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.



India: Mamata Banerjee sworn in as Chief Minister amid post-poll violence

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Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee was sworn in as West Bengal chief minister for the third straight term on 5 May 21 after she spearheaded her party to a remarkable victory in the assembly polls.

Vietnam: The economic agenda taking shape under Vietnam’s new leader

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Vietnam’s new Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh seems to have planned his rise to power very well. As head of government, Chinh’s future depends on what economic plans he has, and how he executes them.

Malaysia: Home minister Hamzah absent from IGP duties handover

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HOME Minister Hamzah Zainuddin was conspicuously absent on 3 May 21 morning at the handover of duties ceremony for outgoing Inspector-General of Police Abdul Hamid Bador and his successor Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani. Attending in

The Philippines: Maynilad agrees to terms similar to Manila Water deal

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MAYNILAD WATER Services, Inc., the supplier for Metro Manila’s west zone, has agreed to renegotiated concession terms similar to those accepted by Manila Water Co., Inc., Justice Secretary Menardo I. Guevarra said. Maynilad Spokesperson Jennifer

Philippines: House panels OK Bayanihan 3 stimulus package

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Three committees of the House of Representatives have approved the proposed PHP405.6bn Bayanihan 3 stimulus package that will provide cash aid to all 110 million Filipinos during this pandemic, the first tranche of which will