All posts tagged "Philippines"
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140Rice News in EnglishUSDA lowers rice import forecast as purchases slow
The USDA forecasts the Philippines will import 4.6 million metric tons (MT) of rice in 2024, down from 4.7 million MT due...
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140Rice News in EnglishPhilippines seen to import less rice this year
The Philippines is set to reduce rice imports to 4.6 million metric tons (MT) in 2024, despite lower tariffs. The USDA cut...
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152Sugar News in EnglishPhilippines: Sugar imports to cushion El Niño blow on Crop
The Philippine government has approved the importation of 240,000 metric tons of refined sugar to stabilize supply and prices due to severe...
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166Rice News in EnglishPhilippines spends $1.2B on Vietnamese rice in H1
In the first half of 2024, Vietnamese rice emerged as the top export to the Philippines, generating $1.2 billion—41% more than last...
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123Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishPhilippines, Japan, United States explore energy cooperation for biofuels
In a recent virtual meeting, U.S. Ambassador Rahm Emanuel proposed a trilateral biofuels partnership involving the U.S., Japan, and the Philippines. Emanuel...
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150Rice News in English
Vietnam, Thailand vie for larger rice market share in Philippines
" Rice exporters from Vietnam and Thailand are intensifying their efforts to capture a larger share of the Philippine market, as reported...
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174Rice News in English
Thailand, Vietnam vie to grow rice market share in the Philippines
Due to reduced production from El Niño, the Philippines has cut its rice import tariff to 15% from 35%, leading to increased...
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187Rice News in EnglishPhilippines: Soaring rice prices in Philippines spark consumer concerns
Soaring rice prices in the Philippines have sparked public discontent and fears of worsening food insecurity among low-income households. In Metropolitan Manila,...
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148Rice News in EnglishPhilippines says 2024 rice imports will not reach 4.7 mln T, as forecast by USDA
The Philippines will not import 4.7 million metric tons of rice this year, despite tariff reductions, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said....
