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: Johor polls set for 12 Mar 22, nomination on 26 Feb 22

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The Johor state election will take place on 12 Mar 22, with early voting set for 8 Mar 22, said Election Commission (EC) chairperson Abdul Ghani Salleh. Nomination day is set for 26 Feb 22,

India struggles to contain vegoil prices as Indonesia restricts exports

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India’s attempts to lower edible oil prices ahead of important state elections have been ruined by a spike in global palm oil prices to record highs after Indonesia, the world’s biggest supplier, moved restrict exports.

Thailand: Tour bubble plan in works

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The government will open discussions to set up travel bubbles with China and Malaysia this Feb 22 to attract more foreign visitors, following the resumption of the Test & Go scheme on 1 Feb 22.

The Philippines: Pandemic clouds BSP exit strategy

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THE TIMING of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) exit strategy remains clouded by the uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic, BSP Governor Benjamin E. Diokno said. “Under current circumstances, the timing and pace of the

Indonesia: Economics of Jakarta-Bandung rail project increasingly bleak

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The business case for the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail (HSR) has worsened as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the government’s plan to move the nation’s capital to East Kalimantan. PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China