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.



Thailand: Strategic deal with China close to reality

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Thailand is enthusiastic about signing a strategic partnership with China to enhance economic cooperation between the two countries. Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak said the partnership will create better benefits for both countries than the

Philippines: Govt to pursue amendments to open economy

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THE GOVERNMENT will immediately pursue amendments to current laws to further open them up to foreign participation after “marginal improvements” were realized in the latest Foreign Investment Negative List (FINL). Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto M.

Malaysia: PKR congress scheduled for 16-18 Nov 18

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THE Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) National Congress will be held as scheduled at the Ideal Convention Centre (IDCC), Shah Alam from 16 – 18 Nov 18. PKR Communications director Fahmi Fadzil said 17 and 18

Malaysia: Najib must apologise to Umno members: Utusan Malaysia

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NAJIB Razak must apologise to Umno members for lying about the MYR2.6bn found in his personal bank account, said Utusan Malaysia in an editorial on 4 Nov 18. The Umno mouthpiece, in a rare censure

India: RBI governor should work with the government or quit, says head of RSS economic wing

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The governor of India’s central bank should work in sync with the nation’s government to support economic growth or he should resign, said the head of the economic wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)