After Chuseok holiday, Koreans to face further restaurant inflation
The average price of gimbap, a budget-friendly meal, surged 2.6 percent to surpass the 3,000 won ($2.2) mark as of August compared to a month earlier.
The average price of gimbap, a budget-friendly meal, surged 2.6 percent to surpass the 3,000 won ($2.2) mark as of August compared to a month earlier.
With the lingering impact of price increases, they will emphasise energy and food products as a key area for countermeasures.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department forecast that the rainy season would continue for the next few months.
Thousands of police were deployed across Jakarta, many guarding gas stations, fearing those could become targets of mounting anger.
19,000 farmers saw incomes increase by over 20 per cent through successful public-private partnerships.
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.
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.
The subsidized gasoline quota is estimated to run out some time in early October.
He also said the government is working towards providing fundamental facilities to the marginalised section of people in the country.
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.