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: Calls grow for budget refocus

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The opposition will attempt to scale back funds earmarked for non-essential construction projects as well as defence spending during scrutiny of the THB3.3tr fiscal 2021 budget bill which passed its first reading in the House

Malaysia: Budget 2021 to have 4 main themes

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BUDGET 2021, to be unveiled on 6 Nov 20, will have four main themes, namely caring for the people, steering the economy, sustainable living and enhancing public service delivery, said Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Tengku

Indonesia unveils USD40bn bond scheme to fund recovery from pandemic

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Indonesia’s central bank has agreed to buy IDR574.59tr (USD40bn) of government bonds in 2020 and rebate most of the yield to help fund the economic recovery, Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said on 6 Jul

Thailand: Task force to be formed to track tourists

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The Royal Thai Police is forming a special task force to track down tourists infected with Covid-19 as Thailand prepares to reopen its airspace to travellers. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) will be in charge

China ‘withdrawing troops’ from disputed border: Indian officials

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Indian and Chinese troops have begun a partial disengagement from their positions along the disputed Himalayan border region after a tense stand-off lasting nearly nine weeks, sources in the Indian establishment told local media on