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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.
Metro Manila will remain under a general community quarantine this Nov 20 as coronavirus infections continue to rise amid a gradual reopening of the Philippine economy. In a televised address on 27 Oct 20, President
Opposition leader Sompong Amornwiwat opened the special session of parliament on 26 Oct 20 with a call for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to step down, as anti-government protesters planned to target the German embassy with
Japan, once the largest source of corporate investment in Vietnam, has fallen to fourth place for Jan-Sep 20, overtaken by more agile rivals from South Korea and China. Approved foreign direct investment by Japanese companies
UMNO on 22 Oct 20 denied that infighting and mutiny in the party forced president Ahmad Zahid Hamid to announce a political ceasefire on 21 Oct 20. Annuar Musa, a Supreme Council member, denied reports
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on the night of 21 Oct 20 suggested everyone take a step back in the conflict between the government and anti-government movement. The premier offered to lift the state of emergency