Several Asian countries reported record June inflation figures largely fuelled by soaring food costs, energy prices and removal of oil subsidies by some governments in the region.

Australia – 4.5 percent, 17-year high

China – 7.1 percent, (fell from 7.7% in May)

Hong Kong – 6.1 percent (updated)

India – 11.91 percent, 13-year high

Indonesia – 11.03 percent, 21-month high

Malaysia – 7.7 percent, 26-year high

New Zealand – 4 percent (annual inflation rate, 18-year high)

Philippines – 11.4 percent, 14-year high

Singapore – 7.5 percent, 26-year high

South Korea – 5.5 percent, 10-year high

Taiwan – 4.97 percent (updated)

Thailand – 8.9 percent, 10-year high

Vietnam – 26.8%