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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.
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections, with India so far in FY21 achieving only less than half the revised full-year target. The Central government has collected only 47% of the
The cabinet on 23 Mar 21 approved financial relief measures worth THB350bn to help the business sector recover from the impact of Covid-19 after the existing THB500bn aid programme underperformed. The measures include THB250bn of
UMNO will become the first political party to make its annual general meeting fully accessible online when the party meets on 27 and 28 Mar 21. This includes the party members’ debates, which regularly receive
The Public Health Ministry is speeding up vaccinations in Phuket and Koh Samui to prepare them for the anticipated return of foreign tourists in Jul 21. Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on 22 Mar 21
Despite being confirmed by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), the reported presence of 220 Chinese maritime militia vessels around Julian Felipe (Whitsun) Reef in the West Philippine Sea is just “speculation,” according to the Chinese