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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- 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
- 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
- 2025: When Gen-Z street protests toppled Nepal's governmentNepal faced major political unrest in 2025. Gen Z protests against corruption and a social media ban led to violence and the fall of Prime ...27 Dec, 2025, 10.30 AM IST
- New megacities lie in the path of devastating floodsGlobal population growth is concentrating in vulnerable Asian and African megacities. These urban centers face increasing flood threats due...02 Dec, 2025, 08.15 AM IST
- What is the best time for tourists to visit ThailandIndian travellers love Thailand for its beaches and food. The best time to visit is December to March for pleasant, dry weather. Avoid July...27 Oct, 2025, 01.25 PM IST
- Bangkok's giant 160-foot sinkhole swallows cars, cuts power, and forces evacuations. Watch viral videoA massive sinkhole, 50 meters wide, swallowed vehicles and disrupted infrastructure in Bangkok due to subway construction, prompting evacua...24 Sep, 2025, 05.42 PM IST
- How a leaked phone call and 'uncle' led to Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra's removal from the officeThailand's Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. This followed a leaked phone call with former Cambodian le...01 Jul, 2025, 04.55 PM IST
- None of diverted flights to Singapore were from India, says Changi AirportFlights from India to Singapore were unaffected by recent intense monsoon weather. However, 12 other flights, from cities like Bangkok and ...14 Jan, 2025, 04.15 PM IST
- A rice shortage is sending prices soaring across the world and things could get worseAsian countries, where 90% of the world's rice is grown and eaten, are struggling with production. The Philippines was carefully managing w...22 Aug, 2023, 07.53 PM IST
- Global food security is at crossroads as rice shortages and surging prices hit the most vulnerableA 25-kg bag of rice has seen its price risen by a fifth since June. Since India banned exports of some rice shipments, wholesalers across t...21 Aug, 2023, 10.09 AM IST
- Thai, Vietnamese prices hit over decade highs on India curbsRecently India ordered a ban on export of basmati rice. India accounts for 40% of world's rice exports.28 Jul, 2023, 10.08 AM IST
- With discounts on hotels and flights, no season is off season for the travel industryMakeMyTrip ran a Goa Hotel sale along with offers on IndiGo, SpiceJet and Air Asia last week that promised up to 40% off on select hotels i...18 Jul, 2018, 08.04 AM IST
- UN helps India, Nepal in landslide rescue operationsUN and its partners are supporting govts of India & Nepal in search-and-rescue operations & providing assistance to thousands of people dis...05 Aug, 2014, 09.28 AM IST
- Thailand: Soak in nature on a rainy holidayThailand offers a variety of holiday styles. Rain-time vacations here bring out the natural beauty in all its glory.13 Jun, 2013, 05.11 AM IST
- A guide to lesser travelled destinations on lower budgetEveryone knows that jet setting to a tourist place that offers all the perks of a coveted hotspot during an off-peak season means big savin...16 Jan, 2012, 08.28 AM IST
- Rubber climbs to record as Thailand rains hurt outputRubber extended a rally to a record as heavy rains in the south of Thailand, the world’s biggest exporter, increased concerns that supply w...21 Dec, 2010, 01.57 AM IST
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