The latest news on what's happening in the region on Friday, January 13, 2023
Check out what’s hot in the region as The Nation puts together headlines from members of Asia News Network (ANN). Click to read more: Fri, Jan 13, 2023
ANN news highlights
Bringing Asia Closer
Economies
China
World Bank: China to see 4.3 per cent growth in 2023 - China Daily
Sri Lanka
WB forecasts shrinking of Lanka’s economy this year by 4.2 % – The Island
Cambodia
Cambodian economy grows by 5.1% in 2022: NBC | Phnom Penh Post
Travel Vietnam
MOH urges strengthened pandemic monitoring at border gates ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations - Vietnam News
Covid-19 Japan
Japan records highest-ever daily COVID death toll - The Japan News
Justice Nepal
Nepal has failed to ensure justice to conflict victims: Human Rights Watch - Kathmandu Post
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar needs US$ 169.6 m to meet the humanitarian needs of children: UNICEF | Eleven Media
Defense Japan
At Japan-U.S. 2+2 talks, allies agree to bolster defense of Nansei Islands - The Japan News
Tensions India-China
Situation along LAC with China stable but unpredictable: Army Chief - The Statesman
Health Bhutan
Editorial: Losing health professionals is a concern | Kuensel
Investment Vietnam
Apple, Samsung supplier BOE plans two new factories in Việt Nam - Vietnam News
Investment Saudi-Korea
Saudi Arabia bets big on Hallyu with W1.2tr Kakao investment - Korea Herald
WEF Philippines
Marcos to ‘soft launch’ Maharlika Wealth fund in 2023 World Economic Forum | Inquirer
Crypto
Crypto crime volume hits all-time high on the back of more sanctions - Straits Times
Jobs HK-Philippines
PH, HK discuss possible hiring of 7,000 Filipino caregivers | Inquirer
