As inflation pinches, many Thais willing to risk buying second-hand beauty products: Survey
Despite the risk of receiving fakes, 22 per cent of Thai consumers said there were they were willing to take the risk.
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Quezon City still richest local government in 2021
According to the annual financial report released by the Commission on Audit (COA), the city reported total assets of P451 billion, which is a billion less than P452 billion in…
Thailand dreams big digital dreams with its brand new ‘Digital Infinity’ strategy
Thailand is set to launch an ambitious digital roadmap that will propel its digital industry forward, empower workers and position it at the forefront of the global digital…
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".
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.