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 of state govt debt up sharply

post_img

The cost of debt-funds for the states has touched the highest level so far this fiscal with the weighted average cut-off crossing 7.16% at the latest auctions, up 11 bps over the past week, reflecting

Malaysia aims to fully implement B20 biodiesel mandate by year-end

post_img

Malaysia plans to implement its nationwide adoption of the B20 palm oil biofuel programme by the end of 2022, the country’s palm oil board said. The mandate to manufacture biofuel with a 20% palm oil

The Philippines: COMELEC eye debates from Feb 22

post_img

At an online news briefing, Comelec spokesman James Jimenez said they might decide to scrap the pre-election day debates since the number of presidential and vice presidential candidates are now at a “manageable” number. “Right

Malaysia: PM: Cabinet reshuffle just rumours, govt focused on floods, Covid-19

post_img

There will be no cabinet reshuffle for now as the government is focusing on the more pressing issues affecting the people, namely floods and Covid-19, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob stressed. Not only did he

Indonesia: 2021 budget deficit, debt issuance outperforms targets

post_img

Indonesia’s full-year budget deficit and debt issuance closed well below targets in 2021, paving the way for an upcoming fiscal consolidation as the economy rides out the COVID-19 pandemic. Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said