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: ‘Big Brothers’ keep their jobs

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According to sources, PM Prayut Chan-o-cha’s “two brothers-in-arms” who are core figures of the regime have retained their ministerial posts. Meanwhile, the Democrats and Bhumjaithai have successfully grabbed key economic ministerial seats in the new

Malaysia: ‘PSC has no power to reject Latheefa’s appointment’

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While Latheefa Koya’s appointment as Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief is already a “done deal”, the Parliamentary Select Committee on Major Public Appointments (PSC) can still call her to appear before it, says Dewan Rakyat

Indonesia: ‘I am open to anyone’: Jokowi says on Gerindra joining camp

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President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has given a signal that the doors are open for opposition and presidential rival Prabowo Subianto-led Gerindra Party to join the government coalition during his second and final term in office.

Philippines: ‘Opposition senators to chair committees’

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Senators from the minority bloc are assured of getting committee chairmanships as the chamber undergoes reorganization for the 18th Congress, Senate President Vicente Sotto III said on 9 Jun 19. Sotto said he intended to

Indonesia: Dems cozy up to government coalition

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The Democratic Party continued to make overtures to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s coalition over the Idul Fitri holiday, in an apparent attempt to ingratiate itself with the government camp. The Dems, who officially backed Gerindra