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.
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.