Rize raises $31 million to accelerate sustainable rice farming in Vietnam and Southeast Asia
July 16, 2026 | 15:37
On July 16, Rize, Southeast Asia's leading sustainable rice platform, announced the close of a $31 million Series B funding round, comprising $20 million in equity and $11 million in debt financing.
China and Iraq drive surge in Vietnam’s rice exports
July 06, 2026 | 16:58
Vietnam’s rice exports to China exceeded one million tonnes in the first half of 2026, while shipments to Iraq increased more than 132-fold, highlighting shifting demand across key export markets despite lower average export prices.
Vietnam rice exports to recover on high-quality demand
June 24, 2026 | 14:31
Vietnam's rice exports are expected to recover on rising demand for high-quality rice.
Partnership advances climate-smart rice value chains
March 12, 2026 | 16:37
The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, the University of Queensland, and SunRice Group on March 12 announced an extension of their research partnership to advance climate-smart rice production in the Mekong Delta.
Japanese technology set for Mekong Delta rice cultivation
March 05, 2026 | 11:03
The Japan International Cooperation Agency is supporting an initiative to adopt advanced Japanese technology in high-quality, low-emission rice cultivation in the Mekong Delta.
Philippines plans higher rice imports to stabilise supply
January 28, 2026 | 11:11
Rice trade flows in Southeast Asia are set to increase as Manila moves to stabilise domestic supply.
Vietnam forecasts rice exports of 7.73 million tonnes in 2026
January 22, 2026 | 20:17
Vietnam is expected to export around 7.73 million tonnes of rice in 2026, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
AgriS and Loc Troi partner to boost Vietnam’s rice value chain
December 09, 2025 | 09:00
AgriS and Loc Troi have signed an MoU to promote sustainable production, higher value-added products, and stronger global integration for Vietnamese rice.
Africa emerges as new market for Vietnamese rice
October 16, 2025 | 18:10
As the Philippines and Indonesia tighten rice imports, Vietnamese exporters are expanding into Africa, where demand for the grain is rising rapidly.
DFCD backs HUSK to scale biochar-based fertiliser solutions in Vietnam and Cambodia
July 31, 2025 | 11:06
The Dutch Fund for Climate and Development has approved origination support for HUSK to expand sustainable soil regeneration solutions in Vietnam and Canada.
Vietnam’s rice exports suffer sharp price drop
July 10, 2025 | 17:48
Vietnam's rice exports witnessed a notable drop in average prices in the first half of 2025, despite a rise in export volume.
Vietnam and Japan advance climate ties through low-emission farming
July 02, 2025 | 13:15
Vietnam and Japan are deepening climate cooperation, mobilising finance for low-emission rice farming through the Joint Crediting Mechanism.
Rice groups take issue with needless rules
June 11, 2025 | 10:24
Vietnamese businesses and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry are urging policymakers to revise certain provisions in the country’s rice export regulations, warning that current requirements may create unnecessary burdens and financial pressure.
Rice exports set to break records
November 21, 2024 | 17:53
Vietnam's rice exports are poised to break records in 2024, maintaining stability in traditional markets thanks to high-quality rice varieties.
A rice value chain that can address climate change
October 18, 2024 | 15:55
Tran Thu Ha, director of a project to transform the rice value chain to be more climate resilient, told VIR’s Oanh Do about the commitment from the SNV Netherlands Development Organisation to continue scaling up the model to help Vietnam craft a sustainab
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