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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.



Malaysia: After Bersatu sackings, more to join Pejuang

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Sacked Bersatu leaders and members said they are keen to join Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s new party, Pejuang, not to follow the former prime minister but to fight corruption. Even though the Registrar of Societies has

The Philippines: Cash remittances rebound in Jun 20

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Cash remittances rebounded in Jun 20, as land-based overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) sent more money home as lockdown restrictions eased, the central bank data showed. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported cash remittances, which are

Thailand: Students press demands

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An anti-government group has said it will stick to its original demands while at least 10,000 protesters rallied at the Democracy Monument in Bangkok on 16 Aug 20, in what appeared to be the largest

Malaysa: Bersatu to join Muafakat Nasional, says Muhyiddin

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Bersatu will join Umno and PAS in Muafakat Nasional, said Muhyiddin Yassin on 15 Aug 20. The Bersatu president announced this in a video message to members, confirming speculation that the party will officially become

Indonesia: Economic recovery, structural reform take center stage in 2021 state budget policy

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Economic recovery and structural reform will be at the core of the government’s 2021 state budget policy as the COVID-19 pandemic paralyzes the economy and causes a health and social crisis in Indonesia. “Structural reform