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Finance

Sri Lanka sets inflation target at 5%

The central bank and finance minister set a 5% inflation target under a framework reviewed every three years. The measure uses a quarterly average.

Central Bank of Sri Lanka1 min read
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Agriculture

FAO Food Price Index rose 1.5% in September

The FAO index averaged 136.0 points in September 2026, up 2.0 points or 1.5% from the revised August level.

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations1 min read
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Business

Hyundai India reported 77,916 sales in September

The company said total sales rose 10.8% year over year to 77,916 vehicles. Domestic sales were 57,166 and exports 20,750.

Hyundai Motor India Limited1 min read
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Economy

Indonesia’s September inflation reaches 3.28% year on year

Indonesia’s consumer price index rose 3.28% from a year earlier in September, while monthly inflation was 0.30%. BPS reported a CPI level of 112.31 on its 2022=100 base.

BPS-Statistics Indonesia1 min read
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Economy

Tokyo core inflation rose to 2.7% in September

Consumer prices across Tokyo's 23 wards rose 2.7% year over year in September. The index excluding fresh food also increased 2.7%, while the measure excluding fresh food and energy rose 3.0%.

Statistics Bureau of Japan1 min read
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Economy

South Korea's consumer inflation rose to 2.9% in September

South Korea's consumer price index rose 2.9% year over year and 0.3% month over month in September. Fresh-food prices fell annually while core measures recorded annual increases of 2.7% to 2.8%.

Ministry of Data and Statistics, Republic of Korea1 min read
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Economy

South Korea's September exports set record at $120.94 billion

South Korea's September exports rose 83.5% year over year to $120.94 billion. Semiconductor exports reached $60.30 billion and the monthly trade surplus was $49.85 billion.

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources, Republic of Korea1 min read
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Business

Maruti Suzuki sold 236,013 vehicles in September

The company reported total September sales of 236,013 vehicles. Domestic sales were 185,252 and exports were 44,219.

Maruti Suzuki India Limited1 min read
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