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.



The Philippines: Banks tighten lending standards

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Banks continued to impose tighter overall credit standards for real estate loans amid less favorable economic conditions and deterioration in borrowers’ profile due to the impact of the pandemic. Dennis Lapid, deputy director of the

Thailand: Opposition takes aim at 10 ministers

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The opposition camp is gearing up for a no-confidence debate, the second of its kind against the government, and is said to have a very long list of targets and allegations ranging from flawed management

Malaysia: Anwar says has enough MP numbers to ask king to lift emergency

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PKR president Anwar Ibrahim has claimed he has the support of 114 to 115 MPs to support his appeal to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to reconsider proclamation of emergency and to immediately lift the suspension

Thailand: Finance Ministry gauging need for further stimulus

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The Finance Ministry plans on assessing economic conditions over the next two months before deciding whether to roll out further stimulus measures. If existing measures are inadequate, the government stands ready to implement additional measures

Malaysia: Challenge of Anwar’s pardon set for 28 Jul 21

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THE Court of Appeal has fixed 28 Jul 21 to hear Anwar Ibrahim’s appeal against a high court’s dismissal of his bid to strike out a suit by a lawyer over the legality of his