Indonesia, the world’s second largest instant noodles market, saw demand drop almost 1% to 14.54 billion servings last year, the first decline in five years. The decline reflects “the impact of reduced purchasing power amid price increases driven by currency depreciation and higher raw material costs,” according to a recent report by the World Instant …
Many schools in Hanoi have switched to online learning or delayed starts to classes amid forecasts of heavy rain brought by Storm Narra and the risk of flooding and traffic congestion on Aug. 24. Nguyen Tat Thanh School, Hanoi University of Education’s Gifted Junior High School, the High School for Gifted Students under the Hanoi …
Cherries imported from the U.S. are fetching up to VND800,000 (US$30.62) per kilogram in Vietnam, up 50-95% from a year earlier. Red cherries saw the biggest increases, with some varieties’ prices rising 80-95% to VND480,000 per kilogram at stores in Ho Chi Minh City. Yellow cherries are priced at VND800,000 per kilogram, a 50% jump. …
[August 24th] US cherry prices nearly double to $30 per kg in Vietnam Read More »
The iPhone 17 Pro Max price has been cut by £150 (US$205) in the U.K. to as low as £1,049 as retailers clear inventory ahead of the 18 release. Amazon U.K. is offering the flagship at £1,049, while British retailer John Lewis has cut it to £1,099 from its £1,199 launch price. Other models in …
[August 23rd] World’s second-best-selling smartphone gets over $200 price cut Read More »
