Philippine rice subsidies: Some Asian nations grapple with soaring prices
May 24, 2025 #AlJazeeraEnglish #FoodSecurity #RiceCrisis
Despite a surplus of rice stocks in major exporting countries, some Asian nations cont
May 24, 2025 #AlJazeeraEnglish #FoodSecurity #RiceCrisis
Despite a surplus of rice stocks in major exporting countries, some Asian nations continue to grapple with soaring prices.
Japan’s farm minister resigned on Wednesday after saying he gets rice for free – a remark that drew anger among consumers faced with prices that have nearly doubled in a year.
Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Lo reports from Manila.
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