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.



Mahathir being investigated for sedition

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Police are investigating Dr Mahathir Mohamad for suspected seditious statements intended to incite contempt or disloyalty towards the royal institution. “Mahathir’s statement was recorded by the police today, and statements were also taken from Khairuddin

Bank Indonesia Rupiah Securities to be introduced to stabilize Rupiah

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New certificates being introduced by Bank Indonesia for sale next month are expected to offer “very attractive” yields for foreign investors. This is to generate inflows to help keep liquidity supportive for economic growth. The

Government prioritizes fiscal soundness as SK faces shrinking tax revenue and soaring debts

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The Cabinet on Tuesday approved the 2024 budget proposal worth 656.9 trillion won ($497 billion), marking the lowest on-year growth in nearly two decades as the country suffers from sluggish tax revenue. The size of

Terry Gou jumps into 2024 Taiwan presidential race as independent candidate

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Terry Gou, founder of the Taiwan-based manufacturing giant Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., announced that he will run for president in 2024 on an independent ticket. With the declaration of his intention to join the

U.S. and China agree to new dialogue on trade, chip export curbs

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao agreed in Beijing on Monday to create a working group covering trade and investment issues, as well as to exchange information regarding semiconductor-related export