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.



Prayut hit with graft claims

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The opposition on 27 Sep 22 filed a petition against suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and two cabinet ministers for malfeasance over alleged graft in two projects under the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry

China’s yuan ends at weakest since GFC

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China’s onshore yuan extended losses to end the domestic session at its lowest level against the dollar since the global financial crisis of 2008, while the offshore yuan hit a record low, pressured by expectations

India’s inclusion into key govt bond index pushed back to 2023 – sources

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Indian government bonds will likely only be included in the JPMorgan emerging market global index early 2023 as New Delhi still needs to address various operational issues, four sources familiar with the matter said. Investors

Bank Indonesia Intervention Lifts Rupiah From Lowest Since 2020

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Bank Indonesia stepped in to prop up the rupiah for a second day, joining a host of other policy makers which are pushing back against a surging dollar. Indonesian authorities are intervening in the spot

Ganjar, Anies favorites of young voters as Prabowo loses out

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The most recent opinion poll, which focuses on the 2024 electoral outlook of young voters, has revealed that social media darlings and governors Ganjar Pranowo of Central Java and Anies Baswedan of Jakarta are young