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: Chinese tourist shortfall results in job cuts in hospitality

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Hotels are cutting back on staff in response to weaker demand from Chinese guests, especially on Ratchadaphisek Road in Bangkok and Pattaya – usually packed with Chinese travellers during the high season. Ratchadaphisek Road has

Malaysia: PAS informs Umno of intention to support Dr Mahathir

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PAS has formally notified Umno that it intends to table a motion of support for the leadership of Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, said Umno deputy president Mohamad Hasan. According to Mohamad, PAS deputy president

India: AAP headed for second term in Delhi, BJP distant second

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The Aam Aadmi Party on 11 Feb 20 appeared to be heading back to power for a second term in Delhi with the party leading in 52 seats of the 70 and the BJP ahead

Indonesia: BI upbeat about 5.5% economic growth despite coronavirus threat

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Bank Indonesia (BI) is optimistic that Indonesia will record an economic growth of 5.1-5.5% in 2020 despite a new strain of coronavirus that originated in China having spread to several other countries. “Admittedly, the coronovarius

Thailand: Trial on FFP loan scandal fixed for 21 Feb 20

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The Constitutional Court says it will rule on whether to dissolve the Future Forward Party (FFP) on 21 Feb 20 over allegations that it accepted an illegal THB191.2mn loan from its leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, a