As yen tumbles, gadget-loving Japan goes for used iPhones
Sales of used smartphones grew nearly 15 per cent in Japan to a record 2.1 million in the last financial year and are likely to reach 3.4 million by 2026.
Taming Indonesia’s inflation to pave way for stronger growth recovery
There could be a silver lining for Indonesia's economy toward this year’s final quarter as the tourist sector continues to mark robust performance.
Rising dollar makes Nepal’s winter clothes more expensive
According to Nepal Rastra Bank, prices of clothes and footwear rose by 7.68 per cent in the first two months of the current fiscal year ended mid-September.
Even developed nations are struggling: Bangladesh PM on global recession
The premier also said that the government is trying hard to maintain the economy, but everyone has to maintain some austerity.
Core consumer inflation hits 21-year high
A separate survey has also showed that over 80 per cent of South Koreans say the cost of dining out has increased.
People’s income has not risen in line with inflation: Bangladesh planning minister
He also claimed that the current inflation is actually good for Bangladesh.
South Korea sees inflation expand on hikes in public utility bills
Amid the global inflationary pressure during the normalization process from the Covid-19 pandemic, Korea’s consumer prices marked record-making growth this year.
TEPCO mulls household rate hike
Five other major power utilities are also considering similar price hikes, in the face of deteriorating business performance due to surging fuel prices and the yen’s weakening.
Gas price hike: Source taxes add to plight of Bangladesh consumers
Gas prices were hiked last June with everyone from gas stove users at homes to large factories having to pay a lot more.
Inflation surprisingly drops as food prices cool down
Indonesia has so far been spared the much-faster increase in consumer prices experienced in many developed economies.