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: Govt plans 500% diesel subsidy hike for 2019

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Thegovernment plans to increase the subsidy for Solar-branded diesel fuel to IDR2,500 per litre in 2019, from the current subsidy of IDR500 per litre. Solar costs IDR5,150 per litre at the current subsidized rate Finance

Philippines: Senate, House OK Bangsamoro Law

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After more than a week of debates, the Senate and the House of Representatives finally came up on the night of 18 Jul 18 with a consolidated version of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL)

Thailand: Strong Jun 18 sentiment on growth signs

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Thai business confidence improved in Jun 18, boosted by the government’s economic stimulus measures, a weaker baht, which is good for tourism and exports, growing border trade and recovering farm prices. The Thai Chamber of

Philippines: BSP says in ‘firm’ control as prices spike

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) continues to have a firm hand on inflation, its chief said amid mounting calls for a more aggressive rate hike in Aug 18. BSP Governor Nestor A. Espenilla, Jr.

Indonesia: Prabowo meets Puan in undisclosed location

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Opposition leader Prabowo Subianto held a meeting with top Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) official Puan Maharani at an undisclosed location on 18 Jul 18. The leader of the Gerindra Party described his visit with