VOV.VN - Vietnam has beaten Thailand to become the second biggest rice exporter in the world after the latter decided to slash rice exports due to prolonged drought and strong baht.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is likely to reach its rice export target of 6.7 million tonnes this year thanks to favourable market conditions and high global demand, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

The Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu has decided to expand the cultivation of ST 24 and ST 25, two local rice varieties that rank among the world’s best, this year.

Although chicken rice in the central province of Phu Yen is not as popular as its versions in Hoi An City and Quang Nam Province, the dish is worth a try because its flavor may be unforgettable for diners.

The General Department of State Reserves (GDSR) is set to complete this year’s purchasing of rice for national food reserves by August 15.

VOV.VN - The impending European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is projected to act as a boost for export turnover and enhance the competitiveness of Vietnamese rice in the EU market, according to a business executive.

VOV.VN - Rice exporting firms have called for removing hurdles and quotas, as large numbers of containers are getting stuck at ports, awaiting customs clearance

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc is set to make a decision on whether or not to extend the two-week social distancing order on April 15.