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: Conference of Rulers meeting postponed to 27 Oct 21

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A MEETING of the Conference of Rulers scheduled for 1 Jul 21 has been postponed to 27 Oct 21. According to the Office of the Keepers of the Rulers’ Seal website, the rulers will meet

Thailand: Tourism council predicts 1.4m foreign arrivals

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Foreign tourist arrivals could tally 3 million in 2021 under the best-case scenario, while the tourism confidence index in 2Q21 plunged to its lowest point as 2 million people lost their jobs, according to the

Malaysia: Agong reiterates message on Parliament reopening loud and clear

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THE Yang di-Pertuan Agong, in his message to the Dewan Rakyat speakers and Dewan Negara heads, emphasised that Parliament should convene “as soon as possible”. In a statement on 29 Jun 21, Comptroller of the

The Philippines: Duterte calls out Pacquiao for comments on corruption

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President Rodrigo Duterte on the night of 28 Jun 21, dared Sen. Manny Pacquiao to name corrupt officials and agencies so he can do something about it. Otherwise, Duterte — the chairman of the administration

Bank of Thailand to adjust forex rules to cope with volatility

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The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is considering adjusting the foreign exchange regulatory framework to help the economy better cope with volatility, officials said on 29 Jun 21, as the baht hit a more than 13-month