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.



India: Bihar polls: NDA ahead in more than half of 243 seats of Bihar

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The ruling NDA in Bihar was ahead of its rivals in more than half of the state’s 243 assembly seats, with the BJP appearing set to outperform its senior alliance partner JD(U) headed by Chief

Thailand: No chance of coup, says army

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Army chief Narongphan Jittkaewtae has ruled out any chance of a military coup to end the ongoing crisis, saying political problems must be solved by political means. Asked on 9 Nov 20 about the chances

Malaysia: Lower voting age, automatic voter registration by Jul 21

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THE 18-year-old voting age and automatic voter registration is expected to be implemented at the latest by Jul 21, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Takiyuddin Hassan. He said the Election

Thailand protesters refuse to compromise after king speaks

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King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s rare message to his people on 1 Nov 20 hinting at possible compromise was heard widely, but pro-democracy leaders say they will continue their protests and maintain their key demands — including

The Philippines: Relaxed restrictions nationwide eyed by 1Q21

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THE GOVERNMENT is targeting to implement eased quarantine rules nationwide within the 1Q21, Malacañang announced on 3 Nov 20. He was referring to the modified general community quarantine (MGCQ), the most relaxed level wherein most