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Food Prices Rising - Inflation Concern Or Economic Gain For ASEAN?

Lee Ju Yee, Economist, Maybank Kim Eng

13-Jan-21 07:37

Food Prices Rising - Inflation Concern Or Economic Gain For ASEAN?

Commodity prices have staged a strong rally since the third quarter of 2020, and in particular, food components have seen strong price increases rather than energy commodities like oil or coal. Is this a cause for concern over inflation or a positive sign for ASEAN economies? The Morning Run speaks with Lee Ju Ye, Economist at Maybank Kim Eng, to find out.

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Produced by: Roshan Kanesan

Presented by: Lyn Mak, Noelle Lim, Roshan Kanesan


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