By JON VIKTOR D. CABUENAS, GMA Integrated News The Department of Agriculture on Monday said it will delay plans to reduce the maximum suggested retail price of imported rice, given the volatility in global markets as tensions increase in the Middle East. According to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., the planned reduction of the […]
India’s rice supply remains strong, with government reserves reported at 59.5 million metric tonnes as of June 1. This figure is over four times the official target for July, highlighting the country’s substantial rice stockpile. India Today Business Desk In Short Rice prices in India have experienced a modest increase this week as global demand […]
Rice prices hike by 98% despite Japan’s imports for 1st time in years due to decreased production, with no projection for commodity price decline despite potential large harvest this year. Bahattin Gonultas and Emir Yildirim BERLIN Rice, a staple in Japanese and other Asian cuisines, is putting pressure on consumers and politicians in Japan due […]
ANN/THE JAPAN NEWS – Vietnam and Thailand, which are among the world’s leading rice exporters, are expecting an increase in their exports of rice to Japan. In both nations, production of japonica rice, which is the same short-grain variety as that produced in Japan, has been expanding amid a boom in washoku Japanese cuisine. The […]
In a significant boost to its economy and food security, Cambodia’s rice sector has generated nearly USD 2 billion in revenue for the year 2024. This milestone was celebrated during the 10th anniversary of the Cambodian Rice Federation, held on June 16, 2025, and attended by His Excellency Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First […]
Following a decade of significant growth and reform in Cambodia’s rice sector, Minister of Commerce Mrs. Cham Nimul has outlined crucial recommendations for the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF), exporting companies, and all relevant stakeholders to ensure continued prosperity and international competitiveness. The Minister made the recommendations at the opening ceremony of the 10th CRF Anniversary […]
Rice prices near instant meal levels, stirring public and political criticism By Kang Woo-ryang, Jung Seok-woo, Kim Mi-geon. Despite having spent taxpayer money to purchase surplus rice, the South Korean government is now facing growing criticism as rice prices surge. Authorities had stepped in last fall to counter falling prices caused by an oversupply, but […]
Story by Times Now Digital. The India-Iran basmati rice trade is facing serious headwinds as rising tensions from the Iran-Israel conflict threaten to curb exports, triggering a likely decline in domestic basmati prices. Industry sources expect prices to dip in the coming weeks following a 15–20 per cent surge over the past two months, which […]
Higher production costs and outbreak of blast disease attributed as reasons. Prices of both coarse and fine varieties of rice have surged in the wholesale markets of Bogura.Market insiders have attributed the price spiral to the higher production costs and outbreak of blast disease affecting paddy plants during the last Boro season. Prices of the […]
Vietnamese agricultural products clearing strict technical and quality barriers to reach Japanese dining tables is no longer a rare feat. However, the recent export of 500 tonnes of Japonica rice by Trung An High-Tech Farming JSC in partnership with Japan’s Murase Group carries special significance. Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s rice industry marked a significant milestone […]
