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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: Govt mulls easing virus curbs

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The Public Health Ministry will propose easing Covid-19 curbs in light of the diminishing threat posed by the virus’s Omicron variant. Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said that even though new

The Philippines: DoF blames pork for inflation blowout, backs more imports

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THE Department of Finance (DoF) said meat prices pushed inflation beyond the government target range in 2021, and pressed for more pork imports and a drawdown of the pork inventory held in cold storage. “The

Malaysia to expedite foreign labour recruitment with Indonesia

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Malaysia intends to expedite the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing process with Indonesia in relation to the recruitment of foreign workers for the construction sector, said Senior Works Minister Fadillah Yusof. He said this matter

India: BJP faces spate of defections ahead of assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh

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The Yogi Adityanath-led Bharatiya Janata Party is pulling out all stops to win the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections for the second consecutive term but a slew of defections from the party could be a setback

Malaysia: Much delayed Umno assembly to be held on 16 Mar 22

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The Umno supreme council has decided to hold the party’s 2021 general assembly from 16-19 Mar 22, after postponing the event on several occasions. The event was previously scheduled to be held from 13-15 Jan