Hanoi, April 9 -- A robust, accountable value chain with strict quality control and oversight is emerging as the cornerstone for Vietnamese fruits and vegetables to conquer global markets with confidence.

Vietnamese fruits and vegetables are now present in more than 80 countries and territories, with key markets including China, the US, the Republic Korea, Japan, and Australia. Free trade agreements (FTAs) such as CPTPP, RCEP, EVFTA, UKVFTA, and ACFTA have opened up significant export opportunities for Vietnamese agriculture, especially vital as global markets face mounting volatility and major economies like the US adjust tax policies.

To ensure product quality from the ground up, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has launche...