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: FPO: Next stimulus hinges on past outcome

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Results of the three government stimulus measures will be assessed to determine whether additional stimulus policies will be unveiled, says the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO). The three measures concern tourism, consumer spending and state welfare

Malaysia: DAP is Sarawak’s sworn enemy, Abang Jo says

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DAP will always be Sarawak’s enemy, Abang Johari Openg declared on 5 Sep 20. Addressing members of his Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu at a convention in Miri, the chief minister said DAP’s stinging criticism of

The Philippines: We’ll keep US military ties as we ‘warm’ to China: Philippine armed forces chief

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The Philippine military will maintain close ties with the United States and train with its forces even as it gets closer to China, the new armed forces chief told lawmakers in his confirmation hearing this

Malaysia: Merdeka Centre survey: Muhyiddin enjoys 69% approval ratings

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7 out of 10 Malaysian voters are satisfied with the performance of Muhyiddin Yassin as the prime minister in a survey conducted by independent think-tank Merdeka Centre. Its head of research, Ibrahim Suffian, said today

Thailand: Finance Minister Predee resigns after 26 days

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Finance Minister Predee Daochai has submitted his resignation after 26 days in the job, citing health reasons. The former president of Kasikornbank reportedly submitted the letter on 31 Aug 20 and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha