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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 is set to reopen more of its popular tourist destinations starting Oct 21, betting that a higher local inoculation rate can help draw more foreign visitors and revive an economy battered by the pandemic.
The government will continue to provide certain privileges to those who have received a complete Covid-19 vaccination to encourage more people into doing it voluntarily, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said. However, Khairy warned that a
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on 1 Sep 21 denied rumours regarding a cabinet reshuffle and a House dissolution, saying that he intended to stay on until the government completes its four-year term in 2023. He
Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob will be tabling the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) in Parliament on 27 Sep 21. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Mustapa Mohamed said the 12MP is almost completed, adding
Bank lending continued to contract in Jul 21, albeit at a milder pace, but the recent return to harsh lockdowns may reverse some gains. Excluding lending to each other, outstanding loans of big banks fell
