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.



BSP may respond point by point to Fed’s next hike

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may have to respond to the US Federal Reserve point by point as the rate differential has become too narrow. “If I’m the only one voting, I will match

Pua, Ong to sit out GE15, Santiago dropped as a candidate

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The DAP has announced candidates for some of the seats it will contest in the next general election. Tony Pua and Ong Kian Ming will be sitting out of the polls. The two have previously

Borrowing of THB900bn allotted for infrastructure

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The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) plans to borrow almost THB900bn for the development of new infrastructure in 2023-2027, says director general Patricia Mongkhonvanit. The borrowing plan reflects the demands of state agencies and state

Indian exporters hold off USD sales eyeing better returns, hurting INR

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Indian exporters are holding back on USD sales on hopes of a further slide in the INR, eyeing a windfall as the local currency plumbs record lows in 2022. The INR breached the 83 per

BSP ready to use tools to support PHP

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is prepared to use other tools to manage the PHP’s volatility, which is contributing to inflation. BSP Senior Assistant Governor Iluminada T. Sicat said the central bank’s approach “has