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: RBI expected to pay govt up to INR400bn interim dividend: Report

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), having changed management in Dec 18 following a clash with the government, is likely to transfer an interim dividend of INR300bn-INR400bn to the government by Mar 19, according to

Malaysia: Malay rulers to elect new king on 24 Jan 19

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THE Conference of Rulers will elect the new Yang Di-Pertuan Agong and Deputy Yang Di-Pertuan Agong on 24 Jan 19. The king and deputy will then take their oath of office on 31 Jan 19,

Philippines: BSP sees early easing of inflation

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Headline inflation may ease back to the 2% – 4% target earlier than expected in 2018, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. BSP officer-in-charge Diwa Guinigundo said in a text message that the central

Indonesia: Ma’ruf Amin says he regrets testifying against Ahok

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A video of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s running mate, Ma’ruf Amin, saying he regretted taking part in former Jakarta governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama being jailed for blasphemy went viral, sparking various public responses. “Yes,

Thailand: Poll proposal for 10 Mar 19 gains steam

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Somchai Srisutthiyakorn, a former Election Commission (EC) member, has supported the EC’s proposal for 10 Mar 19 as the new election date if the poll is delayed from 24 Feb 19. 10 Mar 19 will