Inflation cuts deeper as food and fuel costs strain Nepali households
Consumers say official inflation figures fail to reflect the sharp rise in daily expenses.
Malaysians happy to save RM1 ATM fee
The Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations described the move as a significant win for consumers, removing an unnecessary cost for accessing their own money.
After the military, Malaysia’s veterans struggle to seek new livelihoods amid rising costs
With pensions typically ranging from RM2,000 to RM4,000 a month, many seek second careers, prompting government efforts to connect them with jobs in logistics, transport, and…
Japan PM Takaichi still enjoys support despite public’s anxieties about Iran war
For now, public support remains high, insulated by the historic nature of her leadership and her conservative ideologies that led to an unprecedented landslide victory in the…
Shock at the pump: Indonesia’s state-owned Pertamax price hike fuels cost worries for middle class
State-owned energy company Pertamina raised the price of its 92-octane petrol on June 10 to 16,250 rupiah (S$1.15) per litre, a 32 per cent increase from 12,300 rupiah previously.
SG$500 vouchers for all Singaporean households; Government ready to do more if needed: DPM Gan
This tranche of vouchers has been brought forward by half a year from January 2027 to June 2026 as the Government understands Singaporeans’ cost of living concerns,' said Deputy…
Bhutanese NA directs talks on reducing high lending rates to ease burden
To improve access to finance, the Finance Ministry and the Economic and Finance Committee of the National Assembly (NA) will discuss lowering credit lending rates with the Royal…
Indonesian central bank hikes rate in surprising move, rupiah gains
Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo announced the 25-basis-point (bps) hike in a statement on Tuesday, lifting the benchmark rate to 5.5 percent, less than three weeks after a…
Bhutan’s new income tax reforms reduces deductions, increases take-home pay
Civil servants across all grade levels have seen a significant increase in take-home pay following recent tax reforms, according to the Ministry of Finance's latest Quarterly…
Bangladesh’s May inflation quickens to 9.42%, highest in 16 months
Sharp rise in food prices drives overall inflation.