Hanoi, Sept. 3 -- Vietnam exported nearly 5.9 million tonnes of rice worth over 3 billion USD as of August 15, according to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA).

The country's rice exports reached 5.87 million tonnes, valued at more than 3 billion USD, up 2.88% in volume but down 16% in value compared with the same period in 2024.

Last week, export prices hit the highest levels in eight months amid tightening supplies. The association said fragrant 5% broken rice was offered at 455-460 USD per tonne on August 28, the highest since early January.

A trader in Ho Chi Minh City noted that supply was tightening while demand remained steady ahead of the Philippines' planned 60-day import suspension starting September 1.

In the Mekong Delta ci...