Cost inflation is slowing but shoppers may not see lower prices soon
Rising expenses have hit the packaged goods industry hard over the past two years, prompting companies to hike prices and helping fuel a cost-of-living crisis in many parts of the world.
Medical tourism looking sickly as patients watch their spending
For years, travelling abroad to clinics in countries like Hungary and Turkey has been an option for British and North American patients who face long waits, high costs or both for dental and medical procedures at home.
Chinese provinces spent at least US$51.6 billion on Covid curbs in 2022
Of China's 31 provinces, regions and municipalities, at least 20 have disclosed their expenditure on fighting the pandemic in 2022, with rich provinces spending the most.
Don't just trim spending, govt told on economic measures
Economists say it is also important to increase the country's tax base and generate new revenue in order to tackle its deficit.
