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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: Collection surpasses target in first 7 months

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The government’s revenue collection in the first seven months of fiscal 2022 surpassed its target by 3.7% as a result of the expansion of product import volume, in line with the economic recovery, says Pornchai

India has no plans to curb rice exports as local supplies surge

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India does not plan to curb rice exports as the world’s biggest exporter of the staple has sufficient stocks and local rates are lower than state-set support prices, trade and government sources said. “We have

The Philippines: Marcos names more economic managers

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PRESIDENT-ELECT Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. on Thursday announced he is tapping Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno to be his Finance secretary when he assumes office on 1 Jul 22. In

Thai rates set to rise, but uncertain recovery clouds timing: central bank

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Thailand’s policy interest rate will have to rise but the timing will hinge on the monetary policy committee’s view with the economy growing below its potential and the recovery facing uncertainty, the central bank board

Malaysia: Zafrul’s Umno membership ‘confirmed’ amid GE15 seat hunting rumours

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Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz is an Umno member, according to party secretary-general Ahmad Maslan. The revelation came amid rife speculation that Zafrul is eyeing to contest in the next general election. According to