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: Value of BoI tax perk submissions   jumps 80%

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The value of investment projects submitted under the Board of Investment (BoI) tax incentive programmes skyrocketed by 80% year-on-year to THB123bn in 1Q21, driven mainly by the pandemic and subsequent measures to curb the spread

Indonesia: BI: Retail sales drop 14.6% y/y in Mar 21, better than forecast

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Retail sales in Indonesia fell at a slower pace of 14.6% y/y in Mar 21, compared with an 18.1% fall in Feb 21, a central bank survey showed on 11 May 21. Stronger fuel sales

Indian oil refiners cut output, imports as pandemic hits demand

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India’s top state oil refiners are reducing processing runs and crude imports as the surging COVID-19 pandemic has cut fuel consumption, leading to higher product stockpiles at the plants, company officials told Reuters on 11

The Philippines: Stress test shows Philippine banks remain stable, resilient

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An analysis of the financial soundness indicators of the Philippine banking industry showed that it is stable and resilient despite the global uncertainties related to the extent and path of the pandemic, according to the

Vietnam records 65 more Covid-19 community transmissions

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The Health Ministry on 8 May 21 night confirmed 65 new domestic Covid-19 infections in 13 provinces and cities, raising the tally during the fourth coronavirus wave to 241. Among 22 confirmed cases in Hanoi,