More Filipinos worry about inflation, says Pulse Asia
The survey also showed that 48 per cent of Filipino adults ranked inflation control as their number one concern, while 17 per cent and nine per cent ranked it as second and third,…
Indonesia’s inflation drops faster than expected to below 3 per cent
Acting BPS head Widyasanti said in the briefing that the food, beverages and tobacco spending group contributed the most to the national inflation, experiencing the highest growth…
Johor Baru shop draws customers with cheaper buns
The buns, sold in packs of five for RM 2.99, are available on Wednesdays and Saturdays for customers to purchase. They could sell up to 1,500 pieces in about two hours each day,…
Umno Youth claims to have evidence of a rice ‘cartel’
Umno Youth leader Dr Akmal said this “cartel” took advantage of certain loopholes to manipulate subsidised Special Local Rice prices with the current ceiling price fixed at…
Hong Kong schools to impose highest tuition fee hike in years
Forty-nine government-funded schools, 72 private schools, and 66 international schools submitted applications for fee adjustments this academic year, according to the Education…
Cambodia’s minimum wage set at $204 per month, after Sep 28 vote
Following several negotiation sessions, the tripartite talks reached an agreement during a vote, with 46 of 51 votes supporting the $202 figure. The remaining five voted opted for…
Chuseok food cost hits all-time high
When preparing a "charye," table full of food offerings with ingredients from the traditional market, the price was estimated at some 309,000 won ($231), up by 9,000 won from last…
Philippine statistics agency reports 26 per cent hike in price of unmilled rice
“Hopefully, prices will rebound as farmers are starting to harvest; they went down after the price ceiling was imposed and economic managers floated their proposal to reduce…
Indonesia to keep an eye on oil prices, projected to surge to $100 by year-end
The Finance Ministry says it is prepared to carry out stress testing if needed to anticipate any impact on the state budget, particularly energy subsidies.
Subsidies for imported white rice is Malaysian govt’s ‘last resort’ to overcome shortage: MP
The Pasir Gudang MP urged the public not to panic buy as there are enough daily necessities, especially white rice, in Johor.