Red rice: Bhutan's staple is turning up in posh places

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Gourmet and specialty health food stores in Western nations are stocking red rice, a traditional staple in Bhutan. Although over 57 tons of red rice have already been exported to the West this year, the grain will probably not move into the mass market due to production and shipping issues in Bhutan.

Product information, Foreign trade, Western Europe, All Other Specialty Food Stores, Rice, Rice Farming, Health Food Stores, Miscellaneous food stores, Grocery industry, Grocery stores, Natural foods industry, Health foods industry, Grain industry, Food and nutrition, Distribution

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Bhutan and Bartholomew: lost art or hot property?

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American textile aficionado Marko Bartholomew currently owns what may be the largest collection of Bhutanese textiles in the world. The royal government of Bhutan is trying to buy back its textiles, which were not valued as national treasures until recently, but Bartholomew's price may be too high for Bhutan to afford.

Government domestic functions, TEXTILE MILL PRODUCTS, Textile Mills, Art, Collections and collecting, Textile industry, Textiles, Textile fabrics, Bartholomew, Marko

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Region's travel sector struggles with whether to reduce rates

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The travel industry in Asia has experienced a drastic downturn since the terrorist attacks on the U.S. occurred, but tourism companies are not lowering prices yet. Many firms are retooling marketing plans and waiting to see if the U.S. invades Afghanistan. A drawn-out war could severely hurt Asian tourism.

Market information - general, Lodging & Tourist Services, Accommodation, Asia, International politics, HOTELS AND OTHER LODGING PLACES, Afghanistan, Economic aspects, Travel industry, Hospitality industry, Terrorism, World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks, 2001

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