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: PM rips Pheu Thai over Thaksin

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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was locked in a fierce debate with the opposition on the first day of the no-confidence motion as he challenged the Pheu Thai Party to bring two former prime ministers in

Indonesia: Foreign direct investment up 40% in 2Q22

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Strong investment growth reflects confidence in Indonesia’s economy even as global conditions worsen due to rising benchmark interest rates aimed at containing decades-high inflation in many countries. Realized investment rose 35.5% y/y in 2Q22 to

Indonesia: PAN Minister’s peddling free cooking oil for votes slammed

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Critics have called for an investigation into alleged campaign violation after Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan and National Mandate Party (PAN) distributed free cooking oil in Lampung while promoting his daughter — who is running for

Thailand: Subdued spending expected in 2H22

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Most industry chiefs believe private consumption in the 2H22 is expected to remain flat, limited by pressure from high energy prices and the prolonged pandemic. The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects investment and consumption

India WPI inflation stays above 15% in Jun 22, more rate hikes seen

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India’s annual wholesale price-based inflation kept above 15% in Jun 22, government data showed, but the slight easing from Jun 22’s three-decade high of 15.88% strengthens prospects for more rate hikes in Aug 22 by