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.
Malaysia’s government on 16 Dec 20 declared a state of emergency to stop by-elections in two constituencies scheduled for Jan 21, as the country grapples with a spike in coronavirus cases over the past few
Indonesia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to shrink by 2% at worst or grow 0.6% in 4Q20, Coordinating Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto said. The government has projected that the economy will shrink 0.6% to
Remittances from overseas Filipinos are expected to remain broadly steady in 2020 despite the adverse impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the global economy, according to digital payments provider WorldRemit. The company sees the inflow
India’s government is considering recommending a looser inflation target for the central bank, allowing it to focus more on economic growth despite price pressures, according to people familiar with the matter. A CPI band tracked
State-owned toll road operator PT Jasa Marga saw signs of recovery in its operations and finance nearing the end of the year, following the loosening of pandemic curbs that boosted vehicle traffic, particularly in the