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Rice crisis triggers arrests, market upheaval in Myanmar

The country saw a 45 percent rise in rice prices in 2022, amid inflation, a weak kyat, and rising fuel costs

Pope denounces ‘economic colonialism’ during visit to Congo

He said that "political exploitation gave way to an economic colonialism that was equally enslaving" in Congo

‘You cannot survive’: Inflation bites as Thai election looms

In a bid to ease the pain for struggling Thais, the government has approved a proposal to raise the daily minimum wage

G20 finance chiefs meet as Indonesia warns of energy, food catastrophe

Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati called on ministers to work together because "the world is watching" for solutions

Activists from across Asia call for debt cancellation amidst health, economic...

“Our governments spend more on debt service payments than on peoples’ needs and still continue with their borrowing spree” - Lidy Nacpil

Southeast Asian MPs urge ASEAN economic ministers to immediately tackle food...

“It is necessary to put in place a coordinated effort to protect the most vulnerable from a potentially devastating economic downturn”

Myanmar’s Cardinal Bo urges faithful to find hope amidst conflict, global...

“Hope in times of crisis … can be found in small acts of conversation and communication," said the cardinal

Global food crisis ‘will kill millions’ by disease, health executive warns

The knock-on effects of the food shortages mean many will die not only of starvation but from having weaker defenses against diseases

UN begins food relief operations for Sri Lanka’s pregnant women

The UN reported that four out of five people have started skipping meals as they cannot afford high prices

Giving two cents to battle with giants

Little deeds of kindness can topple the greed in the world if enough people embrace the needy and the weak with kindness

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