Warning of higher condom prices goes viral in China, stokes stockpiling talk - Reuters
Warning of higher condom prices goes viral in China, stokes stockpiling talk Reuters
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"The Malaysian company planned to raise prices by 20 to 30 per cent and possibly more if supply chain disruptions due to the Iran war drag on."
— Goh Miah Kiat , Executive
"A few dozen yuan for a condom is a hundred times more cost-effective than raising a child at a million yuan."
— Goh Miah Kiat , Executive
"From now on, not only will we have to be frugal, but we'll also have to stock up on condoms in advance."
— Goh Miah Kiat , Executive
"the Malaysian company planned to raise prices by 20 to 30 per cent and possibly more if supply chain disruptions due to the Iran war drag on."
— Goh Miah Kiat , Executive
"A few dozen yuan for a condom is a hundred times more cost-effective than raising a child at a million yuan (S$187,000)."
— Goh Miah Kiat , Executive
"From now on, not only will we have to be frugal, but we’ll also have to stock up on condoms in advance."
— Goh Miah Kiat , Executive
"The Malaysian company planned to raise prices by 20%-30% and possibly more if supply chain disruptions due to the Iran war drag on."
— Goh Miah Kiat , Executive
"From now on, not only will we have to be frugal, but we'll also have to stock up on condoms in advance."
— Goh Miah Kiat , Executive
"The situation is definitely very fragile, prices are expensive … We have no choice but to transfer the costs right now to the customers."
— Goh Miah Kiat , Executive
"Karex planned to raise prices by 20%-30%, and possibly more if supply chain disruptions due to the Iran war dragged on."
— Goh Miah Kiat , Executive
"The situation is definitely very fragile, prices are expensive … We have no choice but to transfer the costs right now to the customers."
— Goh Miah Kiat , Executive
"Karex planned to raise prices by 20 to 30 percent and possibly more if supply chain disruptions due to the Iran war drag on."
— Goh Miah Kiat , Executive
"A few dozen yuan for a condom is a hundred times more cost-effective than raising a child at a million yuan (S$187,000)."
— Goh Miah Kiat , Executive
"From now on, not only will we have to be frugal, but we’ll also have to stock up on condoms in advance."
— Goh Miah Kiat , Executive
"The situation is definitely very fragile, prices are expensive … We have no choice but to transfer the costs right now to the customers."
— Goh Miah Kiat , Executive
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Karex Bhd's announcement of potential condom price hikes has sparked widespread discussion in China, with the hashtag 'condom prices rising' garnering over 60 million views and prompting conversations about stockpiling.
Karex Bhd's warning of potential condom price increases has gone viral in China, with the hashtag 'condom prices rising' amassing over 60 million views on social media, leading to discussions about stockpiling.
Karex Bhd, the world's largest condom producer, has warned of potential price increases due to supply chain disruptions caused by the Iran war, leading to discussions about stockpiling in China.
Karex Bhd, a Malaysia-based condom maker, has warned of potential price increases due to global supply chain disruptions caused by the Iran war, leading to discussions about stockpiling in China.
Karex Bhd, the world's top condom producer, plans to raise prices by 20% to 30% and possibly more if supply chain disruptions due to the Iran war continue, leading to discussions about stockpiling in China.
A warning of higher condom prices by the world's top maker has gone viral in China, with the hashtag 'condom prices rising' garnering more than 60 million views on Chinese social media and stoking talk of stockpiling.
Malaysia’s Karex, the world’s top condom producer, plans to raise prices by 20% to 30% and possibly further if supply chain disruptions drag on due to the Iran war, its chief executive said on Tuesday.
Karex Bhd, the world's top condom producer, plans to raise prices by 20% to 30% and possibly more if supply chain disruptions due to the Iran war continue, leading to discussions about stockpiling in China.
A warning from Karex Bhd about potential condom price increases has gone viral in China, with the hashtag 'condom prices rising' amassing over 60 million views on social media, leading to discussions about stockpiling.
Karex Bhd's warning of higher condom prices due to the Iran war has gone viral in China, with the hashtag 'condom prices rising' amassing over 60 million views and prompting discussions about stockpiling.
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