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 Seeks to Narrow Budget Deficit Target to 6.3%

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India aims to narrow its budget deficit to 6.3% of gross domestic product this fiscal year, or half a percentage point lower than initially targeted, on the back of improving revenues, according to people familiar

Malaysia: Govt to sell non-strategic GLC assets, priority for bumi buyers

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The 12th Malaysian Plan (12MP) document revealed that the sale of such assets will give priority to bumiputera investors. This is with regard to the 12MP’s strategy to enhance the role of state-owned enterprises in

Thailand: BoT seen to hold key interest rate at record low

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THAILAND’S central bank is widely expected to leave its key interest rate at a record low on Wednesday as tougher coronavirus restrictions have been eased to support a flagging economy, a Reuters poll showed on

Indonesia, China go toe-to-toe in gas-rich Natunas

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The Indonesian government has yet to protest over an incursion by a Chinese survey vessel and two Coast Guard escorts into its economic exclusion zone (EEZ) north of the Natuna islands, which has now continued

India: CMIE: Rural markets shine

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Consumer sentiments have improved well in Sep 21. As of 25 Sep 21, the index of consumer sentiments stood at 58.2. It was 53.9 in Aug 21 and 53 in Jul 21. (The index has