Hanoi, Sept. 11 -- Vietnam's rice exports are unlikely to be significantly affected in the short term, Acting Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc Thang said at a meeting on September 11 with businesses and associations following reports that the Philippines and Indonesia had temporarily suspended rice imports from early September.

Thang further stated that the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) will report to the Prime Minister, seeking directives for banks to offer preferential credit, support debt restructuring, and resolve VAT refund bottlenecks.

He stressed that Vietnam's rice sector needs swift short-term measures and long-term strategies. Immediate steps include addressing credit and tax issues and promotin...