The Vietnam Rice Industry Association was established in Can Tho City for the 2023-2028 term with the abbreviation VIETRISA. The association is comprised of various organizations and individuals involved in the research, production, processing, and trading of rice and related products, with an executive committee of 33 members elected to represent different sectors in the industry. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan emphasized the importance of the association in promoting sustainable development and collaboration within the rice industry.