Stop war, stop politics over food: Bangladesh PM Hasina
PM Hasina also stated that "In real sense, there is no dearth of food in our planet. The scarcity is simply manmade".
ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
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.
Rich-poor divide in Philippines among worst in region: Study
More than half, or 55 per cent of the population, still has no access to essential health care, according to the study.
‘Economic woes’ pushing Cambodia’s disabled singers onto the streets
The singers had found fewer philanthropists hired them to sing, which forced them to perform on the street more frequently.
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,
Indonesia proposes ‘triple intervention’ to prevent global food crisis
Agriculture Minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo also said the G-20 was committed to guaranteeing continued food production.
Looming ‘Great Resignation’ wave fizzles out in South-east Asia as job security takes priority: Survey
Hiring new talent, however is expected to remain challenging in South-east Asia, including in Thailand.