The latest news on what's happening in the region on Thursday, March 23, 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: Thur, Mar 23, 2023
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Crisis Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka leader warns hard times to follow IMF bailout - AFP for Dawn
Economy S Korea
S. Korea to raise guard against market instability after Fed rate hike - Yonhap for Korea Herald
Military Philippines
Marcos firm on new military sites amid China warning | Inquirer
Tensions China-India
India, China don't want war and confrontation, have wisdom to resolve dispute: Chinese envoy - The Statesman
Myanmar Crisis
US to announce more sanctions against Myanmar junta - Reuters for Straits Times
Summit Ci-Putin
Xi's Russia visit promotes global strategic stability - China Daily
Ukraine Japan I
Kishida’s surprise Kyiv visit bolsters Japan’s image as defender of peaceful rules-based order - Straits Times
Ukraine Japan II
Secrecy Surrounded PM Kishida’s Trip to Kyiv - The Japan News
Politics Indonesia
Jokowi plays kingmaker as Megawati weighs Ganjar-Prabowo ticket - Jakarta Post
Society Nepal
Vulnerable Nepali girls forced into prostitution in India - Kathmandu Post
Society Bhutan
Number of older persons expected to more than double by 2047 | Kuensel
Image Hong Kong
HK courts Michelle Yeoh to help promote city | China Daily
Media Philippines
Inquirer story wins La Salle Scholarum media award | Inquirer
Philippines
Opinion: Wasted talents and squandered wits | Inquirer
Economy Pakistan
Opinion: Lessons from Pakistan’s economic crisis | The Daily Star
