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.



Thailand: Relief schemes set to kick off earlier

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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 Philippines: Comelec on 2022 bets snubbing debates: ‘Empty chair speaks for itself’

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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

Malaysia: Johor polls: PAS not satisfied with Umno’s 4 seat offer

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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

Indonesia to have seven new smelters in 2022

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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 to tighten CPO export rules temporarily

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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