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 mulls waiving quarantine for vaccinated tourists

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Thailand may scrap its two-week mandatory quarantine for foreign visitors with proof of Covid-19 vaccination as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to revive its pandemic-hit tourism industry. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on 23 Feb

Thailand: PPRP House vote rebels face censure of their own

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The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) is considering taking action against a group of six party MPs led by Wathanya Wong-opasee who abstained from voting for Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob at the end of last

Malaysia: Zahid’s trial postponed again

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Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s criminal breach of trust (CBT) and money laundering trial has been postponed as he came in close contact with fellow Supreme Council member Datuk Johan Abdul Aziz, who is

Indonesia: Prabowo Tops Presidential Survey But No Dominant Figures Emerge

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Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto has the strongest electability among potential presidential hopefuls but no one has emerged as a dominant figure to suggest that the race remains open, according to a survey released on 22

India’s Maharashtra imposes new COVID-19 lockdowns in some areas

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India’s western Maharashtra state, home to the country’s financial hub Mumbai, said on 21 Feb 21 it would impose new coronavirus-related restrictions in four districts, amid concerns about a second wave and slow vaccine rollout.