Imported rice to be sold at subsidised rates in Malaysia: Minister
The acting minister of The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry, Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, stated that the initiative is aimed at increasing sales and supply of rice.
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President Marcos says P20/kilo rice possible: ‘There’s always a chance’
President Marcos assured the public that the government is exhausting all remedies to ensure that rice prices in the market are affordable to the Filipino people, especially the…
Rice supply issues to be resolved soon: Malaysia agriculture minister
The Agriculture and Food Security Minister added that the country has enough rice for up to five months and that the government has launched a programme to increase stockpiles of…
Despite rising prices, gold jewellery sales soar as peak season nears
This trend is likely the result of factors like yuan depreciation, need for safe-haven assets and the upcoming traditional wedding season, according to experts.
Potato prices in Bangladesh keep ticking up despite cap
Traders say that it is not possible to bring down the price of potatoes without increasing the supply, and that they will incur huge losses if they sell at the price instructed by…
Bangladesh fixes egg, onion, potato prices
In August, food inflation soared 278 basis points to 12.54 per cent, the highest since October 2011, with the price spiral more pronounced in rural areas.
Philippines rice imports held off amid high global prices
Federation of Free Farmers national manager Raul Montemayor said traders are waiting on the Marcos administration’s next move, following the implementation of rice price…
Bangladesh’s food security protected amid global crisis: PM Hasina
PM Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh has now become a role model on the global stage in case of food security.
Thai Finance Ministry expects 100 billion baht boost in tax-revenue target
The expected surplus is due to the additional 60-70 billion baht generated from various government sources, despite a loss of 15 billion baht in diesel fuel taxes.
Government’s timely action keeping Malaysia’s commodity prices stable: Commerce minister
Measures including removal of import barriers, reduction of customs duty, and normalisation of gas-electricity supply have been taken to keep the supply of goods to the market…