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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.



The Philippines: BSP may consider rate hike in Jun 22

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THE PHILIPPINE central bank may consider a rate hike in Jun 22 as economic recovery likely gained more traction in 1Q22, its governor said. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno said the

Indonesia stuns markets as it widens ban to include CPO, refined palm oil

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Indonesia widened the scope of its export ban on raw materials for cooking oil to include crude and refined palm oil, its chief economic minister said, leaving markets in shock over the latest policy reversal.

Indonesia: Domestic oil output 15% short of target in 1Q22

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Indonesia’s oil and gas industry continues to face challenges as investment and ready-to-sell oil and gas production, or lifting, in 1Q22 was well under the state budget target. Oil lifting reached 611,700 barrels of oil

PHL needs to grow over 6% to cut debt

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THE Philippine economy needs to grow above 6% annually in the next 5 to 6 years to reduce the country’s debt, Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said. “The biggest challenge for the next administration

India: MPC minutes say addressing inflation risks crucial

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Almost all members of India’s monetary policy committee argued in favour of action to curb inflationary pressures at their 6-8 Apr 22 meeting despite continuing risks to economic growth, minutes released showed. Although it chose