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.



Indonesia: FPI officials form new organization after govt bans group

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Indonesia has banned the controversial and politically influential hardline group the Islamic Defender’s Front, the chief security minister announced on 30 Dec 21. “The government has banned FPI activities and will stop any activities carried

Vietnam: Credit growth limits extended

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The State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) has extended the credit growth limits for the second time in 2020 to some commercial banks, of which the highest level is up to 30%. Leading banks including

The Philippines: Bayanihan III bill worth PHP485bn filed in Senate

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Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto filed a 3rd Bayanihan bill to prop up the Philippine economy reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic and a series of devastating tropical cyclones in Luzon. The bill is seeking

The Philippines: Senate extends 2020 GAA, Bayanihan 2 validity

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The Senate on 15 Dec 20 approved the extension of the validity of the 2020 General Appropriations Act (GAA) and the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act or Bayanihan 2 to allow the government to

India: Banks need strengthening for full monetary policy impact: RBI

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Soured loans and weak capital positions mean Indian banks cannot cut their interest rates in step with the central bank’s main policy rate, reducing the effectiveness of monetary policy, the Reserve Bank of India said