The new government should consider the economic situation before raising the minimum wage to prevent pushing up costs in the private sector and reducing the number of jobs, the Thai Chamber of Commerce said on Sunday.

Anishma Tuladhar of Bangemuda, Kathmandu is fond of momos, the most popular food in Nepal. Of late, she has noticed that the momos being served at her favourite momo joint have become smaller. Firms are making product packets smaller instead of raising prices as high production costs bite.