Philippines Eyes India, Thailand Rice to Cut Vietnam Reliance
The agriculture department is in talks with private importers on purchases from producers like India, Pakistan, Cambodia and Myanmar, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said in an interview on Friday. There may also be a 'deal' with Indonesia and Thailand, he added.
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