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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.
Indonesia’s problem with leverage is the exact opposite of what emerging markets usually face. There’s too little debt in the banking system, and too much equity. Indonesian lenders such as PT Bank Mandiri, the country’s
A FRESH INCREASE in fuel excise tax will proceed as scheduled in Jan 19 after President Rodrigo R. Duterte approved in a Cabinet meeting on 4 Dec 18 his economic managers’ recommendation to scrap his
THE House of Representatives on 3 Dec 18 approved on third and final reading measures increasing excise tax on alcohol and tobacco products and simplifying taxes on financial products. With 187 affirmative votes, seven negative
The Commerce Ministry is speeding up concluding talks for Thailand to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), aiming to join this pact before the general election in Feb 19. Sontirat Sontijirawong,
Only a year ago, publishing the column would have been almost unthinkable for a mainstream Malaysian newspaper. In the 28 Nov 18 edition of the New Straits Times, former lawmaker Ruhanie Ahmad lashed out at
