Asia News Network TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS UN report says 1.1 billion people in acute poverty China urges India to handle Taiwan issue cautiously after Mumbai office opening First lady cleared of stock manipulation allegations At 75, Martin Yan can still cook and the celebrity chef is not slowing downMORE HEADLINES TOP NEWS Flagship Belt and Road Initiative project in Indonesia marks anniversary Man dies after being turned down by 10 hospitals in South Korea; government to investigate National Development Planning Agency develops two scenarios to attain Prabowo’s 8% growth target Philippines, US conduct amphibious assault exercise near West PH Sea International Crimes Tribunal court orders arrest warrant for ex-leader Hasina Trudeau admits Canada had no hard proof of India’s involvement in Nijjar’s killing LDP expected to lose proportional representation seats Vietnam-US bilateral trade exceeds US$100 billionVIEW ALL MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS The Jakarta PostJokowi urges caution among UN peacekeepers after attacks on two Indonesian soldiers October 15, 2024 The Jakarta PostIndonesia stands firmly with UNIFIL October 15, 2024 The Jakarta PostIndonesia repatriates 14 more citizens as Israel-Hezbollah war intensifies October 14, 2024 The Kathmandu PostNepali migrants endure bomb fears in Lebanon to support their families back home October 14, 2024 Philippine Daily Inquirer192 Filipinos from Lebanon set to be repatriated October 11, 2024 The Jakarta PostPalestinian groups Hamas and Fatah discuss post-Gaza plans October 10, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerGet Filipinos out of Lebanon by all means: President Marcos October 10, 2024 DawnSurviving a year of atrocities in Gaza: A tale of pain and resilience October 9, 2024 China DailyIsrael opens Pandora’s box in the Middle East October 9, 2024 The Daily StarIsrael steps up Gaza bombing on war’s first anniversary October 8, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerMore overseas Filipino workers fleeing Israel, Lebanon as tensions rise October 8, 2024 The Jakarta PostDozens of Indonesians evacuated from Lebanon arrive home October 8, 2024 The Straits TimesIsrael signals a ‘new phase’ in war in Gaza a year after Hamas’ Oct 7 attack October 7, 2024 Philippine Daily Inquirer151 Filipinos in Beirut coming home starting Oct. 11 October 7, 2024 The NationThai shippers council worried about impact on trade amid Middle East conflicts October 7, 2024 The Straits TimesAsia-Pacific countries evacuating nationals as Middle East conflict intensifies October 4, 2024 VIEW ALL CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT The StarSighs of relief as high tide phenomenon passes without incident in Klang October 18, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerInter-tropical convergence zone to bring cloudy skies, scattered rains over Mindanao on Oct. 18 October 18, 2024 The StarPenang fears more rain and ruin October 17, 2024 The Phnom Penh PostCambodia signs agreement with international centre for mangrove preservation October 17, 2024 The StarMetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for six states, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya October 16, 2024 The Straits TimesRainfall recorded over western Singapore on Oct 14 among the highest in over 40 years October 16, 2024 The Daily StarBangladesh ban on plastic bags a boon for eco-friendly sacks October 16, 2024 DawnWhy are Pakistan’s weather forecasts so cloudy? October 15, 2024 Viet Nam NewsSouth Korea contributes $1 million to Vietnam’s post-typhoon recovery efforts October 15, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerShear line, easterlies to continue to bring rains over northern part of Philippines October 14, 2024 The Straits TimesFree collection of bulky e-waste from doorstep for all households in Singapore from 2025 October 14, 2024 The Kathmandu PostCelebrating Dashain under tarps: Ongoing struggle of Daduwa landslide survivors October 11, 2024 DawnKarachi sizzles at 40°C, suburbs receive light rain October 11, 2024 Viet Nam NewsThe calm after Typhoon Yagi slammed Vietnam hurt at least as much as the storm October 11, 2024 The NationFloods impact Thai tourism, but recovery plans emerge October 11, 2024 The Kathmandu PostWorld Bank announces $150 million aid for Nepal disaster relief October 10, 2024 VIEW ALL HEALTH The Korea HeraldMan dies after being turned down by 10 hospitals in South