Vietnam Eyes EU Market with Food Safety Focus Amidst Rice Price Dip
Vietnam's rice export prices have declined year-on-year. However, the country is leveraging the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) to explore the European market, focusing on meeting stringent food safety standards. Efforts are also underway to strengthen cooperation with Japan and South Korea and to upgrade industries through new technologies.
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