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.



Thailand: Prayut denies cabinet reshuffle, PPRP to back him in next election

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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on 4 Oct 21 poured cold water on speculation that a cabinet reshuffle involving key ministerial posts may be imminent. In the rumoured shake-up, Supachai Panitchpakdi, the former secretary-general of the

India: CMIE: Expecting a pick-up in project completions

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Projects set up to create new productive capacities worth INR846bn were completed in 3Q21. This compares well with the record on this count in recent quarters. For example, it compares well with the INR710bn worth

The Philippines: Robredo yet to decide as 1Sambayan picks her for president in 2022

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Vice President Leni Robredo remains undecided on whether she will run for president even as opposition coalition 1Sambayan has picked her to be its candidate for Malacañang in the 2022 elections. Robredo has said in

Thailand: BoT keeps policy rate at 0.5%, bullish about 4Q21 growth

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On 29 Sep 21, the Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously to hold the one-day repurchase rate at a record-low 0.5% for an 11th straight meeting. It also maintained GDP growth projections for

Treasury Storm May Hit India, Indonesia’s Bonds Less Than Others

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Sovereign bonds from India and Indonesia are seen better placed to weather the impact of rising U.S. yields thanks to their wider rate differential over Treasuries. Bonds from the two countries are already leading gains