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Rachel Reeves Urges Further Action to Alleviate Cost of Living Pressures Amid Inflation Dip

British Chancellor Rachel Reeves calls for more efforts to help families with the cost of living after a slight drop in inflation to 2.5% in December, with economic growth remainin...

The Rising Cost of Living in Vietnam: A Shock for Overseas Vietnamese Returning Home

Overseas Vietnamese are returning to a Vietnam transformed by economic growth, facing shockingly high costs of living. From dining out to everyday groceries, the price increases ch...

Singapore Commuters Face Slight Fare Increase: What You Need to Know

Singapore announces a 6% increase in public transport fares, with adults paying 7 cents more per ride. Seniors, students, and low-wage workers with concession cards face only a 4-c...

Japan's Inflation Surges to 2.9%: What's Driving the Increase?

Japan's annual inflation rate rose to 2.9% in November, up from 2.3% in October, according to the Statistics Bureau of Japan. The consumer price index excluding fresh food and ener...