Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed off the Prime Minister's decision to approve the content of the Vietnamese and Singaporean Governments' memorandum of understanding (MoU) on rice trade cooperation.

Rice continues to be Vietnam's key export to Singapore, with the country maintaining its position as the city-state’s third-largest supplier, after India and Thailand.

With over 8 billion people worldwide, Vietnam’s biotech-powered agriculture is helping secure global food supplies.

Ghana became Vietnam’s largest rice buyer in September, accounting for nearly 22% of total exports after the Philippines temporarily suspended imports.

Vietnam’s rice exports are unlikely to be significantly affected in the short term, Acting Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc Thang said.

Vietnam exported nearly 5.9 million tonnes of rice worth over 3 billion USD as of August 15, according to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA).

Japanese fast-food giant Matsuya has added “Vietnamese-style broken rice with pork” to the menu of more than 1,100 outlets nationwide, marking a major step for Vietnamese cuisine to conquer the Japanese market. ​

Vietnam’s premium rice fetches $399 per ton, outpacing Thailand, India, and Pakistan in global markets.

Vietnamese rice prices continue to rise, surpassing Thailand, India, and Pakistan, while exports climb to the world’s number two position.

Statistics reveal that in the first seven months of 2025, Vietnam exported 5.5 million tonnes of rice worth 2.81 billion USD – volume up 3.1% but value down nearly 16% compared to the same period last year.

Vietnam has surpassed Thailand in rice exports. The Prime Minister urges immediate action to strengthen its competitive edge.

Vietnam overtakes Thailand, introducing a unique rice certified low-emission and fetching record prices abroad.

The government is revising Decree 107 to streamline regulations in rice trading, aiming to stabilize prices and improve livelihoods for millions of farmers.

In the digital era, modern governance must rely on data, transparency, and trust. Public opinion has raised many concerns about the draft amendment to Decree 107 by the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding rice exports.

Vietnam’s draft amendment risks alienating small rice exporters and contradicting reform goals.

Vietnam’s rice industry is facing a steep drop in export prices, even as shipment volumes climb, underscoring the challenges of a volatile global grain market.

Controversial proposals are reigniting debate on regulatory overreach and testing the country’s commitment to economic reform.

Under the project implemented since 2003, Vietnam sent its experts to Cuba to directly guide Cuban people to change their farming methods, provided training, and donated some specialised agricultural machinery.

As Canada seeks to diversify its supply sources and reduce dependence on a single partner like the US, Vietnamese rice enterprises are presented with a golden opportunity to expand their share in this market.