ADB projects Bhutan’s inflation to moderate at 4.2 percent in 2025
Inflation in Bhutan will largely mirror global price trends for essential commodities like petroleum and food, which heavily feature in the nation’s import basket, an expert…
Soybean, palm oil prices spike in Bangladesh
Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin said that improved supply and increased competition might bring down the prices soon.
In Cambodia, gasoline, diesel prices drop by US$0.037
The Ministry of Commerce stated that the price adjustments were made under a policy introduced by former Prime Minister Hun Sen, which aimed to ease the cost of living for…
Hilsa fish prices skyrocket ahead of Bengali New Year
The surge in demand leads some traders who stock the national fish in cold storage to sell it at prices higher than usual. However, the demand for fresh hilsa is even greater,…
Japanese government announces monthly release of stockpiled rice to stabilise prices
In the week starting April 21, the government will accept bids for 100,000 tons of the stockpiled rice in its third auction.
March inflation remains below Bank Indonesia target despite end of electricity discount, Idul Fitri
The country’s headline inflation hovered at 1.03 percent year-on-year in March.
Meat price fixing in Bhutan impacts consumers: study
The study surveyed 53 of the capital city’s 105 registered meat vendors. The findings reveal a concerning picture of centralised pricing power amid soaring meat imports, rising…
Pakistan’s inflation hits three-decade-low of 0.7 percent in March
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his confidence in the improving economy, citing improved inflation numbers, state-owned Radio Pakistan reported.
Tomato prices in Nepal crash amid market glut
Due to a bumper harvest, markets struggle to absorb the supply, resulting in one of the lowest prices in decades.
Vietnam sets new framework for retail electricity pricing
The pricing structure is set to be excluding value-added tax (VAT), providing clarity for both consumers and suppliers regarding the cost of electricity.