Indonesia likely to delay start of VAT hike amid growing worries over living costs
The planned tax hike will jack up prices of goods and services across the board, hurt consumption and hit the middle class the hardest, economists say.
Singapore core inflation drops to 2.1% in October, lowest in almost three years
Core inflation, which strips out private transport and accommodation costs to better reflect the expenses of households here, fell to 2.1 per cent year on year, from 2.8 per cent…
Government doing its best to help with cost of living, says Singapore PM Wong
While the Prime Minister acknowledged Singaporeans’ worries about the cost of living, he noted that it is not an issue unique to Singapore, as countries everywhere are facing…
Veggie prices soar in Malaysia amid bad weather
Officials have said that Malaysian farmers had ramped up their production to ensure steady supply during this period.
Policies that could help break the inflation cycle
Inflation has been a constant issue in Bangladesh, with little history of zero inflation in past years.
Gold price hiked again in Bangladesh
The price of gold in Bangladesh has been rising steadily for more than a year, influenced by hikes in the international market and volatility in domestic supply.
Thai rice prices surge in 2024 as demand outstrips supply
The Thai Commerce Ministry has announced an increase in Thai rice prices for 2024, with both export prices and paddy prices on the rise.
Essential Christmas Eve dinner staples remain at 2023 prices in the Philippines
Many of these essential items have remained at their 2023 prices, while others have even decreased.
Middle-class Indians tighten their purse strings amid spiralling inflation
The spike in retail inflation in India hit a 14-month high of 6.21 percent in October.
Soaring onion prices in India leave people teary-eyed
The spike in onion prices is having a significant impact on households and impacting consumer habits, as in the North Indian cuisine, onion is a key ingredient used in cooking as…