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Vietnam reconsidering rice production, export plans

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam’s rice export turnover has been increasing year after year, but most exports continue to be raw and pre-processed products, experts say.

Vietnamese rice makes name in world market

In 2018, Vietnam’s total rice exports reached 6.15 million tonnes, with export turnover of 3.15 billion USD. The industry saw a 5.7 percent increase in volume and a 19.6 percent increase in value compared to 2017. 

Rice export growth may slow as demand drops from big customers

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam had a prosperous rice export year in 2018, but has been warned of a tough year in 2019.


Rice exporters anticipate difficulties with China’s new policy

VietNamNet Bridge - Chinese import management agencies are planning to tighten control over rice imports early next year.

New decree paves way for more rice exporters to join market

VietNamNet Bridge - Decree 107, which replaces another decree on rice export management, is feared to lead to unhealthy competition and lower Vietnam’s export prices.


Vietnamese businesses warned they may lose home market

VietNamNet Bridge - While Vietnamese enterprises gather strength to make products for export, Thai goods have been conquering the domestic market.


Vietnam shifts to export high-quality rice

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam is trying to re-position itself as an exporter of high-quality rice instead of low-quality white rice. 


Businesses facing increased risks in international trade

VietNamNet Bridge - Many Vietnamese businesses have been reportedly tricked by foreign partners from Morocco, Canada, New Zealand and the US recently.

Farmers take losses in tilling rice

VietNamNet Bridge - Policies supporting rice growers remains ineffective as the production cost remains high.

Vietnam sells more rice to China, raising concerns

VietNamNet Bridge - The news that Vietnamese exporters are enhancing rice sales to China has raised big concerns.

Rice exports: good news arrives, but worries still exist

The current conditions are all favorable for Vietnam to export rice: global demand is high while export prices are on the rise. However, the unstable domestic rice market still concerns exporters.

Vietnam cautious about economic growth for 2018

VietNamNet Bridge - Though it believes a 6.7 percent GDP growth rate in 2017 is ‘within reach’, the Ministry of Planning & Investment (MPI) has set a 6.5 percent growth rate for 2018.

Where’s Vietnam in the global value chain?

VietNamNet Bridge - Ten years ago, the risk for Vietnam was that it might miss the glbal ‘integration train’. Today, the question is where is Vietnam in that train?

Vietnam still fumbling for policy to control rice exports

VietNamNet Bridge - Vinafood 1 and Vinafood 2 want to be exclusive bidders for government-to-government (G2G) rice export contracts, but analysts warn of the dangers of a monopoly. 

Bottlenecks in rice production chain affecting market share

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam’s rice production is meeting difficulties because of two bottlenecks at the ends of the production chain, leading to a decline in market share. 

Rice exports expected to face tough competition

VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnam Food Association (VFA) has warned that it would be difficult to export rice in 2017. 

Farm produce falls in price, farmers incur losses

Pineapple, watermelon and chili growers are complaining about the hot weather which has forced them to work hard to water crops. Meanwhile, farm produce prices have dropped dramatically.

Vietnam’s rice price out of sync with rest of world

VietNamNet Bridge - The rice price in the Mekong Delta has increased in the last couple of weeks, which has resulted in higher export prices. 

Rice farmers’ income drops by seven times in last 10 years

Vietnam, the second largest rice exporter in the world, is facing big challenges. The income of farmers has dropped by seven times in the last 10 years, while exports face barriers set by import countries. 

China set to cut into India, Vietnam rice exports in 2017 - USDA

Falling demand and overseas competition are expected to bite into Vietnam's rice exports.