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.



China sets up new super agency to fight corruption

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China’s legislature officially set up the country’s new super anti-graft agency on 11 Mar 18, but the most contentious part – giving it the power to deny suspects access to lawyers – will be voted

India: Anti-incumbency wave in northeast no less than BJP wave

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The BJP’s sterling election performance in Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya proved two things. First, the BJP is no longer a party as representing only Hindus and Hindi-speaking areas: it has all-India appeal. Second, anti-incumbent sentiment

Malaysia disagrees with IMF over currency management, again

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Malaysia, which defied the advice of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during the Asian financial crisis two decades ago, is again disagreeing with the agency over how to manage its currency. This time, it’s about

Thailand: Consumer mood dips for first time in 7 months: survey

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Thailand’s consumer sentiment dropped for the first time in seven months in Feb 18 as shoppers were worried about the political situation, low commodity prices and the baht’s strength, a private survey showed on 8

Indonesia: Election season gets going

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The long election season in Indonesia is underway, after the General Elections Commission last month declared 14 political parties eligible to contest the upcoming polls. A 15th party may also join in, after a decision