Daily News

These are sample stories on Asia which we track on a daily basis. The sources and links to the stories, which are available online, are acknowledged and listed. Where any of these stories require paid subscription to access, we've listed only the portion which the site allows.



KMT asks Han Kuo-yu to be its vice chairman

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The Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) has asked former Kaohsiung mayor Han Kuo-yu to become its vice chairman in a bid to unify opposition supporters ahead of the January elections. KMT Chairman Eric Chu confirmed that

Indian government moots sugar export restrictions, extending rice levies

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The Indian government is considering export curbs on sugar following poor monsoon rains, which have been the lowest since 2018 due to the disturbances from El Nino. The curbs are likely to begin in the

Traders Spurn Thai $15 Billion Handout in Test For Srettha

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Pressure is growing from financial markets for Thailand’s premier to change course on his blockbuster spending plan as concerns mount that the government will increase borrowings substantially to fund the stimulus. Global funds have withdrawn

Indonesia Constitutional Court to announce ruling on Vice Presidential age limit on 16 October

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The Constitutional Court has scheduled the announcement of their decision regarding the lawsuit to reduce the age limit for presidential and vice presidential candidates on 16 October. This gives candidates enough time to make their

China vows Belt and Road ramp up despite debt-trap criticism

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China on Tuesday said it will ramp up the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as it turns a decade old, snubbing criticism that the globe-spanning investment blitz is a debt trap for developing nations. In