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A gas-tronomic issue: Malaysia’s eatery owners want more clarity over rules on LPG use

According to the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry, LPG subsidies is intended for households. But any party is allowed to use a maximum of 42kg (three cylinders of 14kg…

  • Published: June 4, 20258:40 am
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Wage subsidies doubled, electricity discount canceled in Indonesia’s stimulus shake-up

Eligible beneficiaries include around 17.3 million workers earning up to Rp 3.5 million a month and some 565,000 “honorary teachers”, a term commonly used for honorarium-based…

  • Published: June 4, 20258:05 am
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Indonesia’s inflation slows in May as food prices fall

With inflation sitting well within the central bank target, it could open room for further monetary easing to support economy recovery, though it will likely remain cautious amid…

  • Published: June 3, 202511:01 am
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K-beauty wears US crown — Can it survive tariff test?

K-beauty’s success formula, rooted in the global K-content wave and lab-based innovation, has worked its magic worldwide, but it’s the affordability and e-commerce factors…

  • Published: June 3, 202510:26 am
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‘Singapore-exclusive’ concerts are the way forward, while country still has the upper hand

After 2024’s sold-out shows by Taylor Swift and 2025’s run of shows by Lady Gaga, perhaps Singapore should angle for its next big fish in 2026.

  • Published: June 3, 20259:50 am
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Japan PM Ishiba vows to set up council on rice prices

The aim of PM Ishiba’s envisaged council appears to being one of changing the government’s rice farming policy by, for example, reexamining the policy of rice production…

  • Published: June 3, 20259:00 am
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Indonesia barely holds onto trade surplus in April, exports to US down sharply

The country has recorded its lowest trade surplus since it began a rally five years ago as industries restock goods in anticipation of rising risks from United States import…

  • Published: June 3, 20258:55 am
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Government spending in Bangladesh lowest among LDC graduating peers

Economists say that this low level of expenditure, both operational costs and development outlays, could weaken the foundations of the country's transition and leave the economy…

  • Published: June 2, 202512:52 pm
  • Author Ahsan Habib
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China intensifies efforts to boost fair practices among automakers

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology urged automakers to focus on innovations in technology and management to reduce costs, improve product quality and services,…

  • Published: June 2, 20259:14 am
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Indonesia’s coal exports dip amid weak demand, price dispute

The country's coal exports dropped 6.43 percent to 160 million tonnes in the January-April period of 2025, driven by weaker demand from China and India.

  • Published: June 2, 20258:50 am
  • Author Divya Karyza

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