by Vision Finland | Apr 23, 2026 | ASEAN, Business, Economy, Singapore
A recent survey indicates that Singaporeans anticipate rising inflation over the coming year, primarily driven by global trade policies and escalating fuel prices. This sentiment, despite a marginal dip in short-term headline inflation expectations, underscores...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 4, 2025 | Business, Economy, Inflation, Laos, News
Laos’ inflation rate dropped slightly in February to 12.7%, down from 15.5% in January, according to data from the National Statistics Bureau. In February, healthcare and medicine costs decreased by 22.7% but remained among the highest categories. Food and...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Feb 17, 2025 | Economy, Exports, News, Vietnam
According to the Vietnam Food Association, paddy prices have decreased by 40-50% year-on-year to VND5,400-9,500 (US$0.2-0.37) per kilogram, depending on the variety. Meanwhile, the export price of Vietnam’s 5% broken rice was at $395 per ton on 14 February, the...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Feb 7, 2025 | Business, Economy, Inflation, News, Thailand
Thailand’s inflation grew 1.32% year-on-year in January, making it the 10th consecutive monthly rise. Higher fuel costs and food and beverage prices drove the increase. According to Poonpong Naiyanapakorn, director-general of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 1, 2024 | Economy, News, Philippines
In the Philippines, inflation might have gone down in August due to lower oil prices, a strong peso and more affordable rice, meat and fish, according to the latest forecast of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The BSP projects inflation last month to have...
