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: Govt weighs fresh stimuli, relief package to soften Covid-19 blow

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The government has initiated discussions on the need for the next round of relief measures to soften the blow of the Covid-19 pandemic, as the severe second wave and near-Pan India lock-down have led to

Thailand: Moderna jabs ready in 3Q21

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The vaccine manufactured by US-based Moderna will be available for private buyers in Thailand in 3Q21, according to the Private Hospital Association (PHA). The vaccination timeline has been brought forward and the price hospitals would

Indonesia May Tax The Rich, Top Polluters for More State Revenue

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Indonesia seeks to cast a wider net to tax more high-income individuals and top polluters in a bid to replenish its state coffers. The finance ministry presented the proposals, which could be part of key

India Plans Stimulus Package to Support Economic Growth

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India is preparing a stimulus package for sectors worst affected by a deadly coronavirus wave, aiming to support an economy struggling with a slew of localized lockdowns, people familiar with the matter said. The finance

Indonesia: BI signals rates to stay at record low in 2021

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Indonesia’s central bank kept its policy rates unchanged on 25 May 21, and signalled it would leave them at a record low until at least the end of 2021 to support the economic recovery. Bank