Protesters call on Indonesian government to reverse fuel price hike
Thousands of police were deployed across Jakarta, many guarding gas stations, fearing those could become targets of mounting anger.
Sustainable rice project lifts incomes of smallholder farmers in Thailand
19,000 farmers saw incomes increase by over 20 per cent through successful public-private partnerships.
Indonesia’s farmers yet to benefit from crude palm oil levy waiver
Previously, the government had announced a slashing of export levies for all palm oil derivative products until Aug 31 to boost exports and ease high domestic inventories.
China heat wave pushes up prices as hens lay fewer eggs
Multiple major cities in China have recorded their hottest days ever this year, and the country's national observatory issued a red alert on Aug 29.
Fears of imminent subsidised fuel shortage lead to call for purchase restrictions
The subsidized gasoline quota is estimated to run out some time in early October.
Upliftment of poor and marginalised, goal of Central government: PM Modi
He also said the government is working towards providing fundamental facilities to the marginalised section of people in the country.
Indonesia proposes Asean food bank to deal with food insecurity
Following the food price crisis in 2008, Asean has stepped up to cooperate among member states to ensure long-term food security in the region.
S’pore private health insurance premiums on the rise as claims and costs tick up
The rise in healthcare inflation was due to the higher costs of health insurance, which rose 2.5 per cent, and hospital services, which increased by 2 per cent.
Indonesia boosts social aid ahead of fuel price hike
The government has already tripled its 2022 energy subsidy allocation to Rp 502 trillion to keep prices of subsidized fuels and some power tariffs unchanged amid rising global…
Bangladesh government doing whatever needed to reduce sufferings: PM Sheikh Hasina
She also reiterated her call to utilise every inch of the land to produce food items.