HCM City, March 3 -- The Vietnam International Pepper and Spice Outlook 2025 (VIPO 2025) opened in Ho Chi Minh City on March 3, attracting more than 300 participants.

During the three-day event, held by the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA), experts, domestic and international producers and exporters, farmers, and representatives from localities will discuss ways to boost the industry's development. Notably, up to 40% of the participants are buyers, which is expected to bring a vibrant and fruitful trading opportunity for Vietnamese pepper and spice businesses.

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