Vietnamese rice exporters seek alternatives as Philippines considers extending import ban
Economy 11:57 16/10/2025Vietnamese rice exporters are seeking new export markets after the Philippines signaled the possibility of extending its rice import ban through the end of 2025.
Philippines may extend rice import ban until end-2025, putting pressure on Vietnamese exports
Economy 16:58 13/10/2025The world’s largest rice importer, the Philippines, may extend its rice import ban until the end of this year, instead of lifting it after two months as initially planned. This move could slow global rice prices and place mounting pressure on Vietnamese exporters.
Osaka couple arrested for attempting to import rice illegally
World 17:28 07/10/2025OSAKA -- Japanese police arrested a couple in Osaka Prefecture on Monday on suspicion of attempting to fraudulently import rice, disguising the shipment as mung beans.
Tokyo police arrest 3 Vietnamese over rice shoplifting
World 16:30 19/09/2025TOKYO -- Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Department has arrested three Vietnamese men for allegedly shoplifting some 100 kilograms of rice.
Vietnam unaffected by rice import halt of Philippines, Indonesia: ministry
Economy 13:08 12/09/2025Vietnam’s rice market remains largely unaffected by the recent suspension of rice imports by the Philippines and Indonesia, according to a statement from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment released on Thursday.
Stakeholders call for state intervention to stabilize prices following Philippines’ halt in Vietnamese rice imports
Economy 18:21 04/09/2025As the temporary suspension of rice imports from Vietnam by the Philippines, the former’s largest rice buyer, has sent ripples through the Mekong Delta region, where farmers are now bracing for falling prices, industry insiders and growers are urging the government to step in with rice stockpiling measures to prevent steep price drops and protect livelihoods.
Urchin rice bowls for $120? How warming seas worsen Japan's price shock
World 11:16 26/08/2025As Japan faces its hottest summer in history, a sharp decline in the catch of sea urchin in the country's north has made the spiny delicacy further out of reach for many consumers already strained by high food costs.
Vietnam’s rice prices lead world, further surges expected
Economy 16:39 24/08/2025Vietnam’s rice prices are currently the highest in the world and are forecast to continue to rise in the near future.
Vietnam premier orders race to boost rice exports, build national brand
Economy 15:45 19/08/2025Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for a rapid acceleration in exports of rice, particularly high-quality and organic varieties, tied to traceability systems and the development of a national rice brand.
Vietnamese rice grower helps tackle Cuba's food shortage
Vietnam News 15:03 16/08/2025Outside Havana, a combine belonging to a private Vietnamese company is harvesting rice, directly farming Cuban land -- in a first -- to help address acute food shortages in the country.
Vietnam overtakes Thailand to become world's 2nd-largest rice exporter
Economy 18:30 06/08/2025Vietnam has surpassed Thailand to become the world's second-largest rice exporter in the first half of 2025, Thai PBS reported on Sunday, citing data from the Thai Rice Exporters Association.
Vietnamese rice, fish sauce gradually gain traction in Japan
Economy 14:06 30/05/2025Despite ongoing challenges, Vietnamese rice is making steady inroads into the Japanese market, while Vietnamese fish sauce has begun appearing in restaurant chains across the country, signaling growing consumer interest in Vietnamese culinary products.
