A rice harvest worth $1.35 in profit: Harsh reality for a Central Highlands farmer
Vietnam Life 15:54 30/09/2026After covering costs for growing rice, a farmer in eastern Dak Lak, Vietnam’s Central Highlands, said his family was left with a profit of just VND35,000 ($1.35) from two plots. His account has drawn about 2.5 million views on social media.
Can Tho grows 25,000 potted rice plants for Vietnam International Rice Festival
Vietnam Life 16:17 19/09/2026Can Tho is growing 25,000 potted rice plants for display at the second Vietnam International Rice Industry Festival, the city’s Department of Agriculture and Environment said on Saturday.
Japan may start buying back rice for stockpiles in Sept.
World 13:32 27/08/2026Japan's agriculture ministry is expected to begin purchasing rice to replenish government stockpiles as early as September, sources familiar with the matter said Wednesday.
Stricter Philippine rice inspections raise bar for Vietnamese exporters
In-Depth 14:19 01/08/2026Philippine importers have notified Vietnamese suppliers that authorities are stepping up pesticide residue inspections on rice imports, requiring exporters to comply with stricter food safety standards to maintain market access.
Japanese rice trials show promise in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
Economy 18:17 15/07/2026Japanese rice varieties are showing promising adaptability in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta after three pilot growing seasons, raising the prospect of larger-scale cultivation in Vinh Long Province.
Hanoi man fined $285 for fake ‘puffed rice’ post on Facebook
Vietnam News 18:02 01/06/2026A 47-year-old man in Hanoi has been fined VND7.5 million (US$285) for posting false information on social media claiming that extreme heat caused rice grains drying outdoors to "pop like popcorn," authorities confirmed on Sunday.
Fried rice dish suspected of causing food poisoning in 63 students in Vietnam’s Ca Mau
Vietnam News 14:41 06/05/2026A total of 63 students at an elementary school in Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam, experienced symptoms of food poisoning, suspected to be linked to Yangzhou fried rice, according to a report released Tuesday by the provincial food safety agency.
Water-saving rice cultivation method in spotlight in Japan
World 17:07 01/04/2026TOKYO -- The Japanese rice farming industry, saddled with an increased burden amid labor shortages and farmland consolidation, is shifting its attention to the water-saving dry field direct seeding method in hopes of securing stable rice production.
Vietnam sends 250 tonnes of rice to support Cuba's food security
Vietnam News 17:42 14/02/2026Vietnam has delivered 250 metric tons of rice to Cuba as part of a bilateral agreement aimed at strengthening food security and agricultural cooperation between the two nations.
Japan reverses rice output boost policy; prices still high
World 17:54 08/01/2026The government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has effectively walked back the previous administration's policy of expanding production of rice, Japan's staple food, under pressure from farming groups.
Vietnam must build stronger branding to elevate its premium rice: VFA chairman
Vietnam News 17:09 15/11/2025Vietnam possesses many high-quality rice varieties, yet most remain unfamiliar to global consumers due to weak branding, inconsistent market positioning and the absence of a long-term strategy, according to Do Ha Nam, chairman of the Vietnam Food Association (VFA).
Vietnam’s ST25 rice wins World’s Best Rice Award 2025
Economy 17:23 09/11/2025Vietnam’s renowned ST25 rice has once again made global headlines by winning the World’s Best Rice Award 2025, held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, marking the third time the Vietnamese rice has been crowned the world’s finest.
