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.



India: Yields hit 2-year high as RBI sells in secondary market

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India’s benchmark yield jumped to the highest in two years as demand for bonds at recent auctions dwindled amid concern over the central bank’s consistent sales of the nation’s debt in the secondary market. The

Malaysia: Govt to draft National Recovery Plan 2.0, says NRC chairman

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An inclusive National Recovery Plan 2.0 will be drafted to ensure a comprehensive recovery for the nation, said National Recovery Council (MPN) chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. He said a team would be formed to

Indonesia says may allow coal exports to resume by 11 Jan 22

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Indonesia’s government may allow coal exports by 11 Jan 22, a senior minister said on 10 Jan 22, as pressure mounts on the world’s biggest thermal coal exporter to end a ban imposed at New

Thailand: 3 provinces restart sandbox scheme

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The three southern provinces of Surat Thani, Krabi and Phangnga will start accepting people flying in from abroad under the sandbox formula on 11 Jan 22. Travellers can enter Koh Tao, Koh Phangan and Koh

India: NSO projects 9.2% y/y GDP growth in FY22

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India’s economy is expected to grow 9.2% in FY22, aided by the base effect of 7.3% contraction in FY21, according to the first advance estimates by the National Statistical Office (NSO). The strong growth will