Govt will likely provide ¥50,000 handouts to low-income households
With the lingering impact of price increases, they will emphasise energy and food products as a key area for countermeasures.
Malaysia’s vegetable prices expected to soar due to continuous rain
The Malaysian Meteorological Department forecast that the rainy season would continue for the next few months.
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.