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.



Malaysia: Azmin poised to become DPM, according to Bersatu, Umno sources

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A Bersatu source, who is aligned to Azmin, told Malaysiakini there was a “strong likelihood” that the Gombak MP was going to become the deputy prime minister. Three Umno sources, who are on the supreme

The Philippines: Duterte accepts PDP-Laban nomination to run for vice president in 2022

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President Rodrigo Duterte has accepted the nomination of his party PDP-Laban to run for vice president in the 2022 elections. PDP-Laban executive vice president and Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles announced this in a statement on

India: UP Elections 2022: BJP’s two-pronged approach

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Ahead of Uttar Pradesh Election 2022, the BJP has chalked out a two-pronged approach to retain power in the state. While the opposition has been raising the issues to keep the COVID-19 wounds alive, the

India: Kharif sowing down 1.6% as of 20 Aug 21

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Area sown under kharif crops was reported at 104.4 million hectares as of 20 Aug 21. This is 1.6% lower than the area covered during the corresponding period in 2020. Acreage under rice decreased by

Indonesia: BI to buy up to USD30.5bn of bonds directly from govt

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Indonesia’s central bank and the finance ministry have signed an agreement to allow Bank Indonesia to directly buy sovereign bonds worth up to IDR439tr (USD30.46bn) in 2021 and 2022. The proceeds, up to IDR215tr for