Global rice importers are likely to seek direct deals with governments in exporting countries as India's ban on shipments of a key variety is squeezing supplies and igniting concerns over food security.
China's sow herd increased by 0.9% from the end of May to the end of June, farm ministry data showed on Wednesday, in a surprise rise in the breeding herd despite months of losses for farmers in the world's top pork producer.
Shares in LVMH fell sharply on Wednesday as analysts said that an in-line increase in sales at the world's top luxury indicated the overall sector was moving towards a less impressive path of growth.
European shares slipped on Wednesday as investors digested a slew of corporate earnings, while caution gripped markets ahead of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision due later in the day.
Thai exports shrank for a ninth consecutive month in June, albeit at a smaller rate than expected, as global demand remains sluggish, but the commerce ministry said on Wednesday it still expects some growth for the full year.
Amid the rhythmic clatter of traditional wooden looms, artisans at a workshop in rural Burkina Faso spin indigo-dyed cotton into sprawling lengths of cloth, destined for modern suits designed by the nation's foremost couturier.
German sportswear maker Puma on Wednesday said its second-quarter sales grew by 11%, slightly ahead of market expectations, boosted by China sales and resilient Europe.
Dunhill cigarette maker British American Tobacco reported a jump in half-yearly profit on Wednesday, supported by higher cigarette prices and fast-growing demand for tobacco alternatives.
Global rice importers are likely to seek direct deals with governments in exporting countries as India's ban on shipments of a key variety is squeezing supplies and igniting concerns over food security.
Russian air strikes on Ukrainian grain facilities on the Danube this week threaten a vital river route for Kyiv's exports, as Moscow seeks to tighten the noose around a key sector of the economy days after abandoning the Black Sea shipping deal.
Malaysian renewable energy company reNIKOLA Holdings is seeking to raise up to 2 billion ringgit ($438.4 million) over the next three years to fund its pipeline of projects including solar in Southeast Asia, its managing director told Reuters.
Copper prices in Shanghai climbed on Wednesday to their highest in more than two weeks, aided by brighter demand perspective from top consumer China, while London metals eased ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy decision due later in the day.
At least one person was killed as Typhoon Doksuri lashed the northern Philippines with strong winds and rain on Wednesday, causing rivers to overflow and leaving thousands without power.
Chicago corn futures lost more than 1% on Wednesday and soybeans extended losses, as U.S. forecasts for much-needed rains eased concerns over yield losses after recent hot and dry weather conditions.
London copper prices eased on Wednesday from a one-week high touched in the previous session, as traders awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy decision due later in the day.
Hong Kong has strengthened inspection of vegetable imports from Japan, expanding the scope of tighter controls beyond seafood after Tokyo confirmed plans to release treated radioactive water from Fukushima, Jiji news agency reported on Wednesday.
Chicago corn and soybean futures lost more ground on Wednesday with U.S. forecasts for much-needed rains, following hot and dry weather conditions, easing concerns over crop output.
Scouts on the first day of an annual U.S. crop tour on Tuesday projected spring wheat in southern and east-central North Dakota will produce yields that are slightly lower than last year but bigger than the five-year average.
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