VOV.VN - Rice continues to be one of Vietnam’s key export products to Singapore, maintaining its position as the city-state’s third-largest supplier after India and Thailand.

After 23 years of implementation (2002–2025), the Vietnam – Cuba cooperation project on rice production (VIBA) has achieved remarkable success, helping the Caribbean nation move toward food security and self-sufficiency.

VOV.VN - Despite sharp declines in traditional markets such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia, Vietnam sustained its stable rice export volume in the first nine months of 2025, thanks to strong growth in newer markets across Africa, China, and South Asia.

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

Vietnam exported 6.6 million tonnes of rice, earning nearly US$3.4 billion as of September 15, up 1.5% in volume, but down 17% in value compared to the same period in 2024, according to customs data.

The Department of State Reserves has successfully completed the tender process for 200,000 tonnes of rice to be added to this year’s national reserves.

Vietnam’s rice exports are unlikely to be significantly affected in the short term, Acting Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc Thang said at a meeting on September 11 with businesses and associations following reports that the Philippines and Indonesia had temporarily suspended rice imports from early September.

VOV.VN - Rice exporters were recommended to diversify markets to minimise risks from global trade fluctuations, according to a conference held on September 10 by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Vietnam earned US$45.37 billion from agro-forestry-aquatic exports during the first eight months of 2025, up 12% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

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