Asia Updates by Asia News Network (ANN) - Sunday, April 23, 2023

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Climate Thailand 
Thai authorities issue extreme heat warnings for dozens of provinces / Reuters for Straits Times

Diplomacy China-Philippines I
PH, China ‘iron things out’ in Marcos-Qin talks | Inquirer

Diplomacy China-Philippines II
Qin's Manila visit to bolster mutual trust - China Daily

Myanmar Crisis
Top election official shot dead in Myanmar - AFP for Straits Times

Geopolitics Saudi-Iran 
Analysis: What the Saudi-Iran deal means for geopolitics - Dawn

Sunday Asia
Music 
An Evening With Bruno Mars: 15-Time Grammy Award Winner Announces Concert in the Philippines in June | Inquirer

Culture 
Tibet
Thirteen Eye Dzi Beads – a gem of Tibetan culture - The Statesman

Japan
Japan Specialty Paper Shop Continues to Delight Customers after 30 Years - The Japan News

China
Cultural products bring history alive - China Daily

Fashion
Fashion Breakthroughs: Ternocon III Broadens the Cultural Landscape of Philippine Couture | Inquirer

Youth
Malaysia
Young entrepreneurs learn life skills at KL Children's Business Fair - The Star

Food I
Cozy, affordable ‘imokase’ course menus trending in Seoul - Korea Herald

Food II
5 health benefits of green tea | The Daily Star

Himalaya 
Double amputee Hari Budha Magar sets sights on Everest - Kathmandu Post

Art I
Khmer artist becomes war refugee twice | Phnom Penh Post

Art II
Singapore: SAM’s public art trails, ACM’s refreshed textiles display, and kebaya fashions - Straits Times

Travel Vietnam
Nam Kang Ho Tao, the most dangerous but attractive mountain in the northwest - Vietnam News

Travel Bhutan
Katsho Eco Camp: Haa’s new tourist destination | Kuensel