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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.



Philippines: Sara Duterte’s Hugpong to have 14 Senate bets

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Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte’s Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP) coalition will endorse 14 senatorial candidates during the party’s first political rally in Pampanga on 12 Feb 19, Sen. Cynthia Villar bared on 29 Jan 19.

Malaysia: KL to announce ECRL decision this week after mixed messages

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The status of the controversial East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project has grown more ambiguous arising from conflicting announcements by Lim and Economic Affairs Minister Mohamed Azmin Ali on ECRL. Former prime minister Najib Razak

Indonesia: Massive infrastructure expansion expected in Jakarta within 10 years

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In an attempt to make Jakarta an efficient city, Indonesia’s capital is set to have a massive amount of infrastructure built and expanded within 10 years, Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan has said. The idea was

Malaysia: No more comments on ECRL for now, says Guan Eng

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Putrajaya will not issue any statement on the status of the East Coast Rail Link for the time being, said Lim Guan Eng on 29 Jan 19, after meeting Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad in

India: Modi could counter Rahul Gandhi’s income scheme with UBI in Budget

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With Rahul Gandhi throwing down the gauntlet at the ruling BJP dispensation saying that he will usher in a minimum income guarantee scheme if he comes to power, Prime Minister Narendra Modi may be compelled