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 […]
Thailand is stepping up efforts to expand agricultural exports to China, with rice and cassava identified as top priorities, according to Thai Minister of Commerce Pichai Naripthaphan. This is reported by VNA, a partner of TV BRICS. Driven by strong bilateral trade and rising Chinese demand for Thai agricultural products, the Thai Ministry of Commerce […]
Source: Agro Spectrum India. Vietnam continues to dominate the Philippines’ rice import market, accounting for nearly 90 per cent of the country’s rice shipments. Despite efforts by the Philippines to diversify its sources, Vietnam remains the primary supplier, providing the vast majority of the rice imported into the country. This heavy reliance underscores Vietnam’s critical […]
Source: World Grain. Thailand’s rice exports from January to March 2025 faced significant challenges with more Indian rice entering the global market, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture. During that time, Thai rice exports totaled 1.8 million tonnes, down 27% from the same period last […]
Source: Bangkok Post Thailand is promoting its high-quality and distinctive rice varieties, anticipating that the Thailand Rice Convention will secure 100,000 tonnes in orders and generate over 2 billion baht in revenue. At the 10th Thailand Rice Convention (TRC) 2025 in Bangkok on Monday, Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan said the government is committed to enhancing […]
Event brings buyers and sellers together NEWSPAPER SECTION: Business / WRITER: Phusadee Arunmas Thailand is promoting its high-quality and distinctive rice varieties, anticipating that the Thailand Rice Convention will secure 100,000 tonnes in orders and generate over 2 billion baht in revenue. At the 10th Thailand Rice Convention (TRC) 2025 in Bangkok on Monday, Commerce […]
Global rice production for the 2024/25 season has been revised upwards by 3.1 million tonnes to a record 535.8 million tonnes (milled basis), nearly 3% higher than last year. According to the Rice Outlook: April 2025 report by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), global ending stocks for 2024/25 have been increased by 1.7 […]
Small-scale farmers to benefit from cuts The government has relaxed export restrictions to allow small-scale farmers to sell rice to world markets as it seeks to end a monopoly in the sector. The move was announced by government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub, who on Sunday spelt out the government’s achievements after completing three months in office. […]
The government, led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has lifted restrictions on Thai rice exports, allowing small-scale farmers to export rice to global markets. Government spokesperson Jirayu Houngsub explained the administration’s achievements on the occasion of its three-month milestone, highlighting efforts to dismantle monopolies on Sunday. “All forms of monopoly increase costs for the people, […]
NEWSPAPER SECTION: Business WRITER: Phusadee Arunmas The Commerce Ministry is gearing up to host the Thailand Rice Convention during the last week of this month, aiming to promote Thai rice exports and exceed 2 billion baht in orders. Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan directed the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) to execute marketing initiatives, increase rice […]
