The retail prices of regular-grade petrol and diesel respectively increased by about 2.65 per cent and 10.91 per cent on June 13, according to a notice issued by the Ministry of Commerce. For the June 11-20 period, the retail selling prices of fuel in the Kingdom have been set at 5,800 riel or $1.43 per […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Expect consumer-centric apps to remain the public’s darling in two years amid a burgeoning startup scene in the Philippines. For Lester Lim, country director of SHAREit Philippines, Filipinos are still keenly interested in apps that enhance the consumer experience such as the entry of fintech apps. These apps took center stage at […]
Read MoreThe Commerce Ministry will ensure that prices of consumer goods are kept down for as long as possible, also taking producers’ needs into account, the commerce minister said on Tuesday. Jurin Laksanawisit said the ministry was trying to control prices to minimise the impact on consumers. However, manufacturers and farmers must also be taken care […]
Read MoreMALAYSIAN companies from palm oil plantations to semiconductor makers are refusing orders and forgoing billions in sales, hampered by a shortage of more than a million workers that threatens the country’s economic recovery. Despite lifting a Covid-19 freeze on recruiting foreign workers in February, Malaysia has not seen a significant return of migrant workers due […]
Read MoreIncreasing the policy interest rate should not happen too late because inflation continues to rise, says Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput. He said if the central bank waits too long and the inflation rate keeps rising, the country might have to use stronger medicine or increase the rate sharply, which are measures no one wants […]
Read MoreSince last month, prices of RON95 rose by VND5,060 per liter, and E5-RON92 by VND4,640. The retail prices of petroleum products in Vietnam rose by VND800-880 per liter from 3.00 pm today [June 13] to set a new record high. Under the latest adjustment, prices of biofuel E5 – RON92 hit VND31,110 (US$1.34) per liter […]
Read More
Thailand
