Vietnam and Thailand are among key suppliers WRITER: Reuters MANILA — The Philippines, among the world’s largest buyers of rice, will suspend rice imports for 60 days from Sept 1 to protect local farmers impacted by falling prices during the harvest season, the government said on Wednesday. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ordered the suspension, Communications […]
For the first seven months of 2025, Vietnam exported about 5.5 million tonnes of rice, generating 2.81 billion USD — a 3.1% increase in volume but a significant 15.9% decline in value compared to the same period in 2024. Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam has outranked Thailand as the world’s second-largest rice exporter in the first […]
Vietnam outranked Thailand as the world’s second largest rice exporter during the first six months of this year, with India remaining top, according to the Thai Rice Exporters Association. From January to June, India exported 11.68 million tonnes of rice, an increase of 36.5% year on year, followed by Vietnam’s 4.72 million tonnes, up 3.6%, […]
Reuters Vietnam rice export rates rose to a near three-month high this week, helped by strong demand, while Indian prices languished near their lowest level in over two years as surplus supplies overshadowed a slight improvement in overseas demand. Vietnam’s 5% broken rice was offered at $395-$400 per metric ton on Thursday. The Vietnam Food […]
In the first half of this year, coffee exports surged to $5.5 billion, with rice exports totalling $2.45 billion. HÀ NỘI — The Vietnam Coffee Cocoa Association (VICOFA) and the Vietnam Food Association (VFA) have petitioned the Prime Minister to exempt exported green coffee beans and rice from value-added tax (VAT), citing the need to […]
Beneo, a manufacturer of functional ingredients for food, feed, and pharma, is partnering with NGO Rikolto and climate technology company CarbonFarm to promote sustainable rice production in Vietnam. As one of the world’s largest rice exporters, Vietnam relies heavily on this staple crop for both economic stability and food security. However, the industry faces significant […]
Siân Yates ,Star Business Report Beneo has announced a three-year collaborative project aimed at promoting sustainable rice farming practices in Vietnam. This initiative, funded by the Government of Flanders, partners Beneo with international NGO Rikolto and climate technology firm CarbonFarm. Vietnam, a leading global rice exporter, faces significant challenges in sustainable agriculture, particularly in terms […]
Vũ Khuê In addition to white rice, Vietnam has two other categories with high export values to the Singaporean market: milled fragrant rice and glutinous rice. Vietnam is currently the third-largest rice supplier to Singapore, capturing a significant market share in the categories of regular white rice and milled fragrant rice, according to the Vietnam […]
The government is revising Decree 107 to streamline regulations in rice trading, aiming to stabilize prices and improve livelihoods for millions of farmers. The revision of Decree 107/2018/ND-CP on rice trading and exports has been widely anticipated by industry stakeholders, who hope the changes will foster a more transparent and healthy business environment. The ultimate […]
By Amanda Lim Vietnam’s key low-emission rice project is delivering higher yields and profits while cutting costs and carbon, earning further support from government. The pilot programme of Vietnam’s 1 Million Hectares of High-Quality, Low-Emission Rice project was reported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on July 13. For the Summer-Autumn 2025 crop, the […]
