For Filipinos, inflation is top concern; corruption next: survey
It said that 54 percent of the respondents placed inflation as the top national concern, while 51 percent cited fighting corruption as an urgent concern in the country.
Inflation
India’s headline inflation for September eases to 99-month low at 1.54%
The decline in headline inflation and food inflation during September is mainly attributed to a favourable base effect and to a decline in inflation of vegetables, oil and fats,…
Rising cost of living in Malaysia dampens income gains: experts
Although the data suggests households are now better able to meet essential spending needs, experts note that rising living costs continue to blunt real gains.
Philippines’ September inflation hits 6-month high on higher food, transport costs
The September figure meant inflation remained within the official 2 to 4 percent target band.
Gold prices hit record high in Bangladesh! Time to think of ‘gold-free’ weddings?
The metal that once signified prosperity now feels burdensome, both financially and symbolically.
Why is Bangladesh’s inflation highest in South Asia?
Bangladesh Bank has hiked the policy rate on 11 occasions since May 2022.
Heavy rains and road closures push vegetable prices up in Kathmandu Valley
As of Sunday afternoon, Kalimati vegetable market received only around 58 tonnes of vegetables. The daily requirement of Kathmandu Valley is 700 tonnes.
Punishing prices: The Kathmandu Post
Everything seems expensive this festive season. Lax monitoring and silent consumers are to blame.
Potato price dips below Tk 20/kg amid oversupply in Bangladesh
Stakeholders blame the government for failing to implement its announced measures, including a minimum cold storage gate price of Tk 22 per kg and a planned procurement of 50,000…
ADB forecasts 3.7 percent growth for Laos amid household price pressures
The bank revised Laos’ growth and inflation forecasts due to trade tensions, debt vulnerabilities, and fiscal constraints. Inflation has eased, giving some relief, but these…