Daily brief
Indonesia will use its state budget to repay approximately $7 billion in debt incurred for the construction of the Whoosh high-speed rail project.
Nickel prices rose after Indonesia, the world's largest producer, announced a significant reduction in its mining quota.
Malaysia is urging durian growers to register their unique fruit varieties to protect brands and increase their market value.
The Bank of Thailand announced it is increasing scrutiny of large cash transactions within the country.
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno has engaged the Bureau of Plant Industry to introduce Singapore's urban farming technology to the Philippine capital.