Dak Lak, Nov. 17 -- Building a strong, internationally-recognised brand for Vietnamese Robusta coffee took centre stage at a recent forum held in Dak Lak province, which is considered the country's "coffee capital" with the largest coffee area and highest output. The event was jointly organised by the Vietnam Coffee - Cocoa Association (VICOFA), the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) platform. VICOFA Vice Chairman Thai Nhu Hiep stated that Vietnam is already the world's largest producer and exporter of Robusta coffee, with an annual output exceeding 1.8 million tonnes. Vietnamese Robusta coffee has several advantages, including favourable natural conditions and large, concentrated growing areas, whi...