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 GDP: IMF says 5.2% economic growth possible in 2023

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The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its forecast for China’s 2023 gross domestic product (GDP) to 5.2%, owing to the nation’s full reopening. Such growth is expected to have significant implications as the broader global

New Cabinet, Presidential Office officials sworn in

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The new Cabinet led by Premier Chen Chien-jen (陳建仁), Secretary-General to the President Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍), and other new Presidential Office appointments were sworn into office 31 Jan morning. During a separate ceremony at the

World Bank approves USD600mn loan to support Philippines’ recovery

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The World Bank has approved a USD600mn loan to support the Philippines’ economic recovery and efforts to make its financial sector more resilient. Financial inclusion can be a key enabler to speed up poverty reduction

Malaysia hails close ties with Singapore

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Singapore and Malaysia pledged to deepen cooperation during Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s first official visit to the city state, building on what was described as a “long-standing and immutable” friendship. Bilateral ties have been

China to expand access to welfare benefits in push for economic growth

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The Chinese government is redoubling efforts to help rural people moving to cities tap into welfare services. 19 government departments, including the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the Ministry of Finance and the People’s