Philippines ‘forced to import’ onions due to insufficient local supply: Marcos
Philippines ‘forced to import’ onions due to insufficient local supply: Marcos
Cost of textbooks for primary, secondary students rise by up to 7% as price freeze ends
The increase in textbook prices comes amid an overall rise in the cost of living in Singapore.
Egg prices go up in Malaysia even as supply stabilises
It has been nearly four weeks since Malaysia started importing eggs to make up for the shortfall it has been facing for several months.
‘Economy will go down the rabbit hole,’ South Korean survey finds
Survey respondents said an unprecedented economic environment was unfolding in Korea this year, in which conventional business strategies do not work.
Japan losing ground in competition to buy chicken
Despite being one of the largest export destination for Brazilian chickens for many years, Japan is now facing stiff competition from the likes of China and the EU.
Japanese household spending marks 1st decrease in 6 months
The decline largely reflected a continued fall in spending on food items, especially alcoholic drinks.
What we know so far about ‘out of control’ rise in the Philippines’ onion prices
As onions continued to sell at prices greater than a day’s worth of minimum wage, several possibilities have been raised as to why prices began to shoot up.
Delhi government raises auto, taxi fares
The government revised the charges on the recommendations of the Fare Fixation Committee following a rise in gas prices in the city.
Vietnam ministry calls for easing government control on fuel prices
The Ministry of Industry and Trade also called for the fuel price cycle to be shortened from 10 days to 7 days, for domestic prices to stay more in tune with international prices.
Hong Kong govt eyes 6.7% minimum wage hike
Subject to the approval of the Legislative Council, the revised minimum wage will come into force on May 1 this year, Labour Day.