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: Households struggle with record debt as income dwindles

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Rice farmer Jamras Kongchai is struggling to pay off THB500,000 in debt as money from the sale of her crops is not enough to make payments. Adding to the strain, the coronavirus outbreak has shut

Malaysia: Sources: Seat talks in BN stalled, thanks to Umno

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EVEN as Umno is calling for quick elections, seat talks among Barisan Nasional component parties have been stuck in a stalemate since Jan 21, said sources. They told The Malaysian Insight that talks have remained

Vietnam exports to US surge

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Vietnam’s economy is returning to solid export-fueled growth that is likely to continue thanks to the U.S. fiscal stimulus, according to the Wall Street Journal. Its GDP grew at 4.48% y/y in 1Q21, according to

Malaysia: Annuar Musa pleads with Umno not to break up Muslim-unity govt

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NOW is not the time to destroy the federal and state governments formed of Barisan Nasional, PAS and Bersatu, said Annuar Musa as his party Umno prepares to quit Perikatan Nasional. “This is not the

India’s power consumption grows 24.35% y/y in Mar 21

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Power consumption in the country grew 24.35% y/y in Mar, showing a revival in the economic activities, according to power ministry data. On the other hand, the peak power demand met, which is the highest