Philippines
In Philippines’ tuna capital, fishermen are reeling from high fuel prices
The fishing industry in General Santos City is seeking help from the central government to cope with a spike in prices at the pump and inflation.
Bangladesh
At Bangladesh food markets, people feel pinch from price hike at pump
2022-08-12Rising prices could worsen the plight of people in poverty, one observer says.
Indonesia
Indonesian defense chief Prabowo declares 2024 presidential bid
2022-08-12This will be his third consecutive run for Indonesia’s top office after he twice lost to Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, his current boss.
Fuel price pain hits tuna industry in the Philippines
Thailand
Thailand allows Sri Lanka’s former president into the country
Gotabaya Rajapaksa can stay without a visa for 90 days, government says.
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