IMF's Georgieva warns Middle East conflict could push global inflation higher
World 16:00 09/03/2026TOKYO -- IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Monday warned of inflation risks from the Middle East conflict, saying a 10-percent increase in oil prices, if persistent through most of the year, would result in a 40-basis-point increase in global inflation.
Australia central bank says labour market has stabilised, consistent with inflation pressures
World 15:05 12/02/2026SYDNEY - Australia's labour market has stabilised from a slowdown and remains tight, consistent with stubborn inflationary pressures in the economy, a senior central bank official said on Thursday.
Japan retailers racing with low-priced goods amid inflation
World 17:51 01/01/2026TOKYO -- Japanese retailers are competing to offer low-priced goods as consumers continue to keep their purse strings tight amid inflation.
Australia central bank saw risk of rate rise in 2026 to contain inflation
World 10:58 24/12/2025Australia's central bank this month considered whether a rise in interest rates might be needed in 2026 given a recent pick up in inflation, but felt it would take a "little" time to know for sure.
New Zealand inflation hits 3%, top of central bank's target band
World 12:02 20/10/2025New Zealand's annual inflation accelerated in the third quarter, coming in at 3.0%, in line with analysts' forecasts and at the top end of the central bank's target range, official data showed on Monday.
Most of Japan scholarship recipients struggling amid inflation
World 17:30 24/09/2025TOKYO -- Over 90 pct of scholarship recipients in Japan are in financial strain due to inflation, a nonprofit organization survey has shown.
FDI into Vietnam surges in January-July
Economy 12:15 07/08/2025Total registered foreign direct investment (FDI) into Vietnam in January-July reached US$24.09 billion, rising 27.3 percent over the same period last year, according to a report released by the General Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday.
80% of Japan's struggling families in tougher situation: survey
World 16:47 04/07/2025TOKYO -- Around 80 pct of struggling families with children in Japan said that their household finances are much worse than last year, a survey by nonprofit group Kidsdoor has shown.
Fed split on whether to hedge on inflation, or proceed with cuts
World 10:39 21/06/2025WASHINGTON -- The close split at the U.S. Federal Reserve over whether to keep hedging against inflation risks or move forward faster with rate cuts came through on Friday in the first public comments from policymakers following a decision this week to hold borrowing costs steady for now.
Standard Chartered forecasts rising inflation as Vietnam maintains strong growth outlook
Economy 14:30 01/03/2025February marks the seventh consecutive month inflation has remained below four percent
Vietnam c.bank sees 2022 GDP growth of 6.7% to 8.5%, inflation below 4%
Economy 16:00 23/09/2022Vietnam's gross domestic product is expected to grow 6.7% to 8.5% this year while inflation is to be kept below 4%
Vietnam targets 6.6-6.8% GDP growth in 2019
Economy 18:44 23/10/2018The Southeast Asian country will aim to keep the inflation rate at four percent for 2019
