India may keep lid on sugar exports
India had exported a record 11 million tonnes in the previous season, but has only allowed sugar mills to export only 6.1 million tonnes in the current season so far.
Some Japanese companies paying ‘inflation allowances’ to support staff
Many companies appear to be trying to boost their appeal to attract talent before the shunto wage negotiations begin in spring.
Bank of Indonesia signals end to rate hikes, optimism on inflation target
The central bank's latest rate action was in line with estimates published beforehand by state-owned Bank Mandiri and publicly listed private-lender Bank Danamon.
Big hike in gas prices for Bangladesh’s power plants, industry
The development is set to fuel a fresh round of inflation, which declined for the fourth straight month in December last year.
Cakes, pastries to cost more as egg prices rise
Since 2022, the Marcos administration has been struggling to keep down food prices and ensuring an adequate supply of some key commodities, including red onions and sugar.
2 million non-poor households hit by inflation, rate selves poor now
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the spike was mainly due to the higher annual increase in the price index of food and non-alcoholic beverages at 8.4 per cent.
Thai cabinet extends diesel excise cut for four more months to control cost of living
Combined with revenue loss in the latest round, the government would lose about 140 billion to 150 billion baht in diesel excise revenue.
Singapore inflation expectations ease from 11-year high on slowing growth, interest rates hikes
The decrease in inflation expectation coincides with global food commodity and energy prices coming off the peaks reached last year.
What China has done right to maintain mild inflation growth
China has also been largely protected from the impact of the global energy crisis, due to its measures to ensure adequate supplies.
Work hard now, economy downturn temporary: Experts
Until the economy improves, Malaysians will need to seek supplementary sources of income and improve their skills to cope with the rising cost of living.