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.



Vietnam proceeds with restrictions easing

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HCMC Public Transport Management Center wants to resume all public bus routes after 15 Nov 21, but would do so in phases, it proposed to the municipal transport department. Sixteen important bus routes, connecting major

Malaysia: UMNO to decide on cooperation by 28 Oct 21

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PAS has been advocating for cooperation between the three parties. During the week, various MPs from PAS have continued to voice their support for the parties to cooperate during the elections. Bersatu however seems to

Indonesia: 3Q21 GDP growth at 4.3% y/y, future headwinds signalled

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Indonesia expects rising exports and a recovery in household consumption to result in economic growth of 4.3% in 3Q21, refining an earlier forecast Southeast Asia’s largest economy grew 7.07% on 2Q21 but a new wave

The Philippines: Topping online polls, Marcos denies employing troll farms

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Presidential aspirant Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has acknowledged that social media is “redefining” the way political campaigns are run, but reiterated not having his own online trolls. In an interview streamed via Facebook on 21 Oct

India: E-way bills in October may surpass Sep 21 levels on festive season supplies

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E-way bills in October are likely to surpass September levels with production picking up to meet rising demand during festive season, said experts. The uptick will further strengthen tax collections and economic recovery trends. With