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.



Philippines: West Philippine Sea issue ‘haunts’ Delfin Lorenzana every day

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The country’s issues with China over the West Philippine Sea remain a problem that haunts Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana every day. He said there is currently a stalemate on the matter of who occupies which

Malaysia: Umno getting too close to PAS, becoming racist, say Sabah defectors

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THE fear of Umno becoming too Islamic-centric and getting closer to PAS were the main reasons for the exodus of its Sabah members, sources said. They said former Sabah Umno liaision chief Hajiji Mohd Noor,

India: Rahul Gandhi to pick CMs for MP, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh

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The suspense over who will be the chief ministers of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh was prolonged with the Congress legislators in the three states going through the ritual of authorising party president Rahul Gandhi

Thailand: Prayut hints again at return as premier

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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has hinted once again he may be ready to return as premier after the 24 Feb 19 poll, a day after the ban on political activities was lifted. During his visit

Thailand: EEC committee pushing four new special zones

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Thammasat University, WHA Corporation and Toyota Motor Thailand are being promoted for new special economic zones worth a combined THB42bn in Jan 19, says the ad hoc committee for developmental administration of an Eastern Economic