Economy

The global rice export landscape is reshaping under a flood of supply, shifting policies, and volatile markets. According to the striking graphic above, global exports reached 88.4 million tonnes, led overwhelmingly by India with more than 33 million tonnes.

Australia and China remain the world’s top wool producers, according to recent figures from the International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO). The data shows Australia leading with 356,745 tonnes of greasy wool, closely followed by China at 332,293 tonnes. Together, they account for nearly half of the world’s wool output.

Uruguay has the highest average monthly cost of living in Latin America at US$1,590, while Singapore remains the world's most expensive country overall with an average monthly living cost of US$3,840, according to international payments company Wise.

From Chinese fried rice to Senegalese jollof, rice features in almost every dish around the globe. Despite it being a staple in many countries, rice consumption levels differ across countries.

Oil remains the world’s most strategic commodity, and demand is heavily skewed toward a handful of nations. In 2025, the United States still tops the league, burning roughly 7.30 billion barrels of oil a year, while China comes in second at 5.53 billion barrels.

Indonesia has been ranked the world's most transparent country for reporting tax expenditures, according to the latest Global Tax Expenditures Transparency Index (GTETI), overtaking South Korea to claim first place with a score of 79.9 out of 100.

The global fish catch is a critical indicator of the health and productivity of our oceans, as well as a vital component of the world's food supply and economy.