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.
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
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
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,
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 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