Korea; government to investigate October 18, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerPremature death risk due to NCDs in Philippines among highest in region October 18, 2024 The Korea HeraldSoaring no. of patients dying on organ transplant waitlist October 17, 2024 The Daily Star8 die of dengue in a day in Bangladesh October 16, 2024 The Korea HeraldPrimary health care workforce expansion needed for future challenges in South Korea: WHO October 16, 2024 The Jakarta PostIndonesian drug regulator cracks down on illegal prescription skincare products October 16, 2024 The StatesmanIndia declared trachoma free by WHO October 15, 2024 China DailyCell therapy in China gives hope to children with lupus October 15, 2024 The Straits Times‘I get rejected 70% of the time’: Singapore’s visually impaired with guide dogs still face challenges October 14, 2024 The StatesmanPathbreaking HIV drug’s generic version to be made in India October 14, 2024 The Daily StarDengue cases surge outside Dhaka October 14, 2024 The Star19-month-old Malaysian baby with ovarian cancer gets US$7,000 in public donations October 11, 2024 The Straits TimesPublic healthcare institutions will receive $200m boost to use AI, genomics data for preventive care October 11, 2024 The Korea HeraldTerminally ill South Korean patients opting to die with dignity on steady rise October 10, 2024 The Korea HeraldMore deaths in South Korean ICUs following doctors’ mass walkout: lawmaker October 10, 2024 China DailySevere penalties issued for food safety violations in China October 9, 2024 VIEW ALL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE The Straits TimesAutonomous AI agents may be available to Singapore firms by 2025 October 18, 2024 The Korea HeraldNational-level AI, digital education to be launched for adults over 30 in South Korea October 17, 2024 The Jakarta PostAI enhances flood warnings but cannot erase risk of disaster October 16, 2024 The Straits TimesSoutheast Asia emerges as global data centre hot spot as AI usage rises October 15, 2024 China DailyXinhua think tank report warns of media challenges from AI misuse October 15, 2024 China DailySmart tools enhance elderly care, reduce burden on caregivers in China October 14, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerMeta AI chatbot is coming to the Philippines October 14, 2024 The Korea HeraldExperts present innovations in AI, CGI, architecture at South Korea forum October 11, 2024 Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine cybersecurity official proposes another agency for AI regulation October 10, 2024 Vientiane TimesLao PM Sonexay says AI is needed for ASEAN private sector to take the lead on digital economy October 10, 2024 The Straits TimesChatGPT-maker OpenAI to set up office in Singapore, focus on advancing regional tie-ups October 10, 2024 The NationTech giants chart ASEAN’s AI future, call for regional collaboration October 9, 2024 The Straits TimesSingapore aims to be a trusted, neutral hub for collaboration in global AI race: Education Minister October 8, 2024 China DailyThere’s a little bit of AI in everything you do October 7, 2024 The Korea HeraldSouth Korea’s AI textbook bubble could burst, expert warns October 3, 2024 The Straits TimesSingapore refreshes Smart Nation goals with plans to tackle digital harms, accelerate AI know-how October 2, 2024 VIEW ALL DAILY DIGEST VIEW ALL Han Kang says she wants to ‘meet readers through writing’ in 1st speech since winning Nobel PrizeOctober 18, 2024Reflecting on her Nobel win, Han said, "When I first received the call from the Nobel Committee, it didn’t feel real. I simply tried to remain calm. It wasn’t until I saw the news reports that the gravity of the moment sank in." Beauties meet another beauty at Khao Kheow Zoo China aquarium’s ‘fake’ whale shark irks visitors Malaysian artist gives shapeshifting Venom a batik makeover Doctors warn about dangerous ‘pen-catching’ trendSPECIAL REPORTSVIEW ALL MORE HEADLINES ‘8 out of 10 foreign students willing to work in Korea’ ... Balewa Airport in Nepal remains unused despite paved runway, grass takes over ... Jokowi’s son Kaesang and wife welcome their firstborn ... THE ASIAN VIEW VIEW ALL The Korea HeraldCultureThe Nobel Prize in Literature and the task of translation The Daily StarOPINIONSheikh Hasina’s misrule should not affect our judgement of Bangabandhu Philippine Daily InquirerCrimeWho can be charged for crime of the century? 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