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: Loan moratorium won’t be extended, says Tengku Zafrul

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THE loan moratorium, which is set to expire in Sep 20, won’t be extended despite calls to lengthen the tenure, said Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz. Most businesses have already reopened and generating income, said the

The Philippines: Lawmakers float more sanctions vs ABS-CBN: PHP1.97tr fine, seizure of headquarters

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Although ABS-CBN’s employees and supporters have promised the fight for the embattled network is not over, its troubles also seem far from over, based on an online discussion by its accusers at the House of

Thailand: PPRP set to mull names of new ministers

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The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) will submit the names of those it hopes to get a seat in cabinet under its ministerial quota to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha after a party meeting on 21

Malaysia’s three main economic sectors recovering, says Mustapa

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THE country’s three main economic sectors, namely manufacturing, construction and agriculture that have been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, have gradually recovered, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Mustapa Mohamed. He said even

Myanmar’s Garment Sector Facing Implosion as Orders Slump with COVID-19

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Myanmar’s CMP (cut, make and pack) garment factories are struggling due to the lack of orders from the European Union, the major market. In Jan 20, the majority of clothing factories were forced to stop