Can combo packs ease grocery costs? Hear what customers have to say
For many families, the most noteworthy draw of these combo offers is their affordability. Each pack includes carefully chosen essentials such as rice, lentils, eggs, and…
Inflation
Vietnam’s consumer price index rises by 0.33 percent in October
Slow production recovery after two storms and floods, along with the increase in domestic petrol prices, were the main reasons for the CPI rise, according to authorities.
Potato prices jump as supplies shrink in Bangladesh
The high profiteering tendency among a section of people in the supply chain is dealing a further blow to consumers who are already reeling from persistent inflation.
Philippine inflation rises to 2.3% in October
The uptrend in the overall inflation in October 2024 was primarily influenced by the faster annual increment in the heavily-weighted food and non-alcoholic beverages at 2.9…
Rice Policy: Prolonged high prices creates heavy burden: The Japan News
The ministry has concluded that a delay in grasping the actual situation regarding rice shortages at stores as well as in disseminating information to consumers and distributors…
Bhutan’s government agencies paying inflated prices for subpar vehicle parts
A recent report on the appraisal of vehicle spare parts supply system has revealed that government agencies in Bhutan are shelling out inflated prices for subpar or counterfeit…
As prices soar, imported onions rot at Bangladesh port amid adverse weather
The damaged onions are now being sold at a reduced rate per kg to mitigate losses. Regular power cuts, high humidity, and rain have exacerbated spoilage.
Core inflation expected to cool to 3-year low by end-2024: Monetary Authority of Singapore
After falling to 2.5 per cent in July – the lowest level in more than two years – core inflation came in at 2.7 per cent in August and 2.8 per cent in September as retail and…
Hilsha hunters hit by 22-day ban seek increased govt assistance
Every year, thousands of migratory swans spend the winter in Rongcheng, a testament to the region's appeal as a sanctuary for these birds.
Government must ease the burden of prices: The Daily Star
Despite the government reducing import tariffs on these goods to lower prices, consumers have yet to benefit from it, as these imports have not reached the market. But can tariff…