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.



Indonesia seeks more local content in Jakarta-Surabaya train project

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Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi has said that the government is seeking more involvement of local contents in the Jakarta-Surabaya train project, particularly rolling stock components that can be manufactured by state-owned train maker PT

GST mop-up rises to INR964.83bn in Jul 18, compliance improves

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GST collections rose to INR964.83bn in Jul 18, from INR956.1bn in Jun 18, on improved compliance post implementation of the e-way bill. As many as 6.6 million businesses filed returns in Jul 18, making it

China’s Central Bank Steps Up Effort to Boost Lending

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China’s central bank has started actively encouraging banks to extend more credit by taking a softer stance on loan quotas, people familiar with the matter said, as authorities ratchet up efforts to bolster a cooling

BSP expects Jul 18 inflation at 5.1% to 5.8%

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Consumer prices likely accelerated further in Jul 18 as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects inflation to hit a fresh five-year high on the back of increased utility rates, oil prices and fares, higher

2Q18 showing likely eclipsed 1Q18

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Thailand’s 2Q18 economic growth outpaced the 4.8% rate in 1Q18, propelled by robust exports and stronger domestic investment and consumption, says a senior central bank official. Thailand’s economy for the 2Q18 continued to gain traction