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’s Srettha delays digital money handout for 3 months

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The Thai government has decided to start its flagship 10,000 baht ($280) digital money handout in May next year, a three-month delay from the original target of February, as it needs more time to find

Signs of Indian exports displacing Chinese goods in the US

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According to a BCG report, US goods imports from China declined by 10% from 2018 through 2022 in inflation-adjusted terms, while those from India rose by 44%, 18% from Mexico and 65% from the 10

Ko Wen-je reveals policy proposals to curb low birthrate

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Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) Chairman and presidential candidate Ko Wen-je has proposed policy measures to address Taiwan’s low birthrate, including cash handouts for new mothers. If elected, he plans to provide NT$100,000 to new mothers

U.S.’ increased deployment of strategic assets aimed at reassuring security commitment

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The United States has increased its deployment of nuclear-capable bombers and other strategic assets to South Korea as a reassurance of its security commitment to Seoul and to send warnings to North Korea. South Korean

Jokowi’s Brother-in-Law Removed as Constitutional Court Chief Justice

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The Honor Council of the Constitutional Court made the decision Tuesday to remove Chief Justice Anwar Usman, who is also the brother-in-law of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, from his position. This decision follows a controversial