India's rice prices extend gains; Thai demand firmsIndian rice export prices rose due to strong demand and a stronger rupee, while Thai rice saw increased interest from the Philippines and A...
29 May, 2026, 10.57 AM 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
Which country is known as the Land of Smiles?Land of Smiles: Thailand is celebrated globally as the Land of Smiles. This nickname reflects the genuine warmth and politeness of its peop...
21 May, 2026, 10.05 AM 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
Who are Matthew Mitchell and Thy Mitchell? High-profile restaurateur couple found dead with children in Houston homeHouston police discovered the bodies of Matthew Mitchell, his wife Thy Mitchell, and their two young children in a suspected murder-suicide...
06 May, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Bangkok food vendor curbs push city staple from the streetsAcross Bangkok, aromas of garlic, chilli and grilled meat drift from roadside stalls and carts, but tighter controls on vendors threaten li...
03 May, 2026, 10.21 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
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
Asia Rice: Indian export rates steady amid muted demand, Vietnamese and Thai rates edge upVietnamese rice rates have edged up due to tighter supplies and increased production costs. Thailand's prices also saw a slight increase. B...
03 Apr, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Indian export rates steady as demand slows, Vietnamese and Thai rates fallIndian rice export prices remain steady this week. Demand is subdued. Vietnamese rice prices have eased due to less buying and increasing s...
13 Mar, 2026, 08.04 AM IST
LT Foods launches 'Daawat Jasmine Thai Rice' in IndiaLT Foods, an Indian-origin global FMCG Company in the consumer food space, has launched a Non-Genetically Modified Organism (Non-GMO) Certi...
23 Dec, 2024, 11.44 PM IST
Soaring rice price shows food inflation still stalking the worldThai rice, a benchmark for Asia, has soared to the highest in almost two years. Strong demand lies at the heart of the rally, with some imp...
27 Jan, 2023, 11.55 AM IST
India export curbs, food inflation fears, send Thai rice exports to four-year highPrices of essential foods such as wheat and cooking oils hit a record this year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine throttled Black Sea supp...
21 Dec, 2022, 02.42 PM IST