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.



Philippines: BSP rate hikes likely to continue until 2019

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The series of interest rate hikes by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to curb rising inflationary pressures is expected to continue until 2019. The research arm of Fitch Ratings said tightening of monetary conditions

India: GoM to look at reservations on joining RCEP

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Divisions within the government over a free trade pact with 16 nations including China has prompted the Centre to set up a group of ministers (GoM) to decide the course of action, a senior official

Malaysia to get national car 3.0 by 2020

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The government is set to launch the national car project 3.0 by 2020 as envisioned by Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohammad. Entrepreneur Development Minister Mohd Redzuan Yusof said the current government was confident that the

Southern Economic Corridor on agenda

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The government looks set to introduce the Southern Economic Corridor development scheme, which includes a high-speed rail network, a double-track rail system, road construction and an upgrade of Ranong port. The development plan is scheduled

State firms to spend over KRW30tr to nurture innovative growth

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State-led companies plan to spend over KRW30tr in key leading sectors, such as autonomous driving, by 2022, thus creating an environment for private companies to seek innovative growth, the country’s chief economic policymaker Finance Minister