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The Philippines: Sara Duterte says not seeking national position
- September 9, 2021
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No Comments“I am not running for a national position as we both agreed only one of us will run for a national position in 2022,” Mayor Duterte-Carpio said in a text message to reporters. The Palace
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Malaysia: Covid-19: Almost 70% of Malaysia’s adult population fully vaccinated
- September 7, 2021
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A total of 68.8% of the adult population in the country, or 16.11 million individuals, have completed their Covid-19 vaccination as of 6 Sep 21 according to the Covid-19 Vaccine Supply Access Guarantee Special Committee
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The Philippines: DOF rejects ceiling on debt-to-GDP ratio
- September 7, 2021
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The Department of Finance (DOF) has opposed a proposal seeking to enforce a debt ceiling of 50% of gross domestic product (GDP), warning this may hinder spending for recovery efforts in times of crisis. Finance
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Thailand: Bangkok set for Nov 21 reopening
- September 6, 2021
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Thailand is set to reopen more of its popular tourist destinations starting Oct 21, betting that a higher local inoculation rate can help draw more foreign visitors and revive an economy battered by the pandemic.
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Malaysia: Govt to keep dangling carrot of vaccination but stick is not far behind – KJ
- September 2, 2021
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- Category: Daily News
The government will continue to provide certain privileges to those who have received a complete Covid-19 vaccination to encourage more people into doing it voluntarily, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said. However, Khairy warned that a