Japanese panel proposes food tax cuts to fulfil campaign pledge
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
A suprapartisan commission has suggested lowering the consumption tax to one per cent as an interim measure to combat rising inflation and support households.
Thai Cabinet notes neutral ENSO before El Niño, sets 9 water measures
SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026
EEC reservoir levels were reported at 39-52%, as the Cabinet acknowledged nine measures to prepare for heavy rain, floods, runoff, landslides and dry spells in 2026.
Takaichi weighs two-year 1 per cent food tax cut from next April
TUESDAY, JUNE 02, 2026
Japan’s government is studying a temporary food tax reduction while weighing register upgrade costs, funding hurdles and calls for a refundable credit.
Thailand tightens Ebola screening as no suspected cases detected
TUESDAY, JUNE 02, 2026
Dr Anek says Thailand has no suspected Ebola cases or PUIs, while four asymptomatic travellers remain in quarantine at Bamrasnaradura Infectious Diseases Institute.