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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.



Malaysia: DAP will not work with Umno in GE15, says Guan Eng

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THERE will be no political cooperation between DAP and Umno in gearing up for the 15th general election (GE15), says DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng on 8 Mar 21. Lim said the party’s stand had

Malaysia: Bersatu to decide on cooperation with Umno on 4 Mar 21

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THE Bersatu supreme council will meet on 4 Mar 21 at 4pm to decide on Umno’s decision not to work with the party in the next election, said Hamzah Zainudin. “The meeting will discuss Umno’s

The Philippines: BSP dangles sweetener in sale of banks’ bad loans

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) plans to extend temporary regulatory relief measures to convince banks to offload soured loans even at substantial discount to ensure a sound and safe financial system amid the global

Thailand: Prawit reveals reshuffle plan

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Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) Prawit Wongsuwon said he has submitted nominations of candidates for cabinet posts to the prime minister for consideration. Gen Prawit said he has

Thailand: Prayut pledges reshuffle by month-end

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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha assured on 2 Mar 21 a cabinet reshuffle would be completed by the end of Mar 21, saying the distribution of ministerial quotas among government coalition parties would remain unchanged for