{"id":70232,"date":"2026-09-16T11:09:35","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T04:09:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=70232"},"modified":"2026-09-16T11:09:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T04:09:35","slug":"ann-heritage-e-book-brings-asia-closer-through-a-digital-celebration-of-ancient-legacies-modern-innovation-and-shared-identity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=70232","title":{"rendered":"ANN heritage e-book brings Asia closer through a digital celebration of ancient legacies, modern innovation, and shared identity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>SINGAPORE \u2013  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.media-outreach.com\/\">Media OutReach Newswire<\/a> \u2013 16 September 2026 \u2013 The Asia News Network (ANN), a premier alliance of 20 leading news titles across the continent, is proud to announce the release of its latest digital publication: a comprehensive e-book dedicated to the cultural heritage and enduring spirit of Asia. <\/p>\n<figure data-image-width=\"0\" data-image-height=\"0\" align=\"center\">   <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/release.media-outreach.com\/release.php\/Images\/809594\/01-Photo-cover.png\" alt=\"01 Photo cover\" width=\"100%\" \/> <\/figure>\n<p> The e-book, titled  <b>&#8216;Inside Asia&#8217;s Hidden Heritage <\/b><b>Treasures,&#8217;<\/b> serves as a definitive peek into the soul of Asia, moving beyond geopolitical headlines to explore the spiritual, cultural, and historical threads that bind the world&#8217;s largest continent together. <\/p>\n<p> You can download the e-book  <a href=\"https:\/\/asianews.network\/ann-heritage-treasure\/\"><b>here<\/b><\/a>. <\/p>\n<p> <b>What Readers Will Discover<\/b> <br \/> The e-book serves as an essential primer for both Asian readers and global readers, featuring: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>     <b>A Tapestry of Traditions:<\/b> A look at the many heritage sites across the region, from tropical rainforests to majestic structures both ancient and modern.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>The &#8216;Asian Century&#8217;:<\/b> An exploration of how cultural pillars and diverse religious influences have shaped a modern hub of innovation.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>Asia&#8217;s Best-Kept Secrets:<\/b> A reminder of Asian marvels, history and the core values of community, morality, and harmony with nature.   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <b>    <br \/>   A Vision of Resilience and Modernity<\/b> <br \/> Current ANN Chairperson and Chief Content Officer of Star Media Group (Malaysia), Esther Ng, emphasises that the publication is a celebration of Asia&#8217;s unique ability to evolve while honouring its roots. <\/p>\n<p> &#8216;Asia is living proof of heritage and legacy living on and evolving,&#8217; says Ng. &#8216;This is where ancient legacies and ultra-modern facets exist together. To understand Asia is to know Asia \u2013 a region rich in cultural diversity, economic vitality, and the fastest adoption of technology in the world.&#8217; <\/p>\n<p> Of course, Asia&#8217;s achievements go beyond its many material milestones: &#8216;Much of Asia&#8217;s sense of wonder is rooted in its philosophies, which influences its people&#8217;s understanding of community, morality and behaviour \u2013 respect for elders, harmony with nature and interconnectivity with the larger whole.&#8217; <\/p>\n<p> Overall, the e-book focuses on Asia&#8217;s  <b>&#8216;winning factors&#8217;<\/b> that boost global togetherness. &#8216;We inherited a priceless form of heritage which speaks of endurance and survival \u2013 the two most accurate descriptions of all things Asian,&#8217; Ng adds. <\/p>\n<p> <b>Reclaiming the Asian Story<\/b> <br \/> The project also addresses a long-standing challenge in regional media: the reliance on Western perspectives. Former ANN Chairman Mahfuz Anam, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of  <i>The Daily Star<\/i> (Bangladesh), notes that ANN was founded 27 years ago specifically to address this imbalance. <\/p>\n<p> &#8216;Our mutual understanding mostly depended on how foreign news agencies and globally reputed newspapers covered us,&#8217; Mahfuz explains, stating that said coverage gave a perspective which could often be problematic. <\/p>\n<p> &#8216;This awareness led 20 leading English-language dailies and a select number of national news agencies of Asia from Japan to Pakistan, covering most of the countries of Asia, to form a network to exchange news, views and features about ourselves for the reading and viewing of the general public of our respective countries.