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: BSP sees no reason for further easing

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is not inclined to cut rates further at this time and will likely keep rates steady in the next quarters after 2Q20, BSP Governor Benjamin E. Diokno said on

The Philippines: House approves Bayanihan II

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THE House of Representatives gave final approval for the PHP162bn-fiscal stimulus measure, which includes providing much-needed financial aid for sectors hardest hit by the pandemic on 11 Aug 20. The bill prioritizes support for the

Thailand: Public doubts charter change would improve Thai politics: Poll

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A slight majority of people are not confident that constitutional amendments would help improve Thai politics, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll. The poll was carried

Malaysia: Another 2 abandon Bersatu for Dr Mahathir’s party

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More Bersatu leaders are quitting to support former chairman Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his new party. Supreme council member Ulya Aqamah Husamudin and Gerik youth exco chief Abu Hafiz Saleh Hudin are the latest to

The Philippines: PM vows to change charter

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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has vowed to push for constitutional amendments, saying the government will present its own version of a charter rewrite bill in the next parliamentary session. Speaking after a cabinet meeting, the