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.



Malaysia: Wan Junaidi prefers anti-hopping law to be in place before GE15

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Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar hopes that the Anti-Party-Hopping Bill can be tabled and adopted before the 15th general election (GE15). However, he said it is up

The Philippines: BSP to ensure sustainable recovery before tightening

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THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) may consider hiking its key interest rate in Jun 22 if economic growth and employment data show recovery is now entrenched, its governor said. “We really have to balance

Malaysia: PKR polls: Regardless of outcome, Saifuddin wants to work with Rafizi

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PKR deputy presidency candidate Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has indicated that he will work together with his opponent Rafizi Ramli regardless of the outcome of the party election. Speaking to Malaysiakini, Saifuddin described Rafizi as a

Indonesia: Huge traffic jams as Indonesia’s Eid al-Fitr holiday exodus starts

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Tens of millions of Indonesian Muslims are expected to travel back to their hometowns to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in coming days, with traffic jams of up to 10 km (6 miles) already starting to form

India approves INR600bn subsidy for phosphate-based fertilizers

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India will provide a subsidy of INR609.4bn for phosphatic and potash-based fertilisers over the coming months to insulate farmers from higher global prices, information and broadcasting minister Anurag Singh Thakur said. The subsidy will cover