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.



Abang Johari: Sarawak govt to assert right to regulate oil and gas industry

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Sarawak will continue to assert its right to regulate the oil and gas industry in the state while pursuing royalties based on production, says Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. The Chief Minister said Petronas

Jokowi cancels plan to revoke coal DMO

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President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on 31 Jul has cancelled the government’s plan to revoke the domestic market obligation (DMO) for coal producers as a means to help state-owned electricity company PLN maintain current electricity rates.

Still hope for TRAIN 2 approval in 2018 — Sotto

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In spite of the apprehensions raised by many senators about taking up the second package of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law (TRAIN 2), there is still a possibility the measure could be

Sabah to ‘finetune’ 20% oil royalty discussions with federal government

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The Sabah government will set up a body to finetune matters relating to the 20% oil royalty claim forwarded to the federal government. Chief Minister Mohd Shafie Apdal said the body would finetune discussions between

BoI’s 6-point approach to Japan

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The Board of Investment (BoI) has been instructed to rev up efforts to attract Japanese investment, with a focus on six categories: automobiles; robotics; machinery; medical devices; food, agriculture and biotechnology; and aerospace. Deputy Prime