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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 plans to borrow an additional THB700bn (USD22bn) to fund measures to counter the worst wave of Covid-19 outbreak to hit Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy, people familiar with the matter said. A meeting of the
Remittances sent home by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) recorded a strong growth for the second straight month in Mar 21 amid the reopening of borders in host countries and the continued rollout of COVID-19 vaccines,
Bank lending shrank for the fourth straight month in Mar 21 amid heightened risk aversion in the banking sector and tepid demand from borrowers as the pandemic continued to wreak havoc on the economy, the
THE Sarawak state elections is not a priority of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government for the time being and it is focusing on efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19 which is still a
Thailand’s pro-military government has tapped its back-channel contacts with Myanmar’s armed forces to shape Bangkok’s diplomatic options following the turmoil and bloodshed in its neighbor since the Feb 21 coup in Naypyitaw. Prime Minister Prayuth