This document is a summary of news articles from various Asian countries. It discusses the following key points: 1) A survey in Nepal found the country's political parties to be the most corrupt institutions. 2) In Thailand, the number of adolescent mothers is rising while the population is aging, straining the economy. 3) Thailand may reclaim the top spot as world's largest rice exporter if quality and prices improve. 4) The document covers political and economic news from several Asian countries.