There is a limit to how much Moscow can boost its exports of crude oil, which is unrefined petroleum needed to make fuels like gasoline and diesel, experts say.

Indonesia will trim its free meals programme in primary and secondary schools from six to five days a week starting Tuesday (Mar 31), except in regions with high malnutrition.

So far, broadcasters from 10 countries across Asia have confirmed their participation. 

Continuing entrenched petrol subsidies may undermine Putrajaya’s long-term fiscal health but cutting them could provoke significant backlash against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government, say experts.