fashion a second life in Vietnam
previous arrow
next arrow

SPOTLIGHT ON ASIA

Kuensel

Sunday brunch draws families, travellers and food lovers to Paro, Bhutan

China Daily

Ink and inspiration: A tribute to Chinese craftsmanship

The Korea Herald

Jeju cafe owner’s message to Venezuela goes viral. Now he hopes it brings real help

The Korea Herald

Should South Korean workers get time off to mourn pets?

China Daily

Chinese geologers’ resolve forges gold exploration legacy

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan Post to launch initiative selling kids’ books at post offices, beginning in areas affected by 2011 quake

The Daily Star

The many gifts of Bangladeshi cultural icon Mustafa Monwar

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s indie musicians make a living from everything but music

The Kathmandu Post

A Nepali teenager’s journey in advocating against child marriage

Borneo Bulletin

Indigenous community in Brunei celebrates harvest festival with ‘rolling the mat’ ceremony

The Daily Star

The lost Khoda art of Bangladesh’s Santals: Tattoos, identity and the legacy of the Santal Hul

The Jakarta Post

Pride in Indonesia is longer than a coming-out story

The Straits Times

From Harvard to Tsinghua: Indonesian students look east as ties with China deepen

The Yomiuri Shimbun

School bags of siblings who were lost in 2011 tsunami displayed in Japan’s Miyagi

The Korea Herald

Koreanosaurus, 1st dinosaur fossil named after Korea to become natural monument

Kuensel

Daily milk run connects Bhutanese farms to Indian households

VIEW ALL    

GO DEEPER WITH ANN

ANN Newsletters

Sign up here

Follow us:

scroll to top