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.
The popular Khon La Khrueng (Half-Half) scheme will be re-launched sooner than planned although the subsidy for subscribers will be trimmed, the government announced. The scheme is set to begin on 1 Feb 22 rather
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) underscored the need for presidential and vice presidential aspirants to take part in its series of televised debates, especially in light of pandemic-driven restrictions on in-person campaigning. The debates are
Negotiations between Umno and PAS over rights to field candidates for the Johor legislative assembly broke down because the latter is seeking a bigger slice of the pie. Umno only wants PAS to field four
A record-high seven metal smelters are scheduled to come online this year as companies catch up on project deadlines amid the ongoing economic recovery. Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry data from 20 Jan 22 showed
Indonesia, the world’s largest exporter of palm oil, is set to temporarily restrict crude palm oil (CPO) exports starting late Jan 22 as the country seeks to combat rising cooking oil prices by forcing producers