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Rice is displayed for sale at Ben Thanh market in Vietnam's southern Ho Chi Minh City
28 Apr 2008
Source: Reuters
 
Rice is displayed for sale at Ben Thanh market in Vietnam's southern Ho Chi Minh City April 28, 2008. Vietnam moved to quell panic over rice supplies on Monday, banning speculation in the market after a "chaotic" buying binge at the weekend highlighted growing global fears about food security. REUTERS/Kham (VIETNAM)
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Rice is displayed for sale at Ben Thanh market in Vietnam's southern Ho Chi Minh City April 28, 2008. Vietnam moved to quell panic over rice supplies on Monday, banning speculation ...


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