To stabilise the rice market and seize export opportunities, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked the Ministers of Agriculture and Environment, Industry and Trade, Finance and
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has urged Congress to support its proposal to restore and expand the National Food Authority’s (NFA) powers to directly buy corn and rice from
Eisen Bernard Bernardo In Viet Nam rice is more than a staple crop—it’s a cornerstone of life and a major driver of the country’s economy. But its cultivation also accounts
By John Reidy BANGKOK, THAILAND — Thailand’s rice exports have dropped off sharply this year amid intense competition and currency headwinds that have hurt price
Reuters MUMBAI/KARACHI: Heavy rains and widespread flooding in basmati rice-growing regions of Pakistan and India have raised concerns over output of the premium staple, driving
By Business Desk The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has downplayed concerns over large-scale devastation to Punjab’s rice crop caused by recent floods,
The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) is set to lead a delegation of public and private sector representatives to Japan to strengthen rice trade relations and maintain
SGGP Manila’s surprise 60-day suspension has rattled Vietnam’s rice market, prompting calls for storage aid and debt relief to shield farmers and exporters. The Philippines,
The MoIT requested that the People’s Committees of provinces and cities review and promptly compile information and feedback from the business community regarding any