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.



The Philippines: BSP unlikely to move in lockstep with Fed

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THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) does not have to follow the US Federal Reserve’s rate hike, but is keeping a close eye on inflation risks, BSP Governor Benjamin E. Diokno said. “We do not

Malaysia: Zahid to address Johor MB, snap polls issues on 18 Mar 22

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Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he will address the controversy surrounding the appointment of Onn Hafiz Ghazi as the new Johor menteri besar at the Umno annual general assembly on 18 Mar 22. He

Indonesia: BI holds rate at 3.5% with eye on Ukraine crisis

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Bank Indonesia (BI) decided to hold its benchmark seven-day reverse repo rate (7DRRR) at 3.5% to support Indonesia’s economic recovery. “This decision is in line with the need to maintain exchange rate stability and the

India: Unfolding global developments poses risks to Indian economy, says RBI

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India’s macroeconomic fundamentals remain strong but the unfolding global developments pose downside risks in terms of spillover, the Reserve Bank of India said in its monthly bulletin. “The ongoing geopolitical crisis has heightened the uncertainty

India: Rate-setters at Mint Street say inflation outlook overtaken by war

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A chorus is growing among Indian monetary policy officials that the central bank’s outlook on inflation and growth is being overtaken by events, including the war in Ukraine, signaling a change of course is likely