South Korea’s civic groups slam housing policy for semi-basement deaths
In the long term, the civic groups called for a greater supply of affordable housing in unison.
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Can Bangladesh ensure a soft landing?
Like much of the world, Bangladesh's economy is facing strong headwinds and turbulence.
Weak peso, stock market hit Filipino billionaires’ net worths hard
Filipino billionaires lost a combined $7 billion over the last year as their fortunes were pummeled by the plunging value of the peso against the US dollar.
South Korea to expand food supply to tame prices ahead of Chuseok
The government has set the goal of pulling down the prices of the 20 items, such as apples and pork, to approach the levels a year earlier, said the ministry.
Indonesian CPO exports regain momentum amid excessive domestic stockpiles
According to data, crude palm oil exports in June reached 2.33 million tonnes, 3.4 times higher than the previous month, following the stopping of the export ban on May 23.
Thailand hikes rate for 1st time since 2018 to tame inflation
The economy expanded 1.5 per cent last year, among the slowest in Southeast Asia.
China consumer prices increase mildly, factory inflation eases
The core consumer price index, which excludes food and energy prices, gained 0.8 per cent year on year in July, lower than the 1 per cent increase in June.
Indonesian consumers less confident but keep spending
Inflation in Indonesia reached 4.94 per cent in July, the highest annual increase in seven years, according to Statistics Indonesia.
Bangladesh fuel price hike was avoidable: Report
An expert said the government could have avoided the unprecedented hike in the fuel prices by checking corruption, theft and mismanagement at the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation.
Impact of fuel price hike being assessed: Bangladesh finance Minister
A price hike in fuel will cause a rise in the price of essentials, affecting the country's low-income group of people, he said.