Seoul (The Korea Herald/ANN) - Nearly 4 million closed-circuit TVs are installed at buildings, apartment complexes, public facilities and streets across Korea, according to figures from the Ministry of Security and Public Administration. Still, demand for security-related services has been growing in a reflection of widespread anxiety in Korean society. More »EDITORIAL: An anxious society
Seoul (The Korea Herald/ANN) - North Korea on Wednesday proposed hosting a joint event to commemorate the 2000 inter-Korean summit in what Seoul officials regard as the latest peace offensive to divide the government and civilian sector in the South. More »N.K. proposes joint event to mark 2000 inter-Korean summit
Taipei (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - Taiwan on Wednesday set aside a Philippine request for legal assistance, delaying the completion of Manila's investigation of the fatal shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman by Filipino coast guards two weeks ago. More »Taipei rebuffs Manila anew
Bangkok (The Nation/ANN) - Thich Nhat Hanh expounds on his plans to revitalise Thai Buddhism and reconcile Thai politicians More »FEATURE: A sacred strategy emerges
Kuala Lumpur (The Star/ANN) - He has fired many people on the Apprentice Asia reality show, which came on air this week, and appears to be enjoying it too. Some of those who have watched the show might feel that that must be the style at AirAsia and AirAsia X (AAX), the two airlines he founded with long-time friend Kamarudin Meranun. More »VIEW: Air Asia's Tony Fernandes to 'fire up' investors
Taipei (The China Post/ANN) - Amid the impressive sales figure of 5 million units for its flagship smartphone since its launch in March, HTC, Taiwan's No. 1 smartphone vendor, confirmed Thursday that some of its senior executives have terminated their contracts. More »Despite year of good sales, HTC confirms exodus of executives
Kuala Lumpur (The Star/ANN) - Malaysian police arrested three opposition figures under the Sedition Act while the Home Ministry seized some 3,000 copies of opposition party organs as the authorities moved to put a stop to alleged attempts to overthrow the government through street protests. More »M'sian opposition members to face sedition charges
Seoul (The Korea Herald/ANN) - South Korea is moving to activate cooperation with Russia in a move prompted by its two powerful neighbors' bids to grab energy and infrastructure development projects in the country trying to accelerate economic growth under President Vladimir Putin's leadership. More »EDITORIAL: Reviving Nordpolitik
Putrajaya (The Star/ANN) - Those who do not adhere to the Peaceful Assembly Act will "pay a heavy price" for their offence, said Home Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. More »M'sian rally organisers told to follow law or face penalty
Seoul (The Korea Herald/ANN) - The City of Glendale in California, U.S. will install a statue identical to one of a Korean girl that sits in Seoul in front of the Japanese Embassy as a reminder of Korean comfort women. More »Korean girl statue for 'comfort women' to be set up in California
Taipei (The China Post/ANN) - Many people may turn to chicken-soup-for-the-soul kind of books for guidance and inspiration when they feel lost. In China, many are now looking to Confucianism - which the country shunned as toxic and reactionary to its communist cause decades ago - as the "chicken soup" to remedy their "sick" society. More »EDITORIAL: Confucianism isn't a quick fix for China moral vacuum
Seoul (The Korea Herald/ANN) - Pop singer Son Ho-young was hospitalized Friday after what appears to be a suicide attempt, local police said. More »Korean singer survives apparent suicide attempt
Manila (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - Vowing to defend the country "up to the last soldier standing," Defence Secretary Voltaire Gazmin on Thursday said China had clearly intruded into Philippine territory when it sent a frigate to escort its fishing vessels in Ayungin Shoal. More »Shoal to be defended to the last soldier: Philippine official
Seoul (The Korea Herald/ANN) - Jang Nara has signed on with Chinese apparel company Yirienkkeueo to appear in its advertisements. More »Jang Nara to represent yet another Chinese fashion brand
Seoul (The Korea Herald/ANN) - Korea will implement packages in a new incentive program to encourage multinational companies to establish their Asian headquarters in the nation during the second half of this year, officials said Thursday. More »South Korea seeks to host more regional offices
Manila (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - Philippine Commission on Elections (Comelec) chair Sixto Brillantes Jr. on Thursday rebutted the so-called "60-30-10" theory, saying he was willing to have all the ballot boxes in the country opened to show that there was no fraud. More »Philippine poll body dismisses election fraud claims
Manila (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - At the rites marking the 115th anniversary of the Philippine Navy, President Aquino announced a 75-billion peso (US$1.7 billion) upgrade for the service. It is a necessary investment, but hardly sufficient. More »EDITORIAL: Out of the doldrums
Bangkok (The Nation/ANN) - Thammasat University academic Somsak Jeamteerasakul's Facebook account has been suspended for 30 days, leading to widespread criticism on social media. More »Critic's Facebook page suspended; cartoonist 'ignores' summonses
Manila (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - Business confidence in the Philippines hit an all-time high in the second quarter, as the assignment of an investment grade to the Philippines prompted expectations that economic growth would remain robust and would continue to boost corporate earnings. More »Confidence at record high in Philippines
Manila (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - Will a new law scheduled to take effect on June 1 finally put an end to the Filipino habit of tardiness? More »Aquino signs law setting official 'Filipino time'
Islamabad (Dawn/ANN) - Chinese Premier Li Keqiang wrapped up on Thursday his two-day official visit to Pakistan after promising a deeper and more comprehensive strategic engagement and a closer coordination for security and stability in Afghanistan. More »China praises Pak strategy against terror
Manila (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - The Philippines-Taiwan technical working group (TWG) may meet by the middle of the year on a possible fishery agreement, when officials hope that the recent issue over a Taiwanese fisherman would have cooled. More »Philippines, Taiwan seen to start talks on fishery agreement by June
Beijing (China Daily/ANN) - Republic of Korea President Park Geun-hye will pay a state visit to China in late June, a long-awaited trip that critics said will strengthen bilateral ties and update ideas for easing Korean Peninsula tensions. More »S. Korea president to visit China in June
Beijing (China Daily/ANN) - It was a privilege to work with international music legends such as The Beatles and Michael Jackson, but what kind of privilege will it be being able to continue to "work" with these great names in music history after they die? More »China eyeing global appeal of local music
Seoul (The Korea Herald/ANN) - A 37-year-old actor has been arrested on suspicion of rape, Seoul Gangnam Police Station said Thursday More »Korean actor arrested on rape suspicion