&#8217; <\/p>\n<p> &#8216;This e-book is an integral part of our  <b>&#8220;journey of rediscovery&#8221;<\/b>. The more we know about ourselves, the more we are at ease in dealing with others. It helps us appreciate our differences and, in turn, respect them,&#8217; Mahfuz adds. <\/p>\n<p> <b>A Necessity in a Globalised World<\/b> <br \/> With the rise of the &#8216;Asian Century&#8217;, both leaders agree that regional co-operation is no longer a luxury, but a necessity: &#8216;The next steps must be taken not in isolation, but in building bridges and bonds among the Asian people,&#8217; Ng asserts. <\/p>\n<p> This e-book is the first in a planned series, with a second volume already in the works to continue documenting the vast plethora of Asian culture. <\/p>\n<p> The ANN e-books are produced in partnership with  <b>Lion Rock Group<\/b>, a global leader in book printing and print management, trusted by the world&#8217;s top book publishers, education innovators, and creators across Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America. Visit:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lionrock.hk\/\"><u>https:\/\/www.lionrock.hk\/<\/u><\/a>. <br \/>Hashtag: #BringingAsiaCloser #AsianHeritage #ANN2026<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/asianews.network\/\" class=\"social-media-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/release.media-outreach.com\/Release\/templates\/images\/socialMedia\/generic_link.png\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" \/>https:\/\/asianews.network\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<\/p>\n\n<h4>About Asia News Network (ANN):<\/h4>\n<p><b>About Asia News Network (ANN):<\/b> Founded in 1999, the Asia News Network is an alliance of 20 leading news titles from 20 Asian countries. Its mission is to provide a platform for regional news and views, promoting mutual understanding and &#8216;Bringing Asia Closer&#8217; through the active sharing of editorial content and professional collaboration.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/track.media-outreach.com\/index.php\/WebView\/487489\/118699\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p>SINGAPORE \u2013  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.media-outreach.com\/\">Media OutReach Newswire<\/a> \u2013 16 September 2026 \u2013 The Asia News Network (ANN), a premier alliance of 20 leading news titles across the continent, is proud to announce the release of its latest digital publication: a comprehensive e-book dedicated to the cultural heritage and enduring spirit of Asia. <\/p>\n<figure data-image-width=\"0\" data-image-height=\"0\" align=\"center\">   <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/release.media-outreach.com\/release.php\/Images\/809594\/01-Photo-cover.png\" alt=\"01 Photo cover\" width=\"100%\" \/> <\/figure>\n<p> The e-book, titled  <b>&#8216;Inside Asia&#8217;s Hidden Heritage <\/b><b>Treasures,&#8217;<\/b> serves as a definitive peek into the soul of Asia, moving beyond geopolitical headlines to explore the spiritual, cultural, and historical threads that bind the world&#8217;s largest continent together. <\/p>\n<p> You can download the e-book  <a href=\"https:\/\/asianews.network\/ann-heritage-treasure\/\"><b>here<\/b><\/a>. <\/p>\n<p> <b>What Readers Will Discover<\/b> <br \/> The e-book serves as an essential primer for both Asian readers and global readers, featuring: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>     <b>A Tapestry of Traditions:<\/b> A look at the many heritage sites across the region, from tropical rainforests to majestic structures both ancient and modern.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>The &#8216;Asian Century&#8217;:<\/b> An exploration of how cultural pillars and diverse religious influences have shaped a modern hub of innovation.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>Asia&#8217;s Best-Kept Secrets:<\/b> A reminder of Asian marvels, history and the core values of community, morality, and harmony with nature.   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <b>    <br \/>   A Vision of Resilience and Modernity<\/b> <br \/> Current ANN Chairperson and Chief Content Officer of Star Media Group (Malaysia), Esther Ng, emphasises that the publication is a celebration of Asia&#8217;s unique ability to evolve while honouring its roots. <\/p>\n<p> &#8216;Asia is living proof of heritage and legacy living on and evolving,&#8217; says Ng. &#8216;This is where ancient legacies and ultra-modern facets exist together. To understand Asia is to know Asia \u2013 a region rich in cultural diversity, economic vitality, and the fastest adoption of technology in the world.