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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.
On 15 Mar 19, the European Commission concluded that oil palm cultivation results in excessive deforestation, and the use of palm oil in transport fuel should be phased out. The Foreign Ministry, in a statement
Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s lead over his challenger Prabowo Subianto widened to almost 26 points a month out from the country’s election, the latest pre-poll survey shows. Widodo, also known as Jokowi, and his running
Biting remarks and heated exchanges were noticeably absent during the sole debate on 17 Mar 19 between Indonesia’s two vice presidential candidates ahead of the presidential election. Senior Muslim cleric Ma’ruf Amin, who was heavily
Leader Abhisit Vejjajiva of the Democrat Party said that he would join a “no-confidence” motion against future PM Prayut should there be good reasons, adding that he is open to working with the pro-regime PPRP
The Reserve Bank of India on 16 Mar 19 maintained that there is no dilution in its stand with regard to 12 Feb 19 circular on stressed assets recognition and resolution. “It is reiterated that
