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The Seoul Metropolitan Government will host its largest-ever Han River drone show on Saturday at 8:30 p.m., bringing Iron Man and other Marvel characters to life in a 15-minute, music-synchronised performance. #ANN #AsiaNewsNetwork asianews.network/marvel-hero…

Marvel heroes to light up Han River in Seoul’s final drone show of year

The Seoul Metropolitan Government will host its largest-ever Han River drone show on Saturday at 8:30 p.m., bringing Iron Man and other Marvel characters to life in a 15-minute, music-synchronised...

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Fuelled by expanded visa-free policies and social media, international tourists to China are now venturing beyond conventional itineraries – with cultural experiences, regional heritage, and smaller cities taking the spotlight. #ANN #AsiaNewsNetwork asianews.network/tourists-ex…

Tourists explore China's lesser-known cities

Fuelled by expanded visa-free policies and social media, international tourists are venturing beyond conventional itineraries—with cultural experiences, regional heritage, and smaller cities reshap...

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From a modest debut in 2016 staged on a budget of just a few thousand Singapore dollars, the event has evolved into a vibrant international platform, uniting traditional puppetry and contemporary artists from across the region. #ANN #AsiaNewsNetwork asianews.network/no-strings-…

No Strings Attached at 10: Singapore’s puppet festival goes beyond borders

From a modest debut in 2016 staged on a budget of just a few thousand Singapore dollars, the event has evolved into a vibrant international platform, uniting traditional puppetry and contemporary...

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After surviving a life-changing stroke, Allan Foo, 54, turned his recovery into a mission to inspire. Today, he uses AI-assisted content and his podcast to prove that stroke survivors can thrive and embrace new opportunities. #ANN #AsiaNewsNetwork asianews.network/how-a-malay…

How a Malaysian stroke survivor harnessed AI to become an online storyteller and inspire millions

After surviving a life-changing stroke, Allan Foo Kit Seng, 54, turned his recovery into a mission to inspire. Today, he uses AI-assisted content and his abc123podcast to prove that stroke survivors...

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French footballer Kylian Mbappe apologised on Tuesday for his "ill-judged" comment about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong, which has led to Chinese brands dropping the Real Madrid forward. #ANN #AsiaNewsNetwork thedailystar.net/sports/foot…

Mbappe, LaLiga apologise to China over Mao Zedong remarks

"LaLiga deeply regrets the offence that Kylian Mbappe's recent comments have caused among Chinese fans. These comments were made in a personal capacity and do not represent LaLiga," the league said...

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For several decades, Indians wishing to emigrate to the United States have visited the temple at Chilkur, hoping that Vishnu will bless their visa applications with success. #ANN #AsiaNewsNetwork asianews.network/trump-is-te…

‘Trump is temporary, Balaji is permanent’: Devotees at India’s ‘visa temple’ pray harder for visas

For several decades, Indians wishing to emigrate to the United States have visited the temple at Chilkur – a village on the outskirts of Hyderabad in the southern state of Telangana – hoping Vishnu,...

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Political rows over presidential golf outings continue to spark controversy in South Korea, where rival parties trade accusations of "double standards" and hypocrisy whenever national leaders hit the links during times of crisis. #ANN #AsiaNewsNetwork asianews.network/is-golf-an-…

Is golf an improper pastime for South Korea’s president?

Political rows over presidential golf outings continue to spark controversy in South Korea, where rival parties trade accusations of "double standards" and hypocrisy whenever national leaders hit the...

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At the border guard station, the suspects said they had been hired to cross into China, divide the goods into smaller quantities and pack them into backpacks and handbags. #ANN #AsiaNewsNetwork asianews.network/vietnamese-…

Vietnamese border guards bust smuggling ring moving tonnes of unsafe food

At the border guard station, the suspects said they had been hired to cross into China, divide the goods into smaller quantities and pack them into backpacks and handbags

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A high proportion of young Malaysian adults have diabetes and hypertension, but they don’t know it. #ANN #AsiaNewsNetwork asianews.network/over-eight-…

Over 80% of young Malaysians with diabetes and hypertension remain undiagnosed

Malaysia's National Health and Morbidity Survey found an estimated number of nearly 200,000 and more than 300,000 individuals aged 18 to 29 living with diabetes and hypertension respectively – but...

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Thai authorities have been accelerating flood recovery efforts by deploying equipment for cleanup and assessing damage to provide financial assistance to victims. #ANN #AsiaNewsNetwork asianews.network/thai-floods…

Thai floods affect 978,000 as waters recede across 20 provinces and Bangkok

Thai authorities have been accelerating flood recovery efforts by deploying equipment for cleanup and assessing damage to provide financial assistance to victims.

