Thailand will sell 100,000 ton of rice to Singapore over five years
Thailand and Singapore have signed the Memorandum of Cooperation on Rice Trade between the Government of Thailand and the Government of Singapore, aimed at promoting food security. Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment of Singapore and the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) on Rice Trade.
This marks Singapore’s second MOC on rice trade, following the one we signed with Viet Nam last week. Singapore’s partnerships with Thailand and Viet Nam exemplify its commitment to strengthening international collaborations as part of the Singapore Food Story 2 strategy. These agreements align with the “Global Partnerships” pillar, one of four key initiatives aimed at enhancing food security, alongside Diversifying Imports, Growing Local, and Stockpiling.
The MOC between Singapore and Thailand marks a significant milestone in their food cooperation, coinciding with the 60th anniversary of bilateral relations. This agreement reflects a shared commitment to strengthening collaboration in food security and innovation, with both nations looking forward to further expanding their partnership in the near future.
The signing ceremony took place in Singapore on 7 November 2025, when Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul paid an official visit to the Republic of Singapore at the invitation of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong of Singapore. Representing Thailand in signing the MOC was Minister of Commerce Suphajee Suthumpun.
Under the MOC, Thailand will sell 100,000 ton of rice to Singapore over five years from the date of signing. The MOC on Rice Trade between the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Republic of Singapore will further reinforce trade relations and cooperation between the two countries, and increase Thailand’s export opportunity to the Singapore market.
The official visit to Singapore underscored strong relations between the two countries as neighbors and key partners in the ASEAN region, and serves as a good occasion to celebrate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Singapore.
Prime Minister Anutin stated that, during his discussion with the Prime Minister of Singapore, both sides shared the view of enhancing bilateral cooperation on economic affairs and investment, energy development, digital economy, and public health.
