Japanese government criticised for slow response to soaring rice prices
The current surge in rice prices is believed to be due in part to excessive stockpiling by some wholesalers and others.
Homegrown veggies, cheap substitutes: Japanese get creative to fight soaring food prices
Japanese homemaker Kirina Mochizuki has always considered “okonomiyaki” savoury pancakes the ultimate comfort food: simple, satisfying and cheap. These days, though, it’s a…
Price increase planned for rice products at retailers, restaurants, food manufacturers in Japan
In response to the rising price of rice, retailers, restaurant chains and food-product manufacturers are trying to absorb the costs by increasing the prices of onigiri rice balls,…
Inflation in Malaysia expected to rise by up to 2.8% in 2025
A recent research estimated full-year inflation to pick up to 2.8%, driven mainly by changes in government policies such as subsidy rationalisation efforts in the middle of this…
Is inflation giving you anxiety? You’re not alone
Bangladesh's high inflation is straining households financially and mentally. Financial stress disrupts mental balance, leading to burnout, impaired relationships, and physical…
Food prices are on the rise again in Nepal. Here’s a look at the reasons
The central bank’s report shows that vegetable inflation rose sharply, increasing 43.05 percent in mid-December compared to the time last fiscal year.
Inflation biggest concern for Bangladesh in 2025: World Economic Forum
In its Global Risks Report 2025, the WEF, an independent international organization, stated that extreme weather events—such as floods and heatwaves—and pollution are two…
Farmers in Nepal’s Mahottari struggle as vegetable prices plummet
A growing trend of youth migration to urban areas or foreign countries for better opportunities has left rural farming communities with a shrinking labour force. As a result, many…
In Bangladesh, foreign fruits turn costlier for duty hike
The duty on some fresh fruits, such as grapes, apples, and watermelons, as well as on juices, was raised to 30 percent from 20 per cent.
In Bangladesh, VAT, SD on nearly 100 items hiked despite inflation worries
Consumers will be required to pay up to 15 per cent VAT on restaurants, biscuits and cakes, pickles and tomato sauce, clothes, tailoring shops and tailors, toilet tissue, napkins…