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.



India: Slowdown concerns to be addressed in Budget: Sources

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The full Union Budget presentation in Jul 19 will provide an opportunity to initiate, as well as take forward some of the steps initiated to stem the ongoing slowdown in the economy, a senior Finance

Philippines: NEDA lists priority bills for 18th Congress

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As the country elects new lawmakers on 13 May 19, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has identified several priority measures to be proposed for inclusion in the legislative agenda. Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto

Indonesia: Jokowi vows to prioritize structural reforms in ‘second term’

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President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has reaffirmed his commitment to structural reforms during his “second term” to attract more investment to the country and boost exports, saying that Indonesia needed to work hard to realize its

Thailand: Thanathorn in talks to form third political alliance to thwart PPRP

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Reports of a fresh attempt to form a “third” political alliance to curtail attempts by the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) to form a government are ringing true, after Future Forward Party (FFP) leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit

Thailand: Pheu Thai govt hope on ropes

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The Pheu Thai-led alliance’s hope of forming a coalition government look dashed after the Election Commission (EC) endorsed 149 party-list member of parliament (MPs) on 8 May 19, effectively reduced the number of seats garnered