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Asia rice output turns corner as farmers expand planting
Reuters, Published on 09/05/2023
» SINGAPORE: Asia's rice output is set to climb this year as higher prices spur farmers to expand acreage and use more fertiliser, easing supply concerns after production suffered its first decline in seven years in 2022.
Japanese rice is 'new, safe luxury food'
Reuters, Published on 26/01/2015
» First it was European infant formula, then New Zealand milk. Now Chinese consumers are adding Japanese rice to the list of everyday foods they will bring in from abroad at luxury-good prices because they fear the local alternatives are not safe.
Vietnam seeks to reduce reliance on Asian rice markets
Reuters, Published on 11/10/2018
» HANOI: Vietnam is seeking to reduce its reliance on Asian rice markets while boosting the output of high-quality grain to better position itself in the global market, the government said on Thursday.
India rice rates extend rally on low supplies; Thai prices ease
Reuters, Published on 02/02/2024
» BENGALURU - Parboiled rice export prices from India extended their record rally this week, driven by tight supplies and firm demand due to higher prices in other hubs, while Thai rates slipped as new supply from fresh harvests trickled in.
Rice prices set to climb further
Reuters, Published on 21/07/2023
» SINGAPORE: Asian rice trade paused on Friday to digest the previous day's ban by India, by far the world's biggest supplier, of a major share of its exports of the staple, with prices expected to climb substantially in coming days, three traders said.
Rice exports seen rising as virus outbreak troubles competitors
Reuters, Published on 01/04/2020
» Thai rice exporters expect to increase sales as the spread of coronavirus sparks global food security concerns and major competitors face export bans or go into lockdown to battle the outbreak.
Rice exports forecast to fall to lowest in 7 years
Reuters, Published on 16/01/2020
» Thailand's rice exports in 2020 are forecast to drop to their lowest in seven year, the country's rice exporters group said on Thursday, as the strong baht reduces the competitiveness against other shippers.
Vietnam rice prices near 12-year low
Reuters, Published on 13/09/2019
» BENGALURU, India: Vietnamese rice export rates slumped to their lowest in nearly 12 years this week on sluggish demand, while an appreciating rupee helped rates for the Indian variety.
Thailand eyes new rice sales in push to 11m-tonne target
Reuters, Published on 02/11/2018
» A weaker baht pushed rice export prices in Thailand lower this week, although there were expectations of new deals with the Philippines and China, while rates in India languished at the 21-month lows hit last week due to sluggish demand.
Thai, India rice prices hurt by weaker currencies
Reuters, Published on 17/05/2018
» BENGALURU, India: Rice prices in top exporter India fell this week to their lowest in five months as the rupee depreciated, while rates in Vietnam hit a four-year high amid stronger demand and limited supplies.