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.



Malaysia: Johor BN unveils its ‘aspirations’, plans funding for opposition

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Johor BN, like its counterpart in Malacca, plans to continue providing funding for the opposition if it wins in the state polls. Johor BN chief Hasni Mohammad revealed this when announcing the manifesto of sorts

Indonesia: Palm oil becomes costliest vegoil as Ukraine war halts sunoil supply

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Palm oil has become the costliest among the four major edible oils for the first time as buyers rush to secure replacements for sunflower oil shipments from the top exporting Black Sea region that were

India may review IPO plan for Life Insurance Corp amid Russia-Ukraine crisis

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The Indian government is open to reviewing plans for the initial public offering of state-run Life Insurance Corp of India (LIC) in Mar 22, the finance minister said, in the wake of Russia’s invasion of

The Philippines: Jan 22 bank lending quickest in 19 months

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CREDIT GROWTH in January accelerated to its fastest rate in 19 months, as banks began lending more to consumers amid the looser mobility restrictions in the country. Data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)

India’s slowing economic recovery faces fresh geopolitical risks

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India’s economy is growing slower than previously forecast after the latest wave of coronavirus cases earlier hampered activity and as risks mount from higher prices of commodities amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Indian economy