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Vietnam’s rice export prices fall nearly 19% despite growing volume

Vietnam’s rice industry is facing a steep drop in export prices, even as shipment volumes climb, underscoring the challenges of a volatile global grain market. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, the country exported an estimated 4.5 million tonnes of rice in the first five months of 2025, equivalent to 4.5 billion kilogrammes, […]

South Korea faces backlash over soaring rice prices despite government buybacks

Rice prices near instant meal levels, stirring public and political criticism By Kang Woo-ryang, Jung Seok-woo, Kim Mi-geon. Despite having spent taxpayer money to purchase surplus rice, the South Korean government is now facing growing criticism as rice prices surge. Authorities had stepped in last fall to counter falling prices caused by an oversupply, but […]