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.



Malaysia: Govt proposes additional budget for 2020 Visit Malaysia Year campaign

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Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng says the government is proposing an additional allocation for the 2020 Visit Malaysia Year campaign. He said vendors and businesses in the tourism sector, especially in Sabah, are encouraged to

India: 44 American lawmakers ask Trump admin to restore GSP for India

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Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US president Donald Trump’s meeting, 44 American lawmakers have asked the Trump administration to reinstate India’s designation as a beneficiary developing nation under the Generalised System of Preferences

Thailand: PM floats idea of moving capital

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Citing overcrowded conditions in Bangkok, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has said moving the capital is a possibility. He made the comment at the seminar “Connecting Thailand with the World”, hosted by the Office of the

Indonesia: House declaws KPK in dubious process

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In a move that may lead to the collapse of the decades-old fight against corruption in the country, the House of Representatives passed a law amendment that neuters the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in a

Malaysia: No change to Cabinet, hard to work with fixed timeline on handover, says Dr M

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Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on 17 Sep 19 confirmed that he will not introduce new members to his Cabinet while he is prime minister, amid public criticism of several allegedly underperforming ministers. “If I change