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Vietnam, Australia strengthen cooperation in rice development

Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam highlighted SunRice’s latest joint project with ACIAR on building a sustainable rice value chain for smallholder farmers in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. Sydney (VNA) – Pham Hung Tam, Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia, met with Anthony McFarlane, communications director of SunRice Group, which is Australia’s largest rice producer and distributor, […]

Singapore, Vietnam sign memorandum of cooperation on rice trade

‘Securing global and regional partnerships is essential for ensuring a stable supply of rice for Singapore,’ says Minister Grace Fu. Shikhar Gupta [SINGAPORE] Singapore and Vietnam on Thursday (Oct 30) signed a memorandum of cooperation (MOC) on rice trade at the Apec Economic Leaders’ Week in Gyeongju, South Korea. Under the MOC, Vietnam will support […]

India sets sail on new rice odyssey, eyeing 26 fresh global markets

Agribusiness APEDA’s new roadmap blends trade expansion with sustainability and supply chain resilience India, already the world’s preeminent rice exporter, is now scripting the next chapter of its agricultural diplomacy — expanding its rice export footprint to 26 new markets across the globe. The announcement by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority […]

Advancing rice milling efficiency and quality in Uganda

From: CGIAR Initiative on Market Intelligence By Arelene Julia Malabayabas, Melanie Connor, Arielle Sandrine Rafanomezantsoa, Edgar Twine, Jane Nabikyu, and Ruvicyn Bayot Rice is an important crop for Uganda’s future. As the country’s second most important cereal crop both in terms of production and caloric contribution, it plays a vital role in food security and […]

BIRC 2025 to link farmers with the global supply chain in big push towards Viksit Bharat 2047

New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): The upcoming Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 (BIRC 2025) will be a major milestone towards Viksit Bharat 2047 and will go a long way in serving the interest of farmers. As per Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) this MEGA event, scheduled for 30 and 31 October 2025 at the […]

Vietnam, Singapore formalize rice trade collaboration through MOU

Pham Long According to statistics from Enterprise Singapore, Vietnam is currently the third largest rice supplier to Singapore, after India and Thailand. Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son on October 25 signed Prime Ministerial Decision No. 2360/QD-TTg, authorizing the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on rice trade cooperation between Vietnam and Singapore. Specifically, […]

Vietnam to supply rice seeds for Cuba’s 2026 crop

The Vietnamese side has confirmed to contribute rice seeds to Cuba’s upcoming national rice cultivation programme. The programme covers 133 municipalities across 14 local provinces, engaging around 23,000 producers and farmers, with the goal of planting 200,000 hectares of rice in 2026. It welcomes the involvement from all economic sectors, both for private consumption and […]

Rice price crashes in Lagos markets as supply increases

by Peter Anayo Rice prices have dropped drastically in several Lagos markets due to a surge in imports through the borders, easing the burden on consumers. The development, however, has raised concern among traders over reduced profits and business sustainability. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that 50 kg of rice in Lagos currently sells […]

5 reasons why rice prices are rising in Bangladesh

The five reasons are: rising production costs, disconnect with global market trends, limited impact of cheaper imports, controlled import regime, and weather shocks and supply concerns. The Daily Star DHAKA – Rice prices have seen an abnormal increase recently in Bangladesh, despite higher yields and an adequate supply. Even a sharp drop in international prices […]