The rice market on September 18 saw a slight increase in rice prices with fluctuations in paddy. New rice transactions in An Giang and Hau Giang experienced a slight increase, while in Can Tho, prices remained stable. In the export market, the price of broken rice increased slightly. On September 17, a workshop was held to promote green innovation in agriculture through market mechanisms, focusing on the opportunities and challenges of reducing emissions in rice production. Experts highlighted the need for economic compensation for emission reductions and the benefits of participating in carbon projects, such as advanced farming techniques, reduced water use, lower production costs, and increased productivity.