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Soaring rice prices stretch budgets for billions in Asia, Africa
Bloomberg News, Published on 10/08/2023
» KUALA LUMPUR: A surge in rice prices to the highest level in almost 15 years is renewing fears that food costs are going to get a lot more expensive for the world’s poorest people.
Rice could hit decade high as Indian curbs rock market
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/07/2023
» LONDON: Rice prices are set to surge after top exporter India banned a large chunk of shipments, adding to stresses on global food markets that have already been roiled by bad weather and the worsening conflict in Ukraine.
Why buying cannabis in Thailand might get tougher after election
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/05/2023
» The days of easily buying marijuana on the streets of Bangkok or Phuket may soon be over.
Govt to expedite pig farm inspections to prevent swine fever
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/01/2022
» The government will expedite pig farm inspections nationwide in an effort to prevent an outbreak of African swine fever after reports that the country detected its first case in a pet hog.
World’s largest hydro-floating solar farm goes live in Ubon Ratchatani
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/11/2021
» A floating solar farm that’s equivalent to about 70 footbal fields in size has begun generating power in Ubon Ratchatani, reflecting the country’s push to achieve carbon-neutral status by 2050.
Legalisation of kratom spurs rush of online sales
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/09/2021
» Entrepreneur Sittichai Komam didn’t waste time once the government in late August decriminalised kratom, a coffee-like plant native to Southeast Asia that can give users a mild high.
Slumping Asian currencies face more risk from slowdown in China
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/08/2021
» From Covid risks to talk of a reduction in US stimulus, there’s been no shortage of bad news for Asian currencies. An upcoming report on China’s manufacturing sector may add to the pressure.
Philippine capital back in lockdown as virus cases surge
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/03/2021
» The Philippines placed the Manila region and nearby provinces under lockdown for a week from Monday to stem the nation’s worst coronavirus surge that’s overwhelming hospitals in its key economic area.
Central bank sees hazy tourism outlook as major risk
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/02/2021
» The economy is expected to expand this year more slowly than previously forecast because of a resurgence in coronavirus cases, the central bank said, singling out an uncertain recovery in tourist arrivals as a “major risk” to the medium-term outlook.
Thailand forges new path for food exports to China
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/07/2020
» Thailand is turning to a less-travelled path to bypass supply-chain roadblocks and deliver perishables to China, its biggest customer in Asia.