4 stories tagged #Fuel Subsidies

  1. Tokyo Core Inflation Stays Below BOJ's Target in March
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    Tokyo Core Inflation Stays Below BOJ's Target in March

    Core consumer prices in Tokyo rose 1.7% year-over-year in March, remaining below the Bank of Japan's 2% target due to fuel subsidies offsetting weak yen effects.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  2. Malaysia Faces Fiscal Crisis Amid Rising Fuel Subsidies
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    Malaysia Faces Fiscal Crisis Amid Rising Fuel Subsidies

    Malaysia struggles to sustain fuel subsidies amid global oil price spikes, risking economic stability and political fallout.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  3. Middle East Conflict Sparks Rising Costs for Southeast Asian Businesses
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    Middle East Conflict Sparks Rising Costs for Southeast Asian Businesses

    Southeast Asian businesses face rising raw material and transport costs due to Middle East conflict, with price hikes impacting margins and operations.

    2mo ago 3 min read
  4. Indonesia Faces Tough Choices as Middle East War Drives Price Pressures
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    Indonesia Faces Tough Choices as Middle East War Drives Price Pressures

    Rising oil prices from Middle East conflict force Indonesia to consider cutting fuel subsidies or scaling back President Prabowo's signature meal program.

    2mo ago 1 min read