Thai rice prices surge in 2024 as demand outstrips supply
The Thai Commerce Ministry has announced an increase in Thai rice prices for 2024, with both export prices and paddy prices on the rise.
Essential Christmas Eve dinner staples remain at 2023 prices in the Philippines
Many of these essential items have remained at their 2023 prices, while others have even decreased.
Middle-class Indians tighten their purse strings amid spiralling inflation
The spike in retail inflation in India hit a 14-month high of 6.21 percent in October.
Soaring onion prices in India leave people teary-eyed
The spike in onion prices is having a significant impact on households and impacting consumer habits, as in the North Indian cuisine, onion is a key ingredient used in cooking as…
Vietnamese DPM urges relevant authorities to ensure supply, stable prices in last months of the year
It is forecast that the world and regional situation will continue to develop rapidly, complicatedly and unpredictably in the remaining months of this year.
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…
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.