Middlemen, extortion push up vegetable prices in Bangladesh: report
The Daily Star obtained a copy of the report, which said middlemen hold significant dominance in the vegetable market, buying produce from farmers at low prices and selling it at…
Analysis: The bitter reality driving Pakistan’s sugar prices higher
With no effective policy cohesion and regulatory oversight, the burden continues to fall on ordinary citizens who are forced to absorb rising costs amid persistent market…
Home-cooked vegetarian, non-vegetarian thali prices in India fall 8% and 6% YoY in June: Report
On a monthly basis, the cost of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis rose 3% and 4%, respectively, in June 2025.
Thailand concerned over rising costs as Vietnam secures 20% US import tariff deal
Vietnam secures a 20% tariff deal with the US, leaving Thailand to face potential higher costs and competitive disadvantages in exports to the US market.
Inflation, job security temper Filipinos’ optimism about 2026
Results from a study covering the second quarter of 2025 showed that 73 percent of Filipinos expect their income to go up next year although 44 percent said they may still…
Brace for price hikes across the board, Malaysian consumers told
This is because manufacturers and those in the affected sectors may not be able to absorb higher costs and would likely pass on to consumers.
Rains, rice planting send vegetable prices soaring in Nepal
In a matter of two weeks, kitchen essentials have become doubly dear, according to the Kalimati Fruits and Vegetable Market.
Indonesia’s June inflation ticks up as food prices climb
On an annual basis, headline inflation climbed to 1.87 percent, up from 1.6 percent in May.
Many Malaysians using less electricity as new tariffs loom
Many homeowners are considering having solar photovoltaic systems installed on their roofs, while others are looking at the “Time of Use” scheme, which offers lower rates…
Singapore electricity, gas prices to decrease from July to September due to lower energy and fuel costs
Electricity bills will decrease by 0.65 cent per kWh, while gas prices will fall by 0.44 cent per kWh, before goods and services tax.