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.



The Philippines: BSP may consider bigger rate hikes

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THE Philippine central bank would consider bigger key rate increases to support the peso and amid faster inflation, according to its new chief. “If we see that the exchange rate is overshooting too much, and

Vietnam economy grows at fastest pace for 11 years in 2Q22

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Vietnam’s economy expanded in 2Q22 at its fastest pace in 11 years thanks to a big rebound in exports and the lifting of punishing COVID-19 restrictions, authorities said 29 Jun 22. Growth in the communist

Thailand: BoT: Policy tightening will not disrupt recovery

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Thailand’s economy will continue growing in 2022 and 2023, driven by a recovery in domestic demand and tourism, the central bank said on 27 Jun 22. Recovery had been clearer and could be better than

India: Fed-Style Dot Plot Can Guide India Rates Well, Says Policy Hawk

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India’s monetary policy can avoid falling behind the curve by following a forward guidance similar to the US Federal Reserve’s so-called dot plot, according to the South Asian nation’s most hawkish interest-rate setter. The central

Indonesia: Jakarta police arrest six for ‘blasphemy’ over bar promotion

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The Jakarta Police arrested six people on charges of blasphemy over a bar chain’s free alcohol promotion for patrons named Mohammad, officials said, in a case that has sparked outrage in the Muslim-majority country. In