The conference was chaired by Nguyen Anh Son, Director-General of the Agency of Foreign Trade, and attended by representatives of the MoIT's agencies, including the Agency for Domestic Market Management and Development and the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency. Representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, the State Bank of Viet Nam, provincial and municipal Departments of Industry and Trade, industry associations, rice exporters and importers, and businesses interested in exploring and entering the rice trading market were also present.

At the conference, representatives of the Agency of Foreign Trade presented the key provisions of Decree No.365/2026/ND-CP and Circular No.65/2026/TT-BCT, enabling government agencies, organizations, associations and businesses to update their understanding of the new regulations governing rice export and import activities, while raising awareness and strengthening their responsibilities in implementing the regulations.

The timely dissemination of the new regulations plays an important role in ensuring that rice export and import activities are conducted consistently, transparently and in compliance with the law. It also contributes to improving the effectiveness of state management and creating favorable conditions for businesses engaged in production and trading activities.

As part of the conference, delegates participated in a question-and-answer session and exchanged views on issues related to the implementation of Decree No.365/2026/ND-CP and Circular No.65/2026/TT-BCT. Discussions focused on new provisions concerning the conditions for engaging in rice export business, the rights, obligations and responsibilities of rice exporters, reporting requirements and other matters arising during implementation. The session provided delegates with an opportunity to engage directly with state management authorities, clarify provisions requiring particular attention and raise difficulties and obstacles encountered in their business operations. These exchanges helped improve participants' access to, understanding of and compliance with the new regulations, while minimizing potential difficulties during implementation.

Looking ahead, the Agency of Foreign Trade under the MoIT called on relevant ministries, agencies, local authorities, industry associations and rice exporters to proactively review, study and fully implement the provisions of Decree No.365/2026/ND-CP, Circular No.65/2026/TT-BCT and relevant directives issued by the Government and the Prime Minister, ensuring consistent, timely and effective enforcement. The agency also emphasized the need to strengthen coordination and information exchanges throughout the implementation process, while promptly reporting difficulties and obstacles to competent authorities for guidance and resolution. These efforts are expected to improve the effectiveness of state management of rice export and import activities and promote the stable and sustainable development of Viet Nam's rice exports.