Electricity is cheaper this cool January in the Philippines
In a report, the Iemop said the average systemwide price stood at P2.96 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) last month from P3.45 per kWh recorded in December 2024.
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Vax wastage: No end in sight?- Philippine Daily Inquirer
It has been almost five years since the COVID-19 pandemic happened and yet, costly irregularities, shortcomings and missteps surrounding the Duterte era COVID-19 pandemic response…
Inflation in Indonesia hits decades low amid electricity discount, waning spending power
President Prabowo Subianto made a U-turn just hours before the hike was implemented, deciding it would apply only to luxury goods and services. Despite the reversal, the…
Philippine agriculture department declares food security emergency amid rising price of rice
The Department of Agriculture made the declaration as retail rice prices remained high despite the decline in global rice prices and reduction in rice tariff rates from 35 percent…
Japanese government criticised for slow response to soaring rice prices
The current surge in rice prices is believed to be due in part to excessive stockpiling by some wholesalers and others.
Homegrown veggies, cheap substitutes: Japanese get creative to fight soaring food prices
Japanese homemaker Kirina Mochizuki has always considered “okonomiyaki” savoury pancakes the ultimate comfort food: simple, satisfying and cheap. These days, though, it’s a…
Price increase planned for rice products at retailers, restaurants, food manufacturers in Japan
In response to the rising price of rice, retailers, restaurant chains and food-product manufacturers are trying to absorb the costs by increasing the prices of onigiri rice balls,…
Inflation in Malaysia expected to rise by up to 2.8% in 2025
A recent research estimated full-year inflation to pick up to 2.8%, driven mainly by changes in government policies such as subsidy rationalisation efforts in the middle of this…
Is inflation giving you anxiety? You’re not alone
Bangladesh's high inflation is straining households financially and mentally. Financial stress disrupts mental balance, leading to burnout, impaired relationships, and physical…
Food prices are on the rise again in Nepal. Here’s a look at the reasons
The central bank’s report shows that vegetable inflation rose sharply, increasing 43.05 percent in mid-December compared to the time last fiscal year.