LPG prices in Bangladesh soar on artificial scarcity
Traders call an indefinite strike for higher distribution charges.
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…
Philippine 2025 inflation slows to 1.7%, a 9-year low
The result capped 2025 with a full-year average inflation rate of 1.7 percent, the slowest since 2016, when it stood at 1.3 percent. This marks the 10th consecutive month that…
RM100 government and school aid a timely relief for Malaysians
On Monday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that the Sara cash aid would be credited to all adult citizens aged 18 and above as preparations for Ramadan and…
Indian brokerage firms flag surge in illicit cigarette trade risks after sharp tobacco tax hike
Analysts warn that the steep increase marks a departure from the calibrated tax approach followed over the past eight years.
Food, gold push Indonesia’s inflation to highest level since 2022
One of the driving forces behind last year’s higher inflation was commodities belonging to the volatile foods component, which recorded inflation of 6.21 percent year-on-year.
Nepal’s wide wholesale-retail price gap keeps veggies out of common person’s reach
Wholesale prices have dropped sharply at Kalimati, but weak market monitoring has allowed retailers to keep prices high, consumer rights activists say.
Laos’ inflation eases to 5.6 percent in December as food prices fall
The year-on-year inflation rate represents continued moderation from earlier peaks in 2025. On a month-to-month basis, prices in general dipped by 0.3 percent compared to…
Price slump and early harvests in India hit Bhutan’s potato exports
This year, the export window narrowed as India's harvest began earlier than usual.
Malaysians go on last-minute dash to use government cash aid
Treasury secretary-general Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican said more than 90% of this year’s "Sara" allocation has been utilised, though the Finance Ministry will only issue a…