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Vietnam 2025 rice exports seen falling 11.5% on Philippines import ban

Vietnam’s rice exports are expected to drop 11.5 per cent to eight million tonnes in 2025 as shipments to the Philippines stopped...

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Sugar News in English

MSM Malaysia says low raw sugar prices bolster 2026 prospects

MSM Malaysia expects improved prospects in 2026 supported by lower global raw sugar prices, though challenges persist this year. Domestic demand is...

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Sugar News in English

Farmers reject Kenya Association of Manufacturers push to scrap sugar development levy

Kenyan sugar cane farmers have rejected KAM’s push to exempt industrial sugar importers from the 4% Sugar Development Levy, calling it illegal...

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Rice News in English

Vietnam exporters wary as Philippines extends rice import ban

The Philippines’ extension of its ban on regular and well-milled rice imports until end-2025 has unsettled Vietnamese exporters, as the country buys...

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Sugar News in English

Wilmar’s Indonesia unit charged for sugar import

Wilmar International’s Indonesian subsidiary, PT Duta Sugar International, has been charged alongside eight other sugar producers for alleged unlawful raw sugar imports...

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Rice News in English

Marcos: Philippines to have 147 rice processing centres by end of 2025

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr pledged to complete 147 rice processing centres nationwide by the end of 2025 to boost post-harvest facilities and...

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Edible Oil News in English

Palm oil prices likely to remain elevated

HLIB Research has upgraded its view on the plantation sector to “overweight,” citing sustained crude palm oil (CPO) prices into 1Q26. Strong...

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Rice News in English

Vietnam PM directs stronger measures to boost rice production, exports

Vietnam’s Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính ordered ministries and localities to boost rice production and exports while ensuring market stability. Measures include...

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