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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.



Indonesia puts USD33bn move of capital on hold to tackle pandemic

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Indonesia has put on the backburner President Joko Widodo’s ambitious USD33bn project to relocate the capital city to the island of Borneo as it grapples to rein in the coronavirus pandemic, the planning minister said.

The Philippines: Remittances from sea-based OFWs seen to remain weak

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BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin E. Diokno said inflows from sea-based overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) may remain weak, as the coronavirus pandemic drags on. Cash remittances from OFWs coursed through banks rose by 7.7%

Thailand: Govt U-turns on submitting own charter change bill

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The government has decided not to present its own version of a charter amendment bill, prompting speculation that it was a ploy to buy time over the contentious issue. Deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek on

Malaysia: Anifah, Shafie lock horns on Manila’s Sabah claim

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ANIFAH Aman and Mohd Shafie Apdal continue to lock horns over the latest claim made by Manila for Sabah. The former foreign minister said what Sabahans wanted to know from the Parti Warisan Sabah president

Vietnam to have support packages to cover all affected by COVID-19

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The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) will look to extend some economic stimulus policies until 2021 if the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Minister Nguyễn Chí Dũng held a meeting to discuss solutions amid the second