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: Land acquisition, human capital hamper trans-Sumatra toll road development

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Land acquisition and human capital issues have remained a challenge in the development of the mega trans-Sumatra toll road project, which might delay its scheduled completion. State-owned construction company Hutama Karya, which is in charge

Malaysia: Budget 2021 passes policy stage in Dewan Rakyat

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PERIKATAN Nasional scored a major victory on 26 Nov 20 when it managed to pass Budget 2021 in the Dewan Rakyat after making several adjustments. After 13 days of debate, the lower house passed 2021’s

Thai protesters call on king to give up royal fortune

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Thousands of Thai protesters called on King Maha Vajiralongkorn on 25 Nov 20 to cede control of a royal fortune valued in the tens of billions of dollars, as the latest in months of anti-government

Indonesia: Fiscal deficit jumps to IDR764.9tr

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Indonesia’s budget deficit has increased to IDR764.9tr as of Oct 20, with the government borrowing a record amount to bring the economy out of recession and combat a raging coronavirus outbreak. The epidemic has eroded

Vietnam posts 7.26% credit growth so far in 2020

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Outstanding loans in Vietnam exceeded VND8,790tr (USD378.74bn) as of 17 Nov 20, an increase of 7.26% ytd, according to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV). Under its Circular No 01/2020, lenders had restructured repayment deadlines