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April 12, 2026 10 visible stories Economy & Trade

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April 12, 2026

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Economy & Trade

Markets, industrial policy, trade friction, and supply-chain shifts.

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MAS set to tighten monetary policy on Tuesday, allowing Singdollar to strengthen: Analysts
Channel NewsAsia • 1m ago

MAS set to tighten monetary policy on Tuesday, allowing Singdollar to strengthen: Analysts

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has not adjusted its monetary policy since April 2025, when it eased in response to the brewing trade war between the US and China.

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Southeast Asia Singapore ,Business
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What fuel crisis? Why Malaysians are losing patience with their leaders’ mileage
The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

What fuel crisis? Why Malaysians are losing patience with their leaders’ mileage

Public anger grows over perceived double standards in leaders’ travel and advice.

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Southeast Asia
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Prabowo heads to Russia to secure energy, fertiliser stocks for Indonesia amid Middle East tensions
The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

Prabowo heads to Russia to secure energy, fertiliser stocks for Indonesia amid Middle East tensions

Indonesia is taking proactive steps to ensure its national energy resilience and secure agricultural materials it needs.

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Southeast Asia
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Australia PM to travel to Malaysia, Brunei for fuel talks
The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

Australia PM to travel to Malaysia, Brunei for fuel talks

It is a continuation of regional efforts to shore up fuel supplies for Australia.

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Australia and US boost support for critical minerals with $4.5 billion
The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

Australia and US boost support for critical minerals with $4.5 billion

The funding seeks to support Australian ventures to develop and refine metals vital to industries.

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After near extinction, Vietnam’s beloved Phu Quoc Ridgeback dog faces new challenges
The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

After near extinction, Vietnam’s beloved Phu Quoc Ridgeback dog faces new challenges

Once nearly extinct, the native dog breed is making a comeback, but breeders face a tough challenge.

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Southeast Asia
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Watchlist directory

These outlets power the desk. Status reflects the latest refresh cycle, while the bias marker stays visible for transparent scanning across the watchlist.

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30 sources

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BBC World

Public broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

BBC Asia

Regional desk

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

CNN World

Cable network

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

The Korea Herald

National daily

Live
Korea 0 items

No parsable items

Center 0

Reuters World

Wire service

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

Reuters Business

Wire service

Retrying
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Connection failed

Center 0

The Guardian World

Newspaper

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Left -3

The New York Times World

Newspaper

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Left -3

NPR World

Public radio

Retrying
US 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -2

Fox News World

Cable network

Retrying
US 0 items

Connection failed

Right +3

New York Post World

Tabloid

Retrying
US 0 items

Connection failed

Right +4

The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

Retrying
Asia-Pacific 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -1

Nikkei Asia

Business daily

Retrying
Asia 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Right +1

SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

Retrying
Asia 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Right +1

The Japan Times

National daily

Retrying
Japan 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

Taiwan News

Digital daily

Retrying
Taiwan 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

The Straits Times Asia

Regional newspaper

Retrying
Southeast Asia 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

Retrying
Southeast Asia 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

Dawn

National daily

Retrying
Pakistan 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

The Hindu International

National daily

Retrying
India 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -1

Times of India World

National daily

Retrying
India 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Right +1

NDTV World

Broadcaster

Retrying
India 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -1

Rappler

Digital newsroom

Retrying
Philippines 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -1

The Jakarta Post

National daily

Retrying
Indonesia 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

China Daily World

State-backed daily

Retrying
China 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Right +2

Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

Retrying
Asia 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Right +1

Deutsche Welle Asia

Public broadcaster

Retrying
Asia 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -1

France 24 Asia-Pacific

Public broadcaster

Retrying
Asia-Pacific 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

Euronews World

Broadcast network

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0