BANGKOK/HANOI/TOKYO -- Rice imports from Southeast Asia are ramping up in Japan, providing a more-affordable source of the staple grain as persistently tight domestic supply keeps prices high.
Agriculture
Japan turns to Thai and Vietnamese rice as prices soar
Short-grain types on rise among Southeast Asian farmers eyeing export opportunities
Rice farmers in Thailand have two or even three harvesting seasons, meaning higher output and lower prices. © Reuters
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