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The Philippines: BSP ready to lend additional PHP280bn to national government
- January 15, 2021
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No CommentsThe government can still borrow an additional PHP280bn from monetary authorities to augment its war chest against the pandemic, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on 14 Jan 21. In a virtual press briefing,
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Indonesia says spots Chinese research vessel in its waters, tracker off
- January 14, 2021
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Chinese research vessel has been identified in the waters of Indonesia with its tracking system turned off, authorities said on 14 Jan 21, amid concerns in the region about Beijing’s maritime conduct. Colonel Wisnu Pramandita,
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Thailand: Opposition, protesters stay out of new reconciliation panel
- January 14, 2021
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A reconciliation committee formed by the Thai parliament speaker to resolve issues raised by anti-government protesters was packed with politicians from the ruling coalition and military-appointed senators. The panel, which also comprised several academics, didn’t
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The Philippines: Sotto: Only economic Cha-cha has chance in Senate
- January 14, 2021
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Charter change is likely to succeed at the Senate only if economic provisions are changed, but the chamber can address President Duterte’s concerns over the country’s party-list system through amendments to the law, Senate President
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Thailand: Speed up lese majeste inquiries: PM
- January 13, 2021
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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has asked four agencies to speed up their investigations into lese majeste cases regarding unlawful online content and to take legal action against the suspects. Gen Prayut said he had impressed