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 sees record coal exports in 2023

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Indonesia plans to produce 695 mn tonnes of coal this year and sees exports of 518 mn tonnes, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Arifin Tasrif said on 30 Jan, a level that would mean record

Cultural diplomacy raises Vietnam’s position worldwide

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After a year implementing the strategy on cultural diplomacy to 2030, issued by the Prime Minister in Nov 21, Vietnam has achieved marked results in the field, helping promote its relations with other countries across

South Korean consumers’ inflation expectations inch up

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South Korean consumers’ inflation expectations inched up in Jan 23, with sentiment toward economic conditions and the outlook also improving, a central bank survey showed on 26 Jan. The median expectation for consumer inflation in

US-China tech war’s toll made visible at world’s largest electronics show

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It is impossible not to see that the US-China tech war has taken a toll. The number of Chinese tech firms at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this year was less than

Bank of Thailand raises key policy rate to 3 year-high of 1.5%

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The Bank of Thailand on Wednesday raised its key interest rate for the fourth consecutive time by 25 basis points to 1.5%, the highest since Sep 19, maintaining a tight monetary policy to keep inflation