Reflecting on bumper year for K-food
The total export value of agricultural and food products reached $9 billion by the end of the third week of December, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural…
Economy
Waskita’s toll road projects will take 10 more years, govt says
In the meantime, Deputy State-Owned Enterprises Minister Kartika said, the government would work to resolve Waskita’s liabilities to its bondholders, a undertaking that Kartika…
Poverty eradication a top priority for Malaysia: Minister
"Even though the Federal Territories are perceived as lands of opportunity, the high cost of living has significantly impacted many residents living in the city, especially the…
Uttarakhand government bans outsiders buying land in the state
Chief Minister Dhami said ban on agricultural land purchases will remain in place for outsiders till further order or the draft land law committee submits its report. The decision…
Nepali producers await India’s nod to export cement
According to the Cement Manufacturers Association of Nepal, a dozen Nepali cement factories have applied for the certification to make their products eligible for export,…
E-commerce, content creators poised to be rising star businesses next year
E-commerce business gains positive sentiment from a change in consumer behaviour to reduce their spending outdoors, such as at convenience stores and shopping malls.
‘Shrinkflation’ hits consumers
Business owners have resorted to this tactic mainly due to the fear that they would lose their ultra budget-sensitive market if they raise prices to cover the corresponding…
Despite winter abundance, vegetable prices soar
An opposite scenario is present in the markets across rural regions, with the prices almost half or lower than half of the retail prices in the capital.
Prices in S’pore seen moderating but likely to remain above pandemic levels in 2024
Inflationary pressures in 2023 stemmed largely from external factors, such as the reopening of economies, the continuing impact of the Ukraine-Russia conflict and post-Covid-19…
India to remain world’s fastest-growing economy in 2024: Assocham
Notably, the country’s GDP growth of 7.6 per cent beat most estimates, including 6.5 per cent projected by the Reserve Bank of India.