Monsoon pushes up vegetable prices in Nepal
According to central bank, vegetable prices rose 23 percent in pre-monsoon period. Traders say prices hit higher in June. And with heavy rainfall in the last few weeks, floods and…
Myanmar’s Myeik faces rising prices due to high transportation costs, delays
In the past for example, palm oil was about 3,000 kyats per viss and currently, a viss of palm oil costs more than 9,000 kyats.
Samgyeopsal prices surge in Seoul, breaking 20,000 won mark for first time
This price increase represents a more than 20 percent increase from three years ago, when one serving — 200 grams — was approximately 16,500 won. In response, restaurants have…
Gold price to hit one-month high in Bangladesh
Bangladesh saw gold prices rise above Tk 100,000 per bhori for the first time on July 20 2024.
Eastern Bhutan farmers worry over declining auction price for potatoes
The potato price in Samdrupjongkhar is determined by potato production in the neighbouring Indian states, the cost of potato at cold storage, and consumer demand. Officials…
Government to provide energy subsidies for August to October: PM Kishida
Noting that wage increases of more than 5% were achieved in this year’s spring wage negotiations, PM Kishida stressed the need to solidify the signs indicating a transition to a…
Daily monitoring ensures fair pricing for essential commodities in Myanmar
Officials have mentioned that there have been no recent incidents of overcharging for drugs. Regarding palm oil, he noted that measures will be taken against sellers not adhering…
Furore over pet healthcare fees in Malaysia
Pet lovers said as opposed to the cost of medical care, which is regulated by the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services (Private Hospitals and other Private Healthcare…
Egg prices cut across Malaysia
PM Anwar said the price reduction was a result of the government being able to channel the savings from its targeted subsidy rationalisation plan back to the people.
Bank of Korea’s rate-cutting cycle coming, but timing depends on inflation
Recent data showing signs of weakening inflation, coupled with a rebound in exports, has increased anticipation for rate cuts. Though borrowing rates were kept at 3.5 percent for…