In the aftermath of intense rains during Nepal’s 2019 monsoon season, farmer Geeta Tharu found her house submerged in a pool of water. The rains destroyed Tharu’s grain stores, which eventually plunge…
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Bleaker economy could sour airline industry’s bet on cargo planes
The airline industry’s record-breaking scramble to convert older passenger jets to freighters during the travel-starved years of the coronavirus pandemic threatens to bring a glut of cargo space…
Philippine tourism tipped to recover faster than global average
The recovery of the Philippine tourism industry was expected to be faster than in other countries, the World Travel and Tourism Council chief said on Thursday. In 2019, before the start of the coronav…
India’s palm oil imports to jump on rising demand, lower prices
India’s palm oil imports in 2022/23 could jump 9% from a year earlier on a rise in domestic consumption and as competitive prices allow the tropical oil to regain its share in the world’s …
Opinion: Don’t repeat Europe’s mistaken palm oil ban
The European Union has declared war on palm oil — the oil derived from palm trees, which have to be cut down to extract it. Several new proposals suggest the EU is set on forcing the innocuous vegetab…
Modernization of agriculture is the key to Bangladesh’s food security
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Ministry of Agriculture on Monday jointly organized a workshop in Mymensingh focusing on agricultural transformation in northern Bangladesh. The wor…
How is Southeast Asia’s Balancing Strategy on Ukraine Faring?
Since Russia began its “special military operation” in Ukraine in February, the relationship between Russia and Southeast Asia has garnered significant attention. This is because, first of all, Russia…
How is Southeast Asia’s Balancing Strategy on Ukraine Faring?
Since Russia began its “special military operation” in Ukraine in February, the relationship between Russia and Southeast Asia has garnered significant attention. This is because, first of all, Russia…
Commodity Market Report – 19 Sep 2022
Gold prices have fallen into the support region while trying to stay buoyant. This week, we predict the overall range will trade from USD1650 – USD1700 /oz in whipsaw trend. However, falling beneath t…
Weekly Rubber Report – 19 Sep 2022
Market Fundamentals: The Rubber prices have started to recover after crude oil gained significantly higher last week. Meanwhile, Dollar Index (USDX) is staying at high side at 110.00 region while wait…