Budget 2025 to focus on inflation control, cost of living solutions, says PM Anwar
The Prime Minister said that under the Madani government, the inflation rate is holding steady at 2%, with GDP growth for the second quarter of this year at 5.9%.
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Food security in Laos improves but inflation drives migration: World Bank report
Survey shows that 93 percent of international migrants cited better pay and job prospects as their primary reasons for leaving Laos in 2024, up from 73 percent in 2023.
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry looks to new president to rebuild fortunes
The route to a firmer rebound for the Indian Ocean island hangs on the reforms and policies that will be adopted by the winner of this month's presidential election, the first…
Bhutan to allot USD2.4m to revitalise struggling film industry
The government’s intervention includes a soft loan component designed to stimulate production of films.
Laos sees spike in prices of healthcare products, medicines amid high inflation in August
The month-on-month inflation rate was registered at 2.2 percent in July and at 1.1 percent in August, while the year-on-year figure was 26.10 percent for July and 24.3 percent for…
Yoon administration proposes 1st hike in pension charges in 27 years to slow fund depletion
Raising contribution rate to 13 percent could extend public pension fund's life span by at least 16 years, officials say.
Amid protests, production shuts at 10 garments factory, 20 pharma units in Dhaka, other districts
The protesters demand better pay, regularisation, and two-day weekends.
Mongolian government faces opposition against 30% energy price hike
The opposition announced that they would be submitting a formal demand to the Prime Minister, urging a reversal of this decision.
Thailand’s unemployment hits 2-year high at 1.07%
Authorities found that the number of employed Thais had dropped by 0.4% to 39.5 million in the second quarter compared to the previous year. This decline was primarily attributed…
Harvesting filming locations as Thailand’s soft power
Overseas searches for accommodation on Koh Samui showed a 26% increase year on year in June, while domestic searches were up 8%. The reason for the increase in interest has been…