How do we cope with high energy prices?
The government must extend generous support to poor and low-income families through targeted measures to shield them from the negative impact of high inflationary pressure due to…
Economy
India’s budget will meet aspirations of common man: PM Modi
The Budget session will take place in 27 sittings till April 6, with a month-long recess to examine the budget papers.
Retail power price: Hiked again, in just 3 weeks
Economists and energy experts said the Bangladesh government lacked a clear strategy for bringing subsidies to zero.
More support planned to ease electric bill burden for Japanese
The government’s electricity rate reduction program is now up and running, but further support for households is already being considered, out of concern prices could push still…
IMF lifts 2023 global growth forecast to 2.9%
The IMF also said despite headline inflation has come down in many countries, a premature easing may leave markets vulnerable to sudden repricings if core inflation fails to come…
Plunging consumer spending is writing on the wall for Philippine’s GDP
The Ibon Foundation said the economy will start slowing down and then returning to its real trajectory of “slowing growth”, rather than the optimism expressed by the…
President Marcos urges diplomatic community to back Philippine growth plan
The president said post-Covid realities demand recalibrating strategies and focusing on urgent concerns that would really matter to the people.
Conflict over battery-plant incentive ‘threatens’ Thailand’s EV competitiveness
A measure to support production of electric vehicle batteries has been delayed by a conflict between the finance and industry ministries.
Year of the Rabbit starts off with record box-office receipts
Selling a total of 129 million tickets, the holiday grossed an overall $1 billion, up 11.89 percent year-on-year, according to reports.
Agribusiness shift a priority for farming sector: CPP
Reportedly, a large portion of the budget would be used to increase salaries and social protection, and to guarantee farmers’ prices at harvest.