1. Kharif paddy, key to global food security too


    With Chinese reserves depleting and floods threatening rice farming in Bangladesh, India will be significant to the rice market. India’s agriculture and food supply chain have demonstrated ample resilience during


    Published on:   30/09/2020

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  1. Volatility in trade figures and pandemic


    The volatility in recent economic indicators is unprecedented. Covid-19, above-normal monsoon rains and the accompanying devastation in Karachi in August 2020, the high risk of floods and the locust swarms


    Published on:   28/09/2020

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  1. Iran Starts Procuring From Pakistan as US Sanctions Disrupt Indian Basmati Exports


    Trade with Iran remains suspended as Indian banks find it difficult to run the payment mechanism. Meanwhile, Iran starts procuring from Pakistan as US sanctions disrupt Indian rice exports. Iran Places


    Published on:   25/09/2020

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  1. Vietnam rates drop as harvest begins, Philippines halts buying


    * Philippines may not resume imports from Vietnam until next month- traders * New crop to further weigh on Vietnam, Thailand rates- traders * Indian export rates slip as rupee


    Published on:   24/09/2020

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  1. Update on Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) and new Environmental Fuel Fee (EFF)


    From 1st January 2020, a new regulation will come into force to reduce air pollution from ships globally. Whereas today ships can use fuel with up to 3.5% sulphur content


    Published on:   18/12/2019

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  1. Mexico grants Thailand rice quota


    Thailand is expected to export 10,000 tonnes of long-grain white rice to Mexico soon after receiving a free import tariff quota from the Mexican government, says Commerce Minister Apiradi Tantraporn.


    Published on:   02/12/2019

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  1. Mexico offers zero tariff for rice import


    Thailand is expected to export 10,000 tonnes of long-grain white rice to Mexico soon after receiving a free import tariff quota from the Mexican government, says Commerce Minister Apiradi Tantraporn.


    Published on:   02/12/2019

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  1. Pakistan poised to boost food exports to ECO countries


    Pakistan can boost its food exports to ECO countries as it now leads this 10-nation economic bloc for the next five years and as the China Pakistan Economic Corridor opens


    Published on:   21/11/2019

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