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.



China’s Outbound Investment Slumped in 2017 as Deals Scrutinized

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China’s outbound direct investment recorded the first annual slump since at least 2009, as officials tightened curbs on capital outflows and increased scrutiny on foreign acquisitions. Non-financial overseas investments plunged 29.4% to USD120bn. The drop

Thailand: EEC to align with One Belt, One Road

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The government plans to talk about speeding up future investment in its flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) project in line with China’s One Belt, One Road initiative, says Industry Minister Uttama Savanayana. Mr Uttama said

Malaysia: Only Dr Mahathir can solve Malaysia’s debt woes: Shafie

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Shafie Apdal has thrown his support behind Dr Mahathir Mohamad as the next prime minister, saying the Pakatan Harapan chairman is the only leader capable of getting Malaysia out of its current debt crisis. He

India: WEF ranks India 30th on global manufacturing index above BRICS peers; Japan tops

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The World Economic Forum (WEF) has ranked India at 30th position on a global manufacturing index – below China’s 5th place but above other BRICS peers, Brazil, Russia and South Africa. Japan has been found

Philippines: Senate to prioritize charter-change: Pimentel

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Amending the Constitution will be the priority of the Senate when Congress resumes session on 15 Jan 18 to start the process of shifting the country to a federal system, Senate President Aquilno “Koko” Pimentel