UN sees rice prices easingXinhua, China - 16 hours agoThe surging price of fuel and food has so far sparked riots in Africa and Haiti, though not in Asia. Some analysts attribute the price surge to panic buying …COMMODITIES-Oil and rice off record, gold dips ahead of Fed Reuters UKRice prices "unreasonable", seen easing-FAO guardian.co.ukall 17 news articles
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TopNewsEchoes of rice crisis at May Day ralliesHindu, India - 3 hours ago… lower food prices, especially those of rice varieties, and resonant demands for higher wages marked May Day rallies across Southeast Asia on Thursday. …Singapore Braces For World Economic Downturn BernamaSingapore PM highlights economic uncertainties, rising costs at … XinhuaPrime minister confident in Singapore's ability to deal with … Monsters and Critics.comTODAYonlineall 22 news articles
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Golf courses, developers nibble at Asia's rice paddiesReuters India, India - 21 hours agoA recent surge in rice prices to historic highs has sparked fears of political unrest in some parts of Asia and highlighted the dilemma faced by Asian …
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Rice not lacking in Japan, but it's running short of butterThe Associated Press - 4 hours agoA drought in Australia drove up the cost of cattle feed and demand for butter also has risen elsewhere in Asia. The butter shortage is somewhat ironic for …Japan tackling butter shortage amid higher raw milk prices, demand … International Herald TribuneJapan govt says may need emergency butter imports Forbesall 54 news articles
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