Despite a temporary halt in rice import from the Philippines, Vietnam’s rice exports are expected to exceed 8.2 million tonnes for the whole year, bolstered by rising shipments to such markets as Bangladesh, China, and South Africa.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s recent directive to boost rice exports underscores that Vietnam’s rice industry still faces significant challenges requiring long-term, sustainable solutions focused on quality and competitive advantage.

A business networking seminar to promote Vietnamese rice products was held in Hong Kong (China) on August 15, attracting the participation of about 40 major Vietnamese rice and agricultural exporters along with representatives of rice trading enterprises in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Vietnam’s rice exports are projected to reach at least 8 million tonnes in 2025, positioning the country as the world’s second-largest exporter for the first time, according to Do Ha Nam, Chairman of the Vietnam Food Association (VFA).

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Food Association (VFA) has urgently requested the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) to work with the Philippine Department of Agriculture following Manila’s recent announcement to suspend rice imports for 60 days starting September 1, 2025.

VOV.VN - Vietnam surpassed Thailand to become the world’s second largest rice exporter in the first half of 2025, behind only India, according to the Thai Rice Exporters Association.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is currently the third largest rice supplier to Singapore, holding a significant market share in the categories of white non-glutinous rice and fragrant milled/peeled rice, says the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore, citing data from the Singapore Business Federation.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Senegal have agreed to boost South–South cooperation and expand agricultural ties, particularly in rice trade, irrigation technology, and agricultural training, while encouraging broader business and legislative ties.

VOV.VN - A joint documentary on Vietnam’s rice cultivation project in Cuba will air simultaneously in both countries in celebration of 65 years of diplomatic ties and the Vietnam–Cuba Friendship Year 2025.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese rice businesses are required to diversity export markets and input sources to navigate shifting global demand and tariff challenges, towards the US$5.7 billion export target this year, reported the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MoAE).