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.



Malaysia gains MYR17.5bn in investments from US-China trade war

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THE Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) has attracted 32 projects with investments worth MYR17.5bn to Malaysia via the relocation of foreign companies affected by the trade war between the United States and China. International Trade

The Philippines: DBM to submit 2021 national budget to Congress in Aug 20

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The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is expected to submit the proposed national budget for 2021 to Congress in Aug 20. Budget Undersecretary Laura B. Pascua on 26 Jul 20 said the Development Budget

Malaysia: Selangor govt solid even without Azmin, MB says

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THE Selangor government remains solid following PKR’s sacking of Mohamed Azmin Ali and other assemblymen, said the party’s top leader in the state. Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari said PKR has 17 members in the 52-seat

Thailand: Low expectations from cabinet reshuffle: Poll

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A majority of people have limited expectations from a cabinet reshuffle, believing it will not help improve the government’s performance, according an opinion survey by the Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, or Suan Dusit Poll. The

Thailand: Emergency decree extended

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The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on 23 Jul 20 approved the extension of the emergency decree for another month until 31 Aug 20. The current ban on public gatherings will, however, be lifted