The latest news on what's happening in the region on Thursday, January 19, 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: Thur, Jan 19, 2023
ANN news highlights
Bringing Asia Closer
WEF Davos
S Korea
Globalization under siege, but Davos can bring opportunities for Korea - Korea Herald
Philippines
‘Early signs point to PH exceeding 2023 GDP goal’ | Inquirer
Vietnam
Deputy PM meets with global business leaders, senior officials at WEF meeting - Vietnam News
Quirky Thailand
Thai man ‘selling’ fresh air at 1,000 baht per hour - The Nation
Nuclear S Korea
US should prepare for possible deployment of nuclear assets to S. Korea: US think tank - Korea Herald
Politics Vietnam
Võ Thị Ánh Xuân announced acting State president - Vietnam News
Media Philippines
Ressa tax case acquittal hailed as a win for press freedom | Inquirer
Heritage Cambodia
Remain vigilant for looting, minister tells heritage cops | Phnom Penh Post
Pakisian-US
Feature: Why anti-Americanism continues to thrive in Pakistan - Dawn
Climate
Opinion: Doers, not delayers: Cities forging ahead with their climate actions - Jakarta Post
EV Indonesia
BASF, Eramet near $2.6 B Indonesia deal to process nickel for EV batteries - Reuters for Jakarta Post
Economics China-US
Liu and Yellen meet for 'substantive', 'candid' talks - China Daily
ESG Korea
Top 100 firms spend US$4.3 bn on ESG efforts in 2021 - Korea Herald
Trade India
US, India's absence in regional trade deals will make China to up its role in trade / The Statesman
Trade Bangladesh-Asean
Bangladesh needs Asean cooperation for more trade | The Daily Star