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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.
China offered to nearly halve the cost of a USD20bn rail project to save the centerpiece of its infrastructure push in Southeast Asia, two sources said on Thursday, but contradictory remarks by Malaysian ministers leave
As a developing economy, the Philippines operates on a budget deficit by spending more than what it collects in order to boost economic activity and overall growth. Budget Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said the fiscal
The upcoming Budget will cover social programmes that focus on the elderly, healthcare and education as well as pay special attention to helping the disadvantaged and underprivileged, said Second Minister for Finance and Education Indranee
Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo has renewed a pledge to cut corporate tax rates in Southeast Asia’s biggest economy if he is re-elected in Apr 19, an economic adviser said on 31 Jan 19, following a
A minimum guaranteed income to one member each of the country’s 25% poorest households could cost over INR7tr, initial estimates by the government showed. The calculation was based on a minimum wage payment of INR321
