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The Philippines is poised to not only remain as the world's No. 1 rice importer for the third-consecutive year

RICE imports by the Philippines could hit another record high this year as domestic output remains unable to meet growing consumption.

The Philippines’s rice imports this year could surpass the record-high purchases it made in 2022

He urges patience on inflation, says policies need time to show results

NEW DELHI, Nov 8 (Reuters) - India's rice inventories surged to an all-time high of 29.7 million metric tons in November

According to first advance estimate released by Union Ministry of Agriculture, rice production is projected 6.67 million tonne higher than the previous year.

HANOI: Vietnam's rice exports in 2024 are expected to exceed the record set in 2023, local media reported on Tuesday (Nov 5)

THE Department of Finance (DOF) urged rice traders to ensure that reductions in rice tariffs are passed on to consumers after rice inflation accelerated to 9.6 percent in October.

New Delhi: Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Consumer Affairs Authority has entered several rice mills in the Polonnaruwa district

THE CONTINUED DECLINE in rice prices, which typically accounts for nearly half of overall inflation, is set to pave the way for further monetary easing, analysts said.

The average price of imported high-quality rice sold loose has surged by 144.77 percent year-on-year as the Federal Government delays implementing its duty-free food policy.

Vietnam sold 800,000 tonnes of rice overseas for 505 million USD in October

Japan is poised to produce 6.83mn tonnes of rice in 2024, outpacing the estimated demand of 6.74mn tonnes for the year ending next June

The NBR reduced the import tax on rice from 62.5% to 2% through two separate statutory regulatory orders (SROs) on 20 October and 31 October

Hyderabad: The state civil supplies department has decided to seek bank guarantees and security deposits from millers based on their track record, following the recommendations of the Cabinet sub-committee on paddy-related issues. 

Ministry of Food plans to propose lowering tariff to 5%