Staff Correspondent The import cost of rice witnessed 22.5 per cent decline, reaching $528.9 million in the past financial year 2025-26, according to Bangladesh Bank data. The
The Nation Editorial Team Thailand reclaimed its position as Malaysia’s largest rice supplier in the first half of 2026, overtaking Vietnam and India as demand for Thai white
Vietnam imported about USD 800 million worth of rice in the first seven months of 2026, despite being one of the world’s leading rice exporters, mainly to supply food
Iya Gozum Former agriculture chief Leonardo Montemayor says it is possible that rice prices will go up to P60 per kilo. MANILA, Philippines – Expect the price of rice to spike
Adrian Kenneth Halili – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — The country’s self-sufficiency in rice expanded in 2025, driven by the decline in imports which
MUMBAI, DHAKA, BANGKOK, HANOI AND BENGALURU: Indian rice export prices rose to their highest level in nearly a year this week supported by tight supplies, concerns over the
Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — The government’s rice tariff collection from January to July rose by 18 percent on an annual basis
Pakistan’s agriculture sector is facing a deeper crisis beyond the ongoing wheat price dispute. Farmers are struggling with rising costs for fertiliser, electricity, diesel,