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: Pakatan’s Manogaran to focus on Cameron Highlands’ local matters

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Pakatan Harapan kicked off its election campaign with a short session to introduce its candidate M. Manogaran to Sg Koyan. PH choosing to hold a small ceramah in Jelai on 12 Jan 19 over the

Malaysia: Abdication complicates the making of a king

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The current situation is unique as no king has abdicated the federal throne before, presenting the rulers with their first unscheduled election not triggered by death. The New Straits Times reported on 9 Jan 19

Philippines: Budget chief expects infrastructure spending to have closed in on target

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The Budget chief expects infrastructure spending in 2018 to have closed in on the government’s program. Budget Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said that the share of infrastructure spending to gross domestic product (GDP) likely settled

Thailand: Election delay has little economic impact, says JSCCIB

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In 2019, business operators can expect no major impact on the economy from election delays and pin their hopes on government investment to drive gross domestic product. On 9 Jan 19, the Joint Standing Committee

India: Yet another sweetener for sugar companies before elections

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The new relief package could entail the Centre facilitating loans worth nearly INR120, 000mn for which the ex-chequer will bear the 5-6% interest subvention for 5 years. The loans will be granted for enhancing ethanol