A brief by the ILO outlines the devastating labour market impact of Cyclone Ditwah, which made landfall in Sri Lanka in late November. It shows that up to 374,000 workers have been potentially ...

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has noted significant gains in the income of palay (unhusked rice) farmers in Northern Mindanao since the rice importation ...

Fox nuts are the popped kernels of water lily seeds, and are found in tropical and subtropical regions of South and East Asia ...

The so-called "Reiwa-era rice upheaval" that began last summer shows no signs of abating in Japan. While stockpiled rice was ...

Japan has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ghana’s rice value chain and broader food security efforts, as concerns grow over the impact of illegal mining on rice-producing communities. Speaking ...

Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex), the country's top garment maker, expects consolidated profit to reach VND1,355 billion ($51.5 million) in 2025, the second-highest result in its ...

South American rice producers use quality standards and disciplined management to outcompete U.S. farmers in traditional ...

Rice water is a generations old Asian skincare beauty secret. It is prepared by soaking or boiling rice in water and straining it. It is beneficial for achieving healthy skin and hair. It is a ...

In a scenario where gold prices remain elevated in Vietnam, the real estate market is likely to follow suit, pushing income levels higher and driving up prices across other goods, said Nguyen Xuan Phu ...

The distribution of Japanese eels (Anguilla japonica) at the northern edge of the species' range appears to be shaped by ...

Rice research stands at the forefront of efforts to bolster global food security in the face of intensifying abiotic stresses due to climate change and ...

The World Expo was held in Osaka for the first time in 55 years. Japan also saw its first female prime minister take office. While these events offered hope for the country’s future, there were also ...