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Indonesia's Deputy Haj and Umrah Minister said that President Prabowo's emphasis on economic sovereignty should also extend to haj and umrah services. #ANN #AsiaNewsNetwork asianews.network/indonesia-u…

Indonesia urges umrah pilgrims to avoid Singapore, Malaysia transit flights to Mecca

Indonesia's Deputy Haj and Umrah Minister said that President Prabowo's emphasis on economic sovereignty should also extend to haj and umrah services.

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The findings, presented to the UN General Assembly's Third Committee, come amid growing concerns over Bangladeshis seeking jobs in Russia and reports of workers being forced into combat, killed or captured. #ANN #AsiaNewsNetwork asianews.network/un-probe-sa…

UN probe says Bangladeshis among nationals of 29 countries trafficked into Russian army

The findings, presented to the UN General Assembly's Third Committee, come amid growing concerns over Bangladeshis seeking jobs in Russia and reports of workers being forced into combat, killed or...

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China’s snow leopard population has doubled to approximately 5,000 since 2013 – accounting for over 60 percent of the world's total snow leopard habitat and population. #ANN #AsiaNewsNetwork asianews.network/chinas-snow…

China's snow leopard population doubles

China’s snow leopard population has doubled to approximately 5,000 since 2013. This growth accounts for more than 60 percent of the world's total snow leopard habitat and population, making China...

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The inaugural Seoul Daengnyang Days pet festival pairs adoption with play, featuring dog dancing, a pet-and-owner fashion show, games, and concerts – alongside talks on coping with the loss of a pet. #ANN #AsiaNewsNetwork asianews.network/seoul-pet-f…

Seoul pet festival brings adoption, play and conversations on loss

The inaugural Seoul Daengnyang Days pet festival will take place at Oil Tank Culture Park in Mapo-gu on Oct. 31. The event pairs adoption with play, featuring dog dancing, a pet-and-owner fashion...

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In a device-obsessed society, an enduring affection for pen and paper is not merely romantic nostalgia. It is a cultural anchor that recently sparked a national conversation about what it means to stay human in an automated world. #ANN #AsiaNewsNetwork asianews.network/the-endurin…

The enduring intimacy of writing by hand in digital Japan

On Oct. 2, Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs reported that 80.4% of survey respondents believe handwriting “should be preserved,” down from 91.5% 11 years ago. Even so, 82.3% prefer handwritten...

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Beijing lion dance master Yang Jingwei takes on four young apprentices, hoping to pass a 300-year-old folk tradition to a new generation. #ANN #AsiaNewsNetwork asianews.network/a-roar-of-t…

A roar of tradition: Beijing master passes on lion dance legacy

Yang Jingwei, 67, has taken on four young apprentices to pass a 300-year-old folk tradition to a new generation. For the master, the lion dance is not just moving a decorated head and a swaying...

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South Korean Foreign Ministry officials suggested that tighter screening amid heightened political debate over immigration in the US may have contributed to the increase of visa refusals. #ANN #AsiaNewsNetwork asianews.network/us-visitor-…

US visitor visa refusal rate for South Koreans jumps to nearly 25%

South Korean Foreign Ministry officials suggested that tighter screening amid heightened political debate over immigration in the US may have contributed to the increase of visa refusals.

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The tournament arrives as the country continues to grapple with the human cost of late-August’s devastating floods. Cricket cannot resolve those losses, but it can offer a shared space for celebration and respite. #ANN #AsiaNewsNetwork asianews.network/explained-w…

Explained: What to know about Nepal Premier League’s big-money, star-studded rise

The tournament arrives as the country continues to grapple with the human cost of late-August’s devastating floods. Cricket cannot resolve those losses, but it can offer a shared space for celebrat...

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Solar has been truly life changing for many in rural Pakistan. #ANN #AsiaNewsNetwork asianews.network/from-landlo…

From landlord pioneers to TikTok tutorials: Inside the off-grid solar boom in Pakistan’s Punjab

Solar has been truly life changing for many in rural Pakistan. The widespread adoption of solar has allowed rural communities to organise so efficiently, that getting an advanced technology like...

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Earlier, police confiscated and are probing a laptop discovered at the former Cebu residence of Thomas Markle Sr., the estranged father of Meghan Markle, which allegedly contains images of child sexual abuse. #ANN #AsiaNewsNetwork asianews.network/philippine-…

Philippine police to inspect Thomas Markle’s personal belongings amid child abuse probe

Earlier, police confiscated and are probing a laptop discovered at the former Cebu residence of Thomas Markle Sr., the estranged father of Meghan Markle, which allegedly contains images of child...

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