Posts By The Star
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121Rice News in EnglishAs costs rise amid Iran war, rice farmers in Vietnam and Thailand feel the strain
Rice farmers in Vietnam and Thailand face rising costs and export disruptions due to Middle East tensions and shipping issues via the...
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118Rice News in EnglishMyanmar exports over 2.74mil tonnes of rice in 2025-26 fiscal year
Myanmar exported 2.74 million tonnes of rice and broken rice in FY 2025–26, earning $861 million across 30+ markets. This marks growth...
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163Edible Oil News in EnglishMalaysia : Palm oil gets a war boost
Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are closely tracking global oil trends, with higher crude prices boosting biodiesel demand and supporting palm oil....
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162Rice News in EnglishMyanmar rice exports exceed 2.5 million tons in 11 months of FY 2025-26
Myanmar exported over 2.5 million tons of rice and broken rice in the first 11 months of the 2025–26 fiscal year, earning...
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267Rice News in EnglishBasmati rice cargo stuck at Indian ports as Iran crisis hits flows
Indian basmati exports face disruption after US-Israel strikes on Iran, with up to 226,800 tonnes stranded at ports, says the All India...
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246Sugar News in EnglishPS Ronoh-Kenya : Sugar sector back on track after factory Leasing deal
Kenya’s government says 80% of workers in leased public sugar mills have been retained as reforms aim to revive the debt-hit sector,...
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558Rice News in EnglishIndonesia bans import of 12 products including sugar and rice, impacting some Thai exports
Indonesia has imposed a new import ban effective January 1, 2026, affecting 12 product categories, including sugar and rice—key Thai exports. While...
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484Sugar News in EnglishKenya : Sugar prices to remain stable despite shortfall in production – board
Kenya’s Sugar Board says sugar prices will remain stable despite a 25% production drop in 2025 to 613,000 tonnes. Supply is supported...
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331Sugar News in EnglishKenya : No need to panic! State assures of stable sugar prices despite production decline
Kenya Sugar Board assured stable sugar prices despite a 25% drop in 2025 production to 613,000 MT. Output declined due to reforms,...
