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: ‘Endemic’ status still some way off

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The kingdom is expected to record about 100,000 new Covid-19 cases per day following the Songkran holiday, according to Dr Prasit Watanapa, dean of Siriraj Hospital’s medical school. According to government figures, 50–60% of Covid-19

Freeport Indonesia seeks to raise USD3bn in bonds for copper smelter

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Gold and copper mining giant PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) is set to raise USD3bn from the issuance of US dollar-denominated senior notes to finance its copper smelter project development in Gresik, East Java. The bonds,

India’s March fuel demand hits 3-year high, petrol sales at record peak

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India’s fuel demand rose to a three-year high in Mar 22, with petrol sales hitting an all-time peak, as the market accumulated supplies foreseeing price spikes while easing COVID-related curbs boosted demand. Consumption of fuel,

Thailand: Pheu Thai tipped to win

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The Pheu Thai Party is likely to come out on top with the most votes in the next general election but a win does not guarantee the party will succeed in forming a government, according

The Philippines: Rediscount facility untouched in Mar 22

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BANKS left the rediscount facility of the central bank untouched in Mar 22 as there was ample liquidity in the financial system to service their lending requirements as the economy reopened further. No availments were