The latest news on what's happening in the region on Friday, February 17, 2023

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China
China resumes regular flights with 58 countries | China Daily
 

Japan
Japan Visitor Numbers Recover to More than Half of Pre-Pandemic Level - The Japan News
 

S Korea
Flights between S. Korea, China to rise to 80 per week by end-month: PM - Yonhap for Korea Herald

Earthquake Turkiye
In meeting with Erdogan, PM Shehbaz offers ‘heartfelt condolences’ to quake-hit Turkiye - Dawn
 

South China Sea
Coast guards to increase presence in West Philippine Sea to assist fishermen | Inquirer

Diplomacy S Korea-US
Yoon likely to hold summit with Biden in April to build on alliance - Korean Herald
 

Terror Indonesia
Indonesia’s anti-terrorism squad defused bomb ahead of Bali G-20 summit: Sources - Straits Times
 

City Malaysia
 Is the world’s largest roundabout in Malaysia? | The Star
 

Media India
Editorial: India’s BBC raids - Dawn
 

Heritage Philippines
Opinion: Wanted: More Unesco World Heritage Sites | Inquirer 
 

Asean Indonesia
Opinion: Indonesia’s ASEAN chairmanship is a moment of truth - Jakarta Post

Jobs Bangladesh
Editorial: We need skilled workers for more remittance | The Daily Star

Twitter
Feature: Elon Musk’s Takeover Floods Twitter with False Information - The Japan News
 

ChatGPT China
Global ChatGPT fever hits China even though service is not yet available - Straits Times
 

Logistics Cambodia
World Bank’s IFC inks deal on key logistics hub | Phnom Penh Post