The latest news on what's happening in the region on November 18, 2022
Check out what’s hot in the region on November 18, as The Nation puts together headlines from members of Asia News Network (ANN). Click to read more:
ANN news highlights: Fri, Nov 18, 2022
Bringing Asia Closer
Apec
China
Xi says Asia-Pacific is ‘no-one’s backyard’, rejects attempts to politicise trade and economic relations - Straits Times
US
V-P Harris to defend Biden’s Indo-Pacific strategy in speech to CEOs - Bloomberg for Straits Times
Japan-China
Xi, Kishida meet as tensions grow over Taiwan, East China Sea - Reuters for The Japan News
Philippines-China
Marcos meets Xi, pushes Apec health investments | Inquirer
Thailand-France
Prayut, Macron pledge to boost economic cooperation - The Nation
MH17
Dutch court sentences three to life in prison for 2014 downing of MH17 over Ukraine | Reuters for The Star
Myanmar Crisis
Junta to pardon almost 6,000 prisoners - Eleven Media
South China Sea
Harris’ PH trip includes Palawan, tour on WPS patrol vessel | Inquirer
Trafficking Bhutan
Bhutan at risk of dropping to Tier 3 of Trafficking in Persons Report | Kuensel
US-China
Editorial: Xi-Biden summit - Dawn
Apec CEO
Vietnam
Vietnamese President highlights requirements of future trade, investment - Vietnam News
Philippines I
‘Winning trust and mutual cooperation key to cope with current challenges’ - The Nation
Philippines II
Thailand’s CP Group vows hike in PH investments | Inquirer
Sustainability
Sustainable development a challenging balancing act, speakers at Apec CEO Summit say - The Nation
Investment Saudi-Korea
Saudi crown prince's visit brings $30b in busines deals - Korea Herald
Climate Pakistan
Climate change may cut Pakistan’s GDP by 18pc to 20pc: World Bank - Dawn
China-Thailand
BRI, RCEP to boost business opportunities - China Daily
Auto Japan
Toyota pushes AI to drive like pros - The Japan News
Kudo Cambodia
Kingdom’s rice crowned world’s No1 | Phnom Penh Post
