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Thailand: Senators demand rally probe
- August 12, 2020
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- Category: Daily News
No CommentsA group of senators on 11 Aug 20 urged authorities to probe the source of funding for the 10 Aug 20 gathering at Thammasat University’s Rangsit campus, one that was seen to be at risk
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Malaysia: Fiscal deficit to double for 2020
- August 12, 2020
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The government will embark on fiscal consolidation as part of medium- and long-term economic recovery plans as the fiscal deficit is expected to widen between 5.8% to 6% in 2020, Deputy Finance Minister I Abdul
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The Philippines: BSP sees no reason for further easing
- August 11, 2020
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is not inclined to cut rates further at this time and will likely keep rates steady in the next quarters after 2Q20, BSP Governor Benjamin E. Diokno said on
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The Philippines: House approves Bayanihan II
- August 11, 2020
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THE House of Representatives gave final approval for the PHP162bn-fiscal stimulus measure, which includes providing much-needed financial aid for sectors hardest hit by the pandemic on 11 Aug 20. The bill prioritizes support for the
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Thailand: Public doubts charter change would improve Thai politics: Poll
- August 9, 2020
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- Category: Daily News
A slight majority of people are not confident that constitutional amendments would help improve Thai politics, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll. The poll was carried