Asia Updates by Asia News Network (ANN) - Friday, April 28, 2023

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Summit Biden-Yoon
Congress Address
Yoon says S. Korea will play role as 'compass for freedom' with US - Korea Herald

Summit
Yoon, Biden reaffirm ironclad alliance, warn NK attack is unacceptable - Korea Herald

State Dinner
President Yoon belts out 'American Pie' at state dinner - Korea Herald
https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20230427000740

Culture
Culture ministry signs first MOU with Smithsonian to expand cultural exchanges - Korea Herald

Military Philippines
After ‘Balikatan’ comes ‘Cope Thunder’ revival | Inquirer

South China Sea
Beijing: US 'stirring tensions' in South China Sea | China Daily

Population Japan
Japan Must Rethink Society in Face of Shrinking Population - The Japan News

Geopolitics Asean
Opinion: ASEAN can have greater agency in managing great power rivalries - Jakarta Post

Japan-S Asia
Opinion: Japan’s infra push in South Asia - Kathmandu Post

EV Japan
Honda Gearing Up for EV Shift in N. America with General Motors - The Japan News

EV S Korea
Yoon asks Tesla CEO Musk to invest in S. Korea - Yonhap for Korea Herald

Bangladesh’s PM in Japan
Invest in Bangladesh | The Daily Star

Energy Bangladesh 
Summit signs $2b MoU with Japan’s Jera | The Daily Star

Economy China
Li urges steps to bolster growth of border regions - China Daily

Property Singspore 
Higher ABSD: S’pore citizens buying 2nd home to pay 20%, up from 17%; rate for foreigners doubles - Straits Times

Trade Vietnam
Exports hit by weakening global demand, hindering economic recovery - Vietnam News