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.



Thailand: BoT: Baht gain up for discussion

post_img

The Bank of Thailand has summoned foreign exchange dealers to meet on 4 Jun 20 to discuss the baht’s rapid gain, which it considers out of line with the economy. The discussion could focus on

India: RCEP proposes India defer market access

post_img

The 15 member countries of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) grouping have proposed that India defer opening up its market to them, in a move to address New Delhi’s key concern of its burgeoning

Thailand: Big push for local tourism

post_img

The Finance Ministry has agreed to a plan to launch a major domestic tourism promotion in Jul 20 by giving THB2,000-3,000 vouchers to 4 million people and free trips to 1.2 million medical personnel. The

Indonesia steps up fiscal spending to keep economy from contracting

post_img

Indonesia’s 2020 budget deficit is expected to widen further as the government steps up fiscal spending to keep the virus-hit economy from shrinking, its finance minister said on 3 Jun 20. Sri Mulyani Indrawati expected

Indonesia: Government expects House to vote on omnibus bill in Jul 20: Luhut

post_img

Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Pandjaitan said on 2 Jun 20 that the government was expecting the House of Representatives to conclude deliberation on the omnibus bill on job creation in Jul 20