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ASIA RICE-Surplus supply, tepid demand push India rates to over two-year low

ASIA-RICE/ (REPEAT):RPT-ASIA RICE-Surplus supply, tepid demand push India rates to over two-year low. Reuters Thai rates widen on increase in production costs Summer-autumn harvest in Mekong Delta peaking, trader says Bangladesh to import rice ahead of upcoming flood season By Ishaan Arora July 17 (Reuters) – Indian rice prices fell to their lowest level in […]

Vietnam’s major rice exporter Vinafood 1 tasked with developing mega agri-logistics hub

By Chau Anh Vinafood 1, Vietnam’s top rice exporter, has been asked to develop an integrated hub for agricultural trade, logistics, warehousing, exports, customs, banking, irradiation, and research and development activities. Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha made the request at a meeting of the state-owned company (Vietnam Northern Food Corp.) in Hanoi last Friday, […]

Vietnam’s rice exports suffer sharp price drop

Vietnam’s rice exports witnessed a notable drop in average prices in the first half of 2025, despite a rise in export volume, leading to a contraction in the sector’s total export value. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Vietnam exported around 700,000 tonnes of rice in June, earning $364.4 million. Overall, the country […]

Vietnam, Indonesia agree to sign rice trade deal as shipments plunge

By Reuters HANOI, July 8 (Reuters) – Vietnam will soon sign an agreement with Indonesia to boost long-term rice shipments, the Vietnamese government said on Tuesday in a statement, after exports plunged in the first half of the year. The statement came hours after Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto […]

Asia rice: India prices steady as demand remains subdued, Thai rice falls on strong baht

Reuters Indian rice prices remained unchanged from the previous week as demand remained subdued and supplies stayed on the higher side, while Thai rates fell pressured by a stronger baht amid weak demand. India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $382-$387 per ton, unchanged from last week. Indian 5% broken white rice was priced […]

Rice prices in India edge higher on rupee strength despite weak demand

Reuters There is ample supply in Southeast Asia REUTERS — Indian rice prices rose for a second straight week on rupee strength despite sluggish demand. Meanwhile, ample global supplies pushed Vietnamese rates lower. India’s 5 percent broken parboiled variety was quoted at $382-$387 per ton, up from last week’s $380-$386. Indian 5 percent broken white […]

Don’t restrict rice exports with outdated policies disguised as reform

Vietnam’s draft amendment risks alienating small rice exporters and contradicting reform goals. We must not conflate “management” with “control.” In the digital age, modern governance must be driven by data, transparency, and trust. A recent article published by VietNamNet, titled “Vietnam’s rice export policy at a crossroads,” provides a candid and commendable critique of the […]