Power prices to go up soon in Bangladesh
The energy commission had previously held a public hearing over an application of the Bangladesh Power Development Board.
Public transportation sees uptick in passengers after fuel price-hike
Amidst the fuel price-hike on Sept. 3, bus and MRT operators in Jakarta have seen a minor uptick in passenger numbers.
Typhoon Karding farm damage to jack up rice, vegetable prices: Department of Agriculture
Karding has wiped out P2.02 billion worth of agricultural produce, with the rice sector accounting for nearly 82 per cent of the recorded damage.
Germany considers Vietnam important partner in Asia-Pacific
Both sides also agreed to intensify coordination in new fields such as climate change response and renewable energy.
Japan’s beer drinkers squirrel away suds in anticipation of price hikes
The unseasonal rise in demand for beer is happening because the prices of a wide range of foods and drinks will increase starting in October.
Fuel price hike and domestic consumer spending patterns
Though quite resilient, spending levels in the third quarter of 2022 have continued to be restrained amid rising inflation.
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.