Rice exporter at their lowest level in a decade: report
Thailand's hold on the title of world's biggest rice exporter started slipping last month after its exports fell behind those of Vietnam, whose traders are offering attractive prices while Bangkok concentrates on high subsidies to boost domestic prices.
Thailand to extend rice intervention scheme to July
BANGKOK: Thailand, the world’s biggest rice exporter, plans to extend its rice intervention scheme to the end of July to support prices during the harvest of the second crop of the grain, according to a senior official.
10. Thailand to extend rice intervention scheme to July
BANGKOK: Thailand, the world's biggest rice exporter, plans to extend its rice intervention scheme to the end of July to support prices during the harvest of the second crop of the grain, according to a senior official.
'Myanmar can become top rice exporter'
Yangon, Feb 2 (IANS) Myanmar has the potential to reclaim the title of the world's No. 1 rice exporter, an industry leader has said.
Vietnam poised to topple Thailand as the world's biggest rice exporter
The Thai Rice Exporters Association projects exports will drop to 6.5 million tonnes - their lowest level in a decade. -The Nation/ANN
Vietnam to topple Thailand as world's biggest rice exporter
Vietnam will eclipse Thailand as the world's biggest rice export er this year as the government's pledging scheme artificially inflates Thai p rice s, export ers predicted.
Asia Golden Rice still looking overseas
Asia Golden Rice, the country's second biggest rice exporter, will maintain its focus on expanding overseas - particularly in Cambodia - this year, even though prices might tumble, as the government's pledging scheme has created artificially high costs.
Rice exports from Vietnam reach 184,558 tons, food group says
Vietnam, the world’s second-largest rice exporter, shipped 184,558 metric tons from the start of the year to Jan. 19, the Vietnam Food Association said in a statement dated January 19.
Vietnam rice exporters face growing competition for low-end markets
Vietnam, the world’s second largest rice exporter, is set to face tough competition from other exporters who offer low-quality varieties at very cheap prices, an industry official said.