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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.



The Philippines: Banks see NPL ratio peaking at 6% to 7%

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The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of the banking sector is seen peaking at 6 to 7% due to the impact of the pandemic, according to the Bankers Association of the Philippines. BAP president Cezar Con-sing

Malaysia: More join in challenging legality of emergency declaration

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PAKATAN Harapan (PH) will file suit this week to challenge Putrajaya’s emergency declaration, said Selayang MP William Leong on 19 Jan 21. The PKR rep said he will meet with his lawyers before starting the

Malaysia: Movement restrictions tighten as COVID-cases soar nationwide

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Sarawak and Kelantan have joined the growing list of states subjected to increasing measures of restrictions placed in a bid to curb record levels of COVID infections sprawling across the nation. The Sarawak government has

Thailand: Thanathorn prosecution D-Day soon

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Prosecutors will decide on Feb 21 whether or not to indict Progressive Movement co-founder Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit for breaking the law relating to the election of MPs. A source at the OAG said police at Bangkok’s

The Philippines: BSP ready to lend additional PHP280bn to national government

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The government can still borrow an additional PHP280bn from monetary authorities to augment its war chest against the pandemic, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on 14 Jan 21. In a virtual press briefing,