The latest news on what's happening in the region on Thursday, January 19, 2023

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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