&#8217; <\/p>\n<p> Of course, Asia&#8217;s achievements go beyond its many material milestones: &#8216;Much of Asia&#8217;s sense of wonder is rooted in its philosophies, which influences its people&#8217;s understanding of community, morality and behaviour \u2013 respect for elders, harmony with nature and interconnectivity with the larger whole.&#8217; <\/p>\n<p> Overall, the e-book focuses on Asia&#8217;s  <b>&#8216;winning factors&#8217;<\/b> that boost global togetherness. &#8216;We inherited a priceless form of heritage which speaks of endurance and survival \u2013 the two most accurate descriptions of all things Asian,&#8217; Ng adds. <\/p>\n<p> <b>Reclaiming the Asian Story<\/b> <br \/> The project also addresses a long-standing challenge in regional media: the reliance on Western perspectives. Former ANN Chairman Mahfuz Anam, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of  <i>The Daily Star<\/i> (Bangladesh), notes that ANN was founded 27 years ago specifically to address this imbalance. <\/p>\n<p> &#8216;Our mutual understanding mostly depended on how foreign news agencies and globally reputed newspapers covered us,&#8217; Mahfuz explains, stating that said coverage gave a perspective which could often be problematic. <\/p>\n<p> &#8216;This awareness led 20 leading English-language dailies and a select number of national news agencies of Asia from Japan to Pakistan, covering most of the countries of Asia, to form a network to exchange news, views and features about ourselves for the reading and viewing of the general public of our respective countries.&#8217; <\/p>\n<p> &#8216;This e-book is an integral part of our  <b>&#8220;journey of rediscovery&#8221;<\/b>. The more we know about ourselves, the more we are at ease in dealing with others. It helps us appreciate our differences and, in turn, respect them,&#8217; Mahfuz adds. <\/p>\n<p> <b>A Necessity in a Globalised World<\/b> <br \/> With the rise of the &#8216;Asian Century&#8217;, both leaders agree that regional co-operation is no longer a luxury, but a necessity: &#8216;The next steps must be taken not in isolation, but in building bridges and bonds among the Asian people,&#8217; Ng asserts. <\/p>\n<p> This e-book is the first in a planned series, with a second volume already in the works to continue documenting the vast plethora of Asian culture. <\/p>\n<p> The ANN e-books are produced in partnership with  <b>Lion Rock Group<\/b>, a global leader in book printing and print management, trusted by the world&#8217;s top book publishers, education innovators, and creators across Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America. Visit:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lionrock.hk\/\"><u>https:\/\/www.lionrock.hk\/<\/u><\/a>. <br \/>Hashtag: #BringingAsiaCloser #AsianHeritage #ANN2026<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/asianews.network\/\" class=\"social-media-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/release.media-outreach.com\/Release\/templates\/images\/socialMedia\/generic_link.png\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" \/>https:\/\/asianews.network\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<\/p>\n<h4>About Asia News Network (ANN):<\/h4>\n<p><b>About Asia News Network (ANN):<\/b> Founded in 1999, the Asia News Network is an alliance of 20 leading news titles from 20 Asian countries. Its mission is to provide a platform for regional news and views, promoting mutual understanding and &#8216;Bringing Asia Closer&#8217; through the active sharing of editorial content and professional collaboration.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/track.media-outreach.com\/index.php\/WebView\/487489\/118699\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[2,4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-70232","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-media-outreach-newswire","category-media-outreach-newswire-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70232","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=70232"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70232\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=70232"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=70232"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=70232"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}