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: Andhra Pradesh: Congress to fight state and LS elections alone

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Ending the suspense over tie-ups, the Congress said it will go solo in the upcoming assembly and Lok Sabha polls in Andhra Pradesh. The Congress national leadership took the decision based on feedback that only

Indonesia releases new rules on export revenue repatriation for resources

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Indonesia has issued new rules requiring exporters of natural resources to receive earnings in the local banking industry, which was among new measures Jakarta announced in 2018 to support the then falling rupiah currency. The

Philippines: Gov’t keeps 7-8% growth target for 2019

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The government will hold on to its 7-8% growth target in 2019, according to Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III who noted the Philippines has room to stand resilient despite a slowing global economy. This

Philippines: US stops issuing new work visas to Filipinos

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In a notice issued over the weekend, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said the Philippines had been dropped from the list of countries eligible for H-2A/H-2B work visas, due to concerns over human

Indonesia: Abu Bakar Bashir’s early release plan cancelled: State Palace

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Indonesia’s State Palace has confirmed that the government decided to call off the plan to grant early release to radical Muslim cleric and terror convict Abu Bakar Bashir due to his resistance to pledge loyalty