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World smashes heat records, UN sounds 'Red Alert'
Reuters, Published on 19/03/2024
» GENEVA - Every major global climate record was broken last year and 2024 could be worse, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Tuesday, with its chief voicing particular concern about ocean heat and shrinking sea ice.
Rice export volumes seen down 14% on lower production
Reuters, Published on 01/02/2024
» Thailand expects to export 7.5 million tonnes of rice this year, down 14.4% year-on-year, due to lower production and increased competition, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
Indonesia secures rice import commitments from India, Thailand
Reuters, Published on 22/12/2023
» JAKARTA - Indonesia's President Joko Widodo said on Friday his government has secured rice import commitments from India and Thailand to shore up supply for 2024.
Indonesia tells army to help drought-hit farmers plant rice
Reuters, Published on 14/12/2023
» JAKARTA - Indonesia has ordered the military to help farmers plant rice as severe drought has reduced output of the staple in Southeast Asia's most populous country, lifting prices, requiring increased imports and threatening food security.
Rice export target lifted to 8.5m tonnes for 2023
Reuters, Published on 15/11/2023
» Thailand has increased its rice export target for this year to 8.5 million metric tons, Chookiat Ophaswongse, honorary president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association, said on Wednesday, as rice prices from competitors like Vietnam increase.
Economy may face future inflation risk - Bank of Thailand
Reuters, Published on 04/10/2023
» Thailand's economic recovery is intact but inflation risks could weigh on the country's growth outlook, Bank of Thailand (BoT) governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said on Wednesday.
Thailand records current account deficit of $0.4bn in July
Reuters, Published on 31/08/2023
» Thailand recorded a current account deficit of US$0.4 billion in July, after a surplus of $1.4 billion the previous month, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) said on Thursday.
Rice exports up nearly 12% since Jan 1
Reuters, Published on 31/08/2023
» Thailand’s rice exports from Jan 1 to Aug 29 climbed 11.9% from the same period a year earlier to 5.29 million tonnes, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
Recovery intact, but some weak spots - Bank of Thailand
Reuters, Published on 23/08/2023
» Thailand's economic recovery is intact but tourism spending and exports - key drivers of growth - were weaker than expected, according to Bank of Thailand (BoT) governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput.
Philippines looks to import 500,000 tonnes of rice
Reuters, Published on 16/08/2023
» MANILA: The Philippines' Department of Agriculture is recommending additional rice importation of about 500,000 metric tonnes to cover potential crop losses from the El Nino dry weather condition, a senior official said on Wednesday.