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.



Indonesia: New infections rise to a new record again

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Indonesia reported on 23 Jun 21 a record 15,308 new coronavirus infections, its COVID-19 taskforce said. The new cases brought the total to 2,033,421. It also reported 303 new COVID-19 deaths, taking overall fatalities to

Thailand: Cabinet approves Phuket sandbox

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The cabinet on 22 Jun 21 approved the Phuket sandbox tourism scheme that sees the island reopen on 1 Jul 21, followed by a trio of destinations in the Gulf of Thailand — Koh Samui,

Philippines: Budget gap trimmed to PHP200.3bn in May 21

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The government trimmed its fiscal deficit in May 21 to a little over PHP200bn as collecting agencies improved their tax take to push overall revenues by more than 69%. Based on data from the Bureau

Malaysia: PM: Many factors to consider before moving to next phase of recovery

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THE government will have to study various factors, including the actual Covid-19 situation nationwide, and intervention methods before deciding whether to move into phase two of the National Recovery Plan, said Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.

Thailand: Baht falls to 9-month low, broader market rebounds

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The baht hit a near nine-month low on 22 Jun 21, extending losses for a seventh straight session, as the US Federal Reserve’s recent hawkish turn continued to weigh on the currency. The baht, which