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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 cabinet on 24 Feb 20 approved a THB3.12bn aid package to help farmers hurt by drought. According to Rachada Dhanadirek, a deputy government spokeswoman, the latest package sponsored by the government’s central budget covers
The Finance Ministry is preparing to offer THB100bn in soft loans as a lifeline to coronavirus-ravaged tourism operators as part of new relief measures that will seek the cabinet’s approval by early Mar 20. The
Anwar Ibrahim, Lim Guan Eng and Mohamad Sabu – the leaders of the remaining Pakatan Harapan parties – are in a meeting to chart their next move. The meeting is being held at an undisclosed
A political survey has suggested that Gerindra Party leader Prabowo Subianto would square off against Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan in 2024, with the former allies likely representing two competing political alliances, one led by the
The Finance Ministry is set to roll out a fresh stimulus package in 1Q20 large enough to jump-start economic growth momentum, says Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana. The prospective measures will help bolster consumer confidence, the