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.
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‘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.
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.
Work together to overcome slowdown: Bangladesh PM
She also reiterated that the country never wants a war with any country, rather wants peace.
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.