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.



Malaysia: For Malays in Johor, no one can usurp Umno

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UMNO is still heavily involved in the communal affairs of the people in its birthplace Johor despite losing power to splinter party Bersatu and ruling coalition Pakatan Harapan, said grassroots members. They told The Malaysian

Thailand: Cabinet approves THB3.2tr for FY20 budget

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On 6 Aug 19, the cabinet endorsed the FY20 budget of THB3.2tr, up 6.7% y/y from FY19. The ‘regular budget’ will account for 74.7% or THB2.39tr, up 5.3% y/y, while the ‘investment budget’ will account

Philippines: New DA, budget chiefs named

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William Dar has been named by President Duterte as acting secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DA), replacing Emmanuel Piñol who is set to head the Mindanao Development Authority. Dar will assume the post amid

Philippines: DOF pushes tax reform passage within 15 to 18 months

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The Department of Finance (DOF) is pushing for Congress to approve the government’s tax reform program within the next 15 to 18 months, according to Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez. Dominguez said the DOF is targeting

Thailand: Finance Ministry tasked with protecting Thai economy amid slower growth

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Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana has instructed his ministry to seek measures to cushion the economy against global volatility. The ministry first needs to evaluate the possibility that the global economic downturn will spill over into