Vietnam Rice Export Prices Unchanged Thursday

In Vietnam, prices were unchanged Wednesday as farmers are about to complete harvesting of the major crop.  Most exporters, however, are still busy gathering supply for shipment abroad to fulfill outstanding contracts, which could boost export prices beginning next month. These shipments are bound mostly for Indonesia and the Philippines. Vietnam's 5% broken was offered steady Wednesday at $300 PMT, FOB, Ho Chi Minh City, while the 25% broken was offered at $280-$285 PMT.