Chea Vanyuth / Khmer Times Synopsis: The Kingdom ships 472,803 tonnes of milled rice to 66 destinations worldwide. Cambodia has earned a total of $1,462 million from paddy rice and milled rice exports in the first eight months of this year, a report from the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) showed on Tuesday. From January to […]
In 2024, the sector smashed records with a 17.9 billion USD trade surplus, soaring 46.8% from last year. That was a huge slice of Vietnam’s total 24.8 billion USD trade surplus, cementing its influence on Vietnam’s balance of trade. Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s agriculture scene has gone from scraping by to raking in over 60 […]
To stabilise the rice market and seize export opportunities, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked the Ministers of Agriculture and Environment, Industry and Trade, Finance and Foreign Affairs, along with provincial and municipal leaders, to urgently implement coordinated solutions. Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 9 signed an official dispatch ordering […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has urged Congress to support its proposal to restore and expand the National Food Authority’s (NFA) powers to directly buy corn and rice from local farmers and cooperatives. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said this initiative is embedded in the proposed RICE Act bill filed by House Speaker […]
Eisen Bernard Bernardo In Viet Nam rice is more than a staple crop—it’s a cornerstone of life and a major driver of the country’s economy. But its cultivation also accounts for a significant portion of the country’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particularly methane. To meet its climate commitments, outlined in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), […]
By John Reidy BANGKOK, THAILAND — Thailand’s rice exports have dropped off sharply this year amid intense competition and currency headwinds that have hurt price competitiveness, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture. Thailand’s year-to-date rice exports as of Aug. 17 totaled 3.87 million tonnes, down […]
Reuters MUMBAI/KARACHI: Heavy rains and widespread flooding in basmati rice-growing regions of Pakistan and India have raised concerns over output of the premium staple, driving prices higher as supplies are expected to fall. Pakistan and India exclusively grow aromatic basmati rice, which sells for nearly twice the price of regular varieties and is primarily imported […]
By Business Desk The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has downplayed concerns over large-scale devastation to Punjab’s rice crop caused by recent floods, projecting that the damage is limited to just 10 to 12 percent. This assessment counters exaggerated claims of up to 60 percent crop loss, which REAP has dismissed as baseless and […]
The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) is set to lead a delegation of public and private sector representatives to Japan to strengthen rice trade relations and maintain Thailand’s market share. Arada Fuangtong, director-general of the DFT, said that from September 7 to 11 the ministry would bring Thai rice exporters to Tokyo to meet Japanese […]
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 […]
