Statistics reveal that in the first seven months of 2025, Vietnam exported 5.5 million tonnes of rice worth 2.81 billion USD – volume up 3.1% but value down nearly 16% compared to the same period last year. Hanoi (VNS/VNA) — Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s recent directive to boost rice exports underscores that Vietnam’s rice […]
By bno – Ho Chi Minh Office Vietnam’s prime minister has ordered a renewed push to safeguard the country’s position as a leading rice exporter, stressing that the industry must focus on quality, sustainability and long-term competitiveness rather than volume alone, Viet Nam News reports. The directive from Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính highlights concerns […]
ISLAMABAD: Iran will prioritize Pakistan’s rice, meat, mango and other exports as part of a “landmark” trade understanding reached between the two countries in Tehran, the Pakistani government said on Monday. The statement came after a high-level ministerial meeting between both sides on food security and agricultural cooperation. National Food Security Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain […]
Vietnamese Consul General in Hong Kong and Macau Le Duc Hanh noted that rice trade has long played a traditional and relatively stable role in Vietnam–Hong Kong commercial relations, stressing that the sector still has much potential for growth. Hong Kong (VNA) – A business networking seminar to promote Vietnamese rice products was held in […]
By Sutanuka Ghosal Synopsis Rice prices in India have surged up to 14% due to increased exports to Bangladesh, which has temporarily removed its 20% import duty. Traders, anticipating this move, had stocks ready, leading to a supply imbalance and price hikes for varieties like Swarna, Miniket, and Sona Masoori across India. Rice prices in […]
Delegation complained about unavailability of Export Refinance Facility (ERF) from various banks. KARACHI: A delegation of the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP), led by Senior Vice Chairman Jawed Jillani, met with State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad and his team at the central bank. Jawed Jillani informed the SBP governor about the […]
Recorder Report LAHORE: The Punjab government has addressed the fluctuations in production of rice through a better understanding of supply and demand factors, with this year’s rice sowing anticipated to expand to 70,000 acres, representing a robust increase that supports national food security and export potential. This was highlighted during a meeting of the Agriculture […]
In the first seven months of 2025, Viet Nam’s total rice export volume reached 5.5 million tonnes, up 3.1% compared to the same period in 2024, but the export value was only 2.81 billion USD, down 15.9%. To achieve the target of 5.7 billion USD for the whole of 2025, the rice sector needs to […]
Kedia Advisory – The USDA’s August 2025 report projects higher U.S. rice supplies, domestic use, and exports for the 2025/26 season, with slightly lower ending stocks. Production is forecast at 208.5 million cwt, as higher harvested area offsets a reduced yield. Imports are lowered to 49.7 million cwt, while exports rise to 97.0 million cwt, […]
Tribune News Service The Farm Advisory Service Centre at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) is set to organise a special camp at Abdal village in Majitha block here tomorrow (Tuesday). The camp would be organised with the aim of boosting basmati rice exports. The event will feature scientists from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, and the Basmati […]
