• AJA Newsbites

    AJA Newsbites – June 9, 2026

    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, KoreaPresident Lee Jae-myung met with South Korea’s four top constitutional leaders at the presidential office on June 8 to address the ballot…

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    Parliament: Singapore Must Not Have Jobless Growth Amid AI Transition

    By Ivan LimContributor to AsiaN SINGAPORE: Robots and generative AI have presented Singapore with a so-called “jobless growth” curve ball: how to ensure that technology-driven productivity is not at the expense of staff numbers. A battle of ideas has surfaced between the ruling People ’s Action Party (PAP) and the…

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    AJA Newsbites – June 8, 2026

    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, KoreaPublic protests over ballot shortages during South Korea’s June 3 local elections continued for a third consecutive day near the Jamsil vote-counting…

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    AJA Newsbites – June 7, 2026

    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, KoreaControversy over the ballot paper shortage during South Korea’s June 3 local elections continues, with protests demanding a re-election entering their third…

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    AJA Newsbites – June 6, 2026

    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 June 3 local elections have sparked controversy after ballot shortages disrupted voting at dozens of polling stations. The National Election…

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    AJA Newsbites – June 5, 2026

    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 June 3 local elections are drawing mixed interpretations. While the Democratic Party secured a numerical victory by winning 12 of…

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    Kyrgyzstan Wins Election as Non-Permanent Member of UN Security Council

    The Kyrgyz delegation jubilating following the announcement of the results By Kuban Andymen BISHKEK: For the first time in its history, Kyrgyzstan has been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. The country will serve a two-year term from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2028.…

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    AJA Newsbites – June 4, 2026

    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, KoreaAn unprecedented ballot shortage disrupted voting at several polling stations during South Korea’s 9th nationwide local elections on June 3, temporarily suspending…

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    AJA Newsbites – June 3, 2026

    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 is holding its 9th nationwide local elections on June 3, one year after the inauguration of President Lee Jae-myung’s administration.…

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    AJA Newsbites – June 2, 2026

    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 government has begun reviewing possible anti-discrimination legislation as part of its first-year policy agenda under President Lee Jae-myung. Officials plan…

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