Low emissions to stem from advances in rice

Low emissions to stem from advances in rice

The production and trading of low-carbon rice will help increase value as well as protect Vietnam’s brand on the international stage.
Thai rice output forecasted to fall due to El Nino

Thai rice output forecasted to fall due to El Nino

The Agricultural Economics Office of the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry in Thailand has forecasted a decline in rice production for the country’s 2023-24 harvest season, primarily due to the effects of the El Niño weather phenomenon.
Price spikes threaten rice sector performance

Price spikes threaten rice sector performance

Increased costs have put pressure on the rice sector.
Drought pushes up wholesale prices of rice in Thailand

Drought pushes up wholesale prices of rice in Thailand

Drought has pushed up the wholesale prices of rice in Thailand, said the country's Ministry of Commerce.
Ministry building long-term strategy on rice exports, market stabilisation: official

Ministry building long-term strategy on rice exports, market stabilisation: official

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is building a long-term strategy on rice export and market stabilisation, following bans by several countries, according to Deputy Director of the MoIT's Import-Export Department Tran Quoc Toan.
Thai exporters concerned about price hikes after India’s rice export ban

Thai exporters concerned about price hikes after India’s rice export ban

Thai rice exporters are concerned about India's announcement that it will ban the export of non-basmati white rice with immediate effect, saying the move could potentially impact Thailand's rice industry, leading to a possible 10% increase in domestic prices.
Vietnamese rice performance bodes well for export growth

Vietnamese rice performance bodes well for export growth

Vietnam’s rice exports set a 10-year record in 2022, hitting 7.1 million tonnes, yet more needs to be done to ensure optimal performance, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Stakeholders in rice place focus on quality

Stakeholders in rice place focus on quality

Suggestions are being made to invest in processing and marketing techniques that add value to Vietnamese rice, with the country planning to limit production in the coming years.
Vietnam striving to bring high-quality rice to the world

Vietnam striving to bring high-quality rice to the world

With the embrace of now-globally recognised ST25 rice, Vietnam’s foray into foreign markets has received the necessary boost – but a lack of cooperation between exporters and farmers could limit domestic suppliers’ competitiveness.
Thai experience blocking Vietnam’s rice superiority

Thai experience blocking Vietnam’s rice superiority

Overcoming Thailand to take the top spot in the world of rice exporting remains a tough task for Vietnam.
Sticking points impeding rice trade

Sticking points impeding rice trade

Although the Vietnamese rice industry has set itself an ambitious export target for 2021, domestic rice farmers and suppliers remain cautious amid the ongoing health crisis and complications in international trade.
Calls for shake-up in rice exporting

Calls for shake-up in rice exporting

Rice export management is advised to make changes in order to ensure both food security and benefits for the business community.
PM approves rice export resumption, orders guaranteed food security

PM approves rice export resumption, orders guaranteed food security

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved the resumption of rice export provided that food security must be guaranteed amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, drought and saltwater intrusion.
Rice stocks not a cause for concern

Rice stocks not a cause for concern

Despite growing complexities of disease and salt intrusion, Vietnam has enough rice for both exports and domestic consumption.
New decree facilitates rice trading, export activities

New decree facilitates rice trading, export activities

New regulations included in Decree No.107/2018 ND-CP have helped cut down costs for businesses in market engagement activities and created strong motivation for the improvement of their trading capacity and the promotion of rice exports, said business representatives at a conference in Ho Chi Minh City on November 1.
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