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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.
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
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
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
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
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