Asia Updates by Asia News Network (ANN) - Friday, April 14, 2023

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Japan
Inbound Tourists Returning Faster Than Expected - The Japan News

Kong Kong
HK sees peak number of arrivals on last day of Easter holiday | China Daily

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China
China's tourism to see a thriving May Day holiday | China Daily

S Korea 
Foreign tourists flock back to Myeong-dong - Korea Herald

Vietnam
2.69 million foreign tourists visit Việt Nam in first quarter, up 30 times on last year - Vietnam News

Philippines
1.15 million international tourist arrivals in Q1 2023 | Inquirer 

Sri Lanka 
Earnings from tourism up in February – The Island

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

Myanmar
International tourists arrival to Myanmar surge in February | Xinhua for The Star

Singapore 
Travel agencies, bus companies in S’pore facing shortage of drivers despite increasing salaries - Straits Times

Malaysia
Aviation sector prepares for higher tourist arrivals | The Star

India
Tourism industry showing signs of recovery - The Statesman

Cambodia
Jakarta direct flights seen as potential tourism boon | Phnom Penh Post

Bhuran
Tourists could be allowed to stay in non-star-rated hotels: PM  | Kuensel 

Nepal
Entrepreneurs say tourism’s recovery may get hampered by the mandatory guide rule - Kathmandu Post

Other News: 

Myanmar Crisis I
Asean 'strongly condemns' Myanmar air strike that killed dozens | AFP for The Daily Star

Myanmar Crisis II
India calls for cessation of violence in Myanmar - The Statesman

Space Japan
Tokyo-based Space Startup Plans World-first Moon Landing - The Japan News

Taiwan
Taiwan’s Ruling DPP Nominates Lai for President - The Japan News