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Tokyo-based Sakumaseika Co said that it would go out of business in January due to rising production costs and labour shortage.
World

Inflation brings end to beloved 114-year-old Japanese candy

Luxury shoppers in China returned to stores after Covid-19 restrictions eased to snap up its Birkin and Kelly handbags.
World

Hermes sales soar despite China Covid restrictions

Consumers are now spending more, with the average ticket size of common daily expenses rising in January to July.
Singapore

Most Singaporeans concerned about higher household expenses

Nearly 200,000 more creator accounts were submitted for approval on OnlyFans in September 2022 than the previous year.
World

Women turn to sex work to survive UK cost-of-living crisis

The GST will increase by one percentage point on Jan 1, 2023, and another percentage point to 9 per cent on Jan 1, 2024.
Singapore

GST Assurance Package to be updated amid higher inflation

The Government has implemented four rounds of measures in 2022 to lower cost-of-living pressures for households.
Singapore

2022 measures cover bottom 40% households' inflation impact

An additional $100 in CDC Vouchers will be distributed to every Singaporean household in January 2023.
Singapore

5 help measures in October's $1.5b support package

Full year inflation for 2022 is expected to come in at 6 per cent, said Finance Minister Lawrence Wong.
Singapore

Up to $500 for eligible S'poreans to cope with inflation

An employee works at Cheongone Organic Kimchi factory in Cheongju, South Korea.
World

Massive cabbage warehouses to tackle a kimchi crisis

    An employee works at Cheongone Organic Kimchi factory in Cheongju, South Korea.
    World

    Massive cabbage warehouses to tackle a kimchi crisis

    Apple periodically adjusts its prices in different regions to account for currencies and taxes.
    World

    Apple to raise App Store prices in some countries in Europe, Asia

    Mr Phattaradej 'Top' Luechai with food that can be stored for one month to in Thailand on Aug 29, 2022.
    World

    Thai TikToker builds following with tips on frugal living