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: Further recovery stimulus coming together

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The Finance Ministry is gearing up to launch both financial and non-financial measures aimed at revitalising the economy once the pandemic is under control. The stimulus package prioritises job creation in the local economy, said

Malaysia hands 5G spectrum to little-known firm controlled by politically linked tycoon

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Malaysia has quietly awarded the highly sought-after 5G telecommunications spectrum to several players, including the little-known Altel, a firm controlled by the reclusive but politically connected tycoon Syed Mokhtar al-Bukhary, seemingly without an open tender

Malaysia: PM to launch short-term economic recovery plan in Jun 20

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PRIME Minister Muhyiddin Yassin will launch in Jun 20 the short-term economic recovery plan for Jun 20 to Dec 20, said Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz. Tengku Zafrul said the plan would still focus

Indonesia Pushes to Reopen Economy to Curb Mounting Job Losses

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Indonesia is pushing ahead to reopen its economy amid a surge in coronavirus infections, with the government seeking to minimize job losses and the threat of social unrest. Southeast Asia’s biggest economy will need to

Thailand: BoT ready to curb recent baht strength

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The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has expressed concern about a recent rapid appreciation in the Thai baht, adding that it remains ready to take steps to curb a climb that could imperil an already fragile