Thai government enforces price control on essential goods amid conflict
Thailand’s government has placed bottled drinking water, seasoning sauces, and plastic pellets under price control to curb potential…
Industrial raw material prices soar on Mideast war
A prolonged conflict could further drive up input costs, inevitably trickling down to consumers through higher commodity prices,…
ASEAN+3 growth may hit 4-year low if Iran war drags on: economist
Economy China, Japan, Korea more exposed to energy risks than Southeast Asia, according to AMRO Dong He, chief…
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Koreans turn to cheaper alternatives, stockpile essentials as living costs rise due to Middle East conflict
An employee promotes a discount event for cleaning products at a Lotte Mart store in Seoul on March…
‘Economic oppression’: Public outcry in Pakistan as petrol hits PKR 459 per litre
Rawalpindi [Pakistan]: The recent spike in fuel costs has triggered intense backlash across the twin cities, with residents…
Türkiye unveils credit boost to shield tourism, exports amid tensions
Turkish authorities are rolling out a credit volume of TL 120 billion (around $2.7 billion) to shield its…
West Asia Conflict: 60/40 portfolio outlook remains positive, Goldman sees stabilisation without recession or inflation spiral – Markets
Goldman sees stabilisation without recession or inflation spiral. (Image: File) West Asia conflict: The ongoing conflict in Iran…
Mideast war carries ‘serious risk’ for African economies: Report
The Middle East war “presents a serious risk to Africa,” the African Union (AU) and the African Development…
$16 Billion on Paper But How Much Is Actually Usable? Pakis
On paper, the numbers look reassuring. Billions in reserves, stability returning, and cautious optimism around recovery. But scratch…
Private credit growth drops to record low, near-term recovery unlikely
Credit growth edged down from 6.1% in December, continuing a sharp decline from 10.13% recorded in July 2024.…
Exclusive | Andrew Tilton on China’s growth prospects, economic trajectory in wake of Iran war
Andrew Tilton, chief Asia-Pacific economist at Goldman Sachs, speaks to the South China Morning Post about the long-term…
India makes first Iranian oil buy in seven years with no payment problems
Indian refiners have purchased Iranian oil amid the Middle East conflict that has disrupted supplies through the Strait…