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Philippines trims rice imports as Việt Nam enters peak harvest

Philippines trims rice imports as Việt Nam enters peak harvest

The Philippines’ decision to slash rice imports during its peak harvest season is expected to pressure Vietnamese prices during the winter–spring harvest.
Philippines considers Việt Nams DT8 rice as new import tariff reference

Philippines considers Việt Nam’s DT8 rice as new import tariff reference

Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr., Philippine Secretary of Agriculture, told BusinessWorld Online that the Department of Agriculture (DA) was reviewing the reference basis of its flexible rice tariff scheme to better reflect actual market conditions.
Rice exports expected to reach 7.73 million tonnes in 2026

Rice exports expected to reach 7.73 million tonnes in 2026

The total output this year is expected to be slightly higher than in 2025, at around 45.6 million tonnes, thanks to higher average yields of 6.14 tonnes per hectare.
30 Vietnamese businesses participate in Gulfood Dubai 2026

30 Vietnamese businesses participate in Gulfood Dubai 2026

Thirty leading Vietnamese food and beverage processing businesses are attending the world’s biggest food show event Gulfood Dubai 2026 with an aim to boost exports and seek opportunities for investment cooperation in the Middle Eastern market.
Philippines sets deadline for importing 300,000 tonnes of rice

Philippines sets deadline for importing 300,000 tonnes of rice

Imported rice needs to arrive on or before the end of February so it does not coincide with the bulk of the harvest in March and April, according to the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa.
Việt Nam to proactively reduce rice exports from 2026

Việt Nam to proactively reduce rice exports from 2026

Đỗ Hà Nam, Chairman of the Vietnam Food Association (VFA), said that this year presents numerous difficulties and challenges, and the global supply glut significantly impacts all exporters, including Việt Nam.
Việt Nam exports over 8 million tonnes of rice, earning 4.1 billion in 2025

Việt Nam exports over 8 million tonnes of rice, earning $4.1 billion in 2025

The figures represented a year-on-year decline of 10.8 per cent in volume and 27.6 per cent in value, clearly reflecting the impact of the global downturn in rice prices over the past year.
71,000 tonnes of rice get low-emission, green certification

71,000 tonnes of rice get low-emission, green certification

Up to 71,000 tonnes of rice have been certified under the Low-Emission Green Vietnamese Rice label over the past two years.
Việt Nam certifies 71,000 tonnes of low-emission green rice, industry body says

Việt Nam certifies 71,000 tonnes of low-emission green rice, industry body says

Việt Nam has become the world’s first country to produce and export low-emission rice. 
Senegal suspends rice imports for one month

Senegal suspends rice imports for one month

Senegal, Africa’s third-largest rice importer and a fast-growing market for Vietnamese rice, has suspended imports for one month to support domestic producers, the ministry said.
Low-emission rice marks breakthrough in Vietnamese rice sectors green transformation

Low-emission rice marks breakthrough in Vietnamese rice sector’s green transformation

The collective label “Low-Emission Green Vietnamese Rice”, developed by the Vietnam Rice Sector Association (VIETRISA), is gaining strong market traction, reinforcing the image of Vietnamese rice as environmentally friendly and aligned with sustainable development.
Workshop discusses investment opportunities in rice straw value chain

Workshop discusses investment opportunities in rice straw value chain

“Straw is not a problem to be managed, but a solution to be exploited,” IRRI Country Representative for Việt Nam, Laos and Myanmar Robert Caudwell said.
Philippines extends rice import ban, raising risks for Việt Nam exports

Philippines extends rice import ban, raising risks for Việt Nam' exports

Việt Nam is seeking to diversify rice export markets and sustain growth after the Philippines extended its import ban until the end of 2025.
Workshop seeks to boost agro-forestry-aquatic exports to EU

Workshop seeks to boost agro-forestry-aquatic exports to EU

Participants in a workshop held on November 13 agreed on the need for Vietnamese firms to shift from selling raw commodities to higher-value goods and from a volume-driven approach to a focus on sustainable quality when it comes to exports...
Việt Nam approves content of MoU on rice trade cooperation with Singapore

Việt Nam approves content of MoU on rice trade cooperation with Singapore

The Singapore Government’s proposal to sign a bilateral rice trade agreement with Việt Nam is expected to help stabilise Việt Nam’s rice export to the city-state in the time ahead.