By PTV NEWS – BJLC. By Brian Campued The Department of Agriculture (D.A.) expressed hope that the extension of the rice import ban would continue to raise farmgate prices of palay as the country expects to post a record-high harvest by the end of the year. This as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed Executive […]
By Muskan Agarwal In 2024, Cambodian rice exports rose 14% year over year, primarily fueled by a significant rise in paddy exports to Vietnam, which accounted for 89% of total exports, highlighting Cambodia’s reliance on this sector. However, the market dynamics are shifting as Cambodia shifts its focus towards milled rice exports. Countries in Europe […]
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 development is seen affecting New Delhi’s claim for GI tag as the Pakistan region is not in the original notified areas where the fragrant rice is grown. By Subramani Ra Mancombu The European Union (EU) seems to be favouring Pakistan in the latter’s dispute against India for the basmati rice geographical indication (GI) tag, […]
Short-term price spikes of 8–10% in India and 5–7% abroad are expected, but farmer resilience, government relief, and climate-smart tech keep basmati exports strong. By Vikram Marwaha Basmati rice is not a cereal but a fragrant heritage that represents India’s agricultural past, food pride, and a significant export item. Each year, more than 4 million […]
SGGP Manila’s surprise 60-day suspension has rattled Vietnam’s rice market, prompting calls for storage aid and debt relief to shield farmers and exporters. The Philippines, Vietnam’s largest rice buyer, has unexpectedly suspended imports for 60 days, sending shockwaves through the market. The move has driven rice prices into a steep decline, left exporters scrambling over […]
An ancient wild rice may hold genetic secrets for climate-resilient farming – if Vietnam can save it from vanishing and neglect. By Le Quynh, Dialogue Earth “It’s been so long I can barely remember. It’s delicious, fragrant, soft but not sticky,” says Trần Văn Lựa, 53, a farmer from Đồng Tháp province, south-west Vietnam, recalling […]
Event brings buyers and sellers together NEWSPAPER SECTION: Business / WRITER: Phusadee Arunmas Thailand is promoting its high-quality and distinctive rice varieties, anticipating that the Thailand Rice Convention will secure 100,000 tonnes in orders and generate over 2 billion baht in revenue. At the 10th Thailand Rice Convention (TRC) 2025 in Bangkok on Monday, Commerce […]
The Cambodia Rice Federation (crf) said in a news release on Monday that Cambodia exported 282,315 tonnes of milled rice in the first four months of 2025, earning a gross revenue of $209 million. The news release said forty-eight companies shipped the kingdom’s milled rice to 59 countries and regions during the January-April period this […]
Star Business Report The interim government yesterday approved the export of 25,000 tonnes of aromatic rice by 133 companies. Among the companies, Square Food and Beverage, Pran-RFL Group, Akij Essentials Ltd, and Mother Moon Enterprise received approval to export 500 tonnes each. Meanwhile, Tanveer Food Ltd, Ajik FM CG Ltd, Ispahani Foods Ltd, Unicorn Distribution […]
