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Last update: 2 hours agoTax Pressure in Bangladesh: PRAN-RFL chairman Ahsan Khan Chowdhury urged the government to avoid new taxes on everyday food, warning that any added levies on businesses will be passed straight to consumers—arguing even a five-taka biscuit is a necessity, not a luxury. Ebola Watch in Malaysia: The latest Ebola flare-ups in the DRC and Uganda have grown to the third-largest in history, prompting Malaysia to activate health and security protocols despite no reported local cases. Aviation & Food Retail Boost: Hong Kong International Airport’s revamped Terminal 2 is set to open with 25 new shopping and dining options, including cha chaan teng, Japanese cafés, and coffee roasters. Summer Demand Surge in India: Heatwave conditions are lifting sales for ice cream, beverages and air-conditioners, with quick commerce driving sharp week-on-week growth. Packaging Strain from Iran War: Japan’s Calbee is switching some snack packaging to black-and-white due to ink shortages tied to Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
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