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: High-speed airport rail in EEC moving along

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The high-speed rail project linking Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and U-tapao airports is moving ahead, with the environmental impact assessment (EIA) scheduled to go before the National Environmental Policy Committee for approval on 24 Jun 19.

Indonesia: Sri Mulyani concerned about slow growth in tax revenue

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Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati has expressed concern about a slowdown in tax revenue in 2019. By May 19, the state had collected IDR727.7tr from taxes and customs, or 31.9% of the full-year target stipulated

Philippines: Pagcor warns POGO to pay proper taxes

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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) has warned offshore gaming operators to comply with government regulations and pay proper taxes, especially with the government intensifying its monitoring and enforcement measures. Jose Tria Jr., PAGCOR’s

Thailand: BoT to tighten foreign exchange monitoring

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The Bank of Thailand is set to tighten foreign exchange monitoring to prevent short-term baht speculation after the local currency surged to its highest level in more than six years on 20 Jun 19. The

Philippines: Alvarez offers deputy speaker post to Duterte son

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The ruling PDP-Laban is offering a deputy speaker position to President Duterte’s son and incoming Davao City Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte in case the administration party captures the leadership of the House of Representatives in