As inflation pinches, many Thais willing to risk buying second-hand beauty products: Survey
Despite the risk of receiving fakes, 22 per cent of Thai consumers said there were they were willing to take the risk.
Malaysian farmers warn of egg shortage
Industry players say the situation was unlikely to ease even next year, owing to several factors, such as the weak ringgit to the USD,
Another fuel price hike seen amid fears of global recession
Unioil said in an advisory that the price of diesel may go up by P2.60 to P2.80 per liter and gasoline by 80 to 90 centavos per liter.
Jakarta shoppers pragmatic, not patriotic
“My consumption or usage preferences depend on what I want, not on whether it is local or imported,” said a consumer.
Singapore announces $1.5b package to help people cope with inflation
Nearly 2.5m people to get up to $500 in cash by the end of the year.
South Korea confirms second big rate hike as surging dollar adds to inflation woes
Domestic inflation eased in September for a second straight month, but the annual price increase for this year is expected to reach 5.2 percent.
Russia-Ukraine war to blame for diesel price spike
Analysts have also pinned the upsurge in diesel prices on the Cambodia's reliance on imports, coupled with a global shift to the fuel for power generation.
Philippines House bill seeks VAT exemption for basic goods
The bill specifies includes bread, canned pork, beef, fish, and instant noodles following items to be excluded from VAT,
IMF warns ‘worst is yet to come’ for world economy
Inflation is expected to peak later this year and decline from 8.8 per cent in 2022 to 6.5 per cent in 2023.
S’pore looking at more measures to address income inequality: DPM Wong
While significant moves have been made to reduce income inequality and sustain social mobility, more can be done, said Mr Wong.