The latest news on what's happening in the region on Thursday, March 30, 2023

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Taiwan I
Taiwan President Starts Sensitive U.S. Stopover; China Warns against Meetings - Reuters for The Japan News

Taiwan II
Mainland decries Taiwan leader's planned visit to US, vows countermeasures - China Daily

Tensions US-China
US bill called move to hamper China - World - China Daily

Boao forum I
'Asia can be a pacesetter for international cooperation' | China Daily

Boao forum II
Boao forum sends strong signal that China is back in business - Straits Times

Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar election body announces dissolution of 40 political parties including NLD and SNLD | Eleven Media 

Climate Laos
Cabinet orders urgent action to tackle pollution as PM2.5 reaches unsafe level - Vientiane Times

Rights Philippines Indonesia
LGBTQIA+ rights: Indonesia improves, Philippines lags behind | Inquirer

Diplomacy Malaysia
Editorial: Anwar’s  China visit: Taking bilateral ties to new highs - Sin Chew Daily

Farming Philippines
Editorial: Dwindling Filipino farmers | Inquirer 

Tourism S Korea
Korea cuts tourist red tape, aims to triple visitors this year - Korea Herald

Hospitality Macao
Macao's hotel guest numbers soar 78.5% in Feb | China Daily

Economy Nepal
Slower economic growth expected this year, central bank governor says / Kathmandu Post

EV China
BYD’s net income jumps more than 400% as EV shift takes hold / Bloomberg for The Star

Auto Cambodia
Isuzu vehicle assembly plant inaugurated in K Speu | Phnom Penh Post

Fruit Vietnam
Durian to make breakthrough for Viet Nam's fruit exports - Vietnam News

Energy Bhutan
Bhutan and Bangladesh finalising electricity trade | Kuensel 

Finance Pakistan-EU
Pakistan removed from EU’s High Risk Third Countries list - Dawn