The latest news on what's happening in the region on Wednesday, March 8, 2023

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Explosion Bangladesh
At least 17 killed, over 100 hurt in Gulistan explosion | The Daily Star
 

Tensions China-US
'Strategic competition' seen as 'reckless gamble': Foreign Minister - China Daily
 

Politics Bangladesh
Global leaders express 'deep concerns' for Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus | The Daily Star
 

Rocket Japan
Japan’s New H3 Rocket Fails, JAXA Sends Self-Destruct Signal - The Japan News
 

Diplomacy S Korea
Yoon to set off on back-to-back Japan, US tours - Korea Herald

Resolution Korea-Japan I
S. Korean Public Divided Over Yoon’s Plan To Resolve Wartime Labor Issue - The Japan News
 

Resolution Korea-Japan II
Editorial: Seoul’s Plan Must Be Used as Opportunity to Improve Japan-ROK Relations - The Japan News
 

Myanmar Crisis 
Myanmar army killed 17 people in two villages, say residents | AP for Borneo Bulletin 
 

Diplomacy Myanmar-China
SAC chair meets China’s Asian Affairs Special Envoy in NPT | Eleven Media 
 

Inequality Bangladesh
Economic Association for all-out efforts to cut inequality | The Daily Star

Biography S Korea 
First English biography of Imjin War's hidden hero published - Korea Herald
 

Politics Philippines
Opinion: Marcoses: Sibling rivalry? | Inquirer 
 

Talents 
Opinion: Developing a talent strategy to build new businesses - Jakarta Post
 

Global Tax Vietnam
Global Minimum Tax a head-scratcher for Vietnamese policymakers - Vietnam News
 

Travel China
Carriers eye bigger growth with recovering global biz - China Daily