Beijing OKs tax breaks, defers govt-levied charges
Localities will also be encouraged to postpone the collection of subnational, government-levied charges on enterprises.
S’pore’s Indian eateries hurt by India’s wheat ban may raise prices of dishes soon
India, the world's second-biggest producer of wheat, stopped exporting the grain and its flour in May in an attempt to put a cap on skyrocketing domestic prices.
McDonald’s Japan to raise prices of burgers, other items
The price hikes will be the second increase this year.
Bangladesh cuts edible oil and sugar prices
The new prices will come into effect from Sept 25, and comes at a time when consumers are being battered by the higher cost of essential commodities.
44 cases filed over market manipulation of essential good prices
Over the past several months, the Bangladesh market has seen unusual rises in prices of essentials such as rice, oil, flour, and eggs.
Cheap mealboxes a taste of Hong Kong’s economic woes
Shops selling inexpensive two-dish mealboxes have mushroomed across city, cropping up in working-class and white-collar areas alike as people tighten their belts.
Ripple effects of war in Ukraine left deep scars on economies: Bangladesh PM
The ripple effects of the war in Ukraine and other crises have left deep scars on societies and economies, especially in developing countries, said the premier.
Fuel price hike takes toll on Jokowi’s popularity
The government said it had no choice but to cut subsidies to rein in ballooning energy subsidies despite the risk of mass protests and amid rising food costs.
Inflation fears loom large as kimchi-making season nears
Even though more people now prefer to purchase kimchi rather than make it themselves, kimchi remains a staple food for Koreans.
New directive underlines key missions for Vietnam’s economic growth
The average consumer price index (CPI) in the past eight months increased by 2.58 per cent.