March inflation remains below Bank Indonesia target despite end of electricity discount, Idul Fitri
The country’s headline inflation hovered at 1.03 percent year-on-year in March.
Meat price fixing in Bhutan impacts consumers: study
The study surveyed 53 of the capital city’s 105 registered meat vendors. The findings reveal a concerning picture of centralised pricing power amid soaring meat imports, rising…
Pakistan’s inflation hits three-decade-low of 0.7 percent in March
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his confidence in the improving economy, citing improved inflation numbers, state-owned Radio Pakistan reported.
Tomato prices in Nepal crash amid market glut
Due to a bumper harvest, markets struggle to absorb the supply, resulting in one of the lowest prices in decades.
Vietnam sets new framework for retail electricity pricing
The pricing structure is set to be excluding value-added tax (VAT), providing clarity for both consumers and suppliers regarding the cost of electricity.
Japan PM Ishiba emphasises price control measures; will continue oil subsidies, may release more stockpiled rice
PM Ishiba intends to work on raising the minimum wage, and on keeping down gasoline and rice prices, among other efforts. He also came out with measures to respond to an…
Japan’s rice stock up 190,000 tons from 2024; prices increased for 12th consecutive week
The average price per five kilograms sold at supermarkets from March 17 to 23 was ¥4,197.
Philippine central bank sees March inflation at 1.7% to 2.5%
Higher electricity rates and rising prices of fish and meat are putting upward pressure on consumer prices.
Malaysian identity card likely for RON95 subsidy
Authorities said that a two-tier pricing system involving a subsidised price for RON95 and a non-subsidised price would be used.
Philippine government cuts imported rice max suggested retail price to P45 per kilo
In a statement, the Department of Agriculture said the maximum suggested retail price was reduced in response to the softening of global rice prices.