Tantrum of a problem child might cool India's economic engineThe IMD has retained its forecast for a below-normal monsoon in 2026, with El Nino expected to dominate the June-September season and rainf...
30 May, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
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 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
“Best dining experience I’ve had”: Vikas Khanna names his favourite Indian restaurant. Check its must-try Dal Dhokli, Shrikhand Puri, location and costMichelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna has revealed his favourite Indian restaurant is Soam in South Mumbai. He lauded the eatery for its deep ...
16 May, 2026, 04.46 PM 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 heat waves spell double trouble for economies hit by oilAsia faces a new inflation threat from El Niño as rising temperatures and dry weather are all set to increase food costs. This comes on top...
08 May, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
Asia finance leaders say they are ready to act to stem volatility risksFinance leaders from China, Japan, South Korea, and ASEAN nations met in Samarkand. They pledged to watch for excessive financial market vo...
03 May, 2026, 07.24 PM 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
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
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: Vietnam rates rise on low domestic supplies; improved demand lifts India pricesVietnamese rice prices surged due to dwindling domestic supplies, while Indian rates climbed, fueled by a stronger rupee and increased dema...
23 Aug, 2025, 10.16 AM IST
Rice prices drop in top hubs as supply surges after Indian export relaxationsIndia's 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $490-$495 per metric ton this week, the lowest since Aug. 24, 2023, amid weak demand and ...
11 Oct, 2024, 10.02 AM IST
High shipping costs dent Vietnam's rice rates; Indian, Thai variants steadyRice export prices from Vietnam dipped slightly due to rising shipping costs. Philippines' tariff cut on rice will boost Vietnamese shipmen...
14 Jun, 2024, 10.07 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