Vietnam's Minister of Construction Nguyen Thanh Nghi and Cuba's Minister of Agriculture Ydael Jesus Perez Brito discussed strengthening collaboration in rice production at a meeting in Hanoi on December 9.

VOV.VN - Vietnam exported nearly 8.5 million tonnes of rice worth US$5.31 billion over the past 11 months, up 10.6% in volume and 22.4% in value compared to the same period from last year, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has reported.

Bac Lieu is known for more than its charming, straightforward locals; it also boasts a rich culinary heritage.

VOV.VN - By November 15, Vietnam’s rice exports had reached 8.05 million tonnes with a value of US$5.05 billion, according to statistics from the General Department of Customs.

A delegation of the World Bank (WB) led by Vice President for East Asia and the Pacific Manuela V. Ferro on November 19 paid a working visit to the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho during which they discussed with representatives of local authorities, sectors, businesses, and farmers related to low-emission rice production.

VOV.VN - A number of local cuisines have been listed among the top 76 best Southeast Asian rice dishes, as compiled by international food website TasteAtlas.

VOV.VN - National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man received outgoing Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Orlando Nicolas Hernandez Guillen at the National Assembly building in Hanoi on November 13.

Although Vietnam’s rice exports have traditionally focused on Asian markets, experts have advised businesses to pay more attention to Africa which has emerged as a key potential market.

VOV.VN - In 2024, Vietnam is expected to set a new record for rice exports, with forecasts indicating over 8 million tonnes would be exported and total export revenue would potentially surpass US$5 billion.

Vietnamese businesses have secured three rice lots totalling 85,000 tonnes, representing 17% of Indonesia's massive 500,000-tonne rice tender in October, according to the rice market news site SSRicenews.