By VNA Vietnam had exported more than 7 million tonnes of rice from the beginning of the year until Oct. 15, but domestic paddy and rice prices have fallen amid slower purchases by exporters. The country’s cumulative rice exports reached 7.02 million tonnes, valued at nearly US$3.59 billion, down 4.4% in volume and 21.9% in […]
Thailand’s rice exports drop 16.9% in August, with domestic prices falling by 200 baht per tonne. Exports to key markets like the US and South Africa decline. The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) of the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday reported that Thailand’s rice exports in August 2025 totalled 739,497 tonnes, a 16.9% decrease […]
New report flags high arsenic levels in US-grown rice; experts advise caution, especially for children and pregnant women. Indian basmati, Thai jasmine among safest options tested. Rimjhim Singh New Delhi Rice sold in the United States has been found to contain some of the highest levels of inorganic arsenic — a toxic heavy metal linked […]
Source: China Daily Thailand needs to further develop high-quality rice varieties and boost production to meet the market demand and maintain the kingdom’s competitiveness in the global rice trade amid emerging challenges partly due to steep US trade tariffs, experts say. “Thai jasmine rice has a high quality and reputation in the international market, which […]
By LDN Guest Post Rice is more than just a staple food—it’s a vital component of global food security, cultural identity, and economic trade. As one of the most widely consumed grains in the world, rice feeds more than half of the global population. Behind this massive consumption lies an intricate network of production and […]
Chefs, cookbook authors, and Lundberg Family Farms weigh in.Megan O. Steintrager If you’re a fan of Indian, Thai, other South and Southeast Asian, and Middle Eastern cuisines, you’ve undoubtedly eaten basmati rice and jasmine rice. Both are wonderfully fragrant and often used as the base for myriad dishes, but could you use them interchangeably? These […]
Thailand exported 8.37 million tonnes of rice in January-October, a year-on-year increase of 20%, according to the Ministry of Commerce. Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand exported 8.37 million tonnes of rice in January-October, a year-on-year increase of 20%, according to the Ministry of Commerce. The Southeast Asian country plans to ship more than 9 million tonnes […]
Thai rice exporters are bracing for increased competition as India’s decision to lift its export restrictions threatens to drive down global prices, the Rice Exporters Association of Thailand has warned. Despite the looming challenges, October exports are expected to reach at least 700,000 tonnes, according to Lt Col Charoen Laothamatas, the association’s president. This robust […]
No Vietnamese rice is named in the list of the grain seized by Swedish authorities on suspicion of quality fraud, according to the Vietnam Trade Office in the European country. Hanoi (VNA) – No Vietnamese rice is named in the list of the grain seized by Swedish authorities on suspicion of quality fraud, according to […]
The two are more different than they are alike. By Perry Santanachote In This Article For many cultures, a meal without rice is, frankly, not a meal at all. In Southeast Asia, jasmine rice tastes and—more importantly—smells like home. In South Asia and the Middle East, long, elegant basmati is the indispensable variety that graces […]
