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.



Indonesia plans to construct 4,479 km toll roads by 2030

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The government plans to develop 4,479.33 kilometers of toll roads by 2030 in addition to the 1,500 km toll road projects that are to be completed in 2024 to support mobility, an official has announced.

Singapore: Fake news law passed after 2 days of debate

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After a two-day debate, Parliament passed a comprehensive piece of legislation on 8 May 19 to combat fake news. Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam said that the proposed law is not a political

Malaysia: Special committee to monitor Penang projects

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PENANG will form a special emergency action committee to handle all components under the ambitious MYR46bn Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP), Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said. He told the state legislative assembly this morning

Thailand: PPP panel to mull 6 more projects

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Six additional projects worth a combined THB85bn are expected to seek the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) committee’s approval in 2019 to proceed under the joint investment scheme. Any of the six projects that are ready for

Indonesia: Govt to set up three holding companies in 2019

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The State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) Ministry plans to establish three holding companies in 2019 as part of the government’s efforts to strengthen and improve the efficiency of state-owned firms. An official at the ministry confirmed that