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.



Thailand: Number of infections goes past 200,000

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The total number of Covid-19 infections in Thailand passed 200,000 on 15 Jun 21 after the Public Health Ministry reported 3,000 new cases and 19 fatalities over the past 24 hours. There were 2,360 reported

Malaysia: Agong to table political leaders’ views at conference

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THE Yang di-Pertuan Agong will table the matters raised by political leaders at the Conference of Rulers meeting on 16 Jun 21, said Istana Negara. In a statement, Comptroller of the Royal Household Ahmad Fadil

Indonesia Returns to Strict Health Protocols Amid Fresh Covid Wave

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The government urges the public to pay more attention than ever to health protocols, as several regions are seeing drastic surge in Covid-19 cases. According to the Covid-19 Handling and National Economic Recovery Committee (KPCPEN),

Malaysia: Muhyiddin granted another audience with Agong

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Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has been granted an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong ahead of the Malay Rulers conference on 16 Jun 21. Muhyiddin arrived at Istana Negara at about 2.20pm, a few hours

Philippines Extends VFA Suspension by Another Six Months

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The Philippines will keep in place a key military deal with the U.S. that President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened to terminate. Duterte is extending for another six months the suspension of the abrogation of the