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Rice more expensive, meat cheaper in early September

Story by Giselle P. Jordan RICE was a bit more expensive while meat was significantly cheaper in early September, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority. Special rice cost P57.06 per kilogram (kg) from Sept. 1-5 compared to P56.87/kg in Aug. 15-17 and P56.65/kg Aug. 1-5. Likewise, well-milled and regular milled rice retailed higher […]

Guyana sees record rice crop amidst falling global prices

Times Staff Guyana’s rice sector is poised for another record harvest in 2025, but while farmers and millers are celebrating strong yields, the international market is proving less favourable, with falling prices and a global glut creating serious challenges for exporters. President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Tuesday said that global rice production is at an […]

Kingdom’s milled rice production surges by 400% since mid-1990s

Sreekanth Ravindran / Khmer Times Synopsis: Cambodia exports nearly half of their rice production and is ranked fifth among the global rice exporters, the US report says. The Kingdom’s rice production has increased by 400 percent since the mid-1990s, owing to the exploration of advanced technologies, better infrastructure, scientific cropping methods and the use of […]

Asia rice: Vietnam rates rise on low domestic supplies; improved demand lifts India prices

Reuters Vietnamese rice prices rose this week as domestic supplies tumbled, while Indian rates also ticked higher on rupee appreciation and improved demand. Vietnam’s 5% broken rice was offered at $399 per metric ton on Thursday, up from $395 a week ago, according to the Vietnam Food Association. “Prices are higher as domestic supplies are […]

Cambodia Makes 309 mln USD from Milled Rice Export in January-July Period

By: Xinhua News Agency PHNOM PENH – Cambodia exported 420,572 tons of milled rice during the first seven months of 2025, generating a gross revenue of 309 million U.S. dollars, the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) said in a news release on Thursday. Fifty-one companies had exported the kingdom’s milled rice to 65 countries and regions […]

State announces import of 500,000 tonnes of duty-free rice

State announces import of 500,000 tonnes of duty-free rice In Summary The government has allowed duty-free importation of 500,000 metric tonnes of Grade 1 Milled White Rice by December 31, 2025. In a Kenya Gazette notice dated July 28, 2025, National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi noted that the rice will be subject to food […]

Vietnam remains Singapore’s 3rd largest rice exporter

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 […]

India rice rates extend decline

Reuters BENGALURU, MUMBAI, BANGKOK, DHAKA AND HANOI: Indian rice export prices fell for a third straight week, pressured by weak demand, a soft rupee and oversupply, while domestic rates in Bangladesh remain high despite a bumper harvest. India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $375-$380 per ton, its lowest since mid-2023. Last week, prices […]

ECOWAS Delivers 500 Tons of Rice to Sierra Leone Amid Food Crisis

By Roger A. Agana. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has delivered 500 metric tons of white rice to Sierra Leone as part of emergency food assistance targeting vulnerable populations. ECOWAS Resident Representative Ambassador John Azumah handed over the donation to Deputy Agriculture Minister Dr. Therisa Tenneh Dick, emphasizing regional solidarity amid worsening […]

Cambodia exports nearly 400,000 tonnes of milled rice worth $283 million in first half of 2025

The Cambodian Rice Federation (CRF) reported that during the first six months of 2025, Cambodia exported 387,070 tonnes of milled rice, valued at approximately $283 million. The CRF said that 50 exporters exported a total of 387,070 tonnes of milled rice to 63 destinations. This included 182,885 tonnes valued at about $140 million to 26 […]