A seminar hosted by Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and attended by over 70 representatives from various sectors discussed the future of cashew trade cooperation with Africa. The discussion aimed to address the current challenges and opportunities in sourcing raw cashew nuts from Africa for Vietnam. Binh Phuoc Province, a major player in the Vietnamese cashew industry, suggested several strategies to ensure a steady supply of raw cashew nuts, including seeking support from embassies in Africa for investment and business laws, and developing cooperation and investment programs in cashew material areas with neighboring countries like Cambodia and Laos. The ministry also emphasized the importance of adopting international cashew product standards and implementing preferential policies for deep processing of cashew products to increase export value and competitiveness.