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· Ryan General
Trump’s Iran war is forcing Thai and Vietnamese farmers to rethink planting rice
Shipping delays and surging logistics costs tied to the Iran war are disrupting rice exports from Thailand and Vietnam, two of the world’s largest suppliers. Vietnam primarily ships rice to regional markets such as the Philippines and China, while Thailand supplies key Middle…
· Carl Samson
US rice found to have high levels of arsenic, cadmium
New testing reveals that virtually all rice sold in the U.S. contains arsenic and cadmium, with one-fourth of samples exceeding federal safety limits established for infant rice cereal. Key findings: Tests of 145 rice samples from retailers nationwide detected arsenic — a highly…
· Carl Samson
Inventory shortages, rising prices expected as Trump’s China tariffs continue
President Donald Trump’s 145% tariffs on Chinese imports are causing significant supply disruptions and threatening higher prices for U.S. consumers as retailers warn of impending inventory shortages. What you need to know: U.S. shipments from China have dropped since Trump’s…
· Carl Samson
Shein, Temu prices soar as Trump’s tariffs near
Chinese e-commerce platforms Shein and Temu have substantially increased prices for U.S. consumers ahead of President Donald Trump’s closure of a key import loophole taking effect this Friday. What you need to know: Temu began adding “import charges” of approximately 145% to…
· Editorial Staff
‘People over profit’: Vietnamese American founders won’t raise prices despite U.S. tariffs
As new tariffs send shockwaves through import-reliant businesses across the country, a Vietnamese American–owned company is taking a stand by keeping prices exactly where they’ve been for the past decade — despite rising costs. Son Fish Sauce, a premium Vietnamese fish sauce…
· Ryan General
Gong Lum v. Rice: the ruling that solidified segregation for non-white students
On this day in 1927, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Gong Lum v. Rice, upholding Mississippi’s authority to enforce racially segregated public schools under the “separate but equal” doctrine established in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896). The case arose when…
· Ryan General
Michelin-starred restaurant serves $100 Vietnamese broken rice
Anan Saigon, the Michelin-starred restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, has reimagined the humble Vietnamese broken rice dish with a luxurious $100 version. The elevated take features 2.2 pounds of prime Angus beef ribs, slow-cooked sous vide for nearly 12 hours and then grilled.
· Bryan Ke
Japanese snack company apologizes for $0.02 price increase
Tokyo-based Yaokin apologized for bumping the price of its popular Umaibo corn puff stick by 3 yen ($0.02). Announcing the news on X on Tuesday, the company said the increase from 12 yen ($0.08) to 15 yen ($0.10) will take effect on Oct. 1. “In order to ensure the continued and…
· Bryan Ke
California set to welcome its first Vietnamese rice liquor distillery
Dao Distillery, California’s first company to produce ruou de, or traditional Vietnamese rice liquor, is set to open at Sunrise Gold Circle in Rancho Cordova, California, on Sept. 21. The grand opening will feature a dragon dance, firecrackers, free tastings, complimentary food…
· Bryan Ke
Disaster threats trigger panic buying for rice amid decreasing supply in Japan
The Japanese government issued a warning on Tuesday, advising people to remain calm and refrain from panic buying rice in supermarkets. Japan is experiencing an unprecedented decline in the rice supply, which government officials believe is partially due to a tourism boom. What…
· Bryan Ke
Japan’s record drop in rice supplies blamed on tourism
Japanese government officials believe that a massive increase in tourism may be one of the reasons for the country’s decreasing rice stockpile. Rice inventories in the private sector fell to 1.56 million tons in June, the lowest level since Japan began gathering data in 1999 and…
· Carl Samson
Family-owned Koda Farms closes after nearly a century in rice business
Koda Farms, a family-owned rice farm in Dos Palos, California, renowned for its heirloom rice varieties, is closing its doors after nearly 100 years. Facing escalating costs in farming — ranging from water and insurance to labor and organic fertilizer — the Koda family has…
· Carl Samson
First look: Henry Golding, Beatrice Grannò in ‘Daniela Forever’
The first stills from Spanish director Nacho Vigalondo’s “Daniela Forever” are out. Key points:
· Carl Samson
South Korean scientists invent beef-infused rice with cow cells
South Korean scientists have created rice that contains beef. What it is: The invention, dubbed “cultured beef rice,” offers a novel protein alternative with enhanced nutritional value and less carbon footprint compared to conventional beef. Researchers from Yonsei University…
· Ryan General
Woman shamed online for eating rice with bare hands in public
A viral video of a woman using her bare hands to eat at an airport has triggered a debate on social media about cultural practices and racial bias. About the video: The four-second video, which was posted on X by user @jusbdonthate on Jan. 7, shows the woman eating rice with her…
· Ryan General
Chinese celebrity chef sparks nationalistic uproar over egg fried rice video
In response to the backlash, Wang told his millions of fans on Monday that he “will never make egg fried rice again”
· Michelle De Pacina
What is ‘fried rice syndrome’ and why is it causing panic online?
The term “fried rice syndrome” is spreading online after a TikTok video went viral for recounting the tragic 2008 death of a 20-year-old who passed away after consuming spoiled pasta. About the TikTok: In the TikTok uploaded on Sept. 11, user @jpall20 detailed the death of the…
· Ryan General
Chinese property buyers have limited impact on Sydney home prices, study suggests
The findings suggest that concerns about Chinese capital inflow causing housing affordability issues in Australia may have been overstated
· Ryan General
Japanese man commits to frugal diet of rice and pickles to retire by age 50
To achieve his financial goals, he also had to let go of his relationships, including a potential marriage to his now ex-girlfriend
· Michelle De Pacina
Rice markets could face global crisis due to India’s export ban, Thailand’s low rainfall
Rice markets could face a global crisis as India bans rice exports and Thailand experiences a spate of low rainfall. India’s export ban: Last month, the Indian government banned exports of non-basmati white rice in efforts to save the nation’s rising domestic markets and ensure…
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