Who had it bad and who had it good across the Indo-Pacific? Worst Year: Asia's ForgottenIn 2023, Asia's most vulnerable -- often displaced by armed conflict -- remained too often for the most part forgotten. The most significant escalation in hostilities in Myanmar since the 2021 coup, for example, worsened an ongoing humanitarian crisis in 2023. Bad Year: China's Property MarketFor millions of Chinese citizens still waiting for homes they put down payments on but might never be built, 2023 was a particularly bad year for China's property market. And for that reason and for uplifting spirits and bringing a bit of hope and joy in a tough year, ISRO wins "Best Year in Asia 2023."

Source: Bangkok Post December 28, 2023 11:53 UTC