Asia Updates by Asia News Network (ANN) - Wednesday, April 26, 2023

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Myanmar Crisis 
Myanmar military must take first steps out of country’s crisis, says visiting former UN chief - Straits Times

Climate Malaysia
The heat is on for a week | The Star

Climate Philippines
Highest heat index of 46°C in Nueva Ecija town on April 26 - Pagasa | Inquirer

Nuclear Asean
ASEAN to step up anti-nuclear push - World - China Daily

Gov’t Singapore 
Singapore moves up 2 spots to top world ranking on government effectiveness - Straits Times

Military US-Philippines
US firepower on display as ‘Balikatan’ nears close | Inquirer

Heritage Asia
Region unites on cultural heritage work - China Daily

Space China
China sets 2030 as date for Martian sample mission | China Daily

Malaria
Ooinion: Malaria-free Asia Pacific region is within our reach - Jakarta Post

Diplomacy India
Opinion: Increased challenges to Indian diplomacy - The Statesman

Summit US-Korea
Opinion: What to expect from the Korea-US summit meeting - Korea Herald

Solar US-Asean
Biden seen to veto legislation to block solar tariff waivers for Asian countries - Reuters for The Star

Hospitality Singapore
Singapore hospitality players to expand globally in 2023 and beyond - Straits Times

Economy Nepal
Economy relapsing after impressive post-Covid recovery, data shows - Kathmandu Post

Business S Korea 
Six US firms unveil $1.9b investment to Korea - Korea Herald

Jobs Japan
Japan Plans to Expand Scope of Type 2 Foreign Workers Status - Jiji Press for The Japan News

CPTPP China
CPTPP will be boon to regional trade - China Daily

Debts Asean
Debt ratio below most ASEAN states: IMF | Phnom Penh Post

Corruption Vietnam
Việt Nam's global corruption perceptions ranking improves - Vietnam News