The latest news on what's happening in the region on Thursday, February 9, 2023

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MH17 Russia
Investigators end MH17 downing probe despite ‘indications’ of Putin’s involvement - Reuters for Straits Times
 

Earthquake Türkiye
Graphic: World’s deadliest earthquakes since 2000 - Korea Herald
 

Indonesia 
Embassy reports first Indonesian deaths in Turkey quakes - Jakarta Post
 

Bangladesh
Bangladesh sends 46-member rescue team to Turkey | The Daily Star
 

China
Chinese civilian efforts intensify to help Türkiye quake rescue | China Daily

Nepal
Nepal to provide relief packages to earthquake-hit Turkey  - Kathmandu Post
 

Cambodia
Cambodia sends aid for Turkiye relief efforts | Phnom Penh Post

Crisis Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka bankruptcy to last until 2026: President - AFP for Straits Times
 

Diplomacy Philippines-Japan
Marcos starts 5-day official visit to Japan | Inquirer
 

Kpop 
YG's next big thing: Baby Monster members with Thai and Japanese members unveiled - Korea Herald

Himalaya
Opinion: Sinking Himalayas  - The Statesman
 

Finance Pakistan
Feature: The State Bank of Pakistan is equally to blame for the current economic mess - Dawn
 

Economy Malaysia
Malaysia will be stuck with ‘middle-income’ trap if brain drain issue not addressed, says academic | The Star
 

Economy Brunei
Five sectors identified in diversification drive | Borneo Bulletin 
 

Aviation Vietnam
Vietnam Airlines to fully restore flight network to China - Vietnam News