The latest news on what's happening in the region on Thursday, February 2, 2023

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Military 
India 
Defence outlay increased by 13% to acquire new weapon systems - The Statesman
 

NATO Japan-Korea
Amid Growing Global Risks, NATO Seeks Closer Ties with Japan, ROK - The Japan News
 

Geopolitics
Japan and NATO Building Ties to Counter China and Russia - The Japan News

Economy Asia-Pacific
China’s rebound to fuel Asia-Pacific outlook: Moody’s - The Star
 

Myanmar Crisis 
Myanmar’s state of emergency extended by six months - Straits Times

Diplomacy Philippines-Japan
7 pacts to be inked during Marcos trip to Japan next week | Inquirer
 

Cities Malaysia
Malaysia aims to turn federal territories into smart cities by 2030 - The Star
 

Travel S Korea 
New visas, faster entries: Immigration changes in 2023 - Korea Herald
 

Terror Pakistan
Opinion: A treacherous deal - Dawn
 

ChatGPT
Opinion: What ChatGPT means for Korea - Korea Herald

Retail Japan
Department Stores Turn Fateful Corner Amid Closures - The Japan News
 

Tech S Korea 
Geopolitical conflicts pose risk to chip, battery industries: BOK - Korea Herald
 

EV China
Tesla's China revenue jumps 31% in 2022 - China Daily
 

Energy Bangladesh
Talks ongoing to generate hydrogen power from seawater: PM | The Daily Star
 

Finance China
Major steps in reform of capital market made - China Daily
 

Travel Cambodia
Cambodian travel agents recruit tourists on Thai trip | Phnom Penh Post