ASEAN Region Struggles with Global Rice Prices and Food Security
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ASEAN Region Struggles with Global Rice Prices and Food Security

Rice prices all over the globe are skyrocketing due to climate disruptions and other extreme weather conditions. In the ASEAN region where rice is a staple, countries have started implementing protectionist measures to prevent food scarcity, however, experts say that the policies may only exacerbate conditions.

Rice Production in Japan Expected to Fall to 7.3 Million Tonnes in Marketing Year 2023-24
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Rice Production in Japan Expected to Fall to 7.3 Million Tonnes in Marketing Year 2023-24

The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture published a report titled Global Agricultural Information Network, stating that the rice production in Japan is predicted to fall to 7.3 million tonnes due to various factors.

Black Rice vs Quinoa: Which is Better?
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Black Rice vs Quinoa: Which is Better?

Many people eat rice as it is a great source of complex carbohydrates. White rice is the most consumed type, but there are healthier varieties, one of which is black rice. A lot of people compare the nutritional content of black rice to quinoa, which is more of a seed than a type of grain. Read this article to know how black rice and quinoa stack up against each other.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Monetary Board May Hike Policy Interest Rate Due to Rising Rice Prices
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Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Monetary Board May Hike Policy Interest Rate Due to Rising Rice Prices

The Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is set to meet and discuss the current policy interest rates. A report by HSBC Global Research states that the MB may hike the rates due to the increasing prices of rice globally.

Former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Delivers Lecture on Food Security at the Golkar Institute
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Former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Delivers Lecture on Food Security at the Golkar Institute

The Golkar Institute in Jakarta, Indonesia held a Presidential Lecture Series and invited former Philippine president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to be a guest speaker. In the event, Arroyo delivered a lecture that focused on food security.