In 2023, Asia faced significant inflation, largely driven by rising rice prices, a staple in the region. The Philippines and India experienced food prices contributing up to 70% of their overall inflation. Extreme weather and export bans led to a 15-year high in rice prices, stoking fears of a repeat of the late 2000s food […]
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