All posts tagged "Japan"
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149Rice News in EnglishIndia may improve trade deficit with Japan by selling quality rice
India, the world’s top rice exporter, may soon find new demand from Japan, which is battling soaring rice prices and shrinking domestic...
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417Rice News in EnglishRice prices double in Japan as inflation accelerates
Japan’s rice prices surged 101% year-on-year in May, pushing core inflation to 3.7%—the highest since January 2023. The crisis, driven by supply...
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119Rice News in EnglishJapanese Willing to Pay More for Preferred Rice Despite Soaring Prices
A recent survey by Tiger Corporation highlights Japan’s ongoing rice shortage and rising prices, despite government stockpile releases. Only 33.9% of respondents...
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169Rice News in EnglishJapan Agriculture Minister Calls Rice Distribution ‘Black Box’; Complex Structure Said to Raise Prices, Cause Delays
Japan’s agriculture minister has called for reform of the country’s rice distribution system—criticized as opaque and inefficient—amid rising prices and ongoing shortages....
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110Rice News in EnglishVietnam, Thailand aim to grow rice exports to Japan
Vietnam and Thailand, major rice exporters, are expanding japonica rice production to meet Japan's rising demand amid local shortages and high prices....
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80Rice News in English70,000 rice-related businesses in Japan to be surveyed
TOKYO – Japan’s agriculture ministry will survey 70,000 rice-related businesses to investigate rising rice prices and shortages, Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi announced....
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99Rice News in EnglishJapan imposes restrictions, fines on rice dealers
TOKYO – Japan will ban the resale of rice from government emergency reserves to curb price hikes, Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi announced....
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698Rice News in EnglishWhat’s behind the surge in Japan’s rice prices?
Rice prices in Japan have doubled since 2023 due to a poor harvest, extreme weather, an earthquake, and panic buying. The government’s...
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152Edible Oil News in EnglishMalaysia eyes Japanese market with sustainable palm-based products under MSPO 2.0
Malaysia is targeting Japan to expand exports of palm-based products like specialty fats and red palm oil, while promoting sustainable trade through...
