The article reports on the current state of rice and pepper prices in the Mekong Delta provinces of Vietnam and the global market. It notes a increase in the export price of rice, attributed to factors such as the rising USD/VND exchange rate, demand from the Philippines and Malaysia, and the ongoing harvest of autumn-winter rice. In contrast, domestic pepper prices are decreasing, influenced by increased production in Indonesia and political tensions in Eastern Europe and China's "Zezo Covid" policy. The article also mentions efforts by Dong Nai province to sustainably produce and market pepper, highlighting its potential for better yields and competitive advantages.