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.



India to allow wheat shipments awaiting customs clearance

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The government has eased the wheat export ban by allowing the consignments already with customs on or before 13 May 22 to go through. “It has been decided that wherever wheat consignments have been handed

Indonesia: Rupiah Nears Breach of Support With Palm Oil Ban Hurting Trade

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The rupiah risks weakening to its lowest level in almost two years as Indonesia’s ban on palm oil exports adds to headwinds from interest rate hikes in the US. The currency fell to a one-year

Malaysia: Umno successfully amends party constitution to delay polls

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Umno has successfully amended its constitution in order to enable them to postpone party polls up to six months after a general election. The amendment was unanimously approved by 2,586 delegates during the Umno extraordinary

Indonesia: Jokowi’s rating hits six-year low as prices rise

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Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s approval rating has hit a six-year low amid dissatisfaction over soaring cooking oil prices and the perceived failure of an export ban to swiftly reduce the rising cost of goods, a

India: 5% of crude imports in Apr 22 sourced from Russia

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Russian-origin crude made up 5% of India’s total oil imports in Apr 22 for the first time, rising from under 1% in 2021 and 1Q22, as refiners chased cheaper oil amid expanding demand and spiralling