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.



Indonesia: Finance Ministry to review import tax hike for 1,147 consumer goods

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The Finance Ministry will look into the possibility of revising a policy it had implemented in Sep 18 that increased import tax on 1,147 consumer goods products after concerns were raised that it hampered the

Thailand: Economic growth tilts up in Q4 but politics loom

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The country’s economy grew at a faster pace in 4Q18 than 3Q18, as local demand helped to offset a slide in exports, but Thailand’s ongoing political divide is again threatening the economy. GDP rose 3.7%

Malaysia: Semenyih: PAS to support BN but on a smaller scale

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PAS will support Barisan Nasional (BN) in the Semenyih by-election but at a different commitment and involvement level than what it had given during the Cameron Highlands by-election, said party secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan. He said

India: Tamil Nadu: AIADMK, BJP seal seat-sharing formula

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After months of speculation over an electoral alliance between AIADMK and BJP, the two sides arrived at a 25-15 formula to share Tamil Nadu’s 40 Lok Sabha seats (including the lone Puducherry seat). The two

Thai Raksa Chart asks EC to be allowed to defend itself

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The Thai Raksa Chart Party (TRC) has asked the Election Commission (EC) for a chance to defend itself amid reports EC will seek its disbandment for alleged “hostility” towards the constitutional monarchy system in nominating