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: Pro-democracy groups vow to intensify protests as leaders charged

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Thai pro-democracy groups have vowed to intensify their protests calling for monarchy reform and a new Constitution, a day after a Bangkok court sent four of their leaders into pre-trial detention on royal defamation charges.

India slams Twitter amid face off over content

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India rebuked Twitter on 10 Feb 21 for not complying with its orders to take down certain content and warned the social media giant that it needs to obey local laws, even as Indian lawmakers

Malaysia: 1MDB trial to resume on 8 Feb 21, ex-AG’s memoir to be in focus

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The 1Malaysia Development Bhd-Tanore (1MDB-Tanore) trial will continue on 8 Feb 21 after a month’s hiatus. All attention will be focused on former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak’s lead counsel Tan Sri Muhammad

Myanmar: Second day of protests take place in Yangon

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Fresh protests are taking place in Yangon, Myanmar’s commercial capital, on the second day of an internet blackout in the country. Riot police are stationed at the scene, but no violence has broken out. Protestors

Thailand: Another 3 months of studies, followed by CPTPP decision

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The government plans to take three months to decide whether Thailand should apply to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), according to the International Economic Policy Committee. The cabinet agreed in May 20