The latest news on what's happening in the region
Check out what’s hot in the region on May 16 as The Nation puts together headlines from members of Asia News Network (ANN). Click to read more:
Crisis Sri Lanka
Be patient, I will gradually turn the ailing economy around: PM
-The Island ( Sri Lanka )
https://www.nationthailand.com/international/40015597
Defense Cambodia
Cambodia issues defense white paper - first in 16 years - and stamp out rumours of Chinese military presence
-Phnom Penh Post
https://www.nationthailand.com/international/40015595
Military Japan
Japan, Britain to jointly develop ASDF’s successor to F-2 fighter jet
-The Japan News
https://www.nationthailand.com/international/40015594
Vaccine Asean
Covid-19: Asean countries agree to mutually recognise vaccination certs
-The Star ( Malaysia )
https://www.nationthailand.com/international/40015611
Forestry
Largest-ever World Forestry Congress calls for stronger cooperation
-Korea Herald
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