The latest news on what's happening in the region on Wednesday, January 4, 2023

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WHO
Top WHO advisers call for 'realistic' Covid-19 data from China at key meeting -  Reuters for Straits Times

Outbound
China's outbound tourism gains momentum | China Daily

Cambodia
No additional Covid rules for arrivals from China: PM | Phnom Penh Post

Diplomacy Philippines-China I
Marcos: PH-China ties entering ‘new chapter’ | Inquirer

Diplomacy Philippines-China II
Marcos' visit to lift ties to 'higher trajectory' - China Daily

SCS US
U.S. ramps up ties with Philippines as key to China deterrence plans - The Japan News

Travel Philippines
Jan. 1, 2023, the day PH airspace went blank, strips mask off air travel woes, outdated system | Inquirer 

Rights India
No more curbs on free speech by ministers, lawmakers - The Statesman

Myanmar Crisis II
SAC chair underscores efforts to hold elections all over the country | Eleven Media 

Economy
Malaysia
What next for the economy? | The Star

Singapore
Singapore’s economic growth slows to 3.8% in 2022; outlook darkens for 2023 - Straits Times

Laos
NA approves economic growth rate of 4.5 percent for 2023 - Vientiane Times

Japan
60％ of top Japanese executives expect economy to improve over next six months - The Japan News

Vietnam
China reopening will give Việt Nam GDP 2%pts boost in 2023: Vinacapital economist

Nepal
Opinion: Top priority to economy  - Kathmandu Post