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.



Indonesia: Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway pushed back to 2023

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The government expects the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway project to face another setback as a result of geographical and geological obstacles hampering its construction. President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said that the railway would enter operation by

Malaysia: Opposition Agencies PSC members baulk at postponement

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All four opposition MPs on the Parliamentary Select Committee overseeing Agencies in the Prime Minister’s Department disagree with committee chairperson Abdul Latiff Abdul Rahman’s decision to postpone the 19 Jan 22 hearing. In a joint

The Philippines: Diokno sees fuel prices stabilizing as OPEC increases production

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THE DECISION of major oil producers to stick with their plans to raise crude production in Feb 22 would likely bring down fuel prices, which in turn could keep inflation within target, Bangko Sentral ng

Indonesia: Govt to conduct B40 road test in Feb 22

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The government will conduct a B40 biodiesel road test in Feb 22 as it pushes ahead with its plan to use more palm oil-derived fuel in transportation. The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry said that

India: Centre looks to trim subsidy bill next fiscal

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The government is looking to trim its overall subsidy bill in 2022-23, and is likely to peg food and fertiliser subsidies at about INR2.6tr and INR900bn, respectively, in the upcoming budget, lower than the revised