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: Prayut says he supports charter amendment

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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says the government will support a move to amend the 2017 constitution but does not confirm whether the agenda will be included in the policy statement to be declared to Parliament

Myanmar: China-led port project slowing inching ahead

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Myanmar’s USD1.3bn Kyaukphyu deep-sea port project, a China-backed scheme under Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), is one small step closer to realization. CITIC Group Corporation, the Chinese state firm leading the project has started

Philippines: Alan Peter Cayetano: House divided will fall

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A week before the 18th Congress convenes, presumptive speaker Alan Peter Cayetano called on his colleagues from opposing camps to do away with squabbles as a “divided” House of Representatives will achieve nothing and will

Thailand: Finance Minister eyes tax adjustments

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Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana on 13 Jul 19 pledged to consider adjusting income tax and corporate tax to bring the two rates closer. The maximum bracket for income tax is 35% while that of the

India: Rice exports to squeeze due to MSP, scanty rains

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India, the world’s largest rice exporter, could see a decline in exports in 2019 due to rise in minimum support price (MSP) of paddy and scanty rains in the current kharif season. Rice processing and