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.



The Philippines: Calida finally attends House hearing, reiterates alleged violations of ABS-CBN

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Solicitor General Jose Calida finally attended a congressional hearing on issues linked to the ABS-CBN Corp.’s legislative franchise on 1 Jun 20. After skipping Senate and House of Representatives’ legislative inquiries in the past weeks,

Malaysia: Dr Mahathir-Anwar deal, Sarawak key to Pakatan’s plan to retake Putrajaya

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PAKATAN Harapan’s plan to retake federal power before the 15th general election will hinge on two main elements – the support of Sarawak MPs and a new deal between Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Anwar Ibrahim.

Thailand: PM defends government COVID-19 loans plan

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The government on 27 May 20 defended its plan to borrow about THB1tr to fund its scheme to help people affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, repair the financial system and restore economic security. “I insist

Indonesia expects to raise IDR989tr from bonds and loans in 2020

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Indonesia expects to raise IDR989tr from bonds and loans in the remainder of 2020 to fund its swelling budget deficit, Luky Alfirman, the finance ministry’s head of risk and financing department said on 27 May

India: Land acquisition rules for road projects take a hit

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Land acquisition for road projects has taken a hit, as district officials who carry out the activity are busy on Covid-19 duty. While this affects the government’s efforts to expedite road construction, it also chokes