India, Vietnam see rise in rice export rates as demand firmsVietnam's prices are up as domestic stocks dwindle. Thailand's export rates have also increased. Pre-arranged sales and internal factors ar...
25 May, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
22 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costsNations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel co...
20 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Global rice production set to fall for first time in decadeDeclines in India, Myanmar, and the US, coupled with record consumption and trade, will reduce global stockpiles. Rising fertilizer and ene...
14 May, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
From India to China, a look at what governments worldwide are doing to shield households from rising energy costsGovernments globally are implementing diverse strategies to mitigate soaring energy costs stemming from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Measu...
13 May, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin released from prisonFormer Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released early from prison after serving eight months of a one-year sentence for corrupti...
11 May, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
Charting the global economy: US job growth exceeds projectionsUS employers added more jobs than expected for a second month. Germany's industrial output declined again. Australia's central bank raised ...
10 May, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
Asia Rice: Muted demand, weak rupee push India prices lowerThis situation adds to existing concerns about food security in the region. Thailand's rice prices remain steady with quiet demand. Rising ...
02 May, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Oil shock will hit Asia harder than the 1970sAsia is experiencing energy shocks similar to the 1970s oil crises, with rising fossil fuel costs impacting consumers and industries. This ...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'Toxic runoff from unregulated rare earth mines in Myanmar and Laos is contaminating the Mekong River and its tributaries, threatening the l...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Rice prices in Asia soar as Iran war fallout threatens supplyThai rice prices have seen their sharpest rise in over two years, driven by escalating fuel and fertilizer costs linked to the Iran conflic...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
Fuel shortages from Iran war threaten Asia’s biggest food stapleIran War: Farmers across Southeast Asia face a crisis as missiles flew in th Middle East. Soaring fuel and fertilizer prices, driven by the...
11 Apr, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
India export rice prices edge up on demand; global rates rise amid Middle East tensionsIndian rice export prices are climbing. A stronger rupee is pushing traders to increase their rates. Demand is also improving. Meanwhile, c...
09 Apr, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Thailand beauty pageant contest for buffaloes goes viral on social media. Details hereBuffaloes were the main attraction at the fair in Chonburi. Buffaloes are bathed every day and fed a special diet of corn, soybeans, bran a...
07 Oct, 2025, 09.14 AM IST
Why were so many Thai farmers among hostages held by Hamas?Israel recovered the body of Nattapong Pinta, a Thai hostage taken in the October 7 attack. He was among 31 Thais captured by Hamas. Thaila...
07 Jun, 2025, 08.51 PM IST
Thai farmer transforms rice field into giant canvas, creates cat-themed art to attract touristsUtilizing GPS coordinates and an initial artist's sketch, the seedlings are strategically planted to create intricate cat illustrations tha...
19 Dec, 2023, 09.15 PM IST
Six more Thai hostages back home from Gaza, says foreign ministryAs the second group of Thai hostages who were released by Hamas militants landed at the Bangkok Airport, their families rushed to hug them....
04 Dec, 2023, 04.05 PM IST