The Philippines increased rice imports by 18% to 1.68 million tonnes in January–April 2026, mainly from Vietnam, to offset expected production losses...
Thai rice exporters expect stronger shipments in late 2026 as Super El Niño intensifies and Asian nations increase food stockpiling. The Philippines...
Long queues for subsidised rice in the Philippines highlight rising food insecurity as rice prices surge amid Middle East conflict, fuel inflation...
Vietnamese rice prices rose sharply in May 2026, with Jasmine and fragrant rice gaining US$25–US$30 per tonne, while 5% broken rice prices...
Thailand’s rice exports to Iraq halted completely for three months due to Middle East conflict disruptions and restricted Gulf shipping routes. Thailand...
Myanmar exported 169,559 tonnes of rice and broken rice in April 2026, with China remaining the top buyer followed by Belgium and...
The Centre is unlikely to immediately accept Punjab’s demand to de-notify hybrid rice seed varieties after tests showed all 23 post-2015 hybrids...
Vietnam is targeting $74 billion in agro-forestry-fishery exports for 2026 despite falling rice prices, rising logistics costs, and El Niño risks. Authorities...
Malaysia is using cloud seeding to tackle drought in key northern rice-growing regions after low rainfall and depleted dam levels delayed paddy...