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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 Indian central bank’s subdued inflation forecast for next financial year assumes oil at USD80 a barrel, and risks to that outlook from Russia’s war-induced supply disruptions are best handled by the government, according to
ECONOMIC MANAGERS approved the implementation of several measures to cushion the impact of the Russia-Ukraine crisis on the Philippine economy, such as temporarily allowing more imports of rice, pork and fish, increasing coal supply, and
Malaysia approved a record MYR306.5bn (USD73.3bn) in investments in 2021, an 83% y/y jump led by the manufacturing sector, the nation’s investment promotion agency said. The manufacturing sector secured MYR195.1bn worth of projects in 2021,
Fully vaccinated domestic travellers no longer need to undergo a Covid-19 test in Indonesia from 8 Mar 22 as the government eased restrictions amid a downward trend in cases. The exemption, which also applies to
Quarantine-free “vaccinated travel lane” (VTL) entry is planned for air travel between Thailand and Malaysia, with at least 10 daily return flights from mid-Mar 22. Government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said that good progress was being