• AJA Newsbites

    AJA Newsbites – July 26, 2025

    AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaA Sri Lankan worker dreaming of a “Korean Dream” now faces deportation after suffering abuse at a brick factory in Naju, South…

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  • West Asia

    Jafar Panahi: A Brave Voice in Iranian Cinema

    By Pooneh NedaiEditor in chief of Shokaran magazine/ Iran TEHRAN: Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has been named as “Asian Filmmaker of the Year” at the 30th Busan International Film Festival in South Korea. This important award is given to those who have made a strong impact on Asian cinema. Panahi…

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  • South Asia

    Pakistan to Establish Buddha Heritage Center

    By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is establishing a Buddha Heritage Centre in Islamabad, aimed at showcasing the country’s ancient Buddhist history and attracting international visitors, including pilgrims and scholars. Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Division, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, informed Mr. Rahmat Hindiarta, Minister Counsellor/Coordinator for Public…

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  • AJA Newsbites

    AJA Newsbites – July 25, 2025

    AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaHyundai Motor reported a 15.8% drop in second-quarter operating profit, despite stronger U.S. sales. The company attributed the decline to an estimated…

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  • West Asia

    Paradigm and Paradigm Shift

    President Masoud Pezeshkian By Ali SalehabadiManaging director of Setare Sobh daily/ Iran TEHRAN: The words paradigm and paradigm shift are important terms used in many fields, including philosophy. But how and when did these terms become part of political, social, and economic discussions? The person who introduced these key concepts…

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  • EditorsPick

    The Paleolithic Caves of Khorramabad: Unearthing the Echoes of Early Human Life

    Qamari Cave is one of the prehistoric caves in the Khorramabad Valley, recently added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. By Pooneh NedaiEditor in chief of Shokaran/ Iran TEHRAN: The “Prehistoric (Paleolithic) Caves of Khorramabad Valley” was officially registered as Iran’s 29th site on the UNESCO World Heritage List during…

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  • EditorsPick

    AJA Newsbites – July 24, 2025

    AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaKang Sun-woo, a Democratic Party lawmaker and nominee for Minister of Gender Equality and Family, announced her voluntary resignation on July 23.She…

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  • South East Asia

    Indonesia: Strategic Petroleum Reserves Emergency

    By Eddy SupraptoIndonesia JAKARTA: The Indonesian Strategic Petroleum Reserves emergency bell has sounded. Indonesia currently only has operational reserves sufficient for national consumption. The development of Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) infrastructure cannot be delayed due to the emergency phase.One of the crucial functions of strategic oil reserves is maintaining national…

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  • AJA Newsbites

    AJA Newsbites – July 23, 2025

    AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaDirector Park Chan-wook’s new film I Can’t Help It has been officially selected for the competition section of the 82nd Venice International…

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  • AJA Newsbites

    AJA Newsbites – July 22, 2025

    AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaSouth Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) has officially ended all radio and television broadcasts directed at North Korea, bringing a decades-long psychological…

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