Asia News Network TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS First conviction under Hong Kong’s new national security law for man wearing ‘seditious’ T-shirt Philippines in race against time to stop potential China takeover of disputed shoal Mooncake sales in China frosty ahead of fall holidays, as sluggish economy takes its toll Malaysia Day 2024: Embrace unity and remember our forefathers’ struggles, says PM AnwarMORE HEADLINES TOP NEWS ‘Shogun’ won over a US more accepting of diversity, subtitles, says Hollywood journalist Philippines a middle class country? Target still elusive Taiwan PM vows speedy review of illegal entry by Chinese nationals Porridge and rainwater for weeks: Struggles of Philippine vessel’s crew in contested shoal Indonesia president-elect Prabowo visits Vietnam in ‘follow-up’ to ASEAN tour Vietnam PM Chinh chairs meeting on East Sea and island affairs New Thai Defence Minister vows to review submarine deal, military reshuffle list Islamabad anti-terrorism court grants bail to detained PTI lawmakersVIEW ALL CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT China DailyShanghai grapples with impact of Typhoon Bebinca September 17, 2024 Viet Nam News$118.3 million needed to repair national highways in Vietnam damaged by typhoon September 17, 2024 The NationDamage to the Thai economy from flooding could reach 27 billion baht September 17, 2024 The Straits TimesWarm, dry days to continue in Singapore until heavy rains bring respite at end of September September 17, 2024 The Straits TimesTyphoon Bebinca lands in Shanghai, the strongest storm to hit the city since 1949 September 16, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostChildren of migrants in Cambodia bear the brunt of climate change, says report September 16, 2024 The NationMekong River bursts its banks and floods downtown Nong Khai in Thailand September 16, 2024 Viet Nam NewsDead, missing from super typhoon Yagi in Vietnam decreased to 330, 18 missing persons found alive September 16, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerStorm Bebinca, southwest monsoon kill 6 persons, affect over 203,000 in Philippines September 16, 2024 The Straits TimesSaving Southeast Asia’s trees requires action to address climate change and deforestation: Study September 16, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerFor third year in a row, Philippines still world’s most at-risk to disasters September 13, 2024 Eleven MediaNew rainfall record in 60 years set in Myanmar’s Bagan; walls of some ancient pagodas collapse September 13, 2024 Viet Nam NewsMassive cleanup efforts underway in Vietnam’s typhoon-hit provinces September 13, 2024 Viet Nam NewsInternational support pours in for relief in Typhoon Yagi’s aftermath in Vietnam September 12, 2024 The Korea HeraldUnbearably hot weather continues as Seoul hit by latest tropical night on record September 12, 2024 The NationFour more sub-districts in Thailand’s Mae Sai, Chiang Rai brace for flooding September 12, 2024 VIEW ALL HEALTH The Kathmandu PostNepal’s Poison Information Centre on the brink of closure due to funds crunch September 17, 2024 DawnSixth mpox case detected at Islamabad airport: health ministry September 17, 2024 China DailyMonkeypox in China under control, but travelers urged to be cautious September 16, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostDiabetes: A hidden killer amidst Cambodia’s ageing population growth September 16, 2024 Viet Nam NewsHo Chi Minh sets up 12 rapid response teams to tackle measles outbreaks in schools September 16, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerDengue cases in Philippines exceed peak of 2019 epidemic September 13, 2024 The Daily StarRise in dengue cases in Bangladesh rings alarm September 12, 2024 DawnFifth mpox case confirmed in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: official September 12, 2024 The Korea HeraldSyphilis cases in South Korea surge amid stricter reporting rules September 11, 2024 China DailyChinese monkeypox vaccine gets green light for clinical trials September 10, 2024 The StatesmanIndia issues advisory to states over monkeypox, asks to test all suspect cases September 10, 2024 The Straits TimesMpox likely to be more troublesome than disruptive: Singapore Health Minister September 10, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerMpox cases in Philippines rise to 14, but it doesn’t mean infection spreading, says Health department September 10, 2024 The NationLow measles vaccination in 3 southern Thai border provinces causes 5 deaths September 9, 2024 DawnPakistan’s polio drive set to begin today, Sept 9 September 9, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines ranks high in neglected tropical diseases: What to know September 6, 2024 VIEW ALL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE The Jakarta PostIndonesia must take a bold step on regulation to shape the future of AI September 17, 2024 The Straits TimesUnsure if you can recycle a frying pan? 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September 17, 2024 The Straits TimesSingaporean director Jack Neo to film Chinese New Year movie on artificial intelligence September 13, 2024 The Korea HeraldPresident Yoon touts South Korea as cybersecurity drill hub September 12, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine state weather bureau to tap AI for more frequent, longer-term weather forecasts September 12, 2024 The Straits TimesNew AI service to help lawyers go through 15,000 judgments in Singapore’s legal history September 12, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostUnseen dangers: Deepfakes in Cambodia’s future September 11, 2024 The Korea HeraldSeoul summit charts framework on responsible AI military use September 11, 2024 The Korea HeraldSouth Korea’s KAIST, NYU to implement joint degree for AI September 10, 2024 The Korea HeraldSamsung’s AI push has long way to go, says CEO September 9, 2024 The StarMalaysia registers successful diagnosis, treatment of first lung cancer detection using AI September 5, 2024 The Korea HeraldMarrying your virtual partner? Era of AI companionship dawns September 5, 2024 The Korea HeraldNearly 60% of South Koreans see AI’s benefits outweighing risks September 4, 2024 Viet Nam NewsHarnessing AI for Vietnam’s economic future September 3, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerAdopt AI or perish, CEOs told August 30, 2024 VIEW ALL DAILY DIGEST VIEW ALL ‘Shaking in fear’: Duo fishing in Johor recall close encounter with tigerSeptember 17, 2024The encounter was captured on video by 31-year-old Nazrie Iskandar, who posted the footage on his TikTok account on Sept 13. The clip has been viewed more than 2.9 million times as of Sept 16. 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