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Air Asia parent Capital A Berhad on Wednesday said it plans to list on the Nasdaq by entering into a deal with a special purpose acquisition company Aetherium Acquisition Corp.

Thailand still expects rice exports at 8 million metric tons this year, helped by increased global demand and a weak baht, a government official said on Wednesday.

Malaysian palm oil futures gained at the close on Wednesday amid stronger crude oil prices and strength on the Dalian, though concerns over rising stockpiles capped gains.

South Korea's state-backed Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp. has issued an international tender to purchase an estimated 177,000 metric tons of rice, largely from the United States, European traders said on Wednesday.

South Korea’s state-backed Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp. has issued an international tender to purchase an estimated 177,000 metric tons of rice largely to be used from the United States, European traders said on Wednesday.

For the first time in eight years, India's rice output is expected to drop this year, raising the prospect that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government will extend curbs on exports of the grain to keep a lid on food prices ahead of elections.

India's Adani Wilmar swung to a loss for a second consecutive quarter on Wednesday, as lower edible oil prices continued to offset steady demand, pulling down the value of its sales.

Ukraine will introduce mandatory registration of food export companies aimed at preventing abuses such as tax avoidance in the export of key agrarian goods, the government said in a resolution published on Wednesday.

The Korea Feed Association (KFA) has issued an international tender to purchase up to 136,000 metric tons of animal feed corn to be sourced from optional origins, European traders said on Wednesday.

Sportswear brands like Adidas and Puma are seeking to take advantage of a flirtation with soccer by the fashion world to reach a new customer base, building in part on demand created by this summer's successful Women's World Cup.

Chinese aluminium smelters in southwestern Yunnan province started cutting a total of 1.15 million metric tons of capacity this week, to comply with curbs expected to last until April, a smelter manager and two analysts said.

Norah Nasimiyu knows the future of Kenya's garment trade, which has employed her for 13 years and helped her put six children through school and university, lies in the hands of the U.S. Congress.

Malaysian palm oil futures traded flat on Wednesday, as concerns over rising stockpiles were offset by stronger crude prices.

Copper prices weakened slightly on Wednesday, as renewed concerns over China's economy dented demand outlook and a firm U.S. dollar sparked pressure.

Chicago wheat prices fell on Wednesday to match Tuesday's three-week low on strong supplies from Russia, lacklustre demand and less concern about small crops in southern hemisphere exporters.

Mining companies in the West are facing two overarching challenges in trying to produce enough metals to enable the energy transition, and at the same time build alternative supply chains to lessen their dependence on China.

Major U.S. airlines and aviation companies joined ethanol companies to send a letter to the Biden administration on Wednesday backing a regulatory change that would make it easier for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from corn-based ethanol to qualify for federal subsidies.

Some 200,000 hectares (494,210 acres) of oil palm plantations found in areas designated as forests in Indonesia are expected to be returned to the state to be converted back into forests, a government official said late on Tuesday.

Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a third consecutive session on Wednesday, weighed down by concerns over rising stockpiles and weakness in rival oils.

Copper prices were under pressure on Wednesday as China's manufacturing data failed to meet market expectations, further denting the metal's demand outlook.