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: Prawit ‘wait and see’ on cooperation with Pheu Thai

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Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon. Prawit was asked about Paetongtarn Shinawatra beng promoted to the “Head of the Pheu Thai Family”. Asked if this would have any impact on PPRP,

PHL raises USD2.25bn via offshore bonds

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THE PHILIPPINES raised USD2.25bn from its first triple tranche US dollar-denominated bond offering, which included its first-ever green bonds, despite heightened market volatility from the Russia-Ukraine crisis and the start of the US Federal Reserve’s

Malaysia: Stepping out of the ‘Lim dynasty’ shadow

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While questions linger on whether the Lims still wield influence over the party’s leadership, the new 30-member central executive committee (CEC) is an eclectic mix of party factions, albeit most are aligned to Loke. Loke’s

India: Risk of stagflation in India does not exist, cenbank chief Das says

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There are no risks of stagflation in India, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Monday, adding inflation was expected to moderate going forward despite “unimaginably uncertain” global crude oil prices. “In

Thailand: Power bills will rise in May 22

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The Energy Regulatory Commission has decided to raise the fuel tariff (FT) included in electricity charges for three months, from May to Aug 22. Accordingly, the cost of electricity would be raised to THB4 per