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.



India: Congress missing in action, its AAP vs BJP

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“AAP has given a new candidate – he is an educated lawyer, BS Joon,” A Delhi Local shop owner says, adding that BJP’s Sat Prakash Rana has been a two-term MLA and has worked for

Malaysia: Zuraida steps back from PKR posts amid disciplinary proceedings

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PKR vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin is taking leave from all party posts until disciplinary proceedings against her are completed. Her political secretary Nor Hizwan Ahmad announced this on 5 Feb 20, Malay Mail Online reported. Nor

Malaysia: Mat Hasan calls for Umno caution over Bersatu offer

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Umno must be cautious and not easily swayed by any offer to forge a political alliance with Bersatu warned Mohamad Hasan, after party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi pitched the idea at a recent meeting. The

Indonesian tourism could lose USD4mn amid coronavirus outbreak: Wishnutama

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About 2 million Chinese tourists visit Indonesia per year, says Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Wishnutama. Minister Wishnutama has estimated that Indonesia is at risk of losing about USD4mn as a result of flight cancellations

Thailand: 5G bids submitted on 4 Feb 20

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Five mobile operators have informed the telecom regulator they will submit 5G spectrum auction documents on the submission date on 4 Feb 20. Three operators are believed to be mainly vying for the 2600-megahertz spectrum