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ASEAN, Europe Seek Joint Response to AI Disinformation at Cambodia Symposium
Panelists discuss ways to combat disinformation and AI-generated synthetic media at the ASEAN Multistakeholder Symposium held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on November 4–5, 2026. The international gathering brought together representatives of ASEAN member states, European cooperation partners, journalists, and experts to address the growing challenges of fake news and deepfakes.…
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AJA Newsbites
AJA Newsbites – November 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, KoreaYoung South Koreans in their 20s and 30s are turning to virtual temples and online pilgrimage routes to escape workplace stress. Sansa,…
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AJA Newsbites
AJA Newsbites – November 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, KoreaNew York lawmakers known for their close ties to South Korea are gaining attention following the Democrats’ gains in the November 3…
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AJA Newsbites
AJA Newsbites – November 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, KoreaSouth Korean authorities detected 1,132 foreign nationals working illegally as delivery riders between January and August 2026, nearly 17 times the 67…
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Natural Disasters: Insect Plagues and Crop Pests
By Dr. Hassan HumeidaKiel, Germany: The New Dynamics of Insect Outbreaks: When Swarms and Infestations Strike: Insect outbreaks can seem to appear out of nowhere—millions of locusts darkening the sky or bark beetles multiplying explosively to devastate woodland areas. However, these events are rarely true “invasions.” In most cases, they…
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EditorsPick
AJA Newsbites – November 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, KoreaPresident Lee Jae-myung outlined the government’s 2027 budget priorities in an address to parliament on November 2, stressing broader growth and stronger…
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Transboundary Haze Tests Singapore-Indonesia Ties
By Ivan LimFormer AJA President, Contributor to AsiaN SINGAPORE: A new drive by Singapore to probe and penalise Indonesia-based firms behind the haze-inducing forest fires has drawn early ire from Jakarta which saw the unilateral move as disrespectful, bordering on territorial infringement. It took a trip by foreign minister Vivian…
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AJA Newsbites – November 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, KoreaSamsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong marked the company’s 57th founding anniversary on November 1 by visiting its advanced semiconductor packaging research center…
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Pakistan: South Korean Cellist Seulki Lee Emphasizes Fundamental Link Between Language and Identity
Korean artists By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative KARACHI: Global artists gathered at the Arts Council of Pakistan in Karachi on Saturday, October 31, to address the vital role of creative expression in preserving cultural heritage during times of crisis. Speaking at a panel discussion titled “Art in the Time of…
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AJA Newsbites – November 1, 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, Koreayear-old performer known as Dragon Kim, who has impersonated North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for 15 years, attracted smiling crowds seeking…
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