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: Arkhom vows debt will not exceed 60%

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As of 31 Dec 20, Thailand’s public debt-to-GDP ratio stood at 52.1% with a value of THB8.1tr. Thailand’s public debt will not exceed the 60% ceiling rate by 2025 if there is no more borrowing

The Philippines: NEDA to brief Congress on urgency of passing reform bills

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ECONOMIC PLANNERS will make their pitch to Congress on the urgency of passing economic reform bills before the legislature turns its attention to preparing for 2022’s national elections, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)

Indonesia to Get Up to 23.1 Million AstraZeneca Shots Via Covax

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Indonesia will receive as many as 23.1 million doses of the AstraZeneca Plc vaccine in 1H21 boosting the government’s inoculation efforts as Covid-19 cases and deaths continue to rise by record numbers. The Southeast Asian

Philippines extends partial coronavirus curbs in Manila

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The Philippines extended on 29 Jan 21 partial COVID-19 restrictions in the capital Manila until the end of Feb 21 in a bid to slow a spike in infections after year-end holidays, officials said, warning

Thailand: MPs have 5 ministers in their sights

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Opposition parties will petition the Constitutional Court to remove at least five cabinet ministers from office once the upcoming motion of no-confidence is over. After the censure debate, the opposition parties will launch impeachment proceedings