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.



India: 79% turnout in Goa, more than 62% in Uttarakhand and in UP Phase-2

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In the second phase of polling in Uttar Pradesh, a turnout of over 62% was recorded while in the single-phase Uttarakhand elections, 62.5% (approx.) voters turned up to cast their vote on 14 Feb 22.

The Philippines: Marcos skips CNN debate, Sara Duterte not attending too

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Presidential frontrunner Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will be skipping his third major presidential forum, this time the CNN Philippines debates, citing conflict of schedule. “Former Senator Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. is the lone presidential hopeful

Indonesia Eyes Lifting All Quarantine Requirements in April

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Indonesia is considering lifting all quarantine requirements for inbound travelers in Apr 22, as Covid-19 hospitalizations and fatality rates remain under control despite a resurgence in cases. In the mean time, the required quarantine period

Thailand: Pheu Thai wants PM picked from MPs

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The Pheu Thai Party is pushing for an amendment to the constitution which would require a prime ministerial candidate to be selected from MPs whose party is represented in the House. The main opposition party

The Philippines: Dec 21 NPL ratio lowest in 11 months

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PHILIPPINE BANKS’ end-Dec 21 nonperforming loan (NPL) ratio reached its lowest in 11 months as the economy continued to reopen and improved borrowers’ capacity to pay. The industry’s NPL ratio went down to 3.99% as