Rice

Its flagship rice brand SongHe contributes more than 20% to total revenue each year, says managing director Jerry Ng

Manila’s rice import curbs, tariff uncertainty and a standing trade imbalance are testing commercial ties

The Middle East conflict has meant increased freight costs for food exporters

Thai white rice 5% broken, an Asian benchmark, jumps 10% to US$423 a tonne in the week ended Apr 8

The near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz has choked a vital route for fertiliser and fuel deliveries

The crop is a key source of rural income

The baht has gained 10.5 per cent against the dollar so far this year to become Asia’s second-best performing currency

The US president is facing mounting pressure to address high consumer prices and persistent inflation

Thailand’s 5% broken rice was quoted at US$370 per metric tonne, its highest since July 31