CHINA

1. China says will help Pakistan overcome foreign debt challenges

https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2476751/pakistan

2. Chinese diplomat says work on CPEC phase-II being accelerated

https://www.dawn.com/news/1821988

3. Pakistan, China vow to cement ironclad ties

https://www.app.com.pk/global/pakistan-china-vow-to-cement-ironclad-ties/

4. Pakistan to develop 5 economic corridors under CPEC: minister

https://english.news.cn/20240314/5288eb82af664ede8836c3a31d204e97/c.html

5. Pakistan, China march toward shared development, prosperity, progress: PM

https://www.nation.com.pk/13-Mar-2024/pakistan-china-march-toward-shared-development-prosperity-progress-pm

6. China gives ‘Emergency Aid’ to Pakistan for rain-hit areas

https://www.app.com.pk/national/china-gives-emergency-aid-to-pakistan-for-rain-hit-areas/

7. China’s greener vision supports Pakistan in realizing renewable energy targets: experts

https://english.news.cn/20240315/f400fd45bd9b4fada70f17d354b81af1/c.html

8. China-Russia-Iran Maritime Drills Send Signal to West

https://www.voanews.com/a/china-russia-iran-maritime-drills-send-signal-to-west/7529934.html

9. Minister: China implements proactive fiscal policy to support economy

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-03-17/Minister-China-implements-proactive-fiscal-policy-to-support-economy-1s2EahYZE4M/p.html

 

CENTRAL ASIA

1. NATO Secretary General in Baku at the start of South Caucasus tour

https://www.commonspace.eu/news/nato-secretary-general-baku-start-south-caucasus-tour

2. Uzbekistan considering shift to rainwater usage amid water scarcity concerns

https://en.trend.az/casia/uzbekistan/3875763.html

3. US-Central Asia B5+1 format forum kicks off in Almaty

https://en.inform.kz/news/us-central-asia-b51-format-forum-kicks-off-in-almaty-d3038e/

4. Iran, Tajikistan to cooperate in making hydraulic model of Roghun Diversion Dam

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/496319/Iran-Tajikistan-to-cooperate-in-making-hydraulic-model-of-Roghun

5. Kazakh-Uzbek trade-economic cooperation: PM Bektenov visits Tashkent

https://en.inform.kz/news/kazakh-uzbek-trade-economic-cooperation-pm-bektenov-visits-tashkent-e309aa/

6. Kyrgyzstan establishes republican draft commission

https://en.trend.az/casia/kyrgyzstan/3875797.html

7. Tehran, Baghdad negotiating gas swap from Turkmenistan

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/496196/Tehran-Baghdad-negotiating-gas-swap-from-Turkmenistan

8. European Union and UNESCO support employability in agriculture sector in Karakalpakstan

https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/uzbekistan/european-union-and-unesco-support-employability-agriculture-sector-karakalpakstan_en

 

EAST ASIA

1. Japan completes 4th discharge of Fukushima nuclear-tainted wastewater despite backlash

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-03-17/Japan-completes-4th-discharge-of-Fukushima-nuclear-tainted-wastewater-1s3bjOlmBIA/p.html

2. North Korea launches three ballistic missiles as top U.S. diplomat visits Seoul

https://ina.iq/eng/31891-north-korea-launches-three-ballistic-missiles-as-top-us-diplomat-visits-seoul.html

3. In countering China, U.S. sees a growing role for Japan

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/countering-china-us-sees-growing-role-japan-rcna143334

4. Jokowi accentuates ASEAN-Australia cooperation on 50th anniversary

https://en.antaranews.com/news/307812/jokowi-accentuates-asean-australia-cooperation-on-50th-anniversary

5. Australia-Asean summit exposed more than desire for economic deals

https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/asia/article/3254684/australia-asean-summit-exposed-more-desire-economic-deals