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: Credit rating agencies to keep close eye on PHL recovery

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THE country’s pace of recovery after the crisis will be a key consideration in sovereign rating assessment, according to credit rating agencies. “Against this backdrop, our sovereign ratings will be not solely be determined by

Malaysia: PH en route to Pakatan Rakyat’s fate as open season arrives

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Pakatan Harapan (PH) is on its deathbed, some two years after its formal registration amid the celebratory mood following its historic win in the 2018 general election, insiders say. The coalition, which ran Putrajaya for

Thailand: BoI approves THB42bn of investment plans

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The Board of Investment (BoI) has approved five investment project applications worth about THB41.8bn and measures to strengthen the agricultural sector and agro-industry, the state investment agency said on 18 Jun 20. Of the pledges,

The Philippines: Infrastructure spending up 42% y/y in Apr 20

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State spending on infrastructure surged in Apr 20 as the government ramped up construction of quarantine facilities and purchases of medical equipment in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department of Budget and Management’s (DBM)

Thailand: Inbound flight ban may not end on 1 Jul 20

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The ban on commercial international flights might not be lifted on 1 Jul 20 as originally planned and, if and when the ban is scrapped, business people will likely be the first to be allowed