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.



Malaysia: 1MDB trial postponed due to Covid-19 scare

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The 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB)-Tanore trial was abruptly adjourned on 18 Feb 21 after the current witness, former chief executive officer (CEO) Mohd Hazem Abdul Rahman, informed the court that he was in contact with

The Philippines: Diokno: Rate hike too early as recovery hangs

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The head of the country’s central bank said an accommodative monetary stance remains in place as it is too early to raise interest rates. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno said in an

Thailand: Plan to ease Suvarnabhumi airport traffic

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The Department of Rural Roads (DRR) plans to spend almost THB2bn buying land for a new road to reduce traffic congestion around Suvarnabhumi Airport. DRR director-general Pathom Chaloeywares said on 17 Feb 21 his department

India: CMIE: Profits of listed companies’ hit fresh record

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Financial statements of listed companies for 4Q20 show that total income barely grew in nominal terms. A redeeming feature is that it did not decline, like it did in the preceding five consecutive quarters. Total

China’s ambassador to Myanmar says situation ‘not what China wants to see’

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China’s ambassador to Myanmar said on 16 Feb 21 the current political situation was “absolutely not what China wants to see” and dismissed social media rumours of Chinese involvement in the military coup as “completely