Asia Updates - Sunday, April 30, 2023

ANN News Highlights: Sun, April 30, 2023
Bringing Asia Closer

Aging Malaysia 
Working beyond age 60 | The Star

Climate Philippines
Heat index to remain around 40°C – Pagasa | Inquirer 

Nuclear S Korea 
S. Korea can develop nuclear weapons but chooses not to: Yoon - Korea Herald

Discovery Egypt-India
Buddha statue found in Egypt points to ancient India links - AFP for Jakarta Post

Discovery Laos
Fourteen Buddha images unearthed in Borikhamxay cave - Vientiane Times

Sport India 
Editorial: Cricket crisis - The Statesman

Sunday Asia
Profile 
Why we feel the way we feel about Pakistan’s Malala Yousafzai - Dawn

Kpop 
YG to announce final Babymonster members on May 12: Korean, Thai, Japanese in the running - Korea Herald

Lifestyle 
Private Restrooms in Japan Seen By Some as Places for Relaxation - The Japan News

Pets
Implanting microchip in pet dogs, cats to become mandatory in June in Japan - The Japan News

History 
Amitav Ghosh's new book will revisit the 19th century opium trade | The Daily Star

Society 
Cambodia: Artist Adana explores social issues through film, dance | Phnom Penh Post

Lifestyle 
Sidewalk coffee culture in HCM City attracts youths - Vietnam News

Travel
Malaysia 
7 beautiful mosques in Malaysia that are also architectural wonders - The Star

Bhutan
Samtse’s sacred Mahakal Dham | Kuensel 

Indonesia
Four of Indonesia's best vacation spots for 2023 - Jakarta Post

Philippines
Cebu, the land of Summer adventures - Inquirer

China
Must see in Guangxi - Travel - Chinadaily.com.cn

S Korea 
On The Road: Secret to cycling fun in Seoul and Jeju Island - Korea Herald