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: Personal loans soar amid economic woes

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The commercial banking sector showed strong growth in the personal loan category during 1Q22 because of greater household demand for liquidity to support daily spending needs amid the economic doldrums. According to the BoT, the

The Philippines: BSP set to begin tightening cycle

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BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno said the space for keeping an accommodative policy is shrinking, amid rising inflation risks and the economy’s return to pre-pandemic level in 1Q22. “The space for

50% of Malaysians favour a political revamp: Survey

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Malaysians are hungry for new political parties, a US-funded survey has found. According to the survey commissioned by the US-based International Republic Institute (IRI), 50% of respondents said they want to see new political parties,

Thai economy back on track with 2.2% growth in 1Q22 as exports surge

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Thailand’s economy expanded 2.2% y/y in 1Q22, its National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) said on 16 May 22, as robust exports and the easing of COVID restrictions helped to boost business activities and

The Philippines: Remittances jump 3.2% in Mar 22

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MONEY SENT HOME by overseas Filipinos rose by 3.2% in Mar 22, reflecting improved economic conditions in many host countries as pandemic restrictions eased. The Mar 22 remittance growth is also the fastest in three