Export results in 2023 are believed to be a stepping stone for the rice sector to seek new markets, affirm the brand of Vietnamese rice, better guarantee national food security, and promote sustainable production and export in the time ahead.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s rice output and export turnover are both expected to reach all-time highs this year, heard an international conference on the global rice market held in Hau Giang on December 13.

The Vietnam Rice Industry Association (VIETRISA) made its debut at its first congress for the 2023 - 2028 tenure held in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on December 11.

VOV.VN - High demand for rice has prompted the export price of Vietnamese rice to rise to a record high of US$663 per tonne, the highest in the world at present.

VOV.VN - Vietnam's ST25 fragrant rice variety named Gao Ong Cua (Ong Cua Rice) successfully surpassed 30 rice samples from 10 countries to win the World's Best Rice 2023 award on November 30.

VOV.VN - A painting made from ST 25, one of the world best rice grains, has been recognized as the largest of its kind in Vietnam by the Vietnam Records Organization (Vietkings).

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Mongolia on November 1 signed a memorandum of understanding on sustainable rice trade to formulate a comprehensive cooperation mechanism to ensure food supply and stabilize the rice market in both countries.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese rice export prices have soared to reach new record highs, with the average price now roughly US$100 per tonne higher than Thailand’s, according to Vietnam Food Association (VFA).

The Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Department of Export and Import recently announced a list of 170 eligible rice exporters as of October 18.

Indonesia’s selection of Vietnam as a major source for its rice purchases has further solidified the position and quality of Vietnamese rice, said the Vietnamese Trade Office in Indonesia following a statement from an Indonesian official that Indonesia will import 1.5 million tonnes of rice from Vietnam and Thailand.