Asia’s rice prices are moving unevenly as India keeps export rates steady despite muted demand. Vietnamese rates edged higher on tighter supplies and rising production costs, while Thailand’s prices also inched up. In Bangladesh, rice remains costly for consumers even after a good harvest, highlighting how supply-side pressures are still feeding prices.
Vietnam will require mandatory digital immigration declarations for eligible international travellers arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport from April 15, 2026. The rule covers foreign passport holders and overseas Vietnamese holding valid visas, with the goal of speeding up entry checks and cutting passenger waiting times during arrival processing in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Coffee farmers in Vietnam’s main growing belt are selling at lower rates as overall trade slows and demand remains thin. Some Indonesian robusta is moving at more competitive premium levels, putting pressure on local pricing. A near-term fertilizer shortage is not yet evident, but concerns are growing if the Iran conflict drags on longer.
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