Asia correspondent Elizabeth Beattie

South Korea and Japan have both sunk to record low fertility rates despite their government's attempts to drop incentives and implore young people in have babies. And Philippines President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr has addressed parliament in Australia to speak about security and regional stability. However not everyone was pleased he received the invite.

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