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: Reconciliation panel on cards

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Parliament is considering a proposal to form a reconciliation committee consisting of representatives of all stakeholders to resolve the ongoing political conflict. House Speaker Chuan Leekpai said on 27 Oct 20 he had instructed a

The Philippines building up fleet in South China Sea to counter Chinese

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The Philippines is taking a page out of China’s book by building up its own fleet that includes fishing boats in the South China Sea, the South-east Asian nation’s top diplomat said. He also said

The Philippines: Justice dep’t forms core group to investigate state corruption

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THE DEPARTMENT of Justice (DoJ) has formed a “core group” that will lead investigations of various agencies for corruption, in line with President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s earlier order, it said in a statement on 28

Indonesia expects to sign RCEP in mid-Nov 20

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Indonesia expects to sign the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in mid-Nov 20 as the countries concerned finish negotiating the trade issues. The government is looking to sign the deal on 14 Nov 20, said

Malaysia: Umno to stick with Perikatan, Muhyiddin

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UMNO Supreme Council on 27 Oct 20 called for a national reconciliation agenda comprising all political parties, including the opposition under Perikatan Nasional. In a statement released at midnight, party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi also