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: Prayut denies PPRP leadership aspirations

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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on 7 Jun 22 denied a news report that he aspired to take over the leadership of the Palang Pracharath Party from Gen Prawit Wongsuwon. The report, citing an unnamed source,

The Philippines: New Philippine Central Bank Head Signals at Least Two Hikes

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The Philippines will likely follow its interest-rate increase in May 22 with at least two more hikes to curb inflation, according to the central bank’s incoming governor. “It’s almost a sure thing to everyone that

The Philippines: Diokno sees no need for spending cuts

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THE INCOMING Marcos administration will not reduce government spending to address the ballooning budget deficit, Finance chief-designate and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno said. “There should be no cut in our

Thailand: Tourism minister wants end to Thailand Pass

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Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakan said he plans to ask Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to propose at the next meeting of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) an end to the Thailand Pass

India: Liquidity withdrawal expected as RBI hike rates on 7 Jun 22

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Measures to tighten liquidity are expected to accompany a rise in Indian interest rates on 7 Jun 22, adding upward pressure to bond yields and increasing the need for central bank measures to support government