This is Singapore’s first memorandum of cooperation on rice trade. Abigail Ng GYEONGJU, South Korea: Singapore and Vietnam on Thursday (Oct 30) signed an agreement that will see Vietnam support the unimpeded export of a mutually agreed quantity of rice to Singapore on agreed terms when requested by the government. The memorandum of cooperation on […]
Current methane estimation methods across ASEAN suffer from inadequate source coverage, datasets, and technical capacity. A coordinated regional approach is required for integrated strategies across agriculture, waste, and energy sectors to replace inconsistent national methodologies. With rice production being a major regional emission source, advanced measurement technologies, improved farming practices, and targeted policy interventions will […]
Chea Vanyuth / Khmer Times Synopsis: Exported milled rice varieties include fragrant rice, long grain white rice, parboiled rice, and organic rice. Cambodia exported nearly 596,341 tonnes of milled rice in the first nine months of 2025, up 33.7 percent from 445,913 tonnes in the same period last year, a report from the Cambodia Rice […]
The Department of Foreign Trade (DTF) has announced a significant boost in the popularity of Thai rice in Australia, following a highly successful promotional campaign at a major food expo in Sydney. The campaign, which was part of the Fine Food Australia 2025 trade show from 8-11 September, drew over 2,000 visitors to the Thai […]
Chea Vanyuth and Sum Manet / Khmer Times Synopsis: The optimistic forecast comes on the heels of strong export performance in the first eight months of the year, placing Cambodia well within reach of its ambitious year-end target. Cambodia is on track to export more than 700,000 tonnes of milled rice by the end of […]
Local News In an impressive display of agricultural prowess, Cambodia has earned approximately USD 348.18 million from the export of nearly 473,000 tons of rice in the first eight months of 2025. This significant achievement was reported by the Cambodian Rice Federation on August 10, 2025. From January to August, 51 rice exporting companies facilitated […]
Edwin Foster The Philippines’ 60-day rice import ban, implemented on September 1, 2025, represents a pivotal moment for regional agricultural markets and global commodity dynamics. This policy, aimed at shielding local farmers from collapsing palay prices, has sparked debates about short-term volatility, long-term strategic risks, and the broader implications for food security in Southeast Asia. […]
Elyssa Kaur Ludher Extreme temperature and heat stress poses an increasingly critical threat to rice production and food security in Southeast Asia, with far-reaching consequences for the region’s economy, society, and environment. INTRODUCTION Southeast Asia’s food production has faced mounting challenges in recent years from increasingly severe climate events such as heat waves, droughts, floods, […]
By Jose Cielito Reganit MANILA – Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Friday thanked South Korea for its generous rice donation to the Philippines to support food security and disaster response measures. In an announcement on Tuesday, the Korean Embassy said it will donate 2,016 metric tons of rice to the Philippines “to […]
A rice breeding and selection field demonstration involving farmers took place on Sunday at Yae Aye Village in Tatkon Township. Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation Dr. Tin Htut attended the event and emphasized the importance of understanding farmers’ real-life conditions and involving them in selecting suitable rice varieties. The demonstration aimed to allow […]
