The latest news on what's happening in the region on Wednesday, January 11, 2023

ANN news highlights
Bringing Asia Closer

Travel China I
In reciprocal move, China halts ROK, Japan visas - China Daily

Travel China II
China's inbound, outbound tourism sees steady recovery | China Daily

Economy
World Bank cuts 2023 world growth forecast in ‘sharp, long-lasting slowdown’ - AFP for Dawn

Military US-Japan
US to form island-response regiment on Okinawa - The Japan News

Asean Cambodia
First Cambodian ASEAN Secretariat chief ‘reflects prestige’ | Phnom Penh Post
 

Crime S Korea
South Korea’s most infamous serial killers - Korea Herald

2023 Nepal
Opinion: Things for Nepal to consider in 2023 - Kathmandu Post

Economy China
Experts: Fast rebound will benefit world - China Daily

Jobs Malaysia
Greater flexibility for bosses to hire foreign workers | The Star

Jobs Philippines
More employers optimistic with PH job market this year | Inquirer Business

Trade Myanmar-Thailand
Myawady-Mae Sot Friendship Bridge No.1 to reopen on January 12 | Eleven Media

Business Singapore
S’pore-listed firms must declare salaries and all payouts made to directors and CEOs under new rule - Straits Times

Travel Laos
Luang Prabang prepares for influx of Chinese tourists - Vientiane Times

Digital Japan
Editorial: Make best use of digitization to open pathways for success - The Japan News

Aviation Indonesia
Analysis: Garuda completes restructuring, back to black, resumes stock trading - Jakarta Post