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.



Philippines files new diplomatic protest vs China over boats

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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on 7 Apr 21 filed another diplomatic protest against China the second in two weeks as Chinese maritime militia vessels remained in Julian Felipe (Whitsun) Reef in the West

The Philippines: Economic managers see lower than expected growth amid lockdowns

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The return of strict lockdowns that crippled the country’s business centers anew likely slashed nearly 1% from the country’s economic growth for the entire year of 2021 already, a serious repercussion for the government’s failure

Indonesia eases credit guarantee rules in bid to spur loan growth

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Indonesia has eased its rules for offering government guarantees for companies’ bank loans, in a bid to spur credit growth and avoid further layoffs, the finance ministry said on 5 Apr 21. Authorities have said

Thailand: Bangkok bars may shut at 9pm amid ‘critical’ Covid situation

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The Health Ministry plans measures to limit the spread of Covid-19 ahead of the Thai New Year holiday next week, after new clusters of infections were detected in night-entertainment venues around metro Bangkok. “The situation

India’s daily virus cases breach 100,000; mutants, behaviour blamed

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India reported a record rise in COVID-19 infections on 5 Apr 21, becoming the second country after the United States to post more than 100,000 new cases in a day, as politicians stage massive election