The latest news on what's happening in the region on Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Check out what’s hot in the region as The Nation puts together headlines from members of Asia News Network (ANN). Click to read more: Wed, Mar 22, 2023
ANN News Highlights
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Ukraine China-Russia
Leaders call for Ukraine peace talks - China Daily
Ukraine Japan
Kishida Arrives in Kyiv for Talks with Zelenskyy - Jiji Press for The Japan News
Summit Xi-Putin
Xi invites Putin to China for Belt and Road forum | China Daily
Earthquake Pakistan
At least 2 dead, 6 injured as 6.8 magnitude earthquake jolts parts of country including Islamabad, Lahore - Dawn
G7 Japan
Japan to Invite Global South, South Korea to G7 Summit - The Japan News
Military Philippines-US
Top PH, US officials set meet in Washington | Inquirer
Myanmar Crisis
US keen to sync with Asean on worsening crisis in Myanmar; top official warns of danger of failed state - Straits Times
Bali Imdonesia
Bali gears up for 24 hours of silence on Nyepi - Jakarta Post
Inter’l Water Day
Opinion: Accelerate action on global water crisis | Inquirer
Water Bangladesh
Opinion: The politics and pollution of our rivers | The Daily Star
IMF Sri Lanka
$4b IMF bailout for ailing Sri Lanka comes with tough reforms - Straits Times
Trade HK-Yunan-Asean
HK, Yunnan to boost links between mainland and ASEAN | China Daily
Business Bhutan
Private sector charts recovery plan | Kuensel