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RICE IMPORTS fell 46% year on year to 641,000 metric tons (MT) in the year to date ending March 13

KARACHI: In a significant diplomatic and trade achievement, Pakistan has successfully negotiated a reduction in the customs valuation of its rice exports to Kenya

Even after the arrival of 18,800 metric tonnes (MT) of rice from India via Benapole land port in the last four months

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Shoppers may soon get welcome relief for soaring rice prices as the government started the release of its massive stockpile of the staple food stored for emergencies on March 18. 

MANILA, Philippines — The maximum suggested retail price (SRP) on imported rice has resulted in a drop of P15 per kilo in the cost of the staple without significantly disrupting the grains industry, Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said yesterday.

TOKYO -- With domestic rice prices remaining high in Japan, demand is increasing for cheaper imported grain.

Indian rice export prices fell to a 21-month low amid subdued demand and stiff competition from other exporting countries, while Vietnam’s rates ticked higher.

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman has responded to findings by the House of Representatives’ Commission IV regarding unfit-for-consumption

Colombo, March 13 (Daily Mirror) - More than 5,500 shops have been raided for selling rice above the maximum retail price as of March 12

Japan is making a rare move to help with rising rice prices and releasing 210,000 tonnes (231,485 U.S. tons) from its emergency stockpile to help stabilize the market. 

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati expressed optimism that food prices will remain stable during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr this year.

Two shipments of rice from Vietnam and India recently arrived at Chattogram port as part of the government's initiative to bolster food stocks and stabilise domestic prices.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt created a stir in Japan on Wednesday

Indian rice exports to the EU have faced Aflatoxin detections, prompting concerns. The government has been working to address the issue and ensure compliance with EU regulations. Learn more about the situation.

Myanmar's exports of rice and broken rice in the first 11 months of the 2024-25 fiscal year reached over 2.37 million tons, according to the Myanmar Rice Federation on Tuesday.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ rice consumption is projected to continue outpacing domestic production, leading to a widening supply deficit that could reach 6.1 million metric tons (MT) by 2029, according to BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions.