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.



Vietnam fiscal deficit lower than projected

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The fiscal deficit in 2020 was 4% of GDP as against the government’s expectation of 5.59% amid falling revenues due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Revenues fell 2% short of the target to VND1,500tr (USD64.9bn), while

Malaysia: Some economic activities allowed with shorter operating hours during MCO

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SOME economic activities are allowed to operate during the movement-control order, which will start tomorrow, with operating hours of between 6am to 8pm, and exceptions for certain activities. Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said this

Thailand: Govt eyes more cash handouts

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The government is considering giving financial assistance to people affected by the latest outbreak of Covid-19, government sources revealed on 11 Jan 21. New relief measures to help the business sector and the public were

The Philippines: No political revisions in Cha-cha, Velasco vows

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The House of Representatives under the leadership of Speaker Lord Allan Velasco on 11 Jan 21 allayed the fears of senators and the public that tweaking certain provisions in the 1987 Constitution might include political

Malaysia: Nazri withdraws backing for Muhyiddin

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PADANG Rengas MP Nazri Aziz has withdrawn his support for Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, reducing the Perikatan Nasional government’s parliamentary seats to 109. With the withdrawal, Muhyiddin has lost the support of MPs in the