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India’s retail inflation stays below central bank’s lower band for fourth straight month

The year-on-year inflation rate, based on the All India Consumer Price Index (CPI), stood at 1.33%, up slightly from 0.71% in November but still well within the comfort zone.

  • Published: January 13, 20269:38 am
  • Author The Statesman
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China’s toymakers eye market for toys aimed at ‘kidults’

Toys offering emotional value for young people took centre stage at the 52nd HKTDC Hong Kong Toys and Games Fair's new "Pop and Play" pavilion, which has brought together about…

  • Published: January 13, 20269:35 am
  • Author Wang Zhen
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Ramyeon powers South Korea’s K-food exports to record high of US$17.5bil

As ramyeon has become a growing export item, the country’s leading noodle makers have begun to expand outward.

  • Published: January 13, 20268:32 am
  • Author No Kyung-min
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Indonesian beauty brands ride industry boom, eye global market

The beauty industry has emerged as one of the fastest-growing consumer segments in Indonesia, standing out amid sluggish household spending that has kept overall retail growth…

  • Published: January 12, 202611:44 am
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Chinese visitors to South Korea soar, topping Japan

Over the holiday period from Jan 1 to 3, South Korea emerged as the number one outbound destination for visitors from the Chinese mainland, while Japan, once a perennial favorite,…

  • Published: January 12, 20268:45 am
  • Author Yang Feiyue
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China’s annual parcel volume hits nearly 200 billion

In 2026, the sector is expected to maintain steady growth, handling an estimated 214 billion parcels, a projected year-on-year increase of around 8 percent.

  • Published: January 9, 202612:20 pm
  • Author Luo Wangshu
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Malaysians enjoy a holiday and tax relief at the same time

The special RM1,000 tax relief was announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the tabling of Budget 2026 last October to encourage domestic travel in conjunction…

  • Published: January 9, 202611:50 am
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Nepal must create 6.5m jobs by 2050 to reap demographic dividend

A World Bank report says Nepal’s prospects hinge on creating quality jobs and harnessing the skills of women and returning migrants.

  • Published: January 9, 20268:07 am
  • Author Sangam Prasain
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Residential sales in India dip slightly in 2025 despite softer home loan rates: Report

Despite concerns over a possible market correction, the firm noted that a decline in home loan interest rates, strong economic growth and easing inflation helped sustain housing…

  • Published: January 8, 202611:40 am
  • Author The Statesman
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Philippine peso marks new weakest level at 59.35 vs $1

The peso was previously weakest at 59.22 per dollar, set in December 2025.

  • Published: January 8, 202611:37 am
  • Author Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral

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