Thai rice prices surge on major orders from China and Singapore
On November 17, jasmine paddy prices rose by as much as 700 baht per tonne, increasing from 15,100 baht to 15,800 baht per tonne in some areas — a particularly positive signal…
Inflation
Japan mulling stimulus package worth over US$11.7 billion, aiming to tackle rising prices
Arrangements are being made to subsidise winter electricity and gas bills, with each household receiving a total of about ¥6,000 over the three months from January next year,…
Lao government moves to improve civil servant welfare amid rising costs
Finance Minister Santiphab Phomvihane said the planned adjustment will benefit civil servants, military personnel, and police officers, whose wages have been severely eroded by…
Medicine prices in Pakistan increased by 15 percent since deregulation policy: pharma association
The Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association said the overall price increase stood at only 16 percent over the last 12 months.
Japan PM Takaichi vows to have country exit deflation, closely monitor economic indicators
PM Takaichi defined an exit from deflation as a situation in which price levels are no longer falling and they seem unlikely to resume falling.
Gold price jumps again overnight in Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Jewellers Association attributed the hike to an increase in the prices of pure gold in the domestic market.
Typhoon relief operations in the Philippines may drive up prices of goods for Christmas Eve feast
Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said the department was working to ensure holiday goods remain affordable, noting the standing 60-day price freeze on basic necessities due to the…
Japanese New Year traditional dishes expanded to offer range of cost-effective dishes despite rising costs of ingredients
As customers tighten their spending amid rising prices, department stores and other businesses are expanding their selection beyond luxurious, high-end items by offering products…
Indonesian government plans new poultry farms to tame surging egg, meat prices
A minister attributed the surge in national broiler egg and meat demand to the government’s free nutritious meal program.
Illegal gold panning resurfaces in China’s Gansu river amid soaring prices
Shop owners told reporters that similar scenes had been occurring since the start of the year. Although local authorities had previously halted the activity, residents said…