India rice exports decline as Iran war curbs basmati shipments to GulfIndia's rice exports saw a slight dip in the first four months of 2026. Shipments of premium basmati rice to Gulf markets faced disruptions...
27 May, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
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
India's rice export rates stagnant as market faces slow demandThailand's rates are climbing as millers hold back supply amid stronger domestic interest. Meanwhile, Bangladesh faces soaring prices and p...
15 May, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
From surplus to strain: World rice supply threatened by Iran war, El NinoThe effects of the Iran war are impacting farmers in top exporters Thailand and Vietnam as well as the import-reliant Philippines and Ind...
02 May, 2026, 11.36 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
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
How Asia-Pacific is fighting a fuel shock that could get worseAsian nations are grappling with prolonged energy supply strains due to the Middle East conflict, prompting governments to implement costly...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.52 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
Indian rice export prices extend fall on muted demand, weak rupeeThe Indian rupee hit a record low against the dollar last week, effectively increasing the margins of exporters.
03 Jan, 2025, 10.25 AM IST
Asia rice: Firm demand props up Thai rates, India prices steadyIndia rates remained steady amid muted activity and rising supplies from the new season crop.
11 Nov, 2023, 10.24 AM IST
Vietnam has up to 8 million tons of rice for export this year - ministerAs per government data, Vietnam's rice exports rose 21% y-o-y in the first seven months of this year.
14 Aug, 2023, 09.39 AM IST
Thailand's rice exports benefiting from India's export ban: MinisterThailand is unlikely to halt its rice shipments, as the country benefits from the suspension of Indian rice exports. Commerce Minister Juri...
07 Aug, 2023, 11.37 AM IST
Rice supply faces new threat as Thailand urges crop curbsWorld’s second-biggest rice exporter- Thailand is witnessing less rain as it prepares for a potential drought next year with the arrival of...
03 Aug, 2023, 09.35 AM IST
Thai, Vietnam rice price hike plan can lead to surge in Indian exportsTop rice exporter India accounts for about 40% of global supply and its prices hit a five-year low last week on a weaker Indian rupee and a...
31 May, 2022, 09.53 AM IST