Tag: Economic crisis
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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