Vietnam has seen a significant increase in rice exports in the first five months of 2023, with a 40.8% rise in volume and a 49% increase in value compared to the same period in 2022, reaching 3.9 million tons valued at 2.02 billion USD. The average export price of rice in this period was 517 USD/ton, marking a 5.8% increase and the highest in the past 10 years. Demand from China and Southeast Asian markets, especially the Philippines, has contributed to this growth. However, despite these market advantages, many rice exporters are experiencing losses due to higher bank loan interest rates and the need to purchase rice at high prices for pre-signed contracts.