Singapore Seeks Exemption from India’s Non-Basmati Rice Export Ban
Due to India’s prohibition on the export of non-basmati rice, the largest rice exporter in the world, Singapore is currently concerned about its rice supply. As 17 per cent of Singapore’s total rice imports are non-basmati rice from India, this decision will substantially impact the city-state. To obtain a waiver from the export restriction and guarantee a steady supply of …