The latest news on what's happening in the region on Thursday, March 30, 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 30, 2023
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Taiwan I
Taiwan President Starts Sensitive U.S. Stopover; China Warns against Meetings - Reuters for The Japan News
Taiwan II
Mainland decries Taiwan leader's planned visit to US, vows countermeasures - China Daily
Tensions US-China
US bill called move to hamper China - World - China Daily
Boao forum I
'Asia can be a pacesetter for international cooperation' | China Daily
Boao forum II
Boao forum sends strong signal that China is back in business - Straits Times
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar election body announces dissolution of 40 political parties including NLD and SNLD | Eleven Media
Climate Laos
Cabinet orders urgent action to tackle pollution as PM2.5 reaches unsafe level - Vientiane Times
Rights Philippines Indonesia
LGBTQIA+ rights: Indonesia improves, Philippines lags behind | Inquirer
Diplomacy Malaysia
Editorial: Anwar’s China visit: Taking bilateral ties to new highs - Sin Chew Daily
Farming Philippines
Editorial: Dwindling Filipino farmers | Inquirer
Tourism S Korea
Korea cuts tourist red tape, aims to triple visitors this year - Korea Herald
Hospitality Macao
Macao's hotel guest numbers soar 78.5% in Feb | China Daily
Economy Nepal
Slower economic growth expected this year, central bank governor says / Kathmandu Post
EV China
BYD’s net income jumps more than 400% as EV shift takes hold / Bloomberg for The Star
Auto Cambodia
Isuzu vehicle assembly plant inaugurated in K Speu | Phnom Penh Post
Fruit Vietnam
Durian to make breakthrough for Viet Nam's fruit exports - Vietnam News
Energy Bhutan
Bhutan and Bangladesh finalising electricity trade | Kuensel
Finance Pakistan-EU
Pakistan removed from EU’s High Risk Third Countries list - Dawn
