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.



Philippines: President eyes police power to implement dam project

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President Duterte on 28 Oct 19 warned that he would use his “extraordinary powers” to implement the China-funded Kaliwa Dam project in Tanay, Rizal province, as a means to solve the water crisis in Metro

Indonesian nickel miners to stop ore exports immediately

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Indonesia’s nickel miners agreed on 28 Oct 19 to stop nickel ore exports immediately, the country’s investment agency chief Bahlil Lahadalia said, after Jakarta brought forward a ban on shipments to Jan 20 from 2022.

Malaysia: Pakatan announces Tanjung Piai Bersatu chief Karmaine Sardini to run for by-election

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Tanjung Piai Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) division chief Karmaine Sardini is the Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the parliamentary seat in the 16 Nov 19 by-election. The announcement was made by Johor PH chief

Thailand: Budget bill not out of woods yet

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The government has breathed a sigh of relief now that the budget expenditure bill has cleared its first hurdle. The bill was the first decisive test of solidarity of a government sitting on a very

The Philippines: Monetary official expects further drop in inflation in Oct 19

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Inflation may ease further in Oct 19 as oil prices continued to behave well despite the knee-jerk reaction from the attacks in the oil production facilities in Saudi Arabia as well as the expected further