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Concerted efforts needed to rein in spiralling prices

Asia News Network writers discuss the issue of inflationary pressure in their countries. Here are excerpts.

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Toxic mix of runaway inflation, heavy taxation

Editorial
The Korea Herald, Korea

South Koreans have been going through a truly tough period, not only because of the protracted pandemic, but also because of a toxic mix of surging prices, taxes and social insurance costs.
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