The Thai government has recommended farmers not to increase rice production despite rising prices. Data from the Thai Ministry of Commerce show that prices of Thai rice have risen significantly, especially Hom Mali rice which is now sold at 17,000 THB (543 USD) per tonne – the highest in five year. The increase in rice…

Nguyễn Xuân Cường, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development talks to the newspaper Lao Động (Labour) about his ministry’s resolve to improve the nation’s image abroad. What were some of Việt Nam’s major achievements in 2017? The year 2017 was the most challenging year for our agriculture. For example, 16 storms hit Việt Nam coupled with four…