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.



Vietnam remains on US Treasury’s Monitoring List for currency manipulation

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Vietnam remained on the US Treasury’s Monitoring List for currency manipulation. A country is labelled a currency manipulator if it meets two of three criteria: a 4-quarter goods surplus with the US of over USD20bn,

Malaysia: Shafie Apdal welcomes Umno defectors

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Party Warisan Sabah (Warisan) president Mohd Shafie Apdal has described the influx of former Umno members and new members into the party over the past 11 days as a good sign ahead of the Kimanis

Indonesia: BI says Jan 20 inflation to hit four-year low

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Bank Indonesia (BI) expects the Jan 20 inflation rate to remain low, despite an increase in food prices as a result of major flooding in many parts of the country. BI Governor Perry Warjiyo estimated

Thailand: Relief measures planned in response to drought

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The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) says that the drought in 2020 is expected to be the worst in four decades. The central region will be hit the hardest, especially the 22 provinces along the Chao

Malaysia: 4 parties in ruling pact to become one, CM hints

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The chief minister has for the first time hinted that the four-party state ruling coalition, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), could eventually merge into a single party. Abang Johari Openg, when asked at a special media