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Marcos on P20-rice: Watch me sustain it-Malaysian President

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. defended the sustainability of his administration’s P20-per-kilo rice initiative, asserting in a media interview in Kuala Lumpur that...

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Japan Retail Rice Prices Hit Another Record High

Japan’s average rice price hit a record high of 4,285 yen per 5 kg in the week through May 18, according to...

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Japan aims to slash reserve rice prices as costs spike from heat, tourism

Japan will cut stockpiled rice prices to ¥2,000 per 5 kg and speed up distribution amid soaring costs caused by heat-damaged crops...

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Rice and corn prices drop in North Korea

Grain prices in North Korea have dropped in May after weeks of increases, driven by spring farming mobilizations and rising food imports....

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Survey: Only 7% of auctioned rice reserves has made it to stores in Japan

Despite the central government releasing 210,000 tons of stockpiled rice in March auctions, only 7.1% (14,998 tons) reached retailers by April 27....

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Japan rice prices still high as direct deals with farmers surge

Japan’s rice prices have nearly doubled through direct business-to-farmer deals, bypassing JA Zen-Noh, from January to April 2024. Direct transaction prices reached...

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India eyes more rice exports as tensions with Pakistan ease, monsoon starts early

India is preparing to boost rice exports following an early monsoon onset and easing tensions with Pakistan. Timely rains and improving diplomatic...

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Japan : Ishiba Keeps Agriculture Minister Eto in Office Despite Criticism over ‘Never Bought Rice’ Remark; Demands Solution for Soaring Rice Prices

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba confirmed Agriculture Minister Taku Eto will remain in office despite backlash over Eto's comment that he had...