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’s Brutal Covid Wave Hammers Fuel Sales as Lockdowns Spread

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Indian fuel sales declined in the first half of Apr 21 as a deadly second wave of Covid-19 led to renewed lockdowns and crippled demand. Sales of everything from diesel to cooking fuels dropped during

India: Non-food credit growth slips below 6%

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The rate of growth in non-food credit continued to shrink in Mar 21, falling to 5.54% y/y for the fortnight ended 29 Mar 21 from 6.44% in the previous fortnight. The slower growth in credit

Thailand: Partial lockdown on the table

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The government is discussing the possibility of imposing a partial lockdown in Bangkok and surrounding provinces, Chiang Mai, Prachuap Khiri Khan as well as Chon Buri while heightening Covid-19 control measures in outbreak red-zone areas,

The Philippines: Remittances rises at fastest pace in 5 months in Feb 21

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Money sent home by Filipinos abroad grew by their fastest pace in 5 months in Feb 21, putting the YTD tally in positive territory and potentially ushering in a growth period that rides on the

The Philippines: Banks’ bad loans hit 11-year high

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The asset quality of Philippine banks further deteriorated for the second straight month in Feb 21 as the industry’s gross non-performing loan (NPL) ratio rose to 4.08%, the highest in more than 